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Eliza, I just got my packet in the mail from Southern Meadows. I was suprised to see the amount of the community fee. I glanced back through the posts because I thought you wrote that the monthy rent was about $360 per month. In the brochure it states that the monthy rent is $415. That includes the septic/sewage. While we are still interested in Southern Meadows, if the rate increases that much in such a short time, it give me cause for concern. Is there some kind of guarantee about the increases in the lot rent?
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Thanks Peewee. I appreciate the kind words.
By the way, you're right about hiring seniors. One of the hidden benefits to the employer (particular those self-insured) is that if the senior is over 65, Medicare is the primary insurance and so any healthcare costs that the employer must pay are greatly minimized. Seniors "generally" have strong work ethics, rarely have absenteeism or lateness problems and are very dependable. Charley, who hired his share of older workers and was never sorry. |
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A resale yes but not a new home. Some communities do not like a realtor getting involved. I dont' see why they should. |
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If anyone wants to check out the website go to I-realty.com and then click on southern Meadows. |
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![]() I knew when I was 45 there was discrimination against age. I was looking for another job because my present job was getting on my nerves. No one wanted me so I stayed. Glad I did cuz it is all over now ![]() I will remember about Lowes when I'm ready. I'm taking some courses in home improvements this fall so maybe Lowes would want my expertise ![]() I know eventually I will want to do something but right now is not the time. Had such a great time at the pool today.' We will be away till Tues. Have a great holiday weekend ![]() |
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Another time we stayed at the Holiday Inn Express in Harrington. Both were reasonable and fairly nice. Plus both were near most of the communities. |
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Mary,
The Dover Post, which is avail on-line, is a good starting point to get a feel for rentals and prices. Good luck! |
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Hi, my name is Eileen. My husband & I are from n.y. We have been looking in Middletown Delaware for a nice 55+ community. Is anyone out there from Springmill or Spring Arbor? Are there any other retirement communities in that area ? Is there a problem with Springmill as I noticed a lot of re sales there? How about property taxes ? I read on a previous site that after all fees are added it could reach around 4,000. Is that possible? Thanks for any info.
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Thanks for the hotel info....we may be coming down this Saturday and staying the night. Our weekends after that are kinda filled for awhile after that. We aren't sure yet but I will let you know.
Thanks, Joycie |
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Welcome to the forum, Eileen. I'm Charley - also from New York.
I posted a number of messages about the various 55+ communities in Delaware, including some cost information. If you go back and look at prior messages in this particular thread, you'll see the information. For Springmill specifically, the real estate taxes are between $1800 and $2200 a year (before considering discounts to those over 60) and the monthly homeowner association fees are $160 a month. (That's the clubhouse, the pool, the lawn maintenance, garbage removal, snow clearing, etc). So you're looking at an annual cost of $2730 to $4120. I don't know where you are in New York, but where I am, I'm paying about $8000 in taxes (just got school tax bill this morning) and that does not include fitness club membership or lawn maintenance, which I pay for separately. So $4120 for me would be a gift! My issue with the Middletown area is that the growth has been extremely significant in the past few years, and that's without Spring Arbor being open yet. There are also a number of non-55+ communities opening in the area. The roads are crowded and do not support the traffic very well. You should probably see it for yourself before making any decisions. The homes themselves are gorgeous! As far as resales, there will always be resales in all communities given the age of the population. Many times, when one passes away, the surviving spouse prefers to be closer to family and put the house on the market. Accoring to people I met at Spring Meadows in Smyrna, there are some Springmill members who sold their homes and bought at Spring Meadows due to the traffic issues I mentioned early. Take a look at all the messages from the many members of this forum, see as many communities as you can, and ask LOTS of questions when you do a site visit. Collectively, we have some good knowledge in this group, so ask us too! Again ... welcome. Charley Fellow New Yorker planning to escape to Delaware |
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