Talk of The Villages Florida - View Single Post - Selling in NJ Four Seasons thinking about The Villages

Bogie Shooter · 08-04-2018, 10:36 AM

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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.

Some sites with a lot of information to help before your visit...…………..
Village Community Development Districts
The Villages - Florida's Friendliest Active Adult 55+ Retirement Community
http://districtgov.org/images/ClubsListing.pdf