Why does everyone in TV keep moving?

[DruannB]

As someone who is about to buy in TV, I would really like to know some of the reasons why people move multiple times once they arrive in TV. It seems to be much higher than the national average. Is it bad location? Better deal? Undesirable neighbors? Should I be prepared to move multiple times as well?

[billethkid]

NO!

[tomwed]

Why does everyone in TV keep moving?

So our knees don't lock up.........NEXT

[Phanatic Luvr]

I am also amazed at how many times people move in TV's. From what I can see, many probably start out with smaller homes and then once they decide they really like it here, they graduate into a larger home.
There are some who make impulse buys and then realize they would rather have something different, like a more private lot, a bigger garage, want to live on a golf course, etc... and yes, some may not like their neighbors. They see new homes being built with different upgrades and want something newer. Some sell their main homes (usually up north) and have extra cash so they invest in a nicer home.
If you don't want to be one of the one's that move within a given period of time, know what you want and what you can afford from the start.
There are all different kind of lots, one's which back up to another home, and yes, your privacy can be limited. There are one's that back up to roadways, and yes, during peak season, you may not want to hear or see the traffic. There are those that back up to gold courses and again, you may not want to see or hear people walking behind your home early in the morning till into the evening. Everyone is different so ... evaluate your future home carefully if you don't want to be moving in the future.
Good luck!!!!!!

[claricecolin]

My parent's moved 3 times. First they had a courtyard villa, they were there from 2001-late 2004. They moved and only stayed at the new house for about a year. We always joked that was the house I never saw...I never did. Then Mom decided she didn't like the setup of that house; I don't know the model but you could kind of partition a side off. So they moved to a designer and were there together until Mom died. Dad says this is his final home. Loved neighbors from all moves he's still in touch with them. He is probably closer to the neighbors here as when they moved this area was being settled.

[sunnyatlast]

Because there are countless nice homes at affordable prices in nice neighborhoods here.

Moving gives new perspective on life and brings a little adventure too. It's a low-risk venture in this healthy market.

[rdhdleo]

Because there are countless nice homes at affordable prices in nice neighborhoods here.

And because we don't want to take root like potted plants.

Moving gives new perspective on life and brings a little adventure too. It's not like going to the gas chamber or anything.

I guess I like being a potted plant then. We moved here 12 years ago and said we never wanted to move again and since then have had no desire to. We have enough house for us (I keep reminding myself we wanted to downsize.) lol and most of all I love our location and we have the very best neighbors ever. We have everything thing we need to be happy.

[NYGUY]

The reasons are as varied as the people!!

[Skybo]

There are many reasons for folks to move within TV. Upsizing, downsizing, more lot, less lot, need a bigger garage, don't need so much garage space, want room for a pool, don't wan't a pool any longer, loss of a loved one, less money, more money, etc., etc. IMO, the reason you see it happen more frequently here is because 1) it is easy to sell and buy, without losing money and 2) because at our age, circumstances and needs change more quickly. Personally, I'm in my home for the duration...unless something changes.

[Polar Bear]

Some peoples' financial situation may improve...Medicare/Social Security kicking in after an early retirement, kids becoming more independent, inheritances, etc..

[cologal]

As someone who is about to buy in TV, I would really like to know some of the reasons why people move multiple times once they arrive in TV. It seems to be much higher than the national average. Is it bad location? Better deal? Undesirable neighbors? Should I be prepared to move multiple times as well?

I purchased a patio villa 5 years ago as a winter home to flee the snows in Colorado. Last summer I purchased a courtyard villa and sold the patio villa ahead of my retirement. I sold my Colorado home and live here full time.

[wudda1955]

People move for lots of reasons. Most because the size home isn't what they really wanted--it's either too big or too small. Some move here and take what they can get at first, then look around for their "dream home." Some find they'd prefer a location nearer/further away from the squares or shopping, or whatever. Me? I do not intend to move--ever. If I win the lottery, I might, but I love my house and my neighborhood so should I ever find myself an instant millionaire, I would have to give it some serious thought!

[Barefoot]

There are thousands of people who have moved within The Villages.
Some residents have even left Lala Land to gain more privacy or to move closer to the ocean.

Reasons for moving within TV are varied. Illness, death, falling in love and getting married, combining homes, wanting a larger home, neighbors aren't friendly enough, neighbors are too social and in everyone' s business, too close to busy streets, not close enough to shopping, want to live near new church, buying a dog and wanting a courtyard villa, husband gets a new hobby and wants a workshop in the garage, wanting to downsize, grown kids want to move in, kids want to move out, getting a divorce and wanting a smaller house, mother-in-law moving in, want to be more central for golf, :blahblahblah: Some people are like me and just love to move, I find it invigorating.

[Cedwards38]

They see new home features, or newly developed areas and they want it. They want larger, newer, or a different location. They sell and move. Critical here is the fact that most are not moving out of The Villages, but simply to new locations within The Villages.

[2BNTV]

There are thousands of people who have moved within The Villages.
Some residents have even left Lala Land to gain more privacy or to move closer to the ocean.

Reasons for moving within TV are varied. Illness, death, falling in love and getting married, combining homes, wanting a larger home, neighbors aren't friendly enough, neighbors are too social and in everyone' s business, too close to busy streets, not close enough to shopping, want to live near new church, buying a dog and wanting a courtyard villa, husband gets a new hobby and wants a workshop in the garage, wanting to downsize, grown kids want to move in, kids want to move out, getting a divorce and wanting a smaller house, mother-in-law moving in, want to be more central for golf, :blahblahblah: :blahblahblah::blahblahblah: Some people are like me and just love to move, I find it invigorating.

To my dear friend, who is smarter than the average bare, Bare's point of view is very accurate. :smiley:

A good deal of thought and planning, would do wonders, for those making the original purchase, final. One must have a very good idea of what they want in a home. I was told by a very bright person to make a list of "must haves" as opposed to "would like to have", when buying a home. Some people prefer new and some people prefer preowned.

On the other hand, stuff happens!!!

[tainsley]

We looked at so many homes when we came down to buy. The last house we stepped into we both looked at each other and said, "This is it"! I never want to move!

[dewilson58]

We looked at so many homes when we came down to buy. The last house we stepped into we both looked at each other and said, "This is it"! I never want to move!

:BigApplause:

[twoas1@comcast.net]

bigger garage, one more bedroom...more yard.
For us, we wanted a small home, small yard but when in paradise, sometimes you want to graduate to the next adventure. I really doubt if it is because of bad neighbors that people move. I think once you get here and experience your first purchase, you just say, "Let's see what's out there." How can you have bad neighbors when they are 65 and older? Loud Rock music? Loud parties? Maybe gossipy neighbors, maybe grumpy neighbors, but just look around the corner and there are zillions of more neighbors to choose from. So don't be afraid to move if you want. We welcome everyone in the villages. Right everyone?

[2BNTV]

We looked at so many homes when we came down to buy. The last house we stepped into we both looked at each other and said, "This is it"! I never want to move!

Me too!!! :smiley:

[Dr Winston O Boogie jr]

On average, a Villager will move three times within The Villages during their time here.

They move for all the reasons stated. I know a couple that moved because they met and got married here. Rather then move into one of their homes, they pooled the resources and bought a new home that was theirs.

But, yes, bigger homes, smaller homes, divorce marriage, don't like the neighbors, decide they don't like the design of their home, they move for hundreds of different reason. One thing is that most of them stay in The Villages once they are here. A few leave, but most stay.

[billethkid]

The following title you have chosen for the thread is incorrect:

"Why does everyone in TV keep moving?"

An accurate question would be:

WHy do SOME in TV keep moving?

Most of us do not!

[PR1234]

My guess would be a lot of moves are from initial impulse buying. We are snowbirds who originally came when we were 54 and 55. We bot a little seasonal place on the historic side because we weren't sure if we really wanted to be here with all these 'old people' LOL. Well several years have past and we have slowly decided we would we like 3 bedrooms, garage and most of all a dishwasher! Now that we are soon to be 61 & 62, we are fitting in quite nicely with the 'older people' ha ha.

[rubicon]

People move for basically two simple reasons 1) need 2) want.
Experts claim that most people end up retiring with about 93% of the income that they had when working. I question that claim. However, I do believe there next claim that as time passes that % drops. So unless a retiree is quite wealthy s/he needs to cautious about too many spend thrift habits.

My wife and I thought about our needs present and future. We had many beautiful homes and before we retired they were pure investments. We were fortunate in that we just missed the bursting of the housing bubble. In fact my wife has been tracking our last home since we moved in 2006. Unfortunately our buyer recently sold it at a loss of over $100,000 of what he paid us. a very big hit and I feel badly for his family especially since they have a special needs child.

My wife knows me well and she knows I get itchy so we spent from 2004-2006 deciding on what we needed and we purchased a home that fits our needs and wants in a location that we found very welcoming.

If I get that itch and it needs to be scratched then our move won't be within The Villages but to another community, perhaps another state but it won't take place unless we can make a reasonable net profit meaning in this economy it will not come to pass . both of my children have told me they have no desire to live here and so we are making preparations so that when they go to sale this house it will be as uneventful as possible.

[Chi-Town]

In my neighborhood the reasons for moving were:

Downsizing
Better view
Family issue
Upsizing
Economic
Independent living

Upsizing would probably be higher on the list if a lot of homes had nowhere to expand.

[perrjojo]

We have friends who have moved 7 times in TV. Each time they have made a nice profit. It's how they make their living.

[Barefoot]

I think most moves are caused by changes in circumstances rather than from impulse buying.
It's really hard to predict what will happen in one's life two years or five years or ten years in the future.
I find it's usually the unexpected that happens, not the anticipated.

[gomsiepop]

Thank G-d because we can. My husband and I just purchased our third home in less than three years. First a patio villa, then a courtyard villa and now a designer. What's left? Who knows, lol.

[Buffalo Jim]

Isn`t it great that people can change their address and still stay here in such a beautiful peaceful location .
From my perspective the only thing we are missing that would make this 100% perfect would be an ice arena !