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Originally Posted by arabianhorse59
I have lived here now for close to 2 years. I am a full time resident and moved here because my husband is a golf addict!  I can honestly say that this is the most expensive place I have ever lived in my life and I came here from Illinois, the over tax em state. I realize alot of you sold property and moved down here with no mortgages on your backs but, we couldn't do that. We have a mortgage here but, I am talking about the over the top fees for everything. The monthly fee for golf is $150, trail fees, mandatory garbage fees at $55 a month (whether you have garbage picked up or not! If you own property, you pay it!), the internet for $96 a year, Progress Energy, which is the most $$ utility company I have ever had to deal with...on and on. I am young enough that I am able to work (I am 51) and I have to hold down 3 jobs to keep food on the table here.
Before people buy here, they need to research the fees. If I would have known that this place was so costly, I never would have moved here!  |
I've read most of the responses to your post, and have come to the conclusion that not everyone can afford to live here, maybe you are one of them. There are people who max out their credit cards every month & complain they can't live on their paycheck. It seems like you need to come up with a budget & stick to it. I sincerely wish you can get your affairs in order & enjoy the lifestyle we have here.