[Peachie]

Tkret, as a little more incentive to buy... they had a feature on the local news last night that there is going to be a huge shortage of salt for the roads and sidewalks this coming winter.

[tkret]

Originally Posted by Peachie

Tkret, as a little more incentive to buy... they had a feature on the local news last night that there is going to be a huge shortage of salt for the roads and sidewalks this coming winter.

Yikes! Peachie, that's not good. Since I don't have to go outside during inclement weather I'm only concerned that they'll have enough salt for my margaritas. But, then, I surely would rather have one in Cane Garden, though. :beer2:

[nONIE]

Carlant,

We bought on the historic side and we are in CC hills.Yes, it is beautiful, well maintained and has a gorgeous swimming pool just up that tretcherous hill! Personally I love it there, Lots of besautiful large trees and its quiet there. Granted the manufactured homes are somewhat smaller then in the newer sections of TV but most have ample room to live comfortably.

We rented on the historic side for 2 years before we decided to buy on that side. Because we are only snowbirds at this point, it didnt make sense to make a huge investment at least to our way of thinking. Preference in what village to buy or rent is a very personal choice.

Stay away from Hadley, it is full of party animals!! LOL

[ConeyIsBabe]

I was just wondering if the manufactured homes are positioned on the ground like the new homes are built or are do they have a crawl space under the house?

Another question........ if someone purchased a very old manu/home and wanted to have it torn down and have a new CBS built by TV..... is that allowed?

Just sittin' & thinkin" :

[chuckinca]

Originally Posted by ConeyIslandBabe

I was just wondering if the manufactured homes are positioned on the ground like the new homes are built or are do they have a crawl space under the house?

Another question........ if someone purchased a very old manu/home and wanted to have it torn down and have a new CBS built by TV..... is that allowed?

Just sittin' & thinkin" :

I can't speak for all units, but many of the doubles are about 18" above the ground and have concrete steps to the entrance (usually on the carport side). There is a skirt all around and you can't see under the unit or readily use that space.

Probably yes to the R&R - needs prior approval.

[chuckinca]

Originally Posted by graciegirl

What exactly is a "site built home"?

A home built on the property it will permanently be on; vis-a-vis, a manufactured home that is built in a factory in sections and trucked to the final site and joined together and finished.

[tkret]

Originally Posted by ConeyIslandBabe

I was just wondering if the manufactured homes are positioned on the ground like the new homes are built or are do they have a crawl space under the house?

Another question........ if someone purchased a very old manu/home and wanted to have it torn down and have a new CBS built by TV..... is that allowed?

Just sittin' & thinkin" :

Oh Babe, I don't think you're going to make it. I mean to say that I think your plans of sticking it out in the Pacific Northwest will not hold. You have been bitten and you're scratching like crazy. If you take the preview visitation vacation, that will be it for sure! You are on the Coney Island Cyclone, Babe! and you didn't even need to take the "D" train. Looking forward to seeing you when we're both residents.

[ConeyIsBabe]

tkret.......... 1rnfl How very perceptive of you

I've always believed that timing was everything, in life - so, it's just a matter of time; however - this babe's not getting any younger : :

Seriously, I am interested in the historic villages because of their terrain and old growth and the Orange Blossom CC ;D

[nONIE]

Originally Posted by graciegirl

I enjoy clicking on thevillages.com and looking at the interiors of the manufactured homes. They are quite spacious and some do (in my very humble opinion) need some updating, but I think that a smallish outlay in cash could reap great rewards. Some of the kitchen cabinets look out of style, but could have door replacements and some flooring could easily and cheaply be replaced by some of the new laminates. No one can argue the beauty of the lots and the setting in this area. We would have considered this more if we didn't need a little more room for our daughter who will always be with us. (Thank heavens. )

Anyway, There is nothing about the area or the MH that isn't good.

Gracie,

sounds like you are having a ball redecorating the Manufactured homes in your creative mind!

Common over to mine and do a makeover!

[carlent]

Nonie....I guess we will be pretty close in CC Hills? We will be on Torrey Pines Dr. We will not be able to use the pool at the CC becasue it is only for those who do not rent and have the priority membership. Would love to use it though. We are looking foward to spending Dec-Mar on the Historic Side.


Carlent

[diskman]

If one owns in CC Hills, do they need a priority membership to use the cc pool? the prior posting has confused me. I thought once you own somewhere in the villages you could go to any pool or any country club ?
If priority must be purchased what does it cost and is it a one time fee?

[nONIE]

Carlent,

It is my understanding that anyone can use the pool area and Tiki bar, of the priority pool, but unless you are a paid member you cannot go in the water. However, there are two other very nice pools on the historic side that you definitely will have the use of.

[carlent]

Nonie
you are pretty close but not exact. If you live in TV you must purchase a priority pool membership to use the CC pools. It is $200 per person and there is also a family rate. That is a annual fee. In the case of Orange Blossom CC, you can not use the pool area if you are a renter or if you do not have the priority membership. they check your ID at the gate. If you say you are only going to sit at the Tiki bar, they will let you in but they tell you that you can not use the lounge chairs and you can not go in the water. If you are not a renter, you can be a guest of an owner who has a priority membership. but you can not be a renter and a owner's guest at the same time. I went through all of this recenlty (last month) because we are renting this winter for 4 months and living only a block away from Orange Blossom CC and we thought it would be nice if we could use that pool. So I called the membership office at the golf office that handles all the pool upgrades and golf upgrades etc., and it was very carefully explained to me. It is a bit confusing. what I wanted to do is to have the owner we are renting from, purchase a priority membership , thinking that the benefits would pass along to me, but not so.
Hope this helps


Carlent

[nONIE]

Thankyou Carlent. Your post was a learning experience for me to. Yes it is very confusing, glad you straightened us out.

[chuckinca]

That's a real bummer that renters can't use the CC pools!

Probably explains why the CC pools aren't over crowded in the winter season.