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Old 01-17-2011, 08:57 AM
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gracie -

I think you're right. Why would the Morse family choose to just run TV out to the end of its development cycle then call it quits? I don't know any of them personally so any comments are simply conjecture. Is there more contiguous property available in the southern portions near 44/44A (and/or elsewhere) that would allow for further expansion of TV? Maybe the family's sitting on such a mountain of personal wealth that they've decided "Enough is enough". Perhaps they've had enough legal hassles to last them their collective lifetimes and are choosing to not generate perhaps any more by starting a new development.

I'd think if they were to start another development of a similar nature, Florida would somewhat make sense given the family's current roots. But maybe it's time to "Get out of Dodge" and head to the southwest, perhaps.

As far as what they should actually build: I believe that given the current economy, they've got a system that is working - build mostly modest homes for the many middle-class buyers (that seems to have been their forte to-date) and leave the true customization for the high end homes. Much as we'd all like to see more available options with the Designer homes, I doubt it would happen. However, the developer continues to demonstrate their willingness to evolve their business model, what with the constant evolution of designs, floorplans, and the like.

Who knows for sure what they have up their sleeves?? It'll be nothing short of interesting, I'm sure.

Bill