[Snakster66]

Well, just received the remote job offer that will allow us to make the leap and move to TV. We’ll be heading down this weekend to do some serious house hunting (as opposed to the semi-serious house hunting I’ve been doing for the last 6 months).

You’re stuck with me now. I look forward to many years of making irreverent and/or pithy comments. Sometimes they may even be helpful, but no promises.

[thelegges]

Originally Posted by Snakster66

Well, just received the remote job offer that will allow us to make the leap and move to TV. We’ll be heading down this weekend to do some serious house hunting (as opposed to the semi-serious house hunting I’ve been doing for the last 6 months).

You’re stuck with me now. I look forward to many years of making irreverent and/or pithy comments. Sometimes they may even be helpful, but no promises.

So it’s summer, easy to find reasonable monthly rentals. Rent different areas while hunting. Our first home 2007 in Caroline, 2010, Pennacamp, 2012 Fernandina, 2014 preowned in Duval. Finally built a home in Richmond that fit our needs in 2022. Yep we are the keep moving south and Happy that we did.

[fdpaq0580]

Snakster66,
Welcome! Hope you love it here as much here as DW and I do.

[Stu from NYC]

Originally Posted by thelegges

So it’s summer, easy to find reasonable monthly rentals. Rent different areas while hunting. Our first home 2007 in Caroline, 2010, Pennacamp, 2012 Fernandina, 2014 preowned in Duval. Finally built a home in Richmond that fit our needs in 2022. Yep we are the keep moving south and Happy that we did.

I dont know if I would rent in different areas but sure would travel around and talk to as many people as you can to get a better feel for the Villages.

We did rent for a month before buying but a few months would not have hurt.

[JMintzer]

Originally Posted by Stu from NYC

I dont know if I would rent in different areas but sure would travel around and talk to as many people as you can to get a better feel for the Villages.

We did rent for a month before buying but a few months would not have hurt.

Listen to Stu... (Yeah, I can't believe I said that, either!)

[Snakster66]

Originally Posted by Stu from NYC

I dont know if I would rent in different areas but sure would travel around and talk to as many people as you can to get a better feel for the Villages.

We did rent for a month before buying but a few months would not have hurt.

Thanks Stu. My parents have lived down there since 2012, so we are pretty well acquainted with most areas. Plus I have immersed myself in The Villages real estate market for the last 6 months. My wife has her criteria and I’m too smart to not take each and every one into account. In short, I feel prepared for the moment.

[asianthree]

Originally Posted by Stu from NYC

I dont know if I would rent in different areas but sure would travel around and talk to as many people as you can to get a better feel for the Villages.

We did rent for a month before buying but a few months would not have hurt.

Problem is you can talk to 100 people and each will give you “I love my village location buy here.”

Unless one stays in an area, if it fits Their needs, not everyone else’s.

An example our house 15 minute walk to LSL was in our opinion too close to lots of cart/car traffic, as was our LS at Creekside Landing, yet many rave about the location.

Next house was 15 minutes to LSL, less busy, house’s behind us backed to non TV homes. We liked the area, but it was a starter house.

Farther south bought a home as investment property and a preowned off Odell. Odell was Convenient to go to many places. But it was also a very older neighborhood, that was hard to fit in with the original owners that were older than parents. Not a disrespect, but I moved out at 18, and never wanted to return to live with my parents. Plus we found our need to travel to SS was once a year, LSL about every 3 months. South of 44 every week. We travel to Gainesville and Disney and all parts often, so less than 5 to turnpike/75 is bonus, main because we can still drive and want to go very outside TV.

So far this last move south of 44 has been what fits. Safe walking paths, prairie out our pool area, that growth now hides 90% of homes across the way. Very few traffic from lawn companies because people are younger and mow themselves using ego’s. (If your batteries run short next door neighbor will give you a loan).

South of 44 give a very different lifestyle, so far very little retail which we are grateful, but some thing our parents could not love. So south of 44 is a very different lifestyle.
If we would not have traveled to different areas to seek what Fits us best, then we may have been listening to what fits others better.

[Smalley]

Originally Posted by Snakster66

Well, just received the remote job offer that will allow us to make the leap and move to TV. We’ll be heading down this weekend to do some serious house hunting (as opposed to the semi-serious house hunting I’ve been doing for the last 6 months).

You’re stuck with me now. I look forward to many years of making irreverent and/or pithy comments. Sometimes they may even be helpful, but no promises.

It sounds as it you're thinking of buying a home. If so, you're fortunate since it's a buyers market and inventory is high. Prices have been reduced. If you can narrow down the area that interests you, you'll be ready for some serious looking. Good Luck and Welcome.

[vintageogauge]

Originally Posted by Smalley

It sounds as it you're thinking of buying a home. If so, you're fortunate since it's a buyers market and inventory is high. Prices have been reduced. If you can narrow down the area that interests you, you'll be ready for some serious looking. Good Luck and Welcome.

Unless you are looking for a home on a premium lot LOL.

[Shelbyh]

Originally Posted by Snakster66

Well, just received the remote job offer that will allow us to make the leap and move to TV. We’ll be heading down this weekend to do some serious house hunting (as opposed to the semi-serious house hunting I’ve been doing for the last 6 months).

You’re stuck with me now. I look forward to many years of making irreverent and/or pithy comments. Sometimes they may even be helpful, but no promises.

Lots of people are working remotely so you will fit right in including myself.

[jimmy o]

Originally Posted by Snakster66

Well, just received the remote job offer that will allow us to make the leap and move to TV. We’ll be heading down this weekend to do some serious house hunting (as opposed to the semi-serious house hunting I’ve been doing for the last 6 months).

You’re stuck with me now. I look forward to many years of making irreverent and/or pithy comments. Sometimes they may even be helpful, but no promises.

You are wise for spending that much time poking around. Welcome to TV!

[Radamo]

Originally Posted by Snakster66

Well, just received the remote job offer that will allow us to make the leap and move to TV. We’ll be heading down this weekend to do some serious house hunting (as opposed to the semi-serious house hunting I’ve been doing for the last 6 months).

You’re stuck with me now. I look forward to many years of making irreverent and/or pithy comments. Sometimes they may even be helpful, but no promises.

Good for you. Happy hunting. Hope you find a wonderful home here and love it as much as we do.

[Normal]

Welcome! I hope you find the Village and home of your dreams for retirement. It’s time to make lots and lots of friends and enjoy lots of things to do inside and outside this bubble. You may find it helpful to synch all your calendars, because a lot will end up going on and filling any voids. Enjoy

[KathyandBob@TV]

Welcome! As was previously mentioned - there are MANY of us remote workers. Also mentioned that living somewhere is different than visiting. Grocery, gas, amenities that YOU will use, age of neighbors can be an issue but we are in a ‘transitional’ village where many originals are selling to newbies.
Take your time and enjoy the search!

[Rocksnap]

Originally Posted by Snakster66

Well, just received the remote job offer that will allow us to make the leap and move to TV. We’ll be heading down this weekend to do some serious house hunting (as opposed to the semi-serious house hunting I’ve been doing for the last 6 months).

You’re stuck with me now. I look forward to many years of making irreverent and/or pithy comments. Sometimes they may even be helpful, but no promises.

We look forward to your whimsical nonsense and meaningless banter. Welcome to TV!