Talk of The Villages Florida - Rentals, Entertainment & More
Talk of The Villages Florida - Rentals, Entertainment & More
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Closing on a new home
We will soon be new Villagers! This forum has been very helpful already. My current question is: Is there anything that I should be aware of before I do my pre-closing walk through?
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If I recall the walk through with our builder was only a formality. He may have instructed us on a few things but not much that I can recall. Any problems that you may have is handled later through the warranty department. You will immediately have people knocking on your door for water systems, lawn services, etc. Or at least that was how it was for us. We were moving into an area that was still building out. At closing you'll have the opportunity to purchase title insurance. We purchased it but most people I know did not. Good luck.
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Too "Paradise", er-um TV LetsPlay2
R U buy'in New or Used? We bought used with a Low bond. Take ur time & ask alot of questions. We R here to help....
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LetsPlay2,
Welcome to TOTV. Are you by any chance a Cubs fan? "Let's play two" was a famous quote from Ernie Banks.
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Walkthrough is not as important as having Frank DiAngelo inspect your home after 11 months prior to the warranty being up. He found 13 items for fixing. We never saw them. The major item was the microwave vent did not match.
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We closed in early May. You will be instructed to call the various companies that put in the havc, irrigation, landscaping, etc, they will come out and go through everything with you, they are very helpful and friendly. We chose not to take the title insurance. Warranty department is also very helpful, a lot of things are only guaranteed for 30 days such as paint defects, scratches, counter top defects, etc. so look at everything good and call them with whatever you find, they will come right out and correct it. Welcome and good luck with everything.
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Welcome to the Villages. Don't buy anything from anyone knocking on your door and they will come. Always get a recommendation from TOTV or your neighbors first. Do not pay contractors up front for their work.
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Now that's the best solid advise so far....
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I'm sure it's a beautiful day in The Villages...let's play two! I used to run home from school to catch the last three innings of Cubs games. Ernie Banks, my all time favorite!
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Thanks for the advice. What are the pros and cons for title insurance?
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At least get a ladder and go check the shingles yourself, and go all over the roof. Ed
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If anyone calls and says Hi, I'm from the Villages Welcome Committee and I have a $25 Home Depot Gift Card I want to give you, don't believe them. There is no committee. Also, don't let anyone come and test your drinking water, don't believe them. We are all still alive and drinking the water everyday.
My neighbor who is a little naive and believes everything, within the first six months bought a $3100 water purifier system, $2000 lightning rods on a CYV, and 4 smoke detectors for $1800. Yes, your home has smoke detectors in every room, but there are people wanting to sell you newer and better models that cost over $400 apiece. |
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I went to my first Cubs game in 1968 or 1969 with my dad, so I did get a chance to see Ernie Banks play a few times before he retired. Best of luck to you in your move to The Villages. And may the Cubs repeat as World Series Champs in 2017 . . . Go Cubs Go!
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