[ElDiabloJoe]

Originally Posted by jimjamuser

That was good advice about the South of 44 problems. I would also suggest that they take the possibility of Hurricanes into consideration. In two years the Gulf waters could be even warmer than this summer.

All roads only go to one place. At 81, I would not worry so much about the distant future and more on the next 10-15 years. Grain of salt strongly recommended here.

[pablo cruze]

Originally Posted by Guzzel

The wife and I are considering TV for retirement in 2 years; so not looking for an exact figure, but assuming no house payment, was wondering what the average cost of living might be in TV.

Understand everyone's situation and lifestyle is different, but really wanted to get ballpark figures for things like, Utilities; Internet; Insurance; Amenity Fee (still $195/month?); Entertainment; Groceries; Other monthly expenses.

Again, not looking for exact costs, just trying to work up the reasonable monthly costs based on the knowledge base and experience of present "Villagers".

TIA,

G

take into account the fines that comm stds may impose due to non-compliance issues that you inherit from sellers. Villages resale office and realtors don't let you know if there are issues, since they don't want to risk the sale/commission. the crooked CDD people like Jerry Vicenti don't have compassion to forgive the fines, even though through great expense the property was brought into compliance. evil cartel.

[Rainger99]

Originally Posted by Karmanng

In some areas liek your food costs are a bit too low ! Also eating out is too low at $100 a month same with gas! I am a single person it costs me just as much as you with a 2 person houshold and maybe even a bit more taxes on your house will also vary grand total wth bond and ccd and fire for me will be over $6,000 on a 1659 foot home..........better reevaluate your numbers.......things are going up again like water fire trash already did food and insurances.......just sayin

You are single and you say my food costs are too low at $75 a week? $75 buys a lot of groceries. Unless you are eating lobster and steak most nights.

I said $100 a month for dining out twice a month. If you go out 7-8 times a week it will obviously cost more.

[Rainger99]

Originally Posted by Karmanng

he did not add a cell phone either did I see landscaping and pest control???

Are cell phone prices higher here than the rest of the country?

[Rainger99]

I would be interested in getting more information for all of these places that people claim are cheaper than the Villages.

Please post your numbers for taxes, insurance, utilities, groceries, gas, etc., etc.

If there is a place considerably cheaper than the Villages I would be interested in finding out where it is.

[Velvet]

My observation is, whatever quote you get from the real estate office on how much it might cost you to own a place and live in TV, just double it … if for no reason other than unforeseen costs … and you should be ok.

[Stu from NYC]

Originally Posted by Velvet

My observation is, whatever quote you get from the real estate office on how much it might cost you to own a place and live in TV, just double it … if for no reason other than unforeseen costs … and you should be ok.

Lots of unforseen costs.

We joined lots of clubs and paying more for dues and entertainment than we had thought.

Also great place for a social life go out to dinner more than ever before.

[bosanquet]

You left out the bond fee and maintenance fee.

[pablo cruze]

Originally Posted by Rainger99

I would be interested in getting more information for all of these places that people claim are cheaper than the Villages.

Please post your numbers for taxes, insurance, utilities, groceries, gas, etc., etc.

If there is a place considerably cheaper than the Villages I would be interested in finding out where it is.

SunCity Center

[Rainger99]

Originally Posted by pablo cruze

SunCity Center

Can you provide details?

Food, taxes, insurance, utilities, etc.

How many golf courses?
How many pools?

[scubawva]

Originally Posted by Guzzel

You're exactly right; however to get the fixed costs (e.g. Amenity fee, electric, internet, etc.) helps.

Thx,

G

Which you can easily get online. Every cost is easy to lookup.

[scubawva]

Originally Posted by wmcgowan

Watch Jerry and Linda (The Village Newcomers) they vlog about the villages to include the information you desire

That video & others on YouTube are costs for THEM.

MY costs much different. I do d everything online quickly & easily. Much better than videos by bloggers who have a different lifestyle.

Fixed costs easy to find. Variable costs easy to find.