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Hi David & Kristy! Just found you. This video just what I needed! You're straight to the point(thx!!), videos are perfect length, & info is grt, useful, insightful. I subscribed & watch a few this evening. Also like how real u are. I was really enjoying how you come across. Also you actually gave fact after fact covering your title heading. Ur my go to now. I feel with ya'll i'll get lots of good info as i cont to follow u. Also loved ur guys sense if humor. Ur timing perfect! It threw in dif things to keep things light, but didnt distract from my fact finding mission! So glad ur doing videos on the Villages!😇🤗🤠
Always rent first when relocating, especially when it comes to the state of Florida. We did and went from "knowing" that we were going to move to SW Florida, but renting first to find the best area. After 4 months of Florida we both knew that Florida was a great place to winter but the negatives of home ownership in the Sunshine State are getting worse every year. We meet people every winter who are fed up with the staggering increases in home ownership and the horror stories of insurance companies offering penny's on the dollar to settle hurricane damages.
@@rethinkcps2116 in The Villages they have a service you can buy where they check your home. There is also private companies who check for a fee. Many of our neighbors have arrangements with their neighbors to watch their homes. We also have "community watch" that keeps eyes in the neighborhoods. I think squatting is a rare event.
@JohnJohn: I've lived in FL 31 yrs. Had 2 kids here, got grad degree at UF. It's a wonderful state. The current challenges are extreme. But they are real. You are correct to take a beat & check things out. We have gorgeous, safe beaches in Volusia & Flagler counties. Plus NASCAR & space launches - and parks with clear flowing springs to float down. Don't miss all that when you visit.... 🎯
Thank you , great info. I’m getting close to that retirement age and I’m thinking about selling home / downsizing. Ready to get into the Florida Sun. 😎😊
Great video...good information. One con I could see in renting would be for someone who wants to be a "permanent " renter and not purchase a home in TV. If you have rented a home in a certain part of TV for a year or 2, really like the area & the home, then one day the landlord says, I'm putting the home on the market when the lease is up, then you have 3 scenarios. 1. Buy the rental home or another home in TV. 2. Find a new rental home 3. Hope the new owner would like to rent to you. If I do move to The Villages next year...do I buy right away or rent for 6 to 12 months while house hunting? I have a small dog, so I would need a pet friendly rental. I look forward to future videos.
We found the best rate would be with a year rental. It's hard to find 6 months. You need the time to get acclimated to TV's lifestyle and "give it a chance."
There are some rentals that allow small dogs since my cousin went there over the winter and found one. Also courtyard villas have walls around them that are practical for dogs, but always be out there with them because there’s sometimes wildlife such as hawks that bother small dogs.
Enjoyed watching all of the 55 communities that you have visited, do you think that you will end up staying in The Villages or move to another community? I have only visited TV. Thank you for taking the time to give such informational videos.
I would buy a place, furnish it buy a golf cart and rent it out during those lucrative winter months. During that time the rent would help defray the costs of taxes, insurance, bond, CDD etc. I would travel elsewhere during the winter eg cruising. Then I could live in the house during the late spring and summer. Everywhere is air conditioned, your golf buggy is airy and the early mornings and evenings are beautiful in Florida. You become acclimatised very quickly 😎
@@rethinkcps2116 As a renter, we don't pay school taxes, county taxes, trash, amenity fees, or the bond, that is collected by the CDD (community development district). Some costs surely are passed to us through our rent. We do pay for water and sewer. We are in CDD # 7.
I recently found you guys and have really enjoyed watching you guys! Now if I could just convince my husband to at least consider looking at TV we live in Texas now so pretty use to the heat.
Thanks, I enjoyed the information. My husband and I are looking to rent May 2024 . We would like a 2 year lease to get familiar with the a Good advice and honesty are greatly appreciated. Hopefully, we will find a clean well kept property. 🙏
Thank you for this video and info. You did not mention in “Cons” what I would anticipate as one of biggest: That the owner decides to sell the home and you are suddenly forced to move. Is this not a distinct possibility? Thank you.
Yes but we do have a signed lease with them. We also put a restriction on showings in case they want to sell. Basically they need to wait until our lease is up before selling. Good point though! Thanks for watching!
Hi guys my name is Ara and I am from Fort Lauderdale and l am looking forward to come and see the Villages so l am looking for one week or maybe two me and my wife and my son so please can you guys help us to find a place sometime in November and the reason why is to come and check the place also the houses the same time so if we like it and also if we find the house that we like it we are very interested to go there and buy the house and leave in the villages so please again if guys can help us or some other people can find us place to stay and l promise we are not coming to party there no thank you very much l am looking forward to hear from you guys thanks
I would first come for a "lifestyle visit" before buying or renting here. Go to this link and fill out the form: www.thevillages.com/lifestyle-preview-plan/
Watch for our next video when we talk about our monthly costs! It's all relevant to what you are able to pay and used to paying. We are saving money compared to our apartment in Columbus Ohio! Thanks for watching!
You have to look at your finances. If you rent, you can use your social security checks to pay the rent. You do not have to put down a large down payment or buy a home for cash. Your money is free and you can invest in other areas instead of real estate. You can use the interest you earn your nice vacations or what have you. Renting is a maintenance free lifestyle. You are not responsible for any of that. This gives you all the freedom in the world.
@@margaretmattason-tw9cc yes I like that idea. . Most people say buy a house because it will build equity but that’s not always true. For example you have to live in the house for x number years before it builds enough equity that is even if houses increase price plus you have to figure out the amount you paid for renovation such such as paying for a new roof, new air conditioning, etc..
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Hi David & Kristy! Just found you. This video just what I needed! You're straight to the point(thx!!), videos are perfect length, & info is grt, useful, insightful. I subscribed & watch a few this evening. Also like how real u are. I was really enjoying how you come across. Also you actually gave fact after fact covering your title heading. Ur my go to now. I feel with ya'll i'll get lots of good info as i cont to follow u. Also loved ur guys sense if humor. Ur timing perfect! It threw in dif things to keep things light, but didnt distract from my fact finding mission! So glad ur doing videos on the Villages!😇🤗🤠
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Always rent first when relocating, especially when it comes to the state of Florida. We did and went from "knowing" that we were going to move to SW Florida, but renting first to find the best area. After 4 months of Florida we both knew that Florida was a great place to winter but the negatives of home ownership in the Sunshine State are getting worse every year. We meet people every winter who are fed up with the staggering increases in home ownership and the horror stories of insurance companies offering penny's on the dollar to settle hurricane damages.
So did you end up buying? Thanks for watching and subscribing!
@@rethinkcps2116 in The Villages they have a service you can buy where they check your home. There is also private companies who check for a fee. Many of our neighbors have arrangements with their neighbors to watch their homes. We also have "community watch" that keeps eyes in the neighborhoods. I think squatting is a rare event.
Got it! There's anew squatter law here in Florida. Might help the problem.
@JohnJohn:
I've lived in FL 31 yrs. Had 2 kids here, got grad degree at UF. It's a wonderful state.
The current challenges are extreme.
But they are real. You are correct to take a beat & check things out.
We have gorgeous, safe beaches in Volusia & Flagler counties. Plus NASCAR & space launches - and parks with clear flowing springs to float down. Don't miss all that when you visit....
🎯
Excellent topic discussion and inputs. Much appreciate your perspective.....thanks.
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Great information. Thanks for the video.
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Thank you , great info. I’m getting close to that retirement age and I’m thinking about selling home / downsizing. Ready to get into the Florida Sun. 😎😊
You're welcome, thanks for watching and subscribing! The warm weather is the best part!
Good info! Loved the alligator at the door shot--bring them in, haha!
Thanks! Next one is going to be on the cost of living in The Villages.
Great video...good information. One con I could see in renting would be for someone who wants to be a "permanent " renter and not purchase a home in TV. If you have rented a home in a certain part of TV for a year or 2, really like the area & the home, then one day the landlord says, I'm putting the home on the market when the lease is up, then you have 3 scenarios. 1. Buy the rental home or another home in TV. 2. Find a new rental home 3. Hope the new owner would like to rent to you. If I do move to The Villages next year...do I buy right away or rent for 6 to 12 months while house hunting? I have a small dog, so I would need a pet friendly rental. I look forward to future videos.
We found the best rate would be with a year rental. It's hard to find 6 months. You need the time to get acclimated to TV's lifestyle and "give it a chance."
There are some rentals that allow small dogs since my cousin went there over the winter and found one. Also courtyard villas have walls around them that are practical for dogs, but always be out there with them because there’s sometimes wildlife such as hawks that bother small dogs.
Great info again. And your bloopers were hilarious! 🤣
Thanks for watching and subscribing! I had a bad cough when we shot it.
Enjoyed watching all of the 55 communities that you have visited, do you think that you will end up staying in The Villages or move to another community? I have only visited TV. Thank you for taking the time to give such informational videos.
Thanks so much and thank you for subscribing! Not sure yet... we are still searching and will do more 55 Plus videos.
I would buy a place, furnish it buy a golf cart and rent it out during those lucrative winter months. During that time the rent would help defray the costs of taxes, insurance, bond, CDD etc. I would travel elsewhere during the winter eg cruising. Then I could live in the house during the late spring and summer. Everywhere is air conditioned, your golf buggy is airy and the early mornings and evenings are beautiful in Florida. You become acclimatised very quickly 😎
Sounds like a great plan! Thanks for watching!
VRBO or other is allowed?
Yes VRBO is allowed here.
What CDD?
@@rethinkcps2116 As a renter, we don't pay school taxes, county taxes, trash, amenity fees, or the bond, that is collected by the CDD (community development district). Some costs surely are passed to us through our rent. We do pay for water and sewer. We are in CDD # 7.
I recently found you guys and have really enjoyed watching you guys! Now if I could just convince my husband to at least consider looking at TV we live in Texas now so pretty use to the heat.
@@mitziroach5231 Thanks for watching and subscribing! Hope you get here for a visit. It is worth the look!
@@IGoWhereYouGo thank you! did you do a Lifestyle visit first?
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@@IGoWhereYouGo no but I will go watch it now.
@@IGoWhereYouGo oh yes I did watch this series.
Thanks, I enjoyed the information. My husband and I are looking to rent May 2024 . We would like a 2 year lease to get familiar with the a Good advice and honesty are greatly appreciated. Hopefully, we will find a clean well kept property. 🙏
Thank you for the kind comment, for watching and subscribing!
Thank you for this video and info. You did not mention in “Cons” what I would anticipate as one of biggest: That the owner decides to sell the home and you are suddenly forced to move. Is this not a distinct possibility? Thank you.
Yes but we do have a signed lease with them. We also put a restriction on showings in case they want to sell. Basically they need to wait until our lease is up before selling. Good point though! Thanks for watching!
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Great info thanks
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Thank you for the continued information. Where can we get a map of TV?
www.districtgov.org/yourdistrict/districtMapIndex.aspx
Thank you ❤so much you two!
Hi guys my name is Ara and I am from Fort Lauderdale and l am looking forward to come and see the Villages so l am looking for one week or maybe two me and my wife and my son so please can you guys help us to find a place sometime in November and the reason why is to come and check the place also the houses the same time so if we like it and also if we find the house that we like it we are very interested to go there and buy the house and leave in the villages so please again if guys can help us or some other people can find us place to stay and l promise we are not coming to party there no thank you very much l am looking forward to hear from you guys thanks
I would first come for a "lifestyle visit" before buying or renting here. Go to this link and fill out the form: www.thevillages.com/lifestyle-preview-plan/
better off staying in ohio
We loved Ohio but it gets cold and snowy! Thanks for watching!
i watch your video all the stuff you think your not paying for is built in the rent so your not getting a deal
Watch for our next video when we talk about our monthly costs! It's all relevant to what you are able to pay and used to paying. We are saving money compared to our apartment in Columbus Ohio! Thanks for watching!
You have to look at your finances. If you rent, you can use your social security checks to pay the rent. You do not have to put down a large down payment or buy a home for cash. Your money is free and you can invest in other areas instead of real estate. You can use the interest you earn your nice vacations or what have you. Renting is a maintenance free lifestyle. You are not responsible for any of that. This gives you all the freedom in the world.
@@margaretmattason-tw9cc - yep.
@@margaretmattason-tw9cc yes I like that idea. . Most people say buy a house because it will build equity but that’s not always true.
For example you have to live in the house for x number years before it builds enough equity that is even if houses increase price plus you have to figure out the amount you paid for renovation such such as paying for a new roof, new air conditioning, etc..