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Originally Posted by patfla06
There has been some debate about golf course lots being worth the money.
A lot of people talk about "if you can afford it, do it."
I really don't think affordability is the main issue.
One of the benefits of "right sizing" is many of us do not want to
spend what we can "afford."
We are leaving bigger, more expensive houses where a significant
"Nest egg" has been tied up. And one of the positives is that we DO NOT want
to spend a large portion of that on our retirement home.
So in some cases it is truly a matter of wanting a nice house that works
But where we can bank a size able amount and still be happy with our choice.
I'm not against golf course lots or spending $ on other important things,
Just that it isn't always affordability.
Just some thoughts as we wait to sell our house and move to T.V.
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The first thing I was taught as a child is to save your money.
That said...affordability means to me is what you conservatively have budgeted for a home at a time in your life that you will not be making as much money as you once did.
Money can be always spent. But once it's gone, it's reassurrance against a rainy day is too.
If you are watching and looking and reading all of the homes listed, new and resale, and comparing prices and locations, you will find one that is a great deal for YOU.
Our first house backed onto the low wall next to Odell. It was out the back door and to the pool. But the shuffleboard players occasionally yelled at each other and the kids in the pool were noisy. But the wall and the shrubbery visually screened them and we loved it.
This house is positioned to look between two homes with good sized side yards and we like it too.
Many people find just what they are looking for but you have to search and compare and look and stick to your budget.
Then a lot of people do that and then spend what is to me a lot of money on things really not needed such as driveway painting and garage floor finishing and re-landscaping and water softeners and brand new golf carts.
Some call me thrifty and some call me tight, but I like not worrying about money.
Good luck. Hope you find just the lot that will make you happy.