Village pre-owned accepting children?

[pili]

I was looking at pre-owned homes listed by Village Sales and one home in Spring Arbor was listed as good for children. There was another home that also mentioned children were accepted and mentioned the elementary school. I thought TV was for over 55 only. Is Spring Arbor outside TV? If yes, why is the home advertised by TV Sales. This home was a designer home with a pool which caught my attention. We want a designer with a pool and there are not too many.

Pli

[villages07]

Pili,

Spring Arbor is just outside the Villages and is an all age community. I believe, but do not know this for fact, that it was developed by the Villages Developer and may have used some of the same builders. Some of the models look like TV homes. So, perhaps, the developer continues to represent them in resales thru his Properties of the Villages.

But, be clear, it is not part of TV and its residents do not have any access to TV amenities.

There is also a new small community being built just off 466 near CVS (Bison Valley, I think) that is another all age development with homes similar to our models.

Perhaps the Developer built these communities as places for the myriad of TV service and support workers and business owners to live.

It seems to me that more resales are offered with pools than you'll find in new homes. In the "olden" days (i.e. more than 7 years ago), there weren't as many adult, family, and sports pools as there are now so more folks opted to have their own pool. In the newer neighborhoods, amenity supported pools abound and you see fewer new homes with pools.

[JohnN]

villages07 has it right. Adjacent to The Villages there are some family communities, and from what I understand mostly geared towards 1) employees at TV and nearby and 2) families who have parents at TV and want/need to live nearby.

[pili]

Thank you Village O7 and JohnN. That makes sense now, however, by advertising on their site it makes it sound as though they are TV homes and entitled to amenities. We are looking for a retirement community anyway, the enticement was the pool. As Village07 mentioned very few new homes have pools. I have seen a couple but they the prices are very high. We'll know more when we visit later in the spring.

Pili

[swrinfla]

English:
I think you'll find that the restriction exists that no children under 19 are permitted for more than 30 days a year - essentially alowing visiting grandchildren, but not permanently residing ones. As in all such matters, however, it's best to verify with TV management, as rules have been known to chnage! ;D
SWR

[Muncle]

Spring Arbor was built by the Developer to provide homes for TV employees. It does not have TV benefits nor does it have all the restrictions.

RE the new development behind CVS off 466, I believe it was built for employees of either the bank or the school, not by the developer.

[chuckinca]

The Villages also K-12 schools - for children living in the all ages areas of TV.


GO BUFFALOS

[The Gray Hog]

We met a young couple at SL this wk-end. They have two small children
and had just looked at the new section for families. They said there are about ten model homes and 99 total homes sched. to be built at this time. They thought there would be 'limited' but 'some' access to the Vill. amenities, etc. and were concerned how some of us oldsters would take to the little ones moving in and about. He currently works in tv and
they were most impressed the tv schools.
So, question is, "What amenities will they be using?"

[Boomer]

I think the schools that are a part of The Villages are charter schools or whatever they are called. I have heard that they are for TV employees' children. But I don't know for sure.

[chuckinca]

Probably all the amenities that are open to the general public

[Russ_Boston]

I do remember reading on this site that during the less lean times the developer making some poor grandfolks MOVE when they had to take in a grandchild of a recently deceased daughter! Now that homes aren't moving maybe this stance has changed but that seemed to be rather cruel.

https://www.talkofthevillages.com/smf/index.php/topic,2593.0.html


I wouldn't tell the developer anything i didn't have to!

[Sidney Lanier]

We were given the understanding that children under age 19 may visit for up to a month during the year but that under no circumstances can they 'live' here on a full-time basis. Wonder if this will change during lean times....

[billethkid]

Another consideration for the resale homes is.....the same rules do not apply for ownership i.e. age for example....no specific age requirement for resales.....does it follow that children would be allowed also? I personally do not know the answer....but I would bet they would not, not sell the home to a "family".

I also don't think it is a biggie to fret about as how many people with young ones would even want to be amongst all the blue/silver/no hairs in TV? Not many!!

BTK

[villages07]

Billie,

The Villages is an age restricted, deed restricted community. Even on a resale, the buyer is subject to all the deed restrictions for that property (which includes the no under 19 permanent residents). As far as the age restriction, we all know that up to 20% of the homes can be sold to owners under 55. I would think, but don't know it as a fact, that part of the settlement/closing paperwork on the resale addresses both of these items.

Hyacinth/Sidney...you just bought a resale....were these items addressed in the closing docs?

[ricklowe]

TV has recently purchased 250 acres 1/2 mile south off of 466 off of 301 and has a comp plan with Wildwood to build 480 homes for TV workers. It will have a stocked fishing lake and park for family's.

[graciegirl]

TV has recently purchased 250 acres 1/2 mile south off of 466 off of 301 and has a comp plan with Wildwood to build 480 homes for TV workers. It will have a stocked fishing lake and park for family's.

Wow. How do you get the inside information?:clap2:

[GaryW]

The area is just west of 301 behind Oxford Land Company and Sherwin Williams. Off of CR-214. Has been in planning for about 8 months. Suppose to start end of the year depending on sales and the new hospital. Providing more housing for expected worker increase at hospital. Part of the attraction for hospital hiring.
Not sure about a stocked Lake, Park yep.

[SpicyCajunPugs]

Aren't there two or three villages near the Villages schools that allow families that are built and run by the villages? If so, what are there names?

[Bogie Shooter]

Aren't there two or three villages near the Villages schools that allow families that are built and run by the villages? If so, what are there names?

Family neighborhoods in The Villages are Bison Valley, Spring Arbor and Oak Forest. There are also many options for houses nearby but outside TV.

[TraceyMooreRN]

English:
I think you'll find that the restriction exists that no children under 19 are permitted for more than 30 days a year - essentially alowing visiting grandchildren, but not permanently residing ones. As in all such matters, however, it's best to verify with TV management, as rules have been known to chnage! ;D
SWR

You can actually be a 19 year old Adult and buy brand new or pre-owned in TV as long as you don't have anyone residing in your residence under age 19--that is a fact :boom:

Of course I love telling everyone that fact and yes- some people still don't believe me.

[graciegirl]

You can actually be a 19 year old Adult and buy brand new or pre-owned in TV as long as you don't have anyone residing in your residence under age 19--that is a fact :boom:

Of course I love telling everyone that fact and yes- some people still don't believe me.

boyhowdy

[CFrance]

You can actually be a 19 year old Adult and buy brand new or pre-owned in TV as long as you don't have anyone residing in your residence under age 19--that is a fact :boom:

Of course I love telling everyone that fact and yes- some people still don't believe me.

And this has happened?

[Bogie Shooter]

Yep, a lot of rich 19 year olds!:1rotfl:
Second, why would a 19 year old want to buy a home in TV?

[CFrance]

Yep, a lot of rich 19 year olds!:1rotfl:
Second, why would a 19 year old want to buy a home in TV?

Exactly.

[ajbrown]

Yep, a lot of rich 19 year olds!:1rotfl:
Second, why would a 19 year old want to buy a home in TV?

Justin Bieber buying a place for his grandma?

[57ChevyFI]

Yep, a lot of rich 19 year olds!:1rotfl:
Second, why would a 19 year old want to buy a home in TV?

Parents assist kids with buying houses all the time. Of course, I haven't seen any 19 year old adults buying houses in The Villages. However, I have heard people constantly question why myself and my wife are here and "I was told you had to be 55" to live here.

I did hear today, that someone assisted their special needs young adult (I think 23) a house here in TV. I think the purchase was a smaller home near Spanish Springs.

[TraceyMooreRN]

Yep, a lot of rich 19 year olds!:1rotfl:
Second, why would a 19 year old want to buy a home in TV?

:clap2:

People ask me almost DAILY "Why do you want to live here with all the OLDER people". Or "Do you really live IN The Villages". I also get "Do you really enjoy living here".

I love older people, most friends are 60 and older (even when I didn't live in a older neighborhood. Yes, I have friends my age- but certainly I love my friends at Water Volleyball, Amigos and Golf.

Yes, I really live here IN TV.

Yes, I LOVE IT HERE!! I wouldn't move outside The Villages. This place is home and it provides so much for such a mixture in hobbies for everyone. You can be a special need child, a disabled man/woman, a young 39 year old or a 104 year old---it just really doesn't matter. What a great place :MOJE_whot:

[buggyone]

Up to 20% of the homes in The Villages may be owned by those under 55. No one under 19 can live permanently in The Villages - up to 30 days per year.

Some restrictions still apply. For example, neighborhood pools cannot be used by anyone under 30.

Welcome to anyone under 55. You pay the amenity fees and help keep mine low. Thank you.

[asianthree]

its a nice neighborhood

[champion6]

TV has recently purchased 250 acres 1/2 mile south off of 466 off of 301 and has a comp plan with Wildwood to build 480 homes for TV workers. It will have a stocked fishing lake and park for family's.Wow. How do you get the inside information?:clap2:This has been going through the normal approval process in the city of Wildwood. It has been on the agendas of several Wildwood meetings.

[looneycat]

You can actually be a 19 year old Adult and buy brand new or pre-owned in TV as long as you don't have anyone residing in your residence under age 19--that is a fact :boom:

Of course I love telling everyone that fact and yes- some people still don't believe me.

while the laws governing such things say up to 20% CAN be under 55 the villages already covers that number with homes where one spouse is under 55, thus TV can refuse to sell to the 19 year old :boom::MOJE_whot:

[graciegirl]

You can actually be a 19 year old Adult and buy brand new or pre-owned in TV as long as you don't have anyone residing in your residence under age 19--that is a fact :boom:

Of course I love telling everyone that fact and yes- some people still don't believe me.


I not sure why the Boom. Not sure why anyone would enjoy "telling everyone" something that might bother them. People who move to a 55 plus retirement community expect to find people there who are 55 plus. Or ten fifteen years under sometimes..Even though most of us love kids and younger people too, you just don't expect to find a bunch of people in their twenties or thirties in an age restricted retirement community.. Although it may be legal for much younger people to live here, the community was planned for the day to day enjoyment of people who are over the age of 55. People who are that age will be in the overwhelming majority and those who are a lot younger may be met with surprise. I would expect some surprise and some questions if I rented a room in a college dorm.

But I know they would grow to love me. ;)

[buggyone]

while the laws governing such things say up to 20% CAN be under 55 the villages already covers that number with homes where one spouse is under 55, thus TV can refuse to sell to the 19 year old :boom::MOJE_whot:

...and your point is ...?

Instead of trying to argue semantics, I think it is highly improbable that a 19 year old would buy a house in The Villages. If they did, so what? They pay taxes and amenity fees just like you. They could not be at a neighborhood pool and I am never at a family pool.

Don't sweat the petty stuff - and don't pet the sweaty stuff.

I also wonder, like Gracie, why someone would love to tell people that under 55's can buy houses here. Do some people just like to argue as their form of enjoyment?

[jblum315]

Why does this thread go on and on and on? NO, children under the age of 19 cannot live in The Villages. Young people age 19 and over can live here and can even own houses here.There ARE some subdivisions outside The Villages where people can live with young children. They are not part of The Villages. Period. Period. Period.

[Bogie Shooter]

TV has recently purchased 250 acres 1/2 mile south off of 466 off of 301 and has a comp plan with Wildwood to build 480 homes for TV workers. It will have a stocked fishing lake and park for family's.

Why does this thread go on and on and on? NO, children under the age of 19 cannot live in The Villages. Young people age 19 and over can live here and can even own houses here.There ARE some subdivisions outside The Villages where people can live with young children. They are not part of The Villages. Period. Period. Period.

Because ricklowe opened up a thread that is 5 years old!

[jblum315]

Thanks, Bogie. Can i borrow your fast horse sometime/

[TraceyMooreRN]

I not sure why the Boom. Not sure why anyone would enjoy "telling everyone" something that might bother them. People who move to a 55 plus retirement community expect to find people there who are 55 plus. Or ten fifteen years under sometimes..Even though most of us love kids and younger people too, you just don't expect to find a bunch of people in their twenties or thirties in an age restricted retirement community.. Although it may be legal for much younger people to live here, the community was planned for the day to day enjoyment of people who are over the age of 55. People who are that age will be in the overwhelming majority and those who are a lot younger may be met with surprise. I would expect some surprise and some questions if I rented a room in a college dorm.

But I know they would grow to love me. ;)


Gracie- You would be LOVED AT VIRGINIA TECH--My step-son is looking for a roomie :kiss:

As far as why I LOVE to tell people--because they make such a big deal about me being young and living here. So- I do educate other residents. I think it is a great place to live and I have met a ton of great people in TV and on this website.

Yes, the majority is over 55 --it is the rule :police:

[CFrance]

Gracie- You would be LOVED AT VIRGINIA TECH--My step-son is looking for a roomie :kiss:

As far as why I LOVE to tell people--because they make such a big deal about me being young and living here. So- I do educate other residents. I think it is a great place to live and I have met a ton of great people in TV and on this website.

Yes, the majority is over 55 --it is the rule :police:

Seems like toning it down a bit might be a good idea... less in-your-face stuff. I don't really see anyone being overly upset about how young or old others are .

[buggyone]

[QUOTE=TraceyMooreRN;739400]
As far as why I LOVE to tell people--because they make such a big deal about me being young and living here. So- I do educate other residents. QUOTE]

YAWN

[kittygilchrist]

You lost me at sending Gracie to college to become a stepson's roommate. Gracie graduated college, dare I say perhaps before you were born, lives in a fabulous home and is married to a man she adores.

Most of us posting here are bright, seasoned, witty and articulate. Anyone can expect resentment and ridicule for presuming to educate sages. We rarely agree on anything, except maybe this.

[Moderator]

A 5 year old thread was rejuvenated and is now hopelessly off topic.

Thread closed.