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Old 09-27-2014, 04:23 AM
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Originally Posted by njbchbum View Post
1. Villages shows Villages and Realtors show MLS. I suggest you look at the Lyle Gant realty website because he is a sponsor here, his website contains the best/most comprehensive info on a listing, and I am not affiliated with his business.

2. How friendly are you? If the neighbors don't rush to greet you - wallk the street and hand out a flyer inviting all to a get-to-know-us driveway party! Remind everyone to bring their own chair! We are the snowbirds on our block and also the young'uns. We all look out for each other.

3. How might foreclosures be an issue? Sorry I don't understand your question.
I will agree about looking at Lyle Gant's web site (and I am not affiliated with him; I am just another TV wannabee). I get MLS listings for TV resale homes e-mailed to me about twice a week from him, which is something I signed up for. If a listing is in foreclosure, the listing will say "REO/bank owned" in the description. I also go one the The Villages web site on a regular basis to look at resale homes in my price range.

If you can rent a home in TV for a couple of weeks or a month if you have the time, you might have a better idea of what it is like living in a particular village. I have been able to rent in several different villages over the past few years, and it has helped me to see which areas of TV I prefer, although all areas of TV I have rented in have been great. Good luck with your search.
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