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Originally Posted by kbrkr
We've lived in the Tampa area for 13 years. We moved to Savannah last year to support my son in the Military. He is now almost ready for discharge in the next year and we are seeking an ideal place to live back in Florida. We've been watching tons of Youtube videos, reading forum posts, looking at homes, etc etc doing our research about TV. We absolutely want to embrace the lifestyle and make friends and embrace the activities. We are waiting until we get closer to his discharge before we do a lifestyle visit where we can pull the trigger on a home purchase (pre-owned preferrably).
However, I am concerned. I'm seeing many many homes for sale. Prices are dropping and I see auction and foreclosures. I'm seeing the developer drop the prices of the new homes down above Eastport, and those new homes which are going up are going to dilute the market.
Is there something I should know about before we decide to make TV our permanent home?
Please no flames or do I wish to start any negativity with my post; I am genuinely doing my due diligence and research.
Thanks and Regards,
Al
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I too spent months searching for my new home in the Villages. My daughter and her husband are taking much longer to decide. The market in the Villages is EVERYWHERE. Some are making a fortune reselling their homes while others struggle to get buyers to look at their home. The developer has no problem selling homes with great views or nice lots. After several months on the market, his undesirables are reduced in price. This can be a few or hundreds of homes depending on the location. Foreclosures seem to be with homes in which the owner has passed, is widowed, or ill. Remember, this is an aging community. Many heirs do not want to take on the responsibility of paying for a home they have no intention of living in. Sadly, some children refuse to help their parents when they need them the most.
Your best bet is to find a home you can see yourself living in until you leave this world. This means not only looking at the price of a home. Write down your must haves. Pay close attention to the surroundings. Is the home close to things you value? How close to necessities, medical, recreation, golf, church, etc. Some prefer to live in a neighborhood with most in their age bracket. If this applies to you, you may want to do drive bys often to get a feel of your new neighbors. Visit during high season to completely understand what you are in for. Things can get crowded around here! If you do this, you can narrow your search.
As we age, medical will be a necessity. Is the home close to a VARIETY of doctors, hospitals, and urgent care? Seeking medical care is MUCH EASIER in some parts of the Villages. Sad but true.
When you find THE ONE, you will never want to move. You can relax and enjoy your remaining years with no worries. Good luck and happy hunting!