name sign on homes

[sbm]

We just closed on our CYV in Hemingway last Monday. Coming down the end of August to get it put together for renting with PM. I think we have most items covered, but was wondering where everyone gets the nice name signs on the light posts. Can't wait to get down there and enjoy it for about a week until we have to go back to reality for another year until we can retire.
Thanks, Steve

[redwitch]

Market night at the Squares. There are usually different vendors on each night -- the lit ones, the black and white, the colored. Sometimes the hard part is deciding what to say. Full names, just first, just last, address, pet names, etc. Have fun making your decision.

[nONIE]

SBM,

Im not sure if you mean the ones that illuminate at night or not. We bought a beautiful name sign at the Markets of Marion (flea mkt.) but it doesnt light up at night. They are very inexpensive there and they do a beautiful paint job and it is weatherproof. Also many designs and scripts to choose from.

[graciegirl]

We were given our name sign by our rep.

[sandybill2]

We bought our home through the Villages and were given a "coupon" by our Village agent for a sign. Redeemed it at Lake Sumter Landing on Tuesday night with the sign guy (whose name was on our coupon) However, we know a couple who bought in the past 2-3 months and they were not given a sign "coupon" even though they used the same agent. Ours does not light up but looks like most of the ones in our neighborhood.

[Hyacinth Bucket]

Our sign is a handmade one.

We had contacted one of the sign makers at the square and never saw them again, after choosing everything we wanted. We did not give him any money.

Since there are so many shapes, lettering, colors, etc for you to choose from I would suggest you ride around in TV to get an idea of what you like.

I would also suggest you ride around at night to see the lighted signs.

Welcome to the neighborhood.

HB

[Sidney Lanier]

Hey, good luck in your new home, Steve! Our homemade wooden sign was made by an artist friend of our son's who's pretty talented not only with the lettering but with the carpentry as well. We simply gave him measurements and what we wanted on the sign (kept it simple--our first names and our house number) and left it to his discretion. We could not be more pleased!!!

[dgammon6]

Our sign was given by our sales rep. We closed by mail, when we came back to TV, our sign was in place. What a guy.

[Muncle]

A warning about the signs --- I also purchased one at the square -- quite nice and I was/am highly satisfied. Handpainted, waterproof, name, address, and if I remember, a palm tree. After I installed it, I removed the large stick-on address numbers that were on all the homes during and after construction. Figured the sign had the address, why have two.

Well, later I noticed that you couldn't read the address at night, even though it's on the light pole. Tried it with the outside lights on -- no luck. About the only way it can be read is by shining a flashlight on it.

Originally I thought the lighted signs were a bit of an overkill, but in retrospect I believe it would be worth the extra $$$ and they can be tastefully done.

[chelsea24]

That's good to know Muncle. The one we have now was given to us by our rep.

SBM, ask your rep, they might have a certificate. :dontknow:

[Lucko]

The numbers stuck on the windows aren't beautiful, but are good for night emergencies -- all the above sources are good, but you can also get signs from Ace hardware -- We got sign vendor coupons for both our Duval and Hemingway houses from our realtor, also baskets of goodies and wine, show tickets, dining certificate, party invites, maps, mouse pads, note pads etc. Great realtor !!!!!!!!! Go Deb !!!!!! Many also get business/social cards with your new information to pass out, saves time short term -- Welcome -- Lucko

[garsha]

Lucko,
Sounds like you would recommend your realtor. Would you mind sharing name and company/phone number. My brother is looking. Thanks

[colleenj]

I too was given a certificate for a sign by my Villages sales agent. The printing shop where I redeemed it (I think the name of the place was Unique Printing) were very nice. They knew I was only there for a week at that time and they had the sign done in a couple days.

[Golf-Tinker]

I seem to remember reading in the covenants (or something) that the numbers in the window (as ugly as they may be) are not to be removed or changed so that the property can be easily found in emergencies.

Jim

[chelsea24]

:yikes: Oh dear! Ours are long gone!

[jadebox]

You can get the signs through Ace Hardware over on 466 in The Villages. The person brings it to the house when it is done and hangs it for you.

[The Great Fumar]

Gee , Gary gave me mine, I thought he gave everybody one.......

puzzled fumar

[samhass]

Fumar..that's because you are special. 1rnfl 1rnfl

[F16 1UB]

They make reflective tape. Might wanna try that over your numbers on the pole signs. Cut to fit with razor. Just a thought. That way they'd be visible from the street.

[Russ_Boston]

F16 - that might be the most practical tip I've heard in years. Thanks.

[sbm]

Thanks so much to everyone for your suggestions. Think I will contact my rep, I would think they could help with at least that.
Steve

[F16 1UB]

F16 - that might be the most practical tip I've heard in years. Thanks.


Russ I know the tape came in both black and white but when illuminated it showed white. And you would think this guy living in KY would have already done this right? Don't answer that. "Yes dear I've put that also on YOUR list of things for me to do"!!!!!!!! :edit: :edit: :bow:

[swrinfla]

When I bought over three years ago, my sales rep told me that she'd provide the appropriate sign, and what did I want on it?

So, I told her (house number quite large- my first name smaller - The Cat's name in same typeface as mine), and there it was when I arrived a month later.

After The Cat died last May, I took some ceramic tiles - with the letters of my last name that my brother had given me when I first came here and that I'd never used - to one of LSL's market vendor nights and found that they'd custom build me a new sign, using my tiles. It wasn't all that inexpensive, but I like the result and I hung the original sign in the garage in commemoration of The Cat!

SWR

[Mintjulep]

Our MLS realtor gave us a coupon for one from Unique Printing also.
Unique Printing is in the Southern Trace shopping center,
a few doors down from Chrispers.
It was finished in 3 days.

[handieman]

Being a connoisseur of Graffiti designs, I took a can of black spray paint and wrote our house number on the driveway. Its way too kewl and no one else ever copied me ;D
Handie :joke:

[renielarson]

You are so full of it Handie... 1rnfl lovehorse

Seriously, our realtor never offered to provide us with a sign. We designed our own using a LSL vendor and after 2 years the colors have faded. It's time to order a new one.

[KathieI]

Sounds really attractive Handie... I hope its at least in a nice font!!

Every house in LA has the house number on the curb, its a very convenient thing and really helps when your in a new neighborhood and are looking for a particular house. So, see, your not the only one...

[chelsea24]

Handie, are you sure you didn't spray your address on your driveway so YOU remembered where you live? :dontknow: :joke:

[KathieI]

Handie, are you sure you didn't spray your address on your driveway so YOU remembered where you live? :dontknow: :joke:


1rnfl 1rnfl 1rnfl 1rnfl

[Muncle]

Our MLS realtor gave us a coupon for one from Unique Printing also.
Unique Printing is in the Southern Trace shopping center,
a few doors down from Chrispers.
It was finished in 3 days.


Unique is a good store. They do so many things very well, and the folks there are very open and friendly. It's an interesting store in which to browse for a few minutes and come up with crazy ideas for stuff you really don't need.