Question on the new CYV's for sale in Hadley and Hemingway

[zummy]

How does the current price incentives compare to the cost of these units a year ago? Are they selling? Is the area nice or have any problems that your aware of. We plan to visit w/n the month and am curious on your opinions of these units and whether the block or sided units are better to purchase for Florida's climate. Thanks for any information in advance.

[Russ_Boston]

I don't have the actual stats for CYV's but i have a couple from the designer series and the % discounts should be similar.

1 new designer in that area was first listed at $525 then dropped to $513 then to $466 and is now listed at $439. That would be a price reduction of 17%. Most reductions on designers in that area are about 15-18% from the first list (which was not a whole year ago since much of that area is new). I got these figures from the latest e-mail newsletter so they are not hiding the discounts. I write them in a document every time i get the newest e-mail. I don't have the document in front of me so the actual dollar amounts may be off by a thousand or so but my memory is pretty good :joke:

[graciegirl]

Russ. Thank you for the research. Your notes have become our notes. Keep it coming! We are hoping that soon they will pay us to take a house. :o

Gracie Girl

[Russ_Boston]

You probably have this link but...

http://www.thevillages.com/specialoffers/savings-200803.htm

A couple of the designers on golf lots have the big savings - not CYV but may show the desperate nature of the market.

[efrahin]

Russ: the link was for the March 08 offfers, do you have the one for April yet??

[graciegirl]

How did you get these links? My browser might need to be cleaned. This one isn't working for me. Do they come out monthly? Oh wow.

[Russ_Boston]

I changed the link so it should work. April isn't out yet but just change the 03 on the end to 04 at some point and that is usually what they will name it.

[Sidney Lanier]

Hadley and Hemingway are the newest villages, so you're talking about new construction. There are promos on all levels of houses, so far as I know. Just remember, though, that when you're looking at prices of these houses, be sure to add in the cost of the bon! The newer the village, the higher the bond....

[earickis]

You might also want to keep in mind that these new Villages are at the extream southern end of the development. The nearest town square would be Sumter Landing, and until the Plaza on 466A gets fully developed you will most likely have to travel some distance for "stuff". That's not to say that you shouldn't buy if the house and price meets your budget and needs. I just mention it as something to keep in mind because it can take you close to a 45 minute cart ride to play the Lopez course or head over to Wal-Mart on 466 from that end of the development.

[The Gray Hog]

I hear that the Villas in Hadley already have a great group meeting for get togethers. Very social people.
The area has Odell rec. ctr. with four get togethers for April and many activites. Colony Cottage, (shabby decor is like a trip to grandma's house) has amenities, also, giving us three pools and soon the Havana Country Club will open which puts us between it and Malory Sq. for lunch or dinner out.
We enjoy this area, surrounded by golf courses, only 1 mile to Publix for groceries and
some eateries have popped up in that locale.
The SL town sq. and beyond is within minutes...and we will be positioned between both SL and the new town sq. soon.
We got to El Santiago golf course in less than 30 min. by cart and Walmart in 25 min.
As an upscale area (no ranch or patio homes) this is a wonderful place to live in Happyville.
Our section will have its first block party next week. This is good living.

[JohnnyM]

We just spent a few days in Hadley where we closed on a CYV Monday. It was a ten minute drive to Sumter Landing. We drove minutes to Publix and some eateries in the Colony Cottage plaza. Also a new gas station, Bealle's outlet, Chinese, Mickey D's among other stores in the mall. A short trip down 466a and there are lots of shopping plaza's available. At Odell rec center is a pool for family and children all day. Tennis courts, pickle ball courts, bocce, shuffleboard, horse shoes, etc. There is the Hadley pool for adults minutes away from Odell. The country side is rolling hills and golf courses. Truly beautiful but high tension towers to the rear of Hadley is somewhat of a sore eye if you dwell on them.

[TomW]

After watching prices for a year or so, my unscientific observation is that new construction CYvillas have declined 13% in the last year.

[Rokinronda]

Congrats Johnny and Barbara!! Hope to meet you both soon!

[JohnnyM]

Thanks RR, same here!

[SteveFromNY]

After watching prices for a year or so, my unscientific observation is that new construction CYvillas have declined 13% in the last year.


In talking to the realtors here in NY they are saying a 1% drop per month. That tracks pretty close to your observations for TV CYV's.

[Muncle]

You might also want to keep in mind that these new Villages are at the extream southern end of the development. The nearest town square would be Sumter Landing, and until the Plaza on 466A gets fully developed you will most likely have to travel some distance for "stuff". That's not to say that you shouldn't buy if the house and price meets your budget and needs. I just mention it as something to keep in mind because it can take you close to a 45 minute cart ride to play the Lopez course or head over to Wal-Mart on 466 from that end of the development.


Location is no big deal here. You're close to Sumter. You're right on top of Colony Plaza, a rapidly maturing shopping area. Yeah, all of Buffalo Ridge is a fairly long cart ride, but it's 15 minutes by car. Distance to Lopez is totally immaterial since you have 4 excellent Country Clubs almost in your back yard and there are a ton of Exec Courses in the area with more coming.

On the downside, of course, the place is overrun with street gangs and illegal immigrants. The local MS-13 chapter, of which we're quite proud, is currently in a battle with a Asian gang of control of the drug trade. There's an occasional drive-by, but no big deal.

Also a negative, you're quite a ways from the local hospital. However, more and more medical types are moving to the Sumter Landing area and there is an Urgent Care facility there. Plus you're closer to the Leesburg Medical Center.

We've found that the weather is nicer in the southern part of the TV, the people are friendlier, the women more beautiful, the men more intelligent, and dog never go on your lawn

(I've checked the above, and like 60 Minutes stories and stuff in the NY Times, some of it is true.)

[samhass]

Muncle, Are you and Fumar related? :a20:

[JohnnyM]

Muncle you finally got me. The local MS-13 Chapter was brilliant! 8)

[graciegirl]

Muncie, Muncie, Muncie, Muncie.

[JohnN]

Muncle, very informative,

since I'm looking for a convenient means to launder money from my various ~operations~ I think the south side with the drug gangs works best for me, thanks!

[SteveFromNY]

Mucle, where is the most convenient area for looting and pillaging? I don't want to have to drive too far to get plunder, what with the price of gas these days.

[JohnnyM]

Come on guys, off topic :cop: :cop: :cop: :cop: :cop: :cop::joke: ;)

[The Gray Hog]

One of the 'street gangs' in Hadley will meet tomorrow night for a block party. There may be a few loud music vehicles (golf carts with radios) pullin' in, too.
Life is good an' gettin' better in da Villages.

[Boomer]

...On the downside, of course, the place is overrun with street gangs and illegal immigrants. The local MS-13 chapter, of which we're quite proud, is currently in a battle with a Asian gang of control of the drug trade. There's an occasional drive-by, but no big deal...


Oh Muncle,

As terrifying as all that can be, you have neglected to tell them the worst part.

I have heard that due to the slowdown in the real estate market, the developer has been forced to sell to DEMOCRATS.
:yikes:
Boomer

[Muncle]

Oh Muncle,

As terrifying as all that can be, you have neglected to tell them the worst part.

I have heard that due to the slowdown in the real estate market, the developer has been forced to sell to DEMOCRATS.
:yikes:
Boomer


Sigh. . . yes, they are offering homes to those kinds of people. In order to meet their demands, they must provide an Adjustable Rate Mortgage with interest rates than only reduce, guarantee a 20% annual increase in the value of the home, provide new owners with veto authority over any actions in future development of TV, provide said buyers with a full disclosure of assets and profits of the developer, family, and associates along with authority to determine a "fair" return on investment for these people and ability to demand a rebate as desired, and, of course, a complimentary membership in the POA.

[Time for Tee]

:welcome: Zummy! Hope you have your answer with all of the great posts! Always a joy to read the posts as you always learn something about TV and the marvelous personality of the posters! 040 040

[Muncle]

:welcome: Zummy! Hope you have your answer with all of the great posts! Always a joy to read the posts as you always learn something about TV and the marvelous personality of the posters! 040 040


Boomer, I think she might have insulted you. But don't take it too hard. A lot of us think you really do have a "marvelous" personality. Now if you could just get over that innate shyness like Kathie did and maybe cut back on the animal husbandry (hey, it's an accepted practice in some societies). Go B3 !!!

[zummy]

Zummy and his bride pulled the trigger and did the deal on a CYV in Bainbridge villa in Hadley this week.

We just got back to upstate NY and decided to check the reply's to my question.

We 1st went to the Villages 4 years ago , but were far from ready. The price was to good to pass on on our third trip down. Although we are about 2 years away from spending 6 months a year in our new digs, we are anxiously awaiting. We hope to visit several times a year in the interim to meet our new neighbors. Dreams do come true.

[JohnN]

zummy, I'm so jealous, congrats