[Barefoot]

What was the reason for the second purchase. Was it because you did not feel secure with the cost of living in TV during your first purchase and then found that you could afford more home? Was it to acquire rental property? Was it because you found the location or neighbors to be a problem?

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None of the above. We moved in January, primarily to get a third bedroom and a larger garage.

We bought a two bedroom Courtyard Villa in 2007 on a golf course, and totally loved it, especially for the dogs. Our neighbours were great. Since we are seasonal residents, we thought a two bedroom would be adequate for our needs.

It wasn't long before we realized we needed more garage space. Most CYVs have small garages. We couldn't park our vehicle in the garage. It was full of golf carts and bicycles and a motorcycle and lawn storage items.

But more importantly, we also realized that we need a three bedroom to give us both an area for "personal" space. Now Fireboy has a mancave where he can use his computer and watch his huge TV. For some reason, he just doesn't want to watch The Bachelor and The Housewives of Orange County.

Now we have a three bedroom Wisteria on a golf course. It isn't a huge house, and at first I really missed our CYV. But now I love it, and I'm enjoying the split plan. We have invisible fencing for the dogs and it is working out very well. The neighbours are great.

I sure hope we don't get the moving bug again. I don't have to tell most of you ....It is expensive and stressful to move.