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ElDiabloJoe 10-16-2024 09:21 AM
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Originally Posted by jimjamuser (Post 2379312)
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 10-16-2024 09:21 AM
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Originally Posted by Guzzel (Post 2378924)
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 10-16-2024 11:15 AM
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Originally Posted by Karmanng (Post 2379630)
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 10-16-2024 11:17 AM
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Originally Posted by Karmanng (Post 2379633)
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 10-16-2024 11:19 AM
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 10-16-2024 12:23 PM
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 10-16-2024 01:06 PM
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Originally Posted by Velvet (Post 2379721)
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 10-16-2024 02:17 PM
You left out the bond fee and maintenance fee.

pablo cruze 10-16-2024 02:37 PM
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Originally Posted by Rainger99 (Post 2379705)
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 10-16-2024 08:31 PM
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Originally Posted by pablo cruze (Post 2379766)
SunCity Center
Can you provide details?

Food, taxes, insurance, utilities, etc.

How many golf courses?
How many pools?

scubawva 10-17-2024 05:40 PM
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Originally Posted by Guzzel (Post 2379220)
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 10-17-2024 05:44 PM
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Originally Posted by wmcgowan (Post 2379247)
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.


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