Talk of The Villages Florida - Rentals, Entertainment & More
Talk of The Villages Florida - Rentals, Entertainment & More
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missypie
I agree with rubicon. This board is mainly people who cheer lead for the Villages. (Often doing their postings from another home outside, and don't even live in the Villages full time.) This is a great place to visit or snowbird in but...if you want me to elaborate more just send me a pm.
The link Xavier and Diskman refer to is a great thread. |
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We began looking at The Villages 15 years before we were ready to make the move, so I guess you can say that we gave it a great deal of thought. It is, by far, one of THE BEST decisions we've ever made. Before selecting a location within The Villages, I would spend a few weeks/months in a rental or just exploring before I made that decision. We live in the far north end of The Villages and couldn't possibly be more pleased. Talk Host, what train? Xavier
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TBugs and Avista answered the question. They were replying for themselves, not for you.
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Xavier,
If you had absorbed my post, I stated that some people might find the political atmosphere too conservative. I am not one to even consider politics in a move - within reason. Personally, I do not have one single complaint about The Villages. I love being able to drive my golf cart anywhere to the squares, restaurants, bank, etc. I love the activities. Almost all the people are friendly (only met one or two grouches). Yes, I am an avid "cheerleader" for The Villages. Best move I ever made and happy to be here with my great wife. |
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Oh, I'm sorry, I thought I was allowed to have an opinion. I won't let it happen again. Bazinga!
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k PS Love the Bazinga!
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missypie, your welcome....
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We purchased in 2007 and I love TV. I'm still enthusiastic. However I don't live in TV during the summer months. It would be waaaay too hot for me. Would I buy in TV knowing what I've learned over the last four years? Maybe, but I'd give more consideration to being closer to the ocean.
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Barefoot,
When we decided to move to Florida about 2 years ago, my wife really wanted to be close to the ocean. We looked at St. Augustine and at Jupiter. The same things at both places made us look further inland. We found out that the humidity is much higher in the summer by the ocean than at The Villages. We are from Washington DC area so we know humidity quite well - and The Villages is a lot lower humidity than Washington DC and closer to the ocean, too. The summer here is not as hot and humid as Washington DC and I lived there for about 37 years. Taxes were higher in both St. Augustine and Jupiter than in The Villages. Windstorm insurance was terribly high in both places and had a huge deductible of 2% of your home value. We have "beach days" with another couple from The Villages about twice a month where we drive to Clearwater Beach, Honeymoon Island Beach, New Smyrna Beach or somewhere else for the day. I am a full time resident and love every minute of The Villages. |
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That's one option, but I'd ask you to share your thoughts here in the public forum. You already partially opened the door with your "great place...but". I'd like to hear your thoughts, and then any rebuttal that others may have.
Last edited by Cobalt; 06-03-2011 at 10:49 PM. Reason: To correct who I quoted. |
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We are from the north and moved to St. Augustine, full time, 10 years ago. Prior to that, we vacationed here for many years. There is a difference between vacationing and living in an area. The beach is magnificant! HOWEVER, we are making the move to The Villages because of "the lifestyle". There are only so many hours you can sit by the water's edge. We like the many activities offered at TV and look forward to "choices" of what to do. As far as weather? Hot is hot. Yes, St. Augustine is humid during the summer but the breezes make up for that. Inland is hot. Florida is hot. Change the lifestyle during those months, as people up north do. At least you can still get out at night and play tennis/pickleball/walk/bike, etc. It still beats the cold.
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My sister purchased new in 2008. She wished she understood "The Bond" more. It is a 20 year mortage on your home unless you pay it up front. 20-25k on a new designer. Also the IRS issue. May or may not be a future probelm. No one from TV even mentioned it. She purchased in Aug. and TV had the small town atmosphere, winter time crowds are like the beach crowds in the summer. We have freinds who lived in TV for 13 years and just moved back home. They grew "tired" of TV. Also, as they aged they felt the need to be closer to their children. They are in their mid 70's. Rent a home in TV for 6 months if you can. The TAlK HOST sells an online book for about $10 that gives alot of information.
My sister would still buy in TV and she stil love it. We have our north home for sale now and will buy in TV when it sells, but with both eyes open. We hope we can make rational decisions rather than emotional decision on the type of home, location and new vs resale. |
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