3 moves within TV?

[kpd3062]

So I had been told while visiting TV that the average homeowners will live in three homes in TV. I assume that maybe an exaggeration but not sure. I'm hoping not to move again so was wondering, why do most move within TV? Did they buy too big a house? Too small or is it more to do with the location or Village? Thanks Ken. I know Thelegges has had three houses in TV

[vintageogauge]

Although we are in our first home we know of many that have moved within TV several times. Recently it has been friends moving from villas to larger designer homes, another neighbor moved into an identical home on water to get away from a busy corner lot that was very noisy, also quite a few have moved from the northern villages to homes south of 44 just because they wanted to be down here. There are also those that decided to downsize when they got older, lots of different reasons. Personally I would only move if we could find a private and quiet setting that would allow a 4 car garage without being on a corner lot.

[Blessed2BNTV]

We bought an Amarillo home (as a second home) while we were both working and not living here full time. When we retired, we bought an Iris in Hadley which I loved - neighborhood and home.

Hubby wanted a pool so we found a Lantana in Hadley which we recently bought.

All this in 6 years. So yes we are average Villagers.

While I wouldn’t have changed anything on our moves (met some lifelong friends thru purchases and moves), think about what you both want in a home - location and style of home.

[dewilson58]

My Opin................An AVERAGE of three is high.


I look at our circle with ~50 homes on it.......we have two hoppers, the rest are still in their original homes.

[DeanFL]

We had planned to upgrade and move into a $2MIllion estate here in TV this week, but my Powerball hopes were dashed.

Would seriously question the '3 moves average'. You know what they say about statistics...

[VillageIdiots]

So I had been told while visiting TV that the average homeowners will live in three homes in TV. I assume that maybe an exaggeration but not sure. I'm hoping not to move again so was wondering, why do most move within TV? Did they buy too big a house? Too small or is it more to do with the location or Village? Thanks Ken. I know Thelegges has had three houses in TV

Many different reasons. I thought it was an exaggeration also, but find it to be fairly spot on with the people I've met. That said, nobody says you have to do it 3 times or even twice. But, if you are able to improve your situation, whether it's upsizing, downsizing, relocating for convenience, or whatever the reason, and you don't get hurt financially, why not do it? We thought we bought our forever dream home almost a year ago, and the 3 times average would take a hit based on us. But, we've already loosened up to the idea, that we wouldn't hesitate to sell and move (within TV) for the right price. Not today, or 6 months from now, but at some point.

[perrjojo]

Seven years ago we meet our newneighbors who were in their 7the home in TV. Since that time they have moved 3 more times. Their reason was to do minimum upgrades and sell for a nice profit. A hard way to make a living in my mind. I don’t think 3 moves is an average but it does seem to be common.

[Dan9871]

As an average I think 3 is a bit high, but I don't think it is all that unusual. On our street with less than 30 homes we had 11 hoppers, one moved 8 times in The Villages and one moved from one home on our street to another on our street.

[NotGolfer]

We've heard that as well. BUT prior to moving here we'd put in WAYYYY too many moves in our lives together (numbering in the 20's I think) for varying reasons. We promised each other this would be the last time (until they take us in a box OR we go to "the home"). Moving is way to hard, especially as we age. I, for one, want to get rid of "stuff" rather than continue to keep on accumulating. Only thing we'd wish for is a golf-cart garage BUT we've lived nearly 10 yrs without one---so guess it's wants vs needs. We're learning to be content and satisfied as we grow older.

[spring_chicken]

Not me. I hate moving. I did a LOT of research, figured out exactly what we wanted and where we wanted it. Bought it and wouldn't think of moving again.

[Lottoguy]

I think that number is exaggerated too. If you ask me, people who move like that didn't do their homework ahead of time.

[Fredster]

At first I thought 3 moves as an average was high,
but after giving it more thought,
it occurred to me that a lot of buying in TV is impulsive,
and not thought trough very well!
I think that bumps up the average a bit!

[vintageogauge]

Not me. I hate moving. I did a LOT of research, figured out exactly what we wanted and where we wanted it. Bought it and wouldn't think of moving again.

And then comes the new nightmare neighbors.

[Joeg180]

I think that number is exaggerated too. If you ask me, people who move like that didn't do their homework ahead of time.

We had heard that folks will move an average of 3 times in TV. I would agree that some folks buy a smaller home here when they still own a home elsewhere, then purchase a bigger home to have room for visitor, then as they age they move to a smaller home again.

We purchased a larger home then we have up north so my wife could have a home office, a room for her mom in case she needs to be with us as she ages (she has her own place in the TV).

[dewilson58]

The math would have to be crazy to get an average of 3.


60,000 homes.


Think about how many have been built in the last 2 or 4 years.


IF:


1/3 each...no moves, 2 moves, 4 moves...Average is 2


1/4 each....no moves, 2, 4, 6 moves.......Average is 3.


1/5 each....no moves, 2, 4, 6, 8 moves.....Average is 4.


I can't imagine 1/4 of all the villages (including people who have just purchased in the last year or two) have moved six time.



Rhetorical: Have 1/4 of the people you know moved six times?? (or 1/3 of the people you know have moved eight times)


:ohdear:

[sallybowron]

We were in a large home. I realized that we had more yard work and house work then we wan't. We then moves to a Villa. This works for us. Five of my neighbors have moved in the last few months. One went to an assisted living, one wanted to put in a pool, her parents across the street moved to be near her and to get a bigger garage. Two neighbors moved to go to Fenny. For all but two of them this was a second move. As circumstances change, so do housing desires. i once said I was never moving...but here I am. My next move will be to go home!

[retiredguy123]

The math would have to be crazy to get an average of 3.


60,000 homes.


Think about how many have been built in the last 2 or 4 years.


IF:


1/3 each...no moves, 2 moves, 4 moves...Average is 2


1/4 each....no moves, 2, 4, 6 moves.......Average is 3.


1/5 each....no moves, 2, 4, 6, 8 moves.....Average is 4.


I can't imagine 1/4 of all the villages (including people who have just purchased in the last year or two) have moved six time.



Rhetorical: Have 1/4 of the people you know moved six times?? (or 1/3 of the people you know have moved eight times)


:ohdear:
I don't think you can count "no moves" because, everyone who lives in The Villages has lived in one house already. The OP said that the average Villager lives in 3 houses, not that they move 3 times within The Villages. So, it is really only an average of 2 moves within The Villages.

[dewilson58]

I don't think you can count "no moves" because, everyone who lives in The Villages has lived in one house already. The OP said that the average Villager lives in 3 houses, not that they move 3 times within The Villages. So, it is really only an average of 2 moves within The Villages.




Good point, I read it wrong.

Re-did the math....................minimal change.

2.33

3.25

4.2

Still Materially Right:

I can't imagine 1/4 of all the villages (including people who have just purchased in the last year or two) have moved six time.



Rhetorical: Have 1/4 of the people you know moved six times?? (or 1/3 of the people you know have moved eight times)

[Aw Man]

I don't think you can count "no moves" because, everyone who lives in The Villages has lived in one house already. The OP said that the average Villager lives in 3 houses, not that they move 3 times within The Villages. So, it is really only an average of 2 moves within The Villages.

Whether it's 1, 2, 3, or more additional moves, seems to me it would add up to a lot of money just wasted on additional closing costs, realtor commissions, attorney fees and moving costs, plus a seller can rarely recoup full value on money they may have spent on home improvements and upgrades.
I just don't understand the willingness to just throw away that kind of money.

[dewilson58]

Whether it's 1, 2, 3, or more additional moves, seems to me it would add up to a lot of money just wasted on additional closing costs, realtor commissions, attorney fees and moving costs, plus a seller can rarely recoup full value on money they may have spent on home improvements and upgrades.
I just don't understand the willingness to just throw away that kind of money.




I agree...........I've wondered about those costs as well. People look at the gain on sale, but are spending dollars out of their unrealized gain buckets. Everyone is different. Like another Poster, we did a lot of research and soul searching prior to building.


I could see downsizing someday (maybe) or crappy neighbors. So far: good health, both alive and great neighbors.

[TomOB]

We moved once...out of The Villages!

[dewilson58]

We moved once...out of The Villages!






:1rotfl:

[graciegirl]

This is our second home in The Villages. The first one we had was a designer and we were snowbirds, part timers. When we decided to move here year around we built a little bit bigger home. We did not use an agent to sell our first house. We sold it furnished. To this home, we brought with us quite a bit of furniture from our house in Ohio.

Both homes were wonderful and the neighbors interesting and warm and we love both neighborhoods.

If you want to go bigger or smaller, the cost of moving is far less here than in the states north of here.

As for a third? Well you just never know.

[thelegges]

I think the majority of those who move here have done extensive homework, on how to spend a chunk of their money. First home was a vaca home, 1.5 garage. Second home 3 bedroom, 2 garage. Third 2 car plus golf cart garage.
Now that we are here full time, Just looked at a home yesterday with 3 car and pool, same home design. I have no attachments to where I live now. I can pack and get a truck ready in 2 days so, moving is not a big deal.
As to 3 moves, I think most start with a home and plus up north, then move here full time selling up north, and get a larger home. Then with death comes the third move either to a smaller home, or assisted living. As younger gens move here it’s just part of life. Each of our kids are on their 7th move and up.

[kpd3062]

Thanks for all the great input on this subject. While I'm hoping to be happy for a long time in the first house in TV. I never say never ,you always need to be flexible because life throws you changes all the time. I hope to see y'all at the town squares or golf course in about 18 months if all goes as planned. Ken

[kpd3062]

Yeah, I've been going back and forth on the golf cart garage issue. I keep thinking do I really need that but then I feel like I'll regret it if I don't. Cheers

[Dan9871]

Yeah, I've been going back and forth on the golf cart garage issue. I keep thinking do I really need that but then I feel like I'll regret it if I don't. Cheers

If you don't have a golf cart garage you may find it harder to sell your house for the price you want if it ever comes to that.

[ColdNoMore]

We had planned to upgrade and move into a $2MIllion estate here in TV this week, but my Powerball hopes were dashed.

Would seriously question the '3 moves average'. You know what they say about statistics...

That 79.8652%...are made up? :D


On my street (of about 25 homes) there are about 5 couples on their second home and one on their third, so based purely on anecdotal evidence...I would say the average is lower than 3.

[ColdNoMore]

A TV house poll.

How many have you owned...or are planning on owning?


Poke Here (https://www.talkofthevillages.com/forums/villages-florida-general-discussion-73/how-many-houses-288389/)

[retiredguy123]

Yeah, I've been going back and forth on the golf cart garage issue. I keep thinking do I really need that but then I feel like I'll regret it if I don't. Cheers
I think you definitely need a golf cart garage for resale.

[rjm1cc]

Location and size of home.
Do careful planning and figure out what you want to do in each room. Be sure to have ample storage.

[vintageogauge]

I think you definitely need a golf cart garage for resale.

Agree. Home without the extra garage are much harder to sell. If you don't want a golf car you fill find plenty of stuff you have to put in that extra space. I am hoping for a 4 car garage in the future.

[kpd3062]

Good to know about the extra garage, I definitely wanted one but now I need it. Thanks