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Originally Posted by momlee3306
Hello to all! My husband and I will be retiring in a few years and are coming down later this month to check out The Villages. I have been searching different real estate websites, including the homes for sale on The Villages website, looking at the photos of the different home styles to narrow down our search for the "perfect" home (if one exists). I have noticed, however, that some of the homes for sale have iron bars installed on the front doors, and even on some windows. This concerns me a little bit. Is there a problem with crime in The Villages where homeowners feel safer with security bars? I've noticed that the majority of the homes for sale that do have bars are located in the older, northern section near Spanish Springs. Thanks for any info you can give.
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I live near Spanish Springs and there is no "problem with crime" in TV. I feel totally safe in my home and neighborhood/village. If you read the other online news...you will see most "crime" is a result of too many margaritas. The only "iron bars installed on front doors" I have seen are more decorative than security. I have never seen bars on windows, but if you have, don't worry it is not a reflection of the safety of the neighborhood. Perhaps the homeowner came from a city where that was commonplace and felt more comfortable with that as it was what they grew up with. I have never felt unsafe here. No worries, come and enjoy this beautiful place!
