[Dennis Ga]

John, I like your signature line, but I'm afraid they would have a hard time finding something big enought to get all of the logos attached.

John"I think Congressmen should wear uniforms like NASCAR drivers so we can identify their corporate sponsors."

[Bill Gordon]

Use Mary and Ed Edwards - they are the greatest, alwaysnthere to help with issues and give weekly updates

[2BNTV]

[quote=ajdeck;383755]Like what was stated here before. The next generation of 'buyers' will not be able to retire as all planned. Therefore there will be a void for a few years (along with the 'state of affairs right' now) so a lot of 55 communities will not have the retiree's to fill the void of the ones dying off. Now with that said, we all know that TV will always stay a little a head of others but still prices will not go as some seem to think.
Buying power is being decreased on a daily basis, retirements are being elimiated or decreased, health care will do nothing but increase cost out of pocket plus....

So do you really think you need to rush into something? I wouldn't rush and be sorry, just take time, there will always be a good buy. We have bought and sold 17 places in our life, some in good times and some in bad times.
Just like stocks, in the long run they all worked out and dollar wise never losted money on anyone, just watch for the people who price to the market not to there emotions.

Good Luck and as much as you want to be here don't jump and be sorry. Take your time and it will come.

Great advice AJ.

Originally Posted by jgbama

AJ, you are a "breath of fresh air" and your comments are where I think we will be heading, which is wait until things are a little more definite with my dear MIL (mom-in-law).

We can pay down a few more bills, and continue with "dejunking" our place here. Worked on my side of the closet yesterday!

Everyone's comments are really helpful and TOTV is a powerful tool for wannabees, gonnabees, snowflakes, snowbirds, and frogs alike!! Never realized we were "snowflakes" until PTurner clued me in!!

John - I feel your pain about wanting to be in TV. Good Luck!!!!!!!

[ariel]

We just bought in June and are using one of the private house watch businesses. So far, so good. We chose a CYV because it would be easier for upkeep at a distance. Looked at a lot of houses and would have bought a house if we lived closer or could move now. So for now, just looking forward to being frogs.

[jgbama]

Originally Posted by Dennis Ga

John, I like your signature line, but I'm afraid they would have a hard time finding something big enought to get all of the logos attached.

John"I think Congressmen should wear uniforms like NASCAR drivers so we can identify their corporate sponsors."

I thought it was good too. Kinda makes me sad though that somewhere along the way Congress seemed to have forgotten about taking care of America, instead of themselves!!

[jgbama]

Originally Posted by Bill Gordon

Use Mary and Ed Edwards - they are the greatest, alwaysnthere to help with issues and give weekly updates

Thanks for sharing this. A caretaker will definitely be a plus. To much of an investment to just have sitting there. Do they help with contacting the lawn care people, etc?

[TednRobin]

We have Mary and Ed watching our place. They helped w suggesting lawn and pest people. If they aren't doing a good job, Mary and Ed will get on them. They also coordinate with the services to come in to the house if needed. We have been very happy with thier service.

[jgbama]

Originally Posted by ariel

We just bought in June and are using one of the private house watch businesses. So far, so good. We chose a CYV because it would be easier for upkeep at a distance. Looked at a lot of houses and would have bought a house if we lived closer or could move now. So for now, just looking forward to being frogs.

We were thinking CYV for room for our yorkie to roam around. You are right about upkeep being a little easier.

In all the other "gazillion" facts, figures and issues buzzing around my head, I'm thinking two-car garage, because we will be going the 2-cart route pretty quick after we move. Have stayed in three different CYVs, and it's a "little tight" with a car and one cart.

Oh well, just another decision. . . right? Congrats on your purchase!!! Happy for you.

[Pturner]

Hi John,

Red keeps our home when we are not in TV, and we have lawn service, etc. Buying before we could retire has definitely been the right choice for us, because we are able to come down, if only for a long weekend, at least every other month from April-Dec. Hubby gets 8 weeks of vacation. We do rent it out Jan-Mar.

Like Bill, we went for small and re-sale. Being there for only 10 days at a time max, and sometimes only 3-4 day, the last thing i want is a big house to clean and maintain.

That said, if you wouldnt be able to come down and enjoy your place, you might be wise to bide your time. It might be even more depressing to have a home in TV, but never be able to enjoy it.

Of course, if you found a firesale on the perfect place, that might be hard to resist.

[jgbama]

Originally Posted by Bill Gordon

Use Mary and Ed Edwards - they are the greatest, alwaysnthere to help with issues and give weekly updates

Thanks Bill and to everyone for their kind replies!! I continue to be blown away by the great replies. Everyone has been so helpful. Will definitely put Mary and Ed on our contact list.

Bill-n-Brillo shared the great website about homestead exemptions. If you are thinking about buying in TV, as most of us are, you definitely want to print out the information on the website - http://www.sumterpa.com/Exemptions.asp

Having to file between January and March are valuable dates to remember, or you have to wait until the next year to file!

I'm hooked on TOTV as well as TV. Thank you all!

[jgbama]

Originally Posted by Pturner

Hi John,

Red keeps our home when we are not in TV, and we have lawn service, etc. Buying before we could retire has definitely been the right choice for us, because we are able to come down, if only for a long weekend, at least every other month from April-Dec. Hubby gets 8 weeks of vacation. We do rent it out Jan-Mar.

Like Bill, we went for small and re-sale. Being there for only 10 days at a time max, and sometimes only 3-4 day, the last thing i want is a big house to clean and maintain.

That said, if you wouldnt be able to come down and enjoy your place, you might be wise to bide your time. It might be even more depressing to have a home in TV, but never be able to enjoy it.

Of course, if you found a firesale on the perfect place, that might be hard to resist.

Hi GA buddy!! Thanks for sharing. We were just working on MIL about making the trip. She may be softening. DW told her (since she sleeps a lot) "get in the car and when you wake up...we'll be there"!!

I think once she makes one trip subsequent ones would be a lot easier. It's just getting that first one under her belt. She was so confined in her home for so long, showing her there is a world out there she is free to explore is a little overwhelming. We're exposing her in bits and pieces. She seems to really enjoy eating out more (we don't cook much anymore) and going shopping a lot more. I've got two "shopoholics" on my hands!!

We'll see how things go and just try to get ready for when that right time comes along.

Thanks again for the helpful info.