The couple moved in late September from Brookside Mobile Park in South Brunswick to one of the few new homes that Clearwater Village makes available annually. In fact, says Powers, little advertising needs to be done. Word of mouth frequently brings potential buyers to the sales office. Hardly anyone ever wants to leave, she says. Turnover of residents is in direct proportion to homes vacated by death.
New occupants can buy such vacated homes.
Older mobile homes, if vacated, will be replaced by new, often larger and more sophisticated models. About three of these are provided annually. The Gillilands were in the right place at the right time to purchase one of these newer models. Each home has one level with central air conditioning as well as propane gas heat, said Powers. The existence of Clearwater Village is a fairly well-kept secret in some respects, says Powers, in part because of the low turnover of available homes.