[jebartle]

I don't understand the latest survey that lists Allen, Texas as No. 1 retirement spot for Boomers and The Villages isn't even on the list for top 30....Must be political....Maybe that is a blessing in disguise, will just keep our little paradise secret to ourselves.

[LI SNOWBIRD]

Originally Posted by jebartle

I don't understand the latest survey that lists Allen, Texas as No. 1 retirement spot for Boomers and The Villages isn't even on the list for top 30....Must be political....Maybe that is a blessing in disguise, will just keep our little paradise secret to ourselves.

but with +80,000 and 1000's more coming its hard to keep secret. The compilers error not to include TV.

[JenAjd]

Originally Posted by jebartle

I don't understand the latest survey that lists Allen, Texas as No. 1 retirement spot for Boomers and The Villages isn't even on the list for top 30....Must be political....Maybe that is a blessing in disguise, will just keep our little paradise secret to ourselves.

I NEVER trust polls!! Who do they interview for their information anyway?? I agree with you that it is a "blessing in disguise". My opinion, The Villages has been and is a great place to retire!!!

[Tom Hannon]

Originally Posted by jebartle

I don't understand the latest survey that lists Allen, Texas as No. 1 retirement spot for Boomers and The Villages isn't even on the list for top 30....Must be political....Maybe that is a blessing in disguise, will just keep our little paradise secret to ourselves.

Can you send us a download attachment of the survey? It would be interesting to see it

[Jim Straz]

When you factor in the Tax Burden/Bond, and the cost of living ( Amenity Fee ) we are not cheap. This is a very good thing in many ways though.

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/42256087...places-retire/

[tainsley]

Originally Posted by jebartle

I don't understand the latest survey that lists Allen, Texas as No. 1 retirement spot for Boomers and The Villages isn't even on the list for top 30....Must be political....Maybe that is a blessing in disguise, will just keep our little paradise secret to ourselves.

I don't get it either! Hubby and I can't wait to move in! Honestly, we have not felt so sure about a move than we are about TV.

[jebartle]

hope this helps!

Originally Posted by Tom Hannon

Can you send us a download attachment of the survey? It would be interesting to see it

[graciegirl]

I love this place so much that I have received several PM's and two outright jabs saying that I work for the Morse family.

The Morses are from Michigan and I am from Ohio.

Hello




Anyway, That list is very suspicious to me. That is a dumb list. I don't agree with that list.

Did I say I just love this place???

[tainsley]

Originally Posted by graciegirl

I love this place so much that I have received several PM's and two outright jabs saying that I work for the Morse family.

The Morses are from Michigan and I am from Ohio.

Hello




Anyway, That list is very suspicious to me. That is a dumb list. I don't agree with that list.

Did I say I just love this place???

I'm with you...it is a dumb list! I say to hubby everyday, "Have I told you how much I miss TV?"...he just smiles and says soon! I just love THAT place too!

[Snowbirdtobe]

One of the major problems in naming TV to a top 10 retirement list is that our real estate prices have not declined by 40-50% as in many of the retirement areas. This means that we are not as affordable as places that have declined by 50%.
Real estate prices in TV have declined but much less than the average in FL.
Great news if you own a home in TV. If you are planning to buy this is also good news because your investment is more secure than many other retirement areas.
You will read negative things about TV on TOTV such as "we don't like the new pool chairs", "the bond and fees are high", "the developer has IRS problems", "they closed the golf course for over seeding", etc.
There are no issues about the club houses not being finished or staffed.
There are no issues about the solvency of the developer.
Other retirement communities have much bigger issues than "we don't like the new pool chairs".
I'm glad we made a decision to buy in the TV and we will become snowbirds with the fall migration.

[villagegolfer]

I cannot agree with those places at all. If I am right, there are a couple on the list where it gets really cold. Never met many retirees who liked extreme cold weather. Also, Texas gets really hot as does Arizona.
It gets hot here in The Villages, but the breezes and rain showers and all the beauty makes it bearable. I love it here. ( note: I have been to Az. and have lived in San Antonio Tx.)

[BobKat1]

OTOH, TV, or any other retirement community for that matter, is not for everyone. If it were, everyone would live in TV. Different retirees have different preferences/requirements. It costs more to live in TV vs. some other communities, so cost of living can be a BIG factor for some. Also TV is BIG, some people might want something smaller etc.

We prefer TV, but after looking at a lot of communities I can easily see how they appeal to different people.

[pauld315]

Originally Posted by Jim Straz

When you factor in the Tax Burden/Bond, and the cost of living ( Amenity Fee ) we are not cheap. This is a very good thing in many ways though.

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/42256087...places-retire/

The article also said they were looking at cities with populations above 100,000

[2BNTV]

Originally Posted by jebartle

I don't understand the latest survey that lists Allen, Texas as No. 1 retirement spot for Boomers and The Villages isn't even on the list for top 30....Must be political....Maybe that is a blessing in disguise, will just keep our little paradise secret to ourselves.

I have seen similar lists on topretirements.com? and they usually rate TV in the high twenties based on certain criteria.

I remember seeing an article by the reporter who after visiting TV said, "what's not to like as there are a thousand activities".

I find it amusing as they will be more choices to buy when I get there.

It may not be for everyone but its right for me.

[borjo]

We also have to consider that we are not a city. The article was top 25 "cities".