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You are moving where? From one extreme to another.
A friend of my wife's called with some big news...they are moving.  The live hundreds of miles away and will continue to live hundreds of miles away in the other direction after they move.
The friend was all excited about the impending move.  Probably no different than any of us when we have purchased.  This is going to be their retirement condo on the water.  My wife an I have lived in this same town nearly 12 years ago.  We know the area and the condos where they purchased a unit.
This happens to be a resort community.  They visited the community in the off season.  They purchased in the off season as well, do they have a surprise coming!
Doing your homework is not just for kids in school.  That old phase should be on the tip of every buyer and sellers tongue.  The friend of my wife and her husband committed the biggest sin of all...not knowing the market or where they were buying. 
They found a great deal....I wonder why?  They bought a condo with a view of the marina...right across the street with their balcony overlooking the public marina.  That was one of the selling features for them.  ... more

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