[eweissenbach]

Originally Posted by Villages PL

I don't know if this has been mentioned yet but people eventually die and their homes must be sold by someone. The first home I bought in TV was in a Trust and I bought it from the Trust.

It had been occupied by a married couple. The wife died of cancer first. Then the husband died of cancer and the home went into a Trust.

I mentioned it back on page 2! The questions posed in the original post have been virtually lost, and I doubt the OP is still paying any attention.

Originally Posted by eweissenbach

As many have stated a lot of the resales are due to people moving within the Villages. I have gone to dozens of pre-owned open houses and have heard many say they are buying a larger home in TV, a smaller home in TV, a villa rather than their current house, a home with room for a pool............

I have also heard quite a few people, or their realtor, say that they decided to move closer to family. Also have heard of many who move because of failing health to be closer to family or healthcare facilities they have confidence in.

Another reason is that in a community where most residents are 65 and older, there is a fairly high mortality rate compared with normal communities. One or both people die and the survivor or their estate decide to sell.

As far as cost of living, I don't live in TV yet, but my research indicates that the living costs are quite reasonable in comparison with the midwest where I have spent all my life. If you are coming from one of the coasts you would probably find it very reasonable. If you don't have to carry a mortgage I would think you could buy an inexpensive home and live very nicely on a very modest income. You simply have to do the research and be very realistic about your wants and needs. Good luck!