[patfla06]

The bond on a new premier was quoted to us as $48,000.

We already live in Florida. We love T.V. but if it's not going to be
cheaper then we'll just stay put.

Also very concerned about T.V.'s problem with the I.R.S.
From what I've heard if T.V. loses that battle it sounds as if
the Morse family will pass any cost to the residents.

Bottom line? We love the lifestyle at T.V.
But feel everything is totally one-sided! The Morse family does
what they want and there seems to be no recourse.
Scary proposition.

[Taj44]

Originally Posted by patfla06

The bond on a new premier was quoted to us as $48,000.

We already live in Florida. We love T.V. but if it's not going to be
cheaper then we'll just stay put.

Also very concerned about T.V.'s problem with the I.R.S.
From what I've heard if T.V. loses that battle it sounds as if
the Morse family will pass any cost to the residents.

Bottom line? We love the lifestyle at T.V.
But feel everything is totally one-sided! The Morse family does
what they want and there seems to be no recourse.
Scary proposition.

Why not consider a pre-owned where the bond is paid? Or a designer which would have half the bond? The designers such as a lantana, with a large lot, can have birdcages added on, lanai's extended, for extra space if desired. The IRS question is a totally different ball of wax. We certainly have no way of knowing how that will turn out. As a resident, I have concerns myself.

[Talk Host]

$48,000 ????????????????????????????????? Could that be right?????

[patfla06]

Yes, that is correct. And that is what it is now. By the time they build the new section it could go up.

The problem with going to another house for a lower bond is that now I'm totally compromising the house that fits my needs.
I'm already downsizing, willing to compromise, but the prices are artificially high for what I'm getting already.
And the bond is like a sharp bone in my throat.

[graciegirl]

I think that we should make clear that the bond you are speaking about that is 48k is for a Premier home.

Yes. I do agree that the houses are more expensive in TV than other places. You certainly can get more space for your money in Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana and most likely in other parts of Florida. The bond is for the established rec centers, roads, pool, pickleball courts, etc., that are in place before homes are built in any village. We look at it like a tax.

We finally got by all that, the smaller homes, the bond, small lots, and realized that we would not live in a home like what we had, but the life style fit so beautifully to what we didn't even know we were wanting....if that makes sense.

I think that the trade off is worth it. Everyone has to make his or her own decision.

Many people feel just like you did initially. I did. But then you visit again and realize that this place is just so much fun and so perfect for this time of our life.

[Martha Kaye]

We had a couple we were trying to get to buy here and they found they could live close to the water in a golf community with a very big new home in Naples for less money than here! Shop around before you buy.

[otherbruddaDarrell]

True, prices are more reasonable in other areas of Florida.
My brother had 2 homes built in Port Charlotte apx 2-1/2 years ago as an investment.
They have lost over $250,000.00 since they were built and both were broke in to and had all the appliances taken.
He ended up selling his home up north and moving in to the one closest to the ocean and is renting the 2nd at a loss.
The home he is renting was for sale at 270k but now he would take 125k just to get out from under it.
Here in TV's the homes might cost more up front, but because of all the amentities and popularity of the place, the homes continue to sell and maintain a good selling price.
We also looked at Punta Gorda and Port Charlotte, but TV is the right place for us!
If my brother and his wife were to sell, I think they would also move here.....they love golf and it costs him everytime they go to the course where he lives now.

[llaran]

If you have to have a NEW home you'll have to pay the bond, however, there are many nice Premier homes with lower bonds or no bond, but they will be a lived in home.

[patfla06]

I think we've decided that a resale is probably the way to go.
Don't need a new house or the hassle that comes with it.

I live in Tampa now so the weather is the same.

And still concerned with the I.R.S. problem.

[duffysmom]

I've lived in two of the most beautiful areas in Florida, Key Biscayne and Hutchinson Island and had ocean front views. Moving to TV was the wisest decision I ever made because we bought into a life style that is unique as well as stimulating. I value privacy a great deal so living close to other families was something I was concerned about but it has not been a problem. TV is not for everyone but those of us who live here have no regrets which is very telling. As far as the IRS is concerned, I'll cross that bridge when it happens, in the meantime I'm having a ball.