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Originally Posted by 2rts2tv
We are Pat and Tom from Michigan and will be full time villagers by the end of this year...we can't wait! Tom is retiring and I will continue to work in health care for several years when we arrive. All our planning is in full swing and we are VERY overwhelmed with it all! We have researched TV for over a year, got the book, did the Lifestyle preview plan and read so much of the priceless advice given on this forum...thank you to everyone that contributes!
It seems the advice given over and over is to take our time to be sure to purchase a home that is best suited to our needs/wants. This approach does seem to be the best and least stressful for our situation, but we're conflicted about wasting money renting and having to put our stuff in storage and then move again once we purchase our home. Does anyone have any additional insight to help make this decision clearer for us? How did you all do it?
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The number of Villagers moving to other homes within TV 2-3 times after getting here speaks to the notion that there isn't really a home "best-suited" to one's needs for the rest of their life. At various
life stages we need varying types of homes.
Narrow down your search by price range, neighborhood/village, type of home, closeness to your favorite town square if that matters.....and then....Just Do It. Consider leaving your furniture and most belongings in storage in MI for a few months, and buying new key groups of furniture here if you can afford it. THEN go back and look at your stuff.
You'll probably see you have way too much stuff you thought you would "need" here, and it will probably look tired and maybe old. Sell what you don't want there in MI and bring the rest carefully chosen to add into your new place/decor here. It's best to not move unwanted/unneeded furniture and belongings because moving it is expensive ($1 per pound, most people say), and you may want a fresher look here....
in your new life.