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Old 01-02-2008, 07:12 AM
 
Location: Illinois
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I am coming down on Friday to look at real estate and have chosen the Lake County area, Spring Hill, Port Charlotte and Punta Gorda areas. I plan to rent a house the first year, then buy. I have about $200,000 cash to spend.
I don't want to be toooo far away from anything (stores, work). I am a nurse and fitness instructor, though haven't looked for jobs yet!!
Any recommendations????
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Old 01-02-2008, 05:32 PM
 
Location: Illinois
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No opinions???? HELP~ I am coming down in two more days!!
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Old 01-02-2008, 05:50 PM
 
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I am coming down on Friday to look at real estate and have chosen the Lake County area, Spring Hill, Port Charlotte and Punta Gorda areas. I plan to rent a house the first year, then buy. I have about $200,000 cash to spend.
I don't want to be toooo far away from anything (stores, work). I am a nurse and fitness instructor, though haven't looked for jobs yet!!
Any recommendations????
Suggest you do a search under those key words.
Tons of data.
My two cents: of the four areas you have, I'd chose Lake County: plenty of retirees nice Hospital (Waterman) and close to Orlando.
Really, plenty here can help you. Narrow your search.
gl
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Old 01-02-2008, 05:52 PM
 
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Where at in Lake County? Stay on the east side of Lake County if you like being closer to a big city. Central Lake county and North towards the villages cater more to retirees. Homeowners insurance is usually cheaper inland so you may want to keep that in mind. I live in Lake County and I think Mount Dora or Eustis are nice places to live.
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Old 01-02-2008, 09:13 PM
 
Location: Central Fl
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Jewelz,
You may wish to put your approx. age, weather you like city or country life, etc.
We bought a home about 4 miles south of Leesburg in a golf community....very active. I rent my home out until we move there full time in 3 years.....you have many good options now.

As others have said, Mt. Dora, Eustis, Travares, etc are all options. So is Clarmont.....Also nice places around the Villages.

Where do you want to work....do you wish to live close to the hospitals?

Also, you do not have to be 55+ to rent in a gated 55+ active community....at least not in ours.....plenty of rentals.

Good luck in your search.....please keep us posted on your findings, views, etc.

Respectfully, Frank D.
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Old 01-02-2008, 09:20 PM
 
Location: Palm Island and North Port
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My suggestion is for Port Charlotte. There are tons of rentals available. The two main hospitals in Port Charlotte are Peace River and Fawcett. They are short drive from almost anywhere in town. There's pretty much everything you need in PC, mall, restaurants, shopping, etc. If you want to get into bigger stores you could drive to Ft Myers or Sarasota a 30-45 minute drive.

Right now there are a lot of nice homes in the under $200,000 range.
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Old 01-09-2008, 06:09 PM
 
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I was going to say the same about Port Charlotte. Now's the time to buy, though! Prices are sooo low, it's dismal for sellers but great for buyers... on every street, I see houses for sale!
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