Retiring
08-12-2015, 06:56 PM
I just turned 54 and plan to retire in the next couple years. Recently I�ve started looking at where I want to retire. Learning of The Villages, it has quickly gone to the top of my short list. I really don�t know much about TV but plan to visit this fall. In the meantime I do have some general questions. I feel the more I know before my visit the better equipped I�ll be to ask the right questions. I sent for an info packet but was told it would take about 3 weeks, have not received it yet. I may have more questions after reviewing the material. Here are some general questions.
I would like to have a home built, knowing TV has been up and running for a while, are there many lots left? If I buy a lot am I committed to building immediately? Can I sit on the lot 2 or 3 years, till I retire and do I have to be 55 to buy a lot?
HOA, I assume there is one, what are the dues?
Sinkholes are scary, should I be concerned about the sinkholes developing in The Villages? Sinkhole insurance difficult to get?
I�m single, is there much of a singles community? I don�t like to be the third wheel riding the coattails of couples.
I�m an airline pilot, are there many active pilots in the community? I plan to continue flying after retirement.
At 54 I may be in the younger half of the population there, is there a fairly large �younger� community.
I lived in FL from ages 17-27, so I�m somewhat familiar with the weather. But I lived on the coast, we always had the ocean breeze. I�ve been checking your local weather daily for the past week or two and the humidity has reached 100% everyday. I know 88 degrees and 100% humidity can be stifling. How do you deal with it, are there many indoor activities for those tough summer days?
Is DirectTV popular or do most stick with cable? I really like my DTV and was hoping to keep it.
My faith is very important to me and a large part of my life. Are there one or more Catholic churches in The Villages?
I notice a great number of golf carts, gas or electric? Can you get a golf cart with air conditioning?
Some of the things I�ve read indicate TV population tends to run conservative. This is one of the reasons The Villages is currently top of my list. Do the majority of residents lean conservative?
I do like to boat, are there lakes where small boats (less than 23ft) are permitted? Are there building lots with docks?
I realize the number of builders are limited in The Villages, are they reputable? I suspect the home I would build would be in the $500-$700k range. I�m not locked into any number, if I find a great lot and home plan at $300k � Great!
I know there are several �neighborhoods,� I�m sure I�ll have to visit the area to see where I would fit best but I�m still curious about your opinion on the different villages.
If you can change one thing about The Villages, what would that be?
I want to thank all those that responded. In the coming months I�m sure I�ll have more questions. Thank you and God bless.
I would like to have a home built, knowing TV has been up and running for a while, are there many lots left? If I buy a lot am I committed to building immediately? Can I sit on the lot 2 or 3 years, till I retire and do I have to be 55 to buy a lot?
HOA, I assume there is one, what are the dues?
Sinkholes are scary, should I be concerned about the sinkholes developing in The Villages? Sinkhole insurance difficult to get?
I�m single, is there much of a singles community? I don�t like to be the third wheel riding the coattails of couples.
I�m an airline pilot, are there many active pilots in the community? I plan to continue flying after retirement.
At 54 I may be in the younger half of the population there, is there a fairly large �younger� community.
I lived in FL from ages 17-27, so I�m somewhat familiar with the weather. But I lived on the coast, we always had the ocean breeze. I�ve been checking your local weather daily for the past week or two and the humidity has reached 100% everyday. I know 88 degrees and 100% humidity can be stifling. How do you deal with it, are there many indoor activities for those tough summer days?
Is DirectTV popular or do most stick with cable? I really like my DTV and was hoping to keep it.
My faith is very important to me and a large part of my life. Are there one or more Catholic churches in The Villages?
I notice a great number of golf carts, gas or electric? Can you get a golf cart with air conditioning?
Some of the things I�ve read indicate TV population tends to run conservative. This is one of the reasons The Villages is currently top of my list. Do the majority of residents lean conservative?
I do like to boat, are there lakes where small boats (less than 23ft) are permitted? Are there building lots with docks?
I realize the number of builders are limited in The Villages, are they reputable? I suspect the home I would build would be in the $500-$700k range. I�m not locked into any number, if I find a great lot and home plan at $300k � Great!
I know there are several �neighborhoods,� I�m sure I�ll have to visit the area to see where I would fit best but I�m still curious about your opinion on the different villages.
If you can change one thing about The Villages, what would that be?
I want to thank all those that responded. In the coming months I�m sure I�ll have more questions. Thank you and God bless.