We've taked and planned to move to FL upon retirement for some time. Still a few years away but I'm a planner and need to know my options. My parents could use it now and then it would be available when we are ready. Last weekend on our way to drive back up north (home) we stopped by the Villages for a few hours to see what everyone was talking about.
Obviously our first impression when we stumbled upon Sumpter Landing was Wow! - this is where I need to be. So we parked and walked around. Then we went into the real estate office and someone was happy to show us around. My husband make it clear we would not be purchasing today but we were just getting ideas. The agent was happy to accomodate us with no pressure.
My first concern that that we are "young" and would not fit in as we both are mid 50's. Well she took us to the community centers and we saw how active everyone was. Then she took us to the gym and I saw "older" folks working out and doing things that we could not physically do I thought - OK, the "older" folks are better off than we are.
They we went around and looked at some new houses (don't even know what villages we were in). The suggestion was then made that maybe we would look at resales. My next statement was "I don't want already furnished cause I don't want my house to look old". The realitor smiled and said you would be surprised.
After looking on line I see many beautifully decorated homes that I woud be so proud to live in.
In summary, this is the beginning. We both fell in love. We are planning on a time when we can come for a lifestyle preview later this year. I see it as a win-win since my parents would use it immediately and my mom would be going non stop. since I am her daughter I will fall into her footsteps rather quickly.
I've been creeping on these boards for some time, I've officially joined the boards, will be active in the discussions, and look forward to continue reading all of the comments and suggestions. Keep the ideas comming
Karen