I'd like to add my experience to the conversation:
I've been here almost three months. I gave away most of my furniture to charity and family members arriving with my bedroom set (that went into the guest bedroom), my breakfast set, my patio furniture and some assorted pieces that will go into my den. I have had a wonderful time shopping for new furniture to fit my new lifestyle. Many of the stores here have a lot of instock items and delivery was pretty quick for the most part. One thing I found is that there are a limited number of stores to shop from and you might find your neighbor has the same furniture set as you. I still have some pieces to add, but I'm not in any hurry. My neighbors, who moved in three days after I did, are still unpacking, having to rent a storage unit and struggling to get their house in shape.
You don't have to buy new - there are many used furniture/consignment shops full of furniture at reasonable prices. But think about where it came from - mostly people who brought too much with them. So maybe there is a lesson there.
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