Talk of The Villages Florida - Rentals, Entertainment & More
Talk of The Villages Florida - Rentals, Entertainment & More
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TV is generally loaded with small contractors of every kind, that like to take advantage of newcomers.
Beware, get quotes, check references, never pay up front. Never fill out any forms from door knockers |
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It amazes me how much door to door salespeople traffic there is in TV, I have been renting only a couple of weeks and it's VERY annoying. I have a fix and it's working very good, I have a temporary sign i put on my door, it's small from the street but as you walk up to my front door its very EASY to read, it has only TWO words in bright red:
NO SOLICITING When some idiot rings the doorbell more than once or rings followed by a knock I may go to the door as a courtesy. When I open the door, I flash a very big and friendly smile followed by slowly moving my right hand to direct their attention and eyes to the sign on the door. Not one word is spoken as I slowly close the door. So far it has worked to perfection! |
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We currently live in Avon, NY (snowbirds) but did live in Gates, for years. We bought a new home in Marsh Bend in March and just love it. Hopefully you'll sell the house in Rochester, get away from the terrible winters, and come on down to TV. Great place to live and enjoy retirement.
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Use the internet and shop around for deals on things like golf carts. The shops and stores in The Villages are not the only answer to products.
If you are having your home custom built make sure the wiring for the ceiling fans includes separate switches for the fan and a (optional) light kit for the fan. It will save a lot of frustration over the long run of having to install a remote control or switch at a later time. Your appliances are new. They can get covered under an extended warranty. There is no need to scrap everything just because it is not "upscale". Keep your carpet for a year or two while you shop around for great deals on something you may want to replace it with. That also gives you a chance to read up on contractors. If you do not move with any furniture, bear in mind that it can take up to 2 months to get a bed and mattress that you want, or that perfect living room furniture set. It is so much better not to be rushed into anything because you moved in with no furniture. Do not be afraid to use the consignment shops to sell your old furniture. Look for an independent home inspector to check over your home. The inspector will find problems quicker than you will and then you can coordinate any problems being fixed with the Home Warranty department. Pay attention to the crawl spaces, roof and insulation. Do not jump into landscaping. It should be the last thing you work on. Give time for the ground to settle. Find out where the lines run and MAKE SURE THE CONNECTIONS HAVE BEEN GLUED!!! (mine were not!) Get the blueprints for your house. The blueprints will detail plumbing, electric, stud distances and so much more. Get outside The Villages to gain a perspective on where you are. There are so many great events and shopping adventures in the surrounding area that are not advertised in publications like The Daily Sun. |
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Dont ship your furniture
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Also, if you have a mortgage on your new home you will be inundated with mail from companies offering bi monthly mortgages, etc. Most of these are scams but look legitimate because they'll include info like your mortgage number (from public records). In one case the company used the letterhead from the First Citizens Bank and we reported it. Take your time with all of your decisions. You are retired after all and time is on your side. we have used Talk of the Villages, Nextdoor.com, and The Villages Homeowner Advocates for information in addition to our very helpful and friendly neighbors. When we arrived our neighbors advised us to take it slow with joining clubs and activities. I guess a lot of people overdo and have to cut back later. It was good advice as it is too easy to find things to do here, but there is also nothing wrong with trying things on for size and changing later. we have had the most difficulty with medical care. It seems it ought to be easy with all the choices but it isn't. If you qualify you should check out The Villages VA clinic. It is one of the best in the VA system. |
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Hi, Just moved in to Buttonwood on Thursday. Garage door problem. (Sorry can't find directions for posting a new thread.) My neighbor's garage door opener is opening my door. Mine doesn't open hers. Is there a way to reprogram my garage door opener?
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Paulat585 Northeast Ohio, Northern California, including Santa Cruz, Oakland Hills, East Bay, Stockton and Merced and now The Villages |
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Call the warranty dept. They will send Romac out within a day or two to fix it.
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Thanks, but this is a resale house, built in 2012. My brother is coming down next week. Maybe he can reprogram it.
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Paulat585 Northeast Ohio, Northern California, including Santa Cruz, Oakland Hills, East Bay, Stockton and Merced and now The Villages |
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This is a wonderful idea. I just moved in and still don't have the furniture I ordered(until end of NOV). I have a question about the country clubs, besides golf is there a reason to join? I see they have restaurants as well, how much is it to join each & is it worth it?
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Couple other web sites with helpful information. Golf The Villages Village Community Development Districts
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