[lanabanana73]

Ok, DEEP breath! We signed a contract on a home in Tamarind Grove this morning and are set to close in 30 days. I'm excited, of course….but overwhelmed with the fact that we are only going to be here for another two weeks and figuring out what exactly the next steps are. Can you help me??

I have a call in to "your" Mr. Dangelo about doing the home inspection. Waiting for a call back. Will have to rent a storage unit and gather whatever furniture I can in the next two weeks and hide it away. I'm watching the "stuff for sale" board here and I've dropped by Bargains and Treasures. Anyone have anything they are looking to sell??

What about homeowner's insurance? Who do you like? I assume I need someone down here, as my Vermont company is not going to be interested in insuring a home in Florida. If we are planning to rent the home for part of the year, so we need different/additional insurance?

My head is just spinning, but I know you all-knowing ones will calm me down. One step at a time, right????

[Medtrans]

The Villages Ins. Cynthia Ivy. Very easy, knowledgable to TV and reasonable.

[quirky3]

Here's a link to the Nuts and Bolts threads....should help! Good luck!
Nuts and bolts of The Villages - Talk of The Villages

[tippyclubb]

You will need renters insurance and make sure you get sinkhole coverage. We used The Villages Insurance.

I used D'angelo for my home inspection a few weeks ago and he told me he is booked up. I hope he is able to squeeze you in.

Slow down take a deep breath and it will all work out. Yes, it is overwhelming but you can do this. Congratulations on your home and good luck to you. Maybe I'll see you at Crispers tomorrow, you'll find plenty good advice there, along with a bunch of nice people to welcome you.

[theorem painter]

Anything you buy from Bargains and Treasures and places like that they will hold for you and deliver after closing. There will be a storage fee but it isn't much. It is very easy to get overwhelmed but just make a list of the things you need to do. We closed in less than 30 days and I managed to furnish it to the point where we could be comfortable when we moved in. Remember it doesn't have to be done all at once. Good luck and enjoy the process.

[lanabanana73]

Mr Dangelo is too busy. Is there a second favorite home inspector of this group?

[Phanatic Luvr]

Try Tom Comer. Comer Home Inspections (352) 323-5715. Also very professional.

[jnieman]

Call Elaine at Allstate at 352-753-4340. She can write a homeowner's policy for you right away and ease your mind. She knows exactly which policy will fit your needs. They write for several Florida companies.

[Fraugoofy]

Brian Harwood is awesome! His inspection is thorough and his price is fair. 352. 638. 6288. Good luck!

[lovsthosebigdogs]

I initially had The Villages insurance but switched to AAA for insurance because it was less expensive and the coverage was better. Just my experience. Congrats- you did it! Everything will fall into place for you. Enjoy the process and try not to panic.
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[Jayhawk]

Originally Posted by Fraugoofy

Brian Harwood is awesome! His inspection is thorough and his price is fair. 352. 638. 6288. Good luck!

Second this guy.

[asianthree]

Get a home watch person. The village sitter is #1 in my book. Just sent me pics of bugs by my garage. To let me know, even though they we dead. I always know she has been to the house each week, that alone is piece of mind. She just sent me a picture of two bushes I planted last year in full bloom. Just so I could see them.

[mixsonci]

Originally Posted by lanabanana73

Mr Dangelo is too busy. Is there a second favorite home inspector of this group?

When I couldn't get Mr. D'Angelo because he was too booked up at the time, I asked him and he recommended Tom Comer

Tom Comer
President / Inspector
Certified #HI 71 ASHI #244051 FABI #RPI0614
Comer Inspection Services, Inc

352-255-7126 Mobile
352-323-5715 Office
866-558-3317 Fax
TLC1369@gmail.com

www.comerinspection.com
Tom was very professional and did a great job. He found many small fixes that have all been taken care of.

[Pointer]

Originally Posted by Phanatic Luvr

Try Tom Comer. Comer Home Inspections (352) 323-5715. Also very professional.

I also used Tom. He was well worth the money and yes very professional. I highly recommend him.

[Cedwards38]

Originally Posted by lovsthosebigdogs

I initially had The Villages insurance but switched to AAA for insurance because it was less expensive and the coverage was better. Just my experience. Congrats- you did it! Everything will fall into place for you. Enjoy the process and try not to panic.
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I did exactly the same. AAA is pretty reasonable.