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Originally Posted by mermaid72
Hi, from snowy & frigid MI
My partner & I are thinking of coming down to your community for a look-see, perhaps next summer.
The video and the website look great, but we are a bit hesitant as prices of the homes seem a bit pricey, and the general ambiance seems like a country club atmosphere.
However I did remember seeing some less expensive modular homes (I am being politically correct here, folks!) that would fit in our budget quite nicely.
Is housing available for under $100,000? We do not need fancy. We need a modest, dwelling in a friendly environment. We were very impressed by all the available educational classes, the activities, and the varied sports facilities.
Would appreciate some very candid opinions about your community before we decide to visit.
Thanks so much.
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Others have provided good links to check on home prices. Remember to consider the cost of the bond, if any, on the home, the monthly amenities fee and other lifestyle costs.
As for a "country club atmosphere" it would help to know what you mean. Stuffy, it is not. I suppose the ways in which it has "country club" character are in the golf courses, the beauty, and the gates. I would describe the ambiance more as friendly, lively, lovely and casual.
The best way to see for yourself is a Lifestyles tour. The last time I did one before buying in TV, it cost $75 a night, which included almost all of our meals (free meals at different restaurants), a movie or two, a golf cart and two bicycles. Summer is a good time to come to make sure the heat is not too much for you. If access to golf, movies and other popular amenities is more of a concern, Feb. and March are the peak crowd times.
If you come down for a visit, I'm betting you'll have a great time. Fair warning... it's almost impossible to not drink the Kool-aid.