[Sadie1313]

Originally Posted by Rosie53

We just had our Design Meeting last Thursday. When you pick out some samples of flooring, cabinets. countertops etc., the designer then takes you to models that have those choices in them. As far as privacy, yes the interior lots are close but seeing the home of a friend already living there most people put some bushes behind the home for privacy. We asked our rep about lightning rods and he said he doesn't think they are neccessary. He said there has never been a home struck by lightning in the Villages but many salspeople will try to sell you on them. We are building a Lilac with the 4 ft stretched Lanai, I think that will give plenty of light as well as the bedroom having 4 windows. Being from the Northeast this is a big improvement for me so I don't think I will need skylights. I'm not living there yet so I am not sure about expenses but as I've already said the Northeast (NY) is quite expensive so we will probably find the Villages less so.

I hate to say it, but your sales rep lied to you. There have been several homes struck by lightening, here in The Villages. We're only living here 1 year, and have seen 3 homes hit bad by lightening since we've been here. We have friends that had their home struck by lightening 6 days after closing. I'm not saying that you should invest in Lightening Rods....we haven't done that either. All I'm saying is that you were misinformed. there definately have been homes hit by lightening, here in The Villages. Good Luck with your new home, and to Paradise. Trish