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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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Concerned as in anxious? Or concerned as in mindful?
I assume you don't really expect any place to be "ideal". If you are expecting the Garden of Eden, you should be concerned.
Is there something you should know about before you decide to buy here? Yes, lots.
For example, the general question: Will you like the lifestyle enough to put up with the warts?
Warts? Well, it can be crowded for some folks, in the high season. The golf courses get to be very busy and well worn. Some people find the squares too busy. Some people find the sound of lawn mowers and leaf blowers to be oppressive.
Then there are the more specific questions, like "which areas would suit me best".. Lots to choose from, and many are quite similar to each other, but there are differences between the most northern neighborhoods, and the newer southern neighborhoods , and "between the sixes"....if you don't know what these differences are, you would do well to spend some time invesitigating them. You'll need more than a lifestyle visit to get a feel for what's here, and to make the best decision you can make FOR YOU.
Once you figure out IF, and WHERE, you needn't be overly concerned about the market. Chances are good that if you are ready in the next 6-12 months, there will be a large inventory of homes to choose from, in some area that suits you.