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Originally Posted by jane032657
Coming from a big entertaining house and a half acre of party backyard we were concerned about buying the villa we did because of the size. I like to entertain. So we are changing the lanai to a florida room and putting in a 30 x 50 birdcage. Coming from Seattle, what's a little rain on a party?
I do understand. We looked at a Bridgeport style house which I loved but got swept away with the view and space for the dogs and the end villa with a fence/wall only on one side. Looking forward to see the water. Marsh. And new Oak Park out our window!
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if price is no object, but you are likely talking close to $300,000 plus for even a corner 3 BR CYV with an enclosed lanai and a big birdcage. Even more for a view lot (golf course or water). For those wanting to downsize in both square footage and price, or even if you are just trying not to spend more for your retirement house than you got out of your pre-retirement home, you should consider the pluses and minuses before you make your decision.
Not all of us moved from high home price areas, and most who sold anywhere in the last few years have been hit, some very hard.