Conversation – 16

DEBBIE
DENMON

“I feel blessed to do two things that
I love: working in the TV business and helping women look their best.”
Originally from Dallas, Debbie joined HSN in 2017.
She is a former Emmy Award-winning TV news anchor-reporter. Debbie is never too tired to shop, enjoys
beach vacations and has an affinity for animals,
especially dolphins and dogs. Her motto is,
“Family first, fashion second and fun to fulfill
a lifetime.”

LESLEY ANN
MACHADO

“I love HSN for celebrating the views and tastes of all women!”
Born into a loving and very Cuban home, Lesley hails from New Jersey but has spent most of her adult life in Los Angeles, CA. She recently moved to Florida to be part of the HSN family! As a busy first time mom, feeling prepared and looking the part is always important to Lesley Ann. She even wore false eyelashes during the delivery of her baby. “I wanted to look fabulous throughout!”

NICOLE HICKL – HSN Host

“Life is too short to focus on yesterday. Let’s live for now and have fun while doing it!”
Born and raised in Houston, TX, Nicole is excited to call the sunshine state home. She worked as a news anchor and reporter for 8 years before setting her eyes on becoming a host at HSN. She’s a former Houston Texans Cheerleader and a black belt. In her free time, she loves to travel and spend time with her daughter and husband.

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This is what I mean when I say this is how I want to be decades from now.

The wonderful HSN Iris Apfel is 100 years young and I would wear that outfit by
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@oodiebom, Thank you for all this information. It’s late I hope you are getting some zzz’s. We had this home built to our wants and needs, hoping to be our retirement home. When we first looked at the neighborhood they only had phase one, and we purchased on phase two when there was no houses built yet. Phase one was quite, lots of older people, lots of retired military. This phase two is more young people, lots of noise, lots motorcycle up and down, and four wheelers too making noise. The roads are private, which to fix we are responsible for. There are two entrances not gated, people come and go that don’t live in the neighborhood. The HOA is over $600.00 and there is absolutely nothing. No pool, clubhouse, tennis courts, etc. In Jacksonville we started at $400.00 and ended up to $639.00 with the HOA but we had just about everything. Huge pool, tennis, basketball, large playground, a splash area for little kids, clubhouse with a stove, refrigerator, tables and chairs. A large park with picnic area. Here we have nothing, and the HOA knit pics at everything. Our plan is to find an all adult 55 plus community, single family one story home. Not in a golf course, just the regular amenities. A pool for some water therapy, a hot tub, clubhouse etc. Here before Covid to attend an HOA meeting we had to go off of the community because there’s no clubhouse to be held in. Something close to shops and restaurants would be nice. A farmers market or two would be nice also. We just need to move into before husband retires. Oodie, again thank you for all the information. It’s coming up on 3 AM, going to get my zzz’s.

@xango

I like a blend of people where some are younger and some are older. That way you will stay young forever. Most places that are 55 and older have amenities that you pay for called HOA fees. Just be sure you know what they are for. If you decide on a condo (some are separate homes) or a villa (again some are single detached homes and others may have one building attached at the garage)., When you are part of a community where it’s 55 and older just be sure that they have the things that are of interest to you and your husband. Most places have a clubhouse with exercise equipment that most are not interested in using. Then there is the community pool. If it is a community pool I need something large. I like to swim. Some communities have a small pool that will go up to 6-8 ft at the deep end. What I used to find is that people like to gather in the middle to talk. If you want to swim, almost impossible without hurting someone’s feelings.. Do you play cards? If so, you will enjoy the clubhouse on some evenings. There should also be a place where you can share books, games, recipes, etc.. Things of interest to you do matter. Is an animal going to join your family, then make sure you can have a pet. You want a place that reflects both your personalities. Do the homes have to be a special color so that the community blends with one another. Another question you should ask if you must pay for areas you do not use such as golf, tennis, volleyball, boating, etc. Are there shows or travel plans where you can enjoy group rates. Is there shopping nearby where you can walk or use a golf cart. There was a place that we both fell in love with. It was a condo and there were four units to each area. Two upstairs and two street level. Two parking lots for each. The amenities included an olympic size pool, tennis courts, clubhouse, volleyball, boating and fishing. And oh yes, across the street, the ocean. HOA fees were $350/mo.. Drawback was you had to pay for everything regardless if you used them. Another drawback was there was no money set aside for roofing. Each unit had to pay at least $10k when the time came. There are many communities that lessen the cost of the HOA. Example: Golf. Don’t play, that’s OK. A certain percentage will be taken out of your HOA. Most communities have a monthly newsletter which gives you an idea what people do. Even though you aren’t quite ready to make your move, start doing your homework now so when the time is right you can jump right in. Hope this helps you.