You still need kitchen. ..bath...tv and some lanai...and golf cart. About 2 to 3 thousand for that and linens cleaning snd stuff

Just one more question. Should we elect to buy a pre-owned furnished property, how quickly is it possible to close on a cash purchase? Could it happen in 2 weeks or less? We have had a three week closing in the past.
I realise not all closings are the same, but as it is being handled through Villages sales, on a Villages property, I assume all of the history is well known.

A resale is not the same as new. The sellers may have a closing date in mind.

I know this because I am an avid fan of House Hunters on HGTV.

Does anyone know if Southern Lifestyles and Showcase direct have "package deals" that can be chosen to furnish your entire home.

I have checked out some companies:

Hudson's Vacation Interiors | Turnkey Furniture Packages | Complete Condo Furnishing | Florida Villa Furnishings | Rental Property Furniture Packages in Altamonte Springs. They quote $12,000 for a complete two bedroom 2 bathroom turnkey

Furniture packages - Florida. in Kissimmee. They only show a 3 bedroom for $13,000 but they will quote on a 2 bedroom, probably $2,000 less

Florida Furniture Packages in Championsgate no prices on the web site

Welcome to Florida Home Furnishings in Orlando. They have 3 bedroom packages starting at $14,000 so 2 bedroom should be $2,000 less

RE: Service company to furnish new home in the Villages:

I recently furnished a home in the Villages with gently used furnishing from listings on TOTV, estate sales, and consignment shops in the area. But before choosing that route I checked out other options.

One company, Furniture Packages USA http://www.furniturepackagesusa.com/designideas.php says they can handle all the details to furnish a home (new furnishings) in the Villages if the homeowner is not able to be there. They have a web site with furniture links, and supposenly all can be done online/phone. When I called to find out about their services I was told that you pick out what you want- and they can paint, deliver and even put artwork on the walls for you. I do not know anything about their quality or reputation, as I decided to take some time and do it myself, so this is NOT an recommendation. It is just being offered to give you an option to check out if this type of service is what you are looking for. Good Luck.

Thanks for your responses. We will have to decide if it is worth bringing our furniture(I would rather not)buy new or gently loved.

In January 2013 hubby and I spent 2 hours at Target to scan all the other items needed for a furnished, not turnkey home. Bedding (1 king and 1 queen), towels, all kitchen items including small appliances totaled $1,620.

Simple answer: Yes.

They are generally very reasonable in their prices. We chose to furnish our CYV on our own. Purchased 95% of the furnishing from Southern Lifestyles. They delivered it for free and set it all up. They gave us a list of what is required for rentals as far as the other stuff goes. We had the time and purchased it all after got down here.

Unless you can't help yourself, DO NOT PAY TO HAVE FURNITURE SHIPPED DOWN HERE. You can furnish any home for about the same price as shipping -- maybe even less.

Roomstogo.com is a good resource to check out moderately priced furniture. Their ad says "order it online today and have it delivered tomorrow", and they are constantly having sales. The closest store is in Ocala.

Back to buy, is now Bought!
 

We have bought! Closing tomorrow on 3063 Nutwood Ave in Pinellas at Cedar Grove (Perdido Villas)
This is a furnished Patio Villa 2/2. As for the extras, we are going to be close to $3,000. $850.00 for washer and dryer. $650.00 for 3 TV's (1x39" and 2x24") and dvd player all linens, kitchen tools, pots pans etc are about $1,200.
Patio set $300.

This moved a lot faster than we anticipated, which is great as we get to stay in our new place for a few days before heading back north to the snow arrrgh!

My wife retires at the end if December, then we head back for the winter, January until end of April. But we will have some family usage in the meantime. As well we will be renting it out until the end of December.

Do all of the rental management companies have the same strict and expensive
contracts as The Villages Hometown Properties? We really don't want to have to pay 20% of rental cost to stay in our own property, especially In January through April ($550 a month)

Where is your summer address?