Talk of The Villages Florida - Rentals, Entertainment & More
Talk of The Villages Florida - Rentals, Entertainment & More
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the salaries here are NOWHERE near where you are currently living. It doesn't matter what you were working as. I found the benefits suck also. No sick pay either. If you don't show up for work, no pay. At least in the field I was working in. Everyone has to take a drug test too. As for where to live, I live in the "middle", but when I go to say, Chatham, I find it much more countryish, roads seem wider, houses further apart. But, many, many more oak trees. Nice for shade in the summer, but a total headache in the fall/winter. Very messy trees with leaves/acorns, and beware of the "suckers" that come up through the grass from the hidden acorns in the lawn. Back breaking work if you want to keep your lawn looking nice. But, the villages is still the best place to live.
Last edited by bowlingal; 04-22-2024 at 05:22 AM. |
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A couple of other differences not mentioned. Where will your working wife best find other people her age to interact with?
I am in De Luna, we are both still working, and late 50s and early 60s are a common age. I work in Leesburg and my husband remote so medical work could be possible in the newest facilities down south as well. Are there things you want to do outside of the bubble? We are in Orlando area, Ocala, Tarpon Springs, Costco, wherever about every other weekend. Highway access was crucial to us. Adding the difference from up north to get to a wonderful brunch at Winter Park wasn’t a consideration. Of course we wish there was more shopping and golf cart access within our location but the items above were more important.
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Age is a consideration. The further south the younger the residents.
Most will be new the Villagers and you get to enjoy the fun of discovery around you together.
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Well, there are other employment opportunities than Publix. There’s Winn Dixie and newspaper delivery. But you’re spot on with what section you choose to live in. If you use a village salesperson rather than a realtor you will be lead to a new section and never be told about resales in the more established areas. That is why so many people have moved once they fall for the sales pitch and find what they want elsewhere, mostly within TV. Good luck. Take your time. Use a realtor
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You have an excellent grasp on everything therefore buy when you see fit. Don't over improve for a period of settle in time in case you later decide you don't like it after all and wish to sell. The heat has never been the real issue. No real 4 change of seasons I hated. No more somewhat frequent all day rain I hated. The thing with clubs, squares, social stuff wears off with amusement quickly too. Everyone is different so buy now and know it is easier to exit than a bad marriage... in case you didn't like the milk before buying the cow.
Last edited by skippy05; 04-22-2024 at 06:28 AM. |
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Seems you have learned a lot in your brief visit. I would still recommend renting before buying, there is a reason people move an average of three times. We moved twice. Got lucky on the second place.
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As for the jobs here....don't expect wages to compare to where you're from. |
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I wouldn't say you "must" rent before buying. Very few of my friends here did that, and they are very happy. Some of them decided to sell their original home and buy a different home, but they are still happy.
I rented for 3 snowbird seasons, in 2 different homes, and I learned valuable things both times, that I believe gave some insight into what I wanted and what I didn't want. That worked out great for us, but if you feel you know what you need to know after one visit, go for it. You might have some bigger issues to deal with than which village in TV you buy into. |
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People are people no matter which village you live in. I pur chased up north in Santo Domingo because I liked the pre-owned home. I stayed there for 4 years before moving. I moved to another pre-owned home nine houses down on the same street because it was a bit bigger with a larger lanai and a pond view. My neighbors are great. My wife and I are in our mid 70's and our neighbors are anywhere from the early 80's to the late 50's. We have driveway get togethers once a month. If you move to a newly constructed village, you may get neighbors around your age, and most likely you all will be looking for and learning what to do, where to go, how to get there, etc. It's nice to have neighbors who have been here for a while and can give you most of the information you need.
New construction is nice for sure, but from what I've seen, things are mostly "builder grade" materials. Older homes up north ....some need updating, but those that already have updates usually have better materials. I like being up in Spanish Springs because I'm super close to my doctor's office, medical labs, hospital, and other medical facilities. The same goes for Publix, Lowes, BJ's, restaurants and shopping. We use the golf cart to get to all these places instead of the car or truck. It's great to save on gas. Take your time and look online for home sales by the villages and pay special attention to homes listed by realtors on MLS. BTW ..... Most homes up north have NO BOND, as they are older and the bond has been paid off. Another benefit is lots of those homes are in Sumter County in the unincorporated township. So we don't pay any town or city property taxes. The towns of Wildwood, Fruitland Park, and Leesburg are in Lake or Sumter county but those homes there pay both town and county taxes. |
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Right on
I built here pine hills then moved to north Dallas and came back mid 2021. I had 2 rules when looking - it had to have a 2 car plus golf cart garage and it had to be above hwy 44.
They want to sell you below hwy 44 for new houses with not much to go to down there just houses. The original idea is you can drive a golf cart 20 min to lots of golf, stores and restaurants - guess what only if you buy preowned ABOVE hwy 44. Don't worry about 1 village versus another but I wouldn't get to north like by hwy 42 - it's not the village it's the people in your neighborhood. But if that doesn't click for you join some activities and socialize with them. |
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Start checking on the cost of health insurance now. You may do best staying put till the wife is 65 and can qualify. Most non professional jobs do not offer full time or health insurance without it being costly.
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