[asianthree]

Originally Posted by Regorp

Being a snowbird never an option for us. Why have double house bills, travel expenses multiple times per year, and paying amenity fee with minimal usage. Year round is much less costly. Goodbye snowbirds.

One would be surprised at how many residents not only own more than one home up north, and more than one home in TV. It’s all about balance of where you want to go next, and financial ability to do so..

Good bye Snowbirds? So you are in favor of everyone staying year round. Thats a great positive thought year round, packed restaurants, golf courses, grocery. Most are happy the birds continue to pay taxes, amenities, and don’t live here full time. What a great outlook wanting everyone to be full time

[LoisR]

It's whenever we feel like it time for Florida, or time to go home.

[KenLee100]

Originally Posted by MikeVillages

When is snowbrid season? I would think it starts in January because of the holidays in December.

I usually notice the changing of the license plates in the fall and then they disappear in the spring.

Keep in mind, that we need them. They pay all year for the infrastructure they enjoy part-time.

[yankygrl]

Originally Posted by KenLee100

I usually notice the changing of the license plates in the fall and then they disappear in the spring.

Keep in mind, that we need them. They pay all year for the infrastructure they enjoy part-time.

They only pay yearly if they own…others just rent and pay owner for months they are here.

[Velvet]

So you get either the renters or the owners living in the house - or would you prefer the houses just sat empty and vacant all year round and someone stupidly enough to pay the property bill, insurance, utilities and all the upkeep for them anyways?

[JMintzer]

Originally Posted by Velvet

So you get either the renters or the owners living in the house - or would you prefer the houses just sat empty and vacant all year round and someone stupidly enough to pay the property bill, insurance, utilities and all the upkeep for them anyways?

Glad you think those of us OWNERS, who are not yet full time residents, and don't rent out their properties are stupid...

My house is cared for while I'm away, as well as any other full timer...

[Ruger2506]

Originally Posted by Regorp

Being a snowbird never an option for us. Why have double house bills, travel expenses multiple times per year, and paying amenity fee with minimal usage. Year round is much less costly. Goodbye snowbirds.

Because I will NEVER sell my MN property. That'd be like selling a large acreage you own here surrounded by National Forest. You could never replace it once it's sold.

For me I won't miss black bear season and duck season. So that puts me back here late October. So May 1 to late October to keep FL homestead.

[Velvet]

Originally Posted by JMintzer

Glad you think those of us OWNERS, who are not yet full time residents, and don't rent out their properties are stupid...

My house is cared for while I'm away, as well as any other full timer...

Well, not exactly. I was an owner and never rented out my property. And I only stay 6 months at a time. I was referring to people who don’t plan to live in their home or rent it out ever. Why would they do that? You said “not yet full time resident” means you plan to be in your home at least part of the time. I was thinking that some people might prefer to live beside a vacant home ALL the time. No snowbirds because the owners would never come to TV.

[mco1965]

God Bless the snowbirds. Wish i were one.
Maybe someday
For now I am a full time Villager and love the emptiness of the amenities during the summer/fall months despite the grueling heat and humidity.

[JMintzer]

Originally Posted by Velvet

Well, not exactly. I was an owner and never rented out my property. And I only stay 6 months at a time. I was referring to people who don’t plan to live in their home or rent it out ever. Why would they do that? You said “not yet full time resident” means you plan to be in your home at least part of the time. I was thinking that some people might prefer to live beside a vacant home ALL the time. No snowbirds because the owners would never come to TV.

Where are these homes where people buy them and neither live in them nor rent them out?

[Velvet]

Originally Posted by JMintzer

Where are these homes where people buy them and neither live in them nor rent them out?

lol, in our hypothetical conversation…

[Aces4]

Originally Posted by Regorp

Being a snowbird never an option for us. Why have double house bills, travel expenses multiple times per year, and paying amenity fee with minimal usage. Year round is much less costly. Goodbye snowbirds.

So you're telling us you would be a seasonal resident in Florida, IF you could afford it.
Got it! Goodbye, frogs.

[tophcfa]

After spending the last week in the Villages during non Snowbird season, one thing is for certain. Snowbirds are not to blame for the bad driving situation. The roads and MMP’s are very lightly traveled this time of year, but the bad drivers, relative to the amount of traffic, is highly noticeable.