To rent or not to rent
I am a number cruncher to the max. I am always checking this site and adjusting my numbers to reflect new data. Although not an expert. My calculations say that the same money (principal invested well or the lack of a mortgage and utlities taxes et all) if you omit the three winter months will let you rent. (actually my numbers come out cheaper at the moment) We may if we find the perfect, fall in love with it spot, change our minds. However as it is a big adjustment, a life style change, we can't figure how much room we will be comfortable in let alone which village. And that 6% commission to resell (not to mention closing costs) if you make the wrong choice would eat up any difference. We plan to rent a golf cart also (even if one comes with the rental) for the same reason, try out gas versus electric compare size etc.
Just my thoughts
Trudy waiting for the realestate market in Seattle to recover so we can retire as planned.
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