I think you are right.

circumstances change. In our case, we needed to move to a larger home with another bedroom (another family member is moving in with us) but we are staying within The Villages.

Tom, We were reported for one little gnome that was in our stones under a tree, we had to move it to under the eave of our home. Ok Sumter county north of 466 has few restrictions or so it seams lots of lawn ornaments. While I am not a fan of a lot making a home yours seems reasonable. I live in Marion County north of 466 closer to 42 and the deed restrictions are confining as you can see by our one gnome issue what is weird is the restriction is for the front of our house lol we are on a huge corner lot on a cul de sac and the back and side of our house s what is most seen and we can put up what we want there,go figure. While I don't like restrictions I can deal with it rather than move. Good luck and hope you can convince your wife to stay.

Being able to afford living in TV all depends on your personal lifestyle. Homes can be purchased on the lesser expensive side of TV that allow the owner more flexibility w/monthly incomes but, bottom line, TV is definitely not an inexpensive place to live. It's a fun place w/lots of options for seniors but what's important to one person may not be as important to another. Most people have to pace themselves financially to make it through each month w/out extending themselves too much. It can and is being done there every day.

Welcome to the forum.:wave:

What a positive and interesting post!

Stay and share more with us.

:agree: One cannot be out and about spending like crazy on meals, entertainment, etc but one can do things that cost relatively nothing.

:welcome: to TOTV. Keep on posting. :smiley:

[QUOTE=2BNTV;620657]:agree: One cannot be out and about spending like crazy on meals, entertainment, etc but one can do things that cost relatively nothing.

Could you speak to my wife, please?

But you don't live here yet! You just wait .... you too will want to be out and about spending like crazy. :p Just kidding, of course it is possible to budget.

I hope somebody is selling in 14 months or so:wave:. Nice court yard villa with bond paid!!! I hope this is not pipe dream then:22yikes:

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Sure, no problem but I am going home after the talk. You have to stay there. :smiley:

I probably will as I plan to raising a little heck or run out of money. :smiley:

We think that it is quite reasonable to live here given the taxes (so far), and the utilities (so far). Try living in the Northeast if some here think it's expensive here. We find groceries and dairy are much more expensive but clothes, entertainment and good restaurants are quite reasonable. While you are looking, be patient and don't jump into anything. We found The Villages sales people are far from high pressure albeit they are dealing with older and more established clients. Do your homework, check out all the areas and Good luck...and by the way, that's where we stayed when we first came to TV. Terrific continental breakfasts to start off your day at Comfort Suites.