prospective villager asking questions

[jinker]

My husband & I visited TV as well as several other central FL retirement communities. I
thought TV had a lot to offer, but have some questions.
1. Does anyone have any concerns about one family controlling the community?
2. Does anyone feel they are confined to socializing exculsively within their particular
Village?
3. Was homeowners' insurance affected by last year's tornado -increased cost or
cancellation?
4. Why aren't there any indoor pools, except for the one at the private spa?

[Rokinronda]

Ask and ye shall be answered!! ;D :bigthumbsup:

[Muncle]

My husband & I visited TV as well as several other central FL retirement communities. I
thought TV had a lot to offer, but have some questions.
1. Does anyone have any concerns about one family controlling the community?

It's not that simple. You need to look into the workings of a Community Development District under Florida law. The management of TV now and in the future after build-out is a somewhat complicated arrangement that cannot be explained in a paragraph or two.


2. Does anyone feel they are confined to socializing exculsively within their particular Village?

Gawd no! Not in the slightest.

3. Was homeowners' insurance affected by last year's tornado -increased cost orcancellation?

Not to my knowledge at all.

4. Why aren't there any indoor pools, except for the one at the private spa?

There is no signicant demand for them, like there is no demand for a water-skiing facility or 37-Man Indoor Squamish Courts. Facilities cost money and that money eventually comes from us.

[graciegirl]

I am a villager, a snowbird, who together with my husband bought a home in Hadley in April and have inhabited all of 20 days. I have learned so much from this site and from my four visits to TV.

The Morse family owns the development of The Villages. (TV) They have since the '80's. Recently in the past few years the original family member died and his child and grandchildren have taken over the business. It has boomed since then and I think his heirs have done a wonderful thing with this Paradise. WAIT until you experience it!

I do know that although friendships are frequently formed on your street, friendships are also formed on the golf course, at the clubs and organizations, at classes, while dancing and just while walking around. People wave at you from golf carts and talk to you on the street. I don't know why. Our grown up age? Sharing this wonderful place? Enjoying life to the fullest?

We had not one tiny problem getting homeowners insurance when we bought and it was quite reasonable.

There aren't indoor pools because there isn't very much cold weather I would guess. I read that all pools are kept to a temperature of 83 degrees in the "winter months".

I welcome you to this place. I was so against retirement in Florida until we visited friends who bought here just this January. Now my husband and grown daughter who lives with us have a lovely home in Hadley and a whole new set of lively, funny, warm and wonderful friends.

Come on down!!

P.S. The previous post by Muncle is correct as usual. Go to the top of this page and type in CDD's (in search) and you will get a plethora of information.

[JohnN]

1- not at all
2- not at all
3- unsure if it went up, we just bought, but it was very reasonable
4- just how it is, I guess

[graciegirl]

1- not at all
2- not at all
3- unsure if it went up, we just bought, but it was very reasonable
4- just how it is, I guess


Well spoken John. As usual! :bigthumbsup:

[rshoffer]

[quote=jinker ]
My husband & I visited TV as well as several other central FL retirement communities. I
thought TV had a lot to offer, but have some questions.
1. Does anyone have any concerns about one family controlling the community?
2. Does anyone feel they are confined to socializing exculsively within their particular
Village?
3. Was homeowners' insurance affected by last year's tornado -increased cost or
cancellation?
4. Why aren't there any indoor pools, except for the one at the private spa?
[/quote ans: 1=yes, 2=no, 3=don't know 4= unnecessary]

[Barefoot]

[quote=jinker ]
My husband & I visited TV as well as several other central FL retirement communities. I
thought TV had a lot to offer, but have some questions.
1. Does anyone have any concerns about one family controlling the community?
2. Does anyone feel they are confined to socializing exculsively within their particular
Village?
3. Was homeowners' insurance affected by last year's tornado -increased cost or
cancellation?
4. Why aren't there any indoor pools, except for the one at the private spa?
[/quote ans: 1=yes, 2=no, 3=don't know 4= unnecessary]


1. Some people do some of the time
2. No, never
3. Not to my knowledge
4. All pools are heated to 83 in the winter. No need for indoor pools.