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Originally Posted by LittleLatinaWife

Hello,

We have heard so much positive talk about The Villages that we want to come and take a look. We are from New York, fairly young, I am 43, my husband is 54. Hoping to retire in one year. We will be taking a cruise out of Tampa on January 27th and would like to spend some time, a week more or less, in The Villages prior to the cruise. We have so many questions and would like to meet Villagers and get the scoop. Feel free to PM us with any information if you want it confidential

- Are there any negatives to The Villages? All we have seen are glowing reviews.
- What is the best way to find a place to stay for one week?
- What are the best parts of The Villages, that are on the lower end of prices?
- Can a mixed race couple (Latina wife) expect discrimination?
- Do you have to be 55 to buy? Can you buy and rent for one year until age 55?


thank you

1. The only negative is, when the snowbirds arrive as some people seem to not like that some restaurants may be too crowded at certain times. I personally don't mind it one bit, as I am from NY originally, and I am use to congestion, if there is any down here. I haven't noticed it yet, but I am a newbie myself, (4 months).
2. I would do a LSV when the rates are $100. Possibly in the summer, but you need to get going as your spouses retirement is only a year away.
3. The historic side of TV, but if you have to look around as there may be houses in other areas, that may be, just as economical to buy. It varies, as you can buy a home for 75K up to 1,000,000. There is no bad area in TV. Go to The Villages - Florida's Friendliest Retirement Hometown - New Home Sales, Home Resales, Build Your Dream Home, Brownwood Paddock Square and you can look at homes, (new and pre-owned).
4. I doubt you will experience discrimination, as almost everyone is just happy to be living in paradise. You will run into someone, who is grumpy, but that's everywhere you go.
5. TV allows for 20% of the total population, (110,000) for people who are under 55. I would ask an agent assigned with your LSV, to tell you where you stand, on that age issue. I haven't heard of anyone having a problem in that regard.

Best wishes for your impending trip. You love living in TV, as everyone else does. Traveling around in a golf cart, and seeing how beautiful TV is maintained, is something you have to see and believe. No amount of words can do it justice. IMHO

Originally Posted by LittleLatinaWife

Thank you for your replies and PM's. All have been helpful and positive!! Unless someone suggests something better I think we will do the Lifestyle Visit. It looks to be $150 a day not $100, is there a trick / coupon /referral to get it for $100?

Is it ok to talk about the Morse IRS lawsuit here? If so, what are the possible ramifications?

Please keep the replies coming.

You would have to do a search for the latest IRS standing. You would do better, to search thru Google, as TOTV search engine, leaves a lot to be desired.

I personally think, we will old or dead before this issue comes to a resolution, as it will dragged thru the courts for many years. I wouldn't delay my happiness because of it, and even when finished, it might have little effect on the residents. IMHO

I don't lose any sleep over it and that's the bottom line for me..

Come on down as it has been in the low 80's for the past week and a half, as opposed to freezing one's butt off, in NY. My cousin told me they had snow a couple of days ago. I don't miss it, one bit.

I'll bet you a drink, that you will love it here!