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Margaritaville Home

jellyBEAN — Thu, 29 Apr 2021 11:27:44 GMT

Was anyone watching 'Wheel of Fortune' the other night when the woman won the brand new home in one of Jimmy Buffets Margaritaville home communities?

That's the biggest prize I've ever seen anyone win. I think its wonderful and I like those style of homes. I'm sure the community is pricey w/fees and all for the amenities they have, but still - if she owns a home now and wants to make a permanent move, that's all $$ in the bank after she sells.

Anyway, she was in shock, and I think I would be too. I love when people win big on TV!!

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millieshops — Thu, 29 Apr 2021 11:36:08 GMT

@jellyBEAN saw that - Wheel has a house every night this week. I didn't hear why and don't know if anyone else has hit that jackpot.

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4kitties — Thu, 29 Apr 2021 11:52:36 GMT

I like Wheel but have not watched it lately. I had never heard of a Margaritaville home so I googled one. I like that style of home too. Would be so nice to win one.

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FranandZoe — Thu, 29 Apr 2021 12:54:57 GMT

That was amazing!

I always watch the end of WOF.

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Group 5 minus 1 — Thu, 29 Apr 2021 12:25:59 GMT

Saw it the other night when the guy won the house ahd JB came out . Don't think the winner knew who JB was.

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DREAMON — Thu, 29 Apr 2021 12:50:13 GMT

I saw 2 House Winners in the past 2 weeks. Fantastic prize.

I don't think the first winner had any idea who Jimmy Buffet was when he walked out to surprise him.

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AuntG — Thu, 29 Apr 2021 13:33:29 GMT

Are these winners expected to pack up all their possessions and move? I'm pretty sure that I'd not want to do that.

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Chimi — Thu, 29 Apr 2021 14:50:22 GMT

If financially feasible for the winner, it would be a great second home or as a vacation rental.

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stevieb — Thu, 29 Apr 2021 15:36:42 GMT

I'd not look a gift home in the mouth but most of the locations for these houses wouldn't be my choice, though I'm sure they're all nice. Moreover, with some exceptions, most of them appear to be 'snout' houses, single family but built close together, somewhat cookie cutter, with huge garages fronting the house. Hey, I'd be happy to win since any of them would likely beat my condo, even if it was just to flip it for something I'd prefer in a different location.

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jellyBEAN — Thu, 29 Apr 2021 17:00:41 GMT

@stevieb wrote:
I'd not look a gift home in the mouth but most of the locations for these houses wouldn't be my choice, though I'm sure they're all nice. Moreover, with some exceptions, most of them appear to be 'snout' houses, single family but built close together, somewhat cookie cutter, with huge garages fronting the house. Hey, I'd be happy to win since any of them would likely beat my condo, even if it was just to flip it for something I'd prefer in a different location.

I've never heard that term before, but yes, these new communities are built quite close to one another on maybe .25 acre lots - if that. Still, its a brand new home and I assume if you won it and didn't want it, it would be yours to sell. Not sure what the tax implications of that would be, but still...I think the communities were either at Hilton Head in SC or Daytona Beach in FL - not too shabby!!!

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stevieb — Thu, 29 Apr 2021 21:22:19 GMT

@jellyBEAN I'd never heard the not very flattering descriptor 'snout house' either until someone on these boards described their home as such, so I looked it up. There's actually a Wickipedia entry about them... Mr. Buffet's houses, not all of which are snout houses, appear to have some decorative appeal above and beyond the average...

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Snout_house

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shoesnbags — Thu, 29 Apr 2021 20:31:54 GMT

@stevieb

Wow, I learn something every day! Never heard this term before. Thanks for the explanation. Got to agree with you that style wouldn't be my cup of tea.

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stevieb — Thu, 29 Apr 2021 22:02:10 GMT

@shoesnbags wrote:
@stevieb
Wow, I learn something every day! Never heard this term before. Thanks for the explanation. Got to agree with you that style wouldn't be my cup of tea.

@shoesnbags It pays to be careful though. A friend of mine just recently bought a snout house and when I referred to it as such she took offense. I explained it wasn't a judgment but a legitimate name for that style house. I think she still has her nose out of joint. Hey, she'll either get over it or she won't. I didn't coin the phrase after all.

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shoesnbags — Thu, 29 Apr 2021 23:05:39 GMT

@stevieb wrote:
@shoesnbags wrote:
@stevieb
Wow, I learn something every day! Never heard this term before. Thanks for the explanation. Got to agree with you that style wouldn't be my cup of tea.
@shoesnbags It pays to be careful though. A friend of mine just recently bought a snout house and when I referred to it as such she took offense. I explained it wasn't a judgment but a legitimate name for that style house. I think she still has her nose out of joint. Hey, she'll either get over it or she won't. I didn't coin the phrase after all.

Ha ha! I have to admit that the name "snout house" makes me think of a pig. Oink!

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froggy — Fri, 30 Apr 2021 16:48:46 GMT

@AuntG wrote:
Are these winners expected to pack up all their possessions and move? I'm pretty sure that I'd not want to do that.

That is one prize I would like to win. We would like to move to FL anyway.

I'm sure there may be other options if you don't want the house - maybe cash.