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Old 04-07-2013, 03:32 PM
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Originally Posted by njbchbum View Post
klc1923 - we bought here knowing that we will never be permanent residents and that it is okay to be a snowbird! with that in mind, we arrange to have our properties watched by trusted professionals. here in the villages there are very good property managers and home watch businesses who can relieve you of much worry when you are not here. they provide periodic reports to you and are quick to notify you of a problem - if not resolve it for you before you even find out there was a problem. their services provide peace of mind at a reasonable expense.
We are also seasonal residents. Although I understand it's lovely in TV in the summer with no crowds, we prefer to spend summers where it is cooler and we can catch up with old friends.

As Bchbum said, it's good to have properties watched by professionals. We have Homewatch companies in both locations that we trust, and utilities are negligible in an unoccupied home. When the time comes, your heart will tell you what decision to make.
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