Help!! Bought a home in TV - What do we do next?

[lanabanana73]

Ok, DEEP breath! We signed a contract on a home in Tamarind Grove this morning and are set to close in 30 days. I'm excited, of course….but overwhelmed with the fact that we are only going to be here for another two weeks and figuring out what exactly the next steps are. Can you help me??

I have a call in to "your" Mr. Dangelo about doing the home inspection. Waiting for a call back. Will have to rent a storage unit and gather whatever furniture I can in the next two weeks and hide it away. I'm watching the "stuff for sale" board here and I've dropped by Bargains and Treasures. Anyone have anything they are looking to sell??

What about homeowner's insurance? Who do you like? I assume I need someone down here, as my Vermont company is not going to be interested in insuring a home in Florida. If we are planning to rent the home for part of the year, so we need different/additional insurance?

My head is just spinning, but I know you all-knowing ones will calm me down. One step at a time, right????

:pepper2:

[Medtrans]

The Villages Ins. Cynthia Ivy. Very easy, knowledgable to TV and reasonable.

[quirky3]

Here's a link to the Nuts and Bolts threads....should help! Good luck!
Nuts and bolts of The Villages - Talk of The Villages (https://www.talkofthevillages.com/forums/nuts-bolts-villages-139/)

[tippyclubb]

You will need renters insurance and make sure you get sinkhole coverage. We used The Villages Insurance.

I used D'angelo for my home inspection a few weeks ago and he told me he is booked up. I hope he is able to squeeze you in.

Slow down take a deep breath and it will all work out. Yes, it is overwhelming but you can do this. Congratulations on your home and good luck to you. Maybe I'll see you at Crispers tomorrow, you'll find plenty good advice there, along with a bunch of nice people to welcome you.

[theorem painter]

Anything you buy from Bargains and Treasures and places like that they will hold for you and deliver after closing. There will be a storage fee but it isn't much. It is very easy to get overwhelmed but just make a list of the things you need to do. We closed in less than 30 days and I managed to furnish it to the point where we could be comfortable when we moved in. Remember it doesn't have to be done all at once. Good luck and enjoy the process.

[lanabanana73]

Mr Dangelo is too busy. Is there a second favorite home inspector of this group?

[Phanatic Luvr]

Try Tom Comer. Comer Home Inspections (352) 323-5715. Also very professional.

[jnieman]

Call Elaine at Allstate at 352-753-4340. She can write a homeowner's policy for you right away and ease your mind. She knows exactly which policy will fit your needs. They write for several Florida companies.

[Fraugoofy]

Brian Harwood is awesome! His inspection is thorough and his price is fair. 352. 638. 6288. Good luck!

[lovsthosebigdogs]

I initially had The Villages insurance but switched to AAA for insurance because it was less expensive and the coverage was better. Just my experience. Congrats- you did it! Everything will fall into place for you. Enjoy the process and try not to panic.
:o)

[Jayhawk]

Brian Harwood is awesome! His inspection is thorough and his price is fair. 352. 638. 6288. Good luck!

Second this guy. :pepper2:

[asianthree]

Get a home watch person. The village sitter is #1 in my book. Just sent me pics of bugs by my garage. To let me know, even though they we dead. I always know she has been to the house each week, that alone is piece of mind. She just sent me a picture of two bushes I planted last year in full bloom. Just so I could see them.:MOJE_whot::MOJE_whot:

[mixsonci]

Mr Dangelo is too busy. Is there a second favorite home inspector of this group?

When I couldn't get Mr. D'Angelo because he was too booked up at the time, I asked him and he recommended Tom Comer

Tom Comer
President / Inspector
Certified #HI 71 ASHI #244051 FABI #RPI0614
Comer Inspection Services, Inc

352-255-7126 Mobile
352-323-5715 Office
866-558-3317 Fax
TLC1369@gmail.com

www.comerinspection.com
Tom was very professional and did a great job. He found many small fixes that have all been taken care of.

[Pointer]

Try Tom Comer. Comer Home Inspections (352) 323-5715. Also very professional.

I also used Tom. He was well worth the money and yes very professional. I highly recommend him.

[Cedwards38]

I initially had The Villages insurance but switched to AAA for insurance because it was less expensive and the coverage was better. Just my experience. Congrats- you did it! Everything will fall into place for you. Enjoy the process and try not to panic.
:o)

I did exactly the same. AAA is pretty reasonable.

[2BNTV]

First of all, make a list of things needed to be done, and prioritize it, with the most important first.

Second take deep breaths.

Third, go down the list until you are finished.

Fourth, you will get to the bottom so relax.

I found Carrie Wildman of the Villages Insurance, at the Brownwood location, to be very knowledgeable. 352.751.6622

Brad Burley of Greater Florida Insurance in Leesburg, is a close second. 352.365.1222

[DigitalGranny]

I can recommend Cunningham Home Watch service! We have been simply delighted with the service, the weekly reports, the thoroughness, and the helpfulness of Don and BK Cunningham! They treat your home exactly as if it were their own. We look forward to their weekly reports and videos. We also enjoy having them here to take deliveries and do pick-ups. I am so happy we found them! You will be, too!

[mgcsooner]

Decide quickly if you plan to finance the property, who you plan to go with. I'm a member of a credit union, so I them since they had the best rates and closing costs. In hindsight, it didn't save that much, and they were very hard pressed to do a 30 day close. The local bank here was just a little more, and it would have been smoother. Closings here though are a breeze.

[tippyclubb]

Get a home watch person. The village sitter is #1 in my book. Just sent me pics of bugs by my garage. To let me know, even though they we dead. I always know she has been to the house each week, that alone is piece of mind. She just sent me a picture of two bushes I planted last year in full bloom. Just so I could see them.:MOJE_whot::MOJE_whot:


I agree Charlene is the best and will take great care of your home. I know she did ours.

267-481-0588 Charlene Maneri

[Deseylou]

Congrats
One of the things we did was to really really declutter
It made moving so much easier

[cmj1210]

Agree with Charlene

[lanabanana73]

Thanks, everyone! I went to the Crispers gathering this afternoon and felt much better after talking to several of you. What a great group!! So helpful. I really appreciate all of the time you spend supporting those of us who may be a bit less "experienced"!

[Lauren Sweeny]

Please personal e mail me I am happy to be able to give advice and help you in any way we can at anytime... Have done this for many ,many new folk( references if needed) Charge no fee , just a pass it in thing to make new friends and " practice acts of kindness"

[Duckfinger2]

We also live in Tamarind Grove, what area are you in ?
We live in the pool area, welcome to the Villages

[lanabanana73]

I think we are also in the "pool area". It's a home on Bachman Path. Hope we get to meet!!

[jaackleyjr]

Ok, DEEP breath! We signed a contract on a home in Tamarind Grove this morning and are set to close in 30 days. I'm excited, of course….but overwhelmed with the fact that we are only going to be here for another two weeks and figuring out what exactly the next steps are. Can you help me??

I have a call in to "your" Mr. Dangelo about doing the home inspection. Waiting for a call back. Will have to rent a storage unit and gather whatever furniture I can in the next two weeks and hide it away. I'm watching the "stuff for sale" board here and I've dropped by Bargains and Treasures. Anyone have anything they are looking to sell??

What about homeowner's insurance? Who do you like? I assume I need someone down here, as my Vermont company is not going to be interested in insuring a home in Florida. If we are planning to rent the home for part of the year, so we need different/additional insurance?

My head is just spinning, but I know you all-knowing ones will calm me down. One step at a time, right????

:pepper2:
My wife and I have a brown wicker bedroom set we want to sell. It was purchased less tha 2 years ago for $1,380 at Southern Life Styles. Will sell for $700. It includes a queen headboard, 6 drawer bureau with mirror, TV 3 drawer bureau that has a swivel top. Two night stands with 2 drawers each. Bed frame and two lamps included. All in perfect condition. Reply if interested.

[Joyciebabi]

All great advice. Just take it slow. Like one person said it does not have to be done all at once. Whatever u do, don't use House Masters for the inspection. They did not do a good inspection for us and we paid the price for it. Welcome to TV

[Bonita gal]

Try Our Mother's Attic on 301 across from the Wildwood City Hall. It sells quality, gently used furniture, kitchenware, home decor etc. The profits from the store support the Wildwood Soup Kitchen and the food pantry. Give it a try! It is worth the trip. We bought our first house in 2006 and after we closed, we went to a store and furnished the entire house in 5 hours. It can be done. We did it all in a few days, because we were also going back and needed to rent it out ASAP.