I look around and I can see the developer has a hand in many aspects of TV beyond the sale of homes. It doesn't bother me because I think it shows an intent to stick around after build-out. Once all the new homes are built and sold, the income will come from resales (I believe the sales offices will remain for resales.), rent from the merchants in the squares and beyond, the championship golf courses, and from all those other "things" that the family is involved in. Hopefully, that will be enough to keep them interested in maintaining the quality of this place.
I think what bothers some people is the history of selling properties to the community as we transition from developer controlled to resident controlled. The transfer of facilities north of 466 was done at a premium price out of line with appraisals of the properties. The bonds being investigate by the IRS seem to also be a windfall for the developer. These things create a cloud of doubt/suspicion that, for some people, diminishes their enjoyment of the lifestyle. That leads to a hope, but not a confidence, that buying here was the best choice.
For me, having looked at places on the left coast to retire, I think I made the right decision moving here. Time will tell.
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