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Originally Posted by RamQuadCab
I am sure people see threads like mine a million times " Interested in moving to The Villages..." etc.
I want to find the right village to move to. First off, I do not like trees so prefer more open grass views, could be golf course, or just open grassy fields. sporadic trees. Anyway, at least around my house do not want trees. Any ideas? Also, I have not sold my 55plus 2 bed 2 bath home in NJ yet, I've had offers, but they are about 10k too short to pay my closing costs on 210k. Anyone ever do a switch? You buy mine, I buy yours? Where I am the HOA is 190 and they take care of all the landscaping, snow removal (yeah, snow, lol) with 2 pools, fitness center tennis, courts, and etc. What is the HOA fee there? Do they take care of all your landscaping?
Also, I like bicycling (road bicycle, helmet, uniform) so would be good if there was a place with easy access to country roads and other bikers for friends, riding. Bike shops?
Enjoy horseback riding and saw the polo club offers lessons, that would be great, so an area close to horses would be great for riding, recreation.
I am an Army veteran with access to the base for the commissary and fitness. What is the nearest base with that? I see the VA Hosp is in Orlando. That is not far, but what about when I have surgery or something, is there a network of veterans where people help each other out? Veterans groups in general?
What are the fitness centers like? We have one here, but it is very, very small and quiet, people work out a little, and often turn lights out in the weight room to sit and meditate. I need a more active, busy gym where people do work out good.
I'm a non smoker, allergic to smoke, so what communities are more health conscious and what property layouts are better for avoiding smokers on their patio? More room I guess. Where I am now, I have a yard and the other homes are close, but not like 12 feet close.
Thanks, any suggestions of neighborhoods and groups would be great.
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Welcome to you. I just love it when a tenderfoot wanders in. Mr. Cab, you are gonna be astonished.
Trees. Buy one without a Live Oak. They get great big and messy and after they get to a certain diameter they are NOT allowed to be removed. The other trees you will grow to love. They don't shed and many flower.
Trading your New Jersey home for one in The Villages. Not likely to happen. Wait until you get here. You will see why people are crazy about this place and moving here in droves.
We have a lot of serious and not so serious bicyclists. We have the bentover ones with the uniform and helmets and the straight up wobblies. We have recumbents and incumbents. We have MANY.
Horse back riding is available adjacent to The Villages. Haven't seen any IN The Villages. Have you heard about our love for dogs?
We do have many, many veterans here and we are collectively very proud of every man and woman who honors us with their presence. We have the largest Veterans club in the country here and check out The Eisenhower Center, one of our dozens of beautiful recreation centers in The Villages. Most of the treasures seen there were donated by families of our veterans.
video of eisenhower regional recreation center - Bing video The Villages Outpatient Clinic - North Florida/South Georgia Veterans Health System
We have fitness centers in each of regional rec centers and we have a large MVP center adjacent to Brownwood Town Center and one in Spanish Springs town center that is smaller.
MVP Athletic Club - The Villages - Brownwood | MVP Sports Clubs
Most of us are non smokers. Some do still smoke. There are many opportunities to find a home where smoke will not bother you.
Just wait, Mr. Cab until you see this place. It is so beautiful and so well run and I do not work for the developer and I don't sell real estate.. I am a very happy person, living here now for ten years.
Hurry down and see for yourself.