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Old 04-06-2011, 06:54 AM
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Originally Posted by joycenemetz View Post
Thank you! All info is helpful and appreciated! Can't wait for this adventure to begin! I've already contacted Villagers Home Watch - and will meet with them when we come down for the closing. Any suggestions on contacts for lawn maintenance?
Appears from their website that Villagers Home Watch is NOT a management company, but a homewatch and maintenance company. All good, but don't think they take care of leases, advertising, etc. You can do that on your own, as I did for 4 years before moving down, or you can hire a full service management co., such as J.D. Management Co. or The Villages Property Management. You pay a hefty fee but have less work. I don't think, however, that you can use your own house between Jan-March with The Villages, and also have to pay a fee per night to stay there. I think various outside real estate companies have rental divisions also.