The Livin' is Easy
 

Today we bought our permanent, year-round home in The Village of Sanibel. Yippee! To say our experience was great is an understatement.

This morning's walk-through with our builder, Steve West, was very helpful. He explained construction features and finishes so we could understand how to maintain a Florida home differently than our previous Iowa home. We're thrilled with the new house, and also with the sales agent, Addam Roma who sold it to us. We're also grateful for the welcome and attention we received from Villagers staff, and the volunteers who provided excellent information for us newbies. We can't find anything that hasn't already been thought of, addressed, and offered as information.

The moment becoming a Villager became real wasn't when we signed the papers on the house, but after we saw our permanent photo IDs. I literally had goose bumps and shed a few tears of sheer happiness.

We're excited to move in, get settled and immerse ourselves in this amazing lifestyle. For anyone wondering whether to do this or not, or if you're hesitating in any way, do it! Life's too short to wait. Every moment we spent preparing (since January) for this move - sorting, purging, donating, selling, listing, closing, organizing, packing, loading, moving, house-shopping, buying and closing is worth it for what life has in store.

Linda, 59 year-old happy Villager #87,002

What a nice post. It is great to hear how thrilled you are. We have felt the same way. The whole process was enjoyable. BTW, we are in Sanibel too. We are in the designer section #178 on Avondale. Love it. We are in Ohio now but leaving Tuesday when the movers pull out and we are heading home. Maybe we can get together some time? I think we like your attitude. :2excited: Isn't the koolade great?

We bought in March, closed in April, came down in May, and are headed back for the month of July. We're so happy and excited, we can't stand it !!!!! We're in Sanibel #197. See you at the mail box

So delightful to hear. Thank you all for sharing your happy moments.

Welcome and Happy Times Ahead!

From one former Iowan (I was born and raised in Dubuque) to another, congratulations on your purchase in Sanibel. I'm just a TV wannabee, but I was in Sanibel today looking at cottages -- your village is great! May you have many happy times in your new home :wave:

Welcome........here's a quick story for you. A guy dies and goes to heaven and is met by St. Peter at the gates. St. Peter asks him where he's from. The guy says he's from The Villages. St. Peter says....oooh....you're not going to like it here!
Enjoy.

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So happy for you!
 

Welcome! I feel your excitement. We have been here a month now and every day gets better and better, if that's possible. We had the same emotions when signing the papers, getting our ID and driver's license. It really doesn't get any better. Enjoy all that to come and again, welcome! :welcome: