For my ten cents, all I would add is wait until you're nearer retirement before buying.
7–10 years is a long time with housing markets, and to be maintaining two houses.
Older properties in TV do need maintaining, and some of the replacement costs are high, plus the amenity fees, insurance etc. are added costs.
Come down for one or two week visits at different times of the year, explore, and when you are sure TV is where you want to be, you will have a much better idea which area you would want to settle for.
If you like relative peace and quiet, avoid any street with a through area, golf cart shortcut, near pickleball courts, or where we are renting!
Good luck.
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