Like The OP from Belgium, we are only allowed to stay in the US for 182 days in a calendar year. We divide our time between Canada and our Villages home. We bought a home in TV in 2007 and have never regretted it. We've never rented our home out.
Sure it's expensive to run two homes, but it's a great idea if you can swing it. There is an emotional component to consider as well as a financial one. We feel part of our TV community, and that we're "true villagers". We have the peace of mind to know exactly what we're returning to each year. We love our neighbors. We had invisible fencing installed for our dogs. We return each year to our king-size bed, our Columbia Par Car, furniture we chose, and our birdcage with a wonderful view. We love the fact that we can leave clothes, golf clubs, etc. in TV.
We're really happy to be Seasonal residents. I've heard that around 40% of Villagers own two homes.
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