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Steve & Deanna 06-17-2013 02:48 PM
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Originally Posted by graciegirl (Post 641598)
Let's do a thread with some advice for newbies, things to do and NOT to do when you first move here.

First I will say not to buy from the door pounders who come to you in the weeks right after you move in. Not because they are all unworthy contractors, but some of them are, and nothing, NOTHING has to be done at once. Take your time and wait for changes to water supply, adding pest treatments, painting driveways or even if you will add downspouts to the back of your home. Wait to see who your neighbors use for lawn maintainance.

Please jump in here and add your comments here everyone.
ABSOLUTELY great advice and couldn't have put it better. We're retired. We have the time to scope things out, talk to neighbors etc. There is NO urgency to hurry anything.

ugotme 06-17-2013 07:40 PM
TO MOD:

Great idea to make this a sticky !!!!


:BigApplause: :BigApplause:

Sanbo 06-18-2013 09:34 AM
Newbie in Village of Pinellas
 
Our close date is July 2nd. Move in date July 9th. Thanks for all of the "newbie" advice. I like to have my eyes wide open!!!

Biancarose 06-18-2013 11:31 AM
Call Seniors vs Crimes first before you hire someone. I did exactly what your not suppose to do, I paid a tree trimmer Rob Williams of "Quality Tree" for work and he took off. I reported it to SVC and learned he did the same thing to at least 8 other people.

bonrich 06-19-2013 06:34 AM
Be aware about leaving your garage door open when just moving in. Car in the driveway, garage packed full of boxes and all your stuff from your former home. It's an open invitation to the "Village Street Cruisers", looking for the new one moving in, deals, one time offers, trees, driveway, lightning rods, lawn & shrubs, pine mulch, stones, water softners, etc, etc.
Yee Gods, Our first weeks of residency just passed before my eyes..........

TrudyM 06-20-2013 02:47 AM
Duplicate post sorry

sharonga 06-21-2013 12:10 AM
I had a real welcome wagon lady and she was very nice. Left lots of stuff.

BARBDAVE454 06-23-2013 04:49 PM
mosquito problems
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by graciegirl (Post 641598)
Let's do a thread with some advice for newbies, things to do and NOT to do when you first move here.

First I will say not to buy from the door pounders who come to you in the weeks right after you move in. Not because they are all unworthy contractors, but some of them are, and nothing, NOTHING has to be done at once. Take your time and wait for changes to water supply, adding pest treatments, painting driveways or even if you will add downspouts to the back of your home. Wait to see who your neighbors use for lawn maintainance.

Please jump in here and add your comments here everyone.
Do you know anything about a mosquito problem in any of The Villages?

longball32159 06-24-2013 11:04 AM
New Mattress
 
For those looking for new bedding.

Make sure everything is in writting when dealing with Mattress Barn.

What they tell you and what they do are two different things

golfnut@play 07-02-2013 08:47 AM
Scammed Newbie,

New Fernandina Villager. Got a paver contractor name and number from The Village classified. Took our money and never heard from him. He went under Premiere Pavers name Tim Connell - so beware!

Hope others will be more careful who they choose, I know we will from now on.

thanks for the post,

graciegirl 07-02-2013 08:52 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by BARBDAVE454 (Post 696647)
Do you know anything about a mosquito problem in any of The Villages?

Once in awhile we will see a mosquito or two. And there are seasons where there are houseflies. But not tons of them. One is too many.

I think that they spray for them at night.

FloridaShrimp 07-02-2013 09:53 AM
I heard that this is the Friendliest Hometown- but not my street. After a year here, I still haven't met my neighbors. Most have been here for a few years and already have their friends and "groups." So- don't wait for your neighbors to knock on your door, give yourself a moving party and invite your neighbors, form your own groups, try different clubs. Go to your pool. It is hard moving into an established neighborhood- good luck.

Foruhun 07-02-2013 10:11 AM
Does anyone know how hard the water is? Moderate, hard or very hard? Does most everyone get their water softened? Has anyone had hot water only softened? Thanks for all the hints to newcomers!

My Tee Time 07-02-2013 05:44 PM
Helpful advise
 
Wish I had known about Talk of The Villages before I bought a water system. Not saying I am not happy with it, but every comment I read happen to me. Need to slow down & enjoy my neighbors & new lifestyle.

RalHal 07-08-2013 12:44 PM
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Originally Posted by MR&VAF (Post 642221)
:agree: We close in 12 days, and this thread and forum has been very helpful.
At the closing on our house (just after we had signed all the papers and payments had changed hands), we asked the previous owners who they used for lawn maintenance, pest control, landscaping, etc and received some really good information. It was really helpful, especially since we were going to rent it for a couple years before we could finally move in for good. If you are meeting the sellers face-to-face at the closing, it's a good time to get some good info.


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