Talk of The Villages Florida - Rentals, Entertainment & More
Talk of The Villages Florida - Rentals, Entertainment & More
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The Amenity Fee
There have been some good discussions recently about the amenities in TV and what we pay for them. General consensus is we get a good bang for our buck.
However, will we still feel that way in 5, 10, 15 years? Each year our amenity fee is raised according to the consumer price index average. For the sake of discussion, let's say it goes up 2% per year (the average for the past 10 years has been 2.53%). Here's what will happen to my ammenity fee which is currently at $138.63 through September 2012. $141.40 in 2013, $144.23 in 2014, $147.16 in 2015, $150.06 in 2016, $153.06 in 2017, $156.12 in 2018, and continuing on to the year 2022 when I'll be paying $168.99 per month for my ammenity fee. And in 15 years, in the year 2027, it will be $186.58 per month. I'm curious if people look at the $135 and think "wow look at all we get for that" or do they realize that this will become a much larger line item in the yearly budget as time goes on. I'm not saying it still won't be a great deal for what we get but I'm just wondering if people realize how it will continue to go up. Actually doing the math is an interesting exercise when you're doing long-term budget projections. Just thought I'd share my findings and let's all hope the CPI stays real low every year! |
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That will still be a lot of bang for the buck.
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Oldcoach Ed "You cannot direct the wind, but you can adjust the sails" "Be yourself - everyone else is taken" |
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I for one am not going to worry about it. I'd be happy to just be alive in 2027!
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ARE VILLAGERS OLD OR ARE THEY RECYCLED TEENAGERS At my age rolling out of bed in the morning is easy. Getting up off the floor is another story. "SMILE... TOMORROW MAY BE EVEN WORSE!"
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The amenities fee here would be a great buy at $180 even now before those CPI raises. Last edited by ilovetv; 01-19-2012 at 01:27 PM. Reason: sp |
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Oldcoach Ed "You cannot direct the wind, but you can adjust the sails" "Be yourself - everyone else is taken" |
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Imho
I think what is the concern here is that the cost of ammenities will keep going higher so the fixed income of peope can't afford it. The same holds true of all increases in services, insurances, etc.
I think whatever the fee for ammenities are justified by what you receive for whatever years you are able to enjoy them. Im not going to worry about it either. As they say at the gym, "any day above grass is a good day". I sincerely hope everyone stays healthy to enjoy everything TV has to offer.
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"It doesn't cost "nuttin", to be nice". MOM I just want to do the right thing! Uncle Joe, (my hero). |
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The CPI cap on amenity-fee increases
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I read the paper today and didn't see my name, or my wife's, in the obituary section.
Today is a good day |
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I see a house for sale in Stonecrest, listing states HAF $201.00 monthly.
http://www.movoto.com/real-estate/ho...1_G4671534.htm |
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Increase in fees
Today I turned in my resignation to my private country club & golf club in my area since I am moving to the Villages shortly. My equity initiation fee was $15,000 back in 2001 when I joined. I was suppose to get 2/3 of that back when I resigned. Due to the decrease in membership numbers, etc, etc. the club had to stop giving these equity fees back to the departing members about 4-5 years ago. So I turned in my certificate today with my resignation effective March 1, and received $0.00 for it.
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Were you a member of Idle Hour C. C. ?
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