What does Turn-Key mean?
Can I move into a house in The Villages, FL with only a suitcase? Sure, if the house is offered "turn key"! Keep reading to find out why turn-key houses are offered and what it means for home buyers.
What does "turn-key" mean? When looking for a house to buy, you may be familiar with the terms "unfurnished" versus "furnished". But have you seen a house that is listed "turn-key"? The Villages is a retirement community and many times residents leave their homes to move into assisted living or a nursing home. When that happens, they often leave everything in their house with the exception of personal items, such as photos, clothes, and tchotchkes. So when the house is offered turn key, you can literally move in with a suitcase and have everything you need to live there, silverware, dishes, small appliances, televisions, and linens! But what happens if you love the house but NOT all the furniture, linens, etc? There are businesses that will pick up and help you donate the things you don't want!
Here are some businesses that will pick up:
Habitat for Humanity ReStore 352-401-0075 www.habitatocala.org or www.habitatls.org
Restoring Hope 352-748-1855 www.restoringhopethrift.org
Bargains and Blessings 352-330-3333 www.ncumcfl.com/bargains-and-blessings
Salvation Army 352-365-0079 www.salvationarmyleesburg.com
Goodwill 352-643-2000 www.goodwill-suncoast.org