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Originally Posted by fflmaster
Renting before buying has seemed to be the advice here.
I did look at the usual suspects to see and found many rentals.
Does having so many rentals affect the social aspect of an area?
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It seems social is high on your list of wants. Write down how you would like to spend your days once in the Villages. Then browse the 2000 + clubs. Pay close attention to WHERE THEY MEET. Hopefully, you will find several you believe you would enjoy within a few miles of each other. Voila! If social is important, you just located the best area for you. You will meet lots of people with your same interests. Your social calendar will be full quickly.
Note: all of the rec centers have identical floor plans.(except oldest sections) Only the decor is different. Do not spend any time trying to find which is best. The executive golf courses are pretty much the same throughout the Villages. Some of the bands in the squares have been entertaining for MANY years. If you are like most, you will quickly tire of hearing the same sets over and over. I now cringe when I hear the music in the distance while dining. I've heard the same songs hundreds of times. Getting the gist? Each village is much more the same than different. Spend the majority of your time locating an area where most of your personal needs are in close proximity. Do this, and your retirement will always be enjoyable.
Do not worry about age differences. Like anywhere, you will find some in their 80's who act and move like they are 20. You will also find some in their 60's who act and move like they are 80. When I moved, a friend gave me great advice. You can not choose your neighbors, but you can select friends. Locate those of similar interests and you have found bliss.
If a pool is high on your list, be aware that most can get crowded. Swimming laps in some is prohibited. However, there are a few boutique neighborhoods that have private pools. Only the residents of the neighborhood frequent them. My hubby loves to do laps. He has had no problem doing this on a daily basis or whenever the mood strikes. There is no waiting or strict rules in our neck of the woods.