Why would The villages add 5 new floor plans for cottages

[joldnol]

if we are near build out? They've added the Santa Rosa, Putnam, Citrus, Highlands and Palm Beach models recently.

[Miles42]

I laugh at the phrase built out. Sales lead and that has been around for quite a few build outs. This is no longer a quiet retirement community. More like a major city in size.

[Sable99]

I saw the new floor plans and wondered the same thing. They don't appear to be the same model with a different name!

I must admit the floor plans drive me a little crazy. I love the Iris (designer) and had one built in 2012. My home is beautiful but, sometimes I think it might be too big for me when its just me living there.

When I got my puupy, I started looking online at Courtyard Villas. The idea was maybe a little smaller home, a yard big enough for a pool, inside laundry and a two car garage! There are only two Courtyard floor plans with inside laundry -- the Arlington and the Charlotte. I'm not crazy about the master bedroom in the Charltotte and not crazy about the master bath or master closet (too small) in the Arlington! I like the Wyndham but it doesn't have an inside laundry!

I've decided to keep my Iris until that time comes!!

[golfing eagles]

if we are near build out? They've added the Santa Rosa, Putnam, Citrus, Highlands and Palm Beach models recently.

What's a build out???? Maybe it's a build out of the FIRST 40 sq. miles, then starts the next 40......

[golf2140]

Because they can

[Bogie Shooter]

I believe it's called marketing.

[justjim]

I believe it's called marketing.

I believe you are spot on. My observation is that the cottages are in demand and sell quickly so why wouldn't you offer more models? There is no evidence that the Developer will expand past State Route 44 and there is No evidence that the Developer will NOT either. Rumors are just that---rumors.

[Chi-Town]

The historic section is being slowly replaced by cottages. Im sure this process will increase in speed. More choices for more individuality.

[asianthree]

The historic section is being slowly replaced by cottages. Im sure this process will increase in speed. More choices for more individuality.

The seabreaze in the historic district is smaller than south. Might be easier to just rename

[joldnol]

I believe it's called marketing.

I understand marketing but available lots are rapidly diminishing

[golfing eagles]

I understand marketing but available lots are rapidly diminishing

Really??--3.8 million sq. miles in the US:1rotfl:

[Chatbrat]

The last rec center will be in St.Pete

[golfing eagles]

The last rec center will be in St.Pete

Russia?

[rubicon]

I'm not going to look a gift horse in the mouth. an article appearing in the Orlando Sentinel made mention of a number of golf courses with residential homes on them have failed and they are now building condos on these golf courses.

For whatever reason(s) The Villages seems to be vibrant and doing well and expanding. Its a curse and a blessing but that's the way life rolls

[golfing eagles]

I'm not going to look a gift horse in the mouth. an article appearing in the Orlando Sentinel made mention of a number of golf courses with residential homes on them have failed and they are now building condos on these golf courses.

For whatever reason(s) The Villages seems to be vibrant and doing well and expanding. Its a curse and a blessing but that's the way life rolls

It's no different than any other business--if you provide a quality product with quality service, a reasonable selection and reasonable price points, you will do well.

[Dr Winston O Boogie jr]

The historic section is being slowly replaced by cottages. Im sure this process will increase in speed. More choices for more individuality.

Bingo! In fact I just moved from my manufactured home into one of the beautiful new cottage homes that they are building.

There are approximately 4,000 homes on this side and they will eventually all be replaced.

Besides that, "build out" is a myth. Why would they ever stop building if there is a demand for the product?

[joesin]

Anyone know what the tunnel under RT 44 by the new Rohan Rec Center is for?

[Steve9930]

The only thing that will stop the Villages from Building more homes is the Gulf of Mexico. I wonder when the new development will start up in the Pan handle of Florida? I do not see why this will ever end as long as there are people willing to buy. They pretty much have this thing down pat on auto pilot. It can't be a money thing any more. They have more then they could ever spend in 10 lifetimes. I think they just like building things.

[Bosoxfan]

I'm hoping that in 5 to 10 years we're able to drive our golf carts to Disney!!:pepper2:

[Bavarian]

One can not just turn all this farm and ranch land into houses. People need to eat. And don't say buy at the supermarket, the farms are what supply the supermarkets. The population that can retire is dwindling, all this build out is doing is suppressing resale prices. So you want to pave paradise and put in a parking lot?

How long would it take to go to Disney at 20MPH?

[Jima64]

Face it, Florida has the winter temps people want. Several thousand a week move to Florida.

[Jima64]

if we are near build out? They've added the Santa Rosa, Putnam, Citrus, Highlands and Palm Beach models recently.

Are they going to continue build the older floorplans?

[tomwed]

Bingo! In fact I just moved from my manufactured home into one of the beautiful new cottage homes that they are building.

There are approximately 4,000 homes on this side and they will eventually all be replaced.

Besides that, "build out" is a myth. Why would they ever stop building if there is a demand for the product?
Unless they go to another part of Florida and start anew--that's the rumor I heard.

[Bosoxfan]

One can not just turn all this farm and ranch land into houses. People need to eat. And don't say buy at the supermarket, the farms are what supply the supermarkets. The population that can retire is dwindling, all this build out is doing is suppressing resale prices. So you want to pave paradise and put in a parking lot?

How long would it take to go to Disney at 20MPH?

About 3 hours

[joldnol]

Are they going to continue build the older floorplans?

Yes

[Happinow]

One can not just turn all this farm and ranch land into houses. People need to eat. And don't say buy at the supermarket, the farms are what supply the supermarkets. The population that can retire is dwindling, all this build out is doing is suppressing resale prices. So you want to pave paradise and put in a parking lot?

How long would it take to go to Disney at 20MPH?

Sorry to burst your bubble but a lot of our "fresh" produce and food in general doesn't even come from this country!!! It can and does come from Canada,,China, Taiwan, Japan, France and the U.K.

[graciegirl]

Sorry to burst your bubble but a lot of our "fresh" produce and food in general doesn't even come from this country!!! It can and does come from Canada,,China, Taiwan, Japan, France and the U.K.



And Mexico.


Some of our citizens do too.

[lambchop285]

if we are near build out? They've added the Santa Rosa, Putnam, Citrus, Highlands and Palm Beach models recently.
Why not? they have been changing the floor plans for 20 years.... your point?

[Dr Winston O Boogie jr]

One can not just turn all this farm and ranch land into houses. People need to eat. And don't say buy at the supermarket, the farms are what supply the supermarkets. The population that can retire is dwindling, all this build out is doing is suppressing resale prices. So you want to pave paradise and put in a parking lot?

How long would it take to go to Disney at 20MPH?

I suggest that you take a ride in a small aircraft at about 3,000 feet some day. You might be amazed at how much open land there is in this country.

The idea that we could ever take up all of the open farmland and forest area in this country is absurd.

Many people don't know that the entire population of the U.S. could live in the state of Texas. Not that anyone wants that or it would ever some to that, but there are countries in the world that have that kind of population density and the people still survive.

[Jima64]

And Mexico.


Some of our citizens do too.

Also the Republic of California.

[Dr Winston O Boogie jr]

Sorry to burst your bubble but a lot of our "fresh" produce and food in general doesn't even come from this country!!! It can and does come from Canada,,China, Taiwan, Japan, France and the U.K.

You forgot South America. It's amazing how much produce comes from Chile.

I also find it incredible that we can buy quality produce and have it shipped thousands of miles less expensively than we can grow it here ourselves.