The development model here in The Villages works extremely well. That is, no doubt, why we continue to be a popular and sought after place to retire. Some have mentioned Stonecrest and Del Webb as having better security. But...have you been to Stonecrest? We played golf there a few weeks ago, and I will not go back. It was painfully obvious that place has run out of money. The lack of maintenance on their golf course was glaring...bordering on ridiculous. Stonecrest and Del Webb communities share one important trait: Once the development is completed, the developer exits and turns everything over to an HOA. Sometimes that works out, and sometimes it does not. Here, with the developer having a vested interest in the overall quality of life, things simply work out better.
Yes, there is no shortage of people here whose main "activity" seems to be complaining about anything and everything. Not me...I'm a happy guy. The Villages will continue to grow, until it doesn't. I doubt that most of us will be around to witness that end date, so just enjoy life and dig the ride while you're able.
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