I'm confused

[eweissenbach]

I have heard two versions of how many people live in TV.

1. There are approx. 80,000 residents with 105,000 residents at full build out.

2. There are approx. 80,000 homes with 105,000 homes at full build out.

If it is homes, the population would ultimately be 160,000 or more. Anyone know, if it population or homes that is being referred to? :shrug: Not that it affects my decision to ultimately live there or not, but just a matter of clarification. :undecided:

[EdV]

Generally speaking, the ratio in TV averages out to two residents per household. Currently there are about 35000 homes and a build out to 50000 expected but with possible expansion below route 466A, I�ve heard some projections at 60000 homes.

[oatmealgirls]

thevillagescommercialproperty.com - The Villages Commercial Sales & Property Leasing site states...

..."approximately 78,000 residents with a projected build out of more than 105,000 by 2017."...

Lots of interesting statistics there!

[swrinfla]

oatmealgirls seems to have the correct information.

Now that, supposedly some 30% have returned north, traffic should be less. Anyone see any sign of that?

SWR
:beer3:

[spk7951]

oatmealgirls seems to have the correct information.

Now that, supposedly some 30% have returned north, traffic should be less. Anyone see any sign of that?

SWR
:beer3:

Absolutely. Traffic is less, golf courses not as busy, pickle ball courts avail in prime times, zero wait time the last couple of weeks at restaurants after 5pm. Squares look to be less crowded also that is except for the Rocky & The Rollers show last week in LSL.

[Donna2]

The Villages Commercial Sales & Property Leasing (http://www.thevillagescommercialproperty.com/) site states...

..."approximately 78,000 residents with a projected build out of more than 105,000 by 2017."...

Lots of interesting statistics there!

Is it me? When I click onto your link, it brings me back to this page.

[Talk Host]

Is it me? When I click onto your link, it brings me back to this page.


No, it is not you. It is correct that the link cycles back to TOTV. We have been told that the Villages administration has blocked access to any of its sites from within TOTV. We don't know why. We've tried to find out, but can't get any answers.

We just want to be good neighbors here. We've had untold dozens of people tell us that they made the decision to move to The Villages because of Talk of The Villages. So, we think we're good for business. We get the impression that The Administration doesn't agree.

[Donna2]

No, it is not you. It is correct that the link cycles back to TOTV. We have been told that the Villages administration has blocked access to any of its sites from within TOTV. We don't know why. We've tried to find out, but can't get any answers.

We just want to be good neighbors here. We've had untold dozens of people tell us that they made the decision to move to The Villages because of Talk of The Villages. So, we think we're good for business. We get the impression that The Administration doesn't agree.

That's absurd. TOTV is responsible for hundreds of people deciding on The Village. TOTV is a big asset for them. They should be grateful.in my humble opinion.

[ajbrown]

Is it me? When I click onto your link, it brings me back to this page.

You can copy and paste the link in the future or this time, try this one....

http://thevillagescommercialproperty.com/ (http://blankrefer.com/?thevillagescommercialproperty.com)

[Donna2]

You can copy and paste the link in the future or this time, try this one....

http://thevillagescommercialproperty.com/ (http://referer.us/thevillagescommercialproperty.com)

I was just alerting the poster about the link. You would be surprised how many people do not know how to cut and paste. :o

[Pturner]

Donna2, try ajbrown's link. For some reason, it works.

Don't know why TV Admin wish to block TOTV links, but my guess is that TV Admin wishes to control the media and message inside TV, and here's TOTV providing alternative sources of info for what's happening inside the bubble. TOTV is also an advertising competitor, although my guess is that control of the message is more the issue.

This is not a criticism of the developer, just an observation. And as Russ says, I could be wrong.

p.s., I agree that TOTV helps TV sales.

[Donna2]

A diverse, affluent, well-educated population with ample leisure time is moving to The Villages - literally by the thousands each year.


I wonder what they consider "affluent."? Although we are not poor and think we can swing a half-way decent lifestyle at TV, I would not consider myself affluent. Will I be over my head down there?:faint:

[Pturner]

A diverse, affluent, well-educated population with ample leisure time is moving to The Villages - literally by the thousands each year.


I wonder what they consider "affluent."? Although we are not poor and think we can swing a half-way decent lifestyle at TV, I would not consider myself affluent. Will I be over my head down there?:faint:

Hi Donna2,
Keep in mind that the purpose of the http://thevillagescommercialproperty.com/ website is to market commercial property. "Affluent," "well-educated," and "ample leisure time," are top-of-the-food-chain buzzwords for this target market.

Look at other commercial real estate markets and you will find these same buzzwords in their marketing materials if there be any truth at all to these claims.

That said, yes, I think TV is by-and-large a relatively "affluent, well-educated community with ample leasure time." But there are also a broad mix of housing options and the baseline "lifestyle/ recreational" costs are relatively affordable compared with other places.

Obviously, I don't know your numbers. But, I know you don't have to be wealthy to live in TV.

[Donna2]

Obviously, I don't know your numbers. But, I know you don't have to be wealthy to live in TV.

I understand but my American Heritage Dictionary has :

affluent> adj. 1. Wealthy. 2. Plentiful;abundant. YIKES. I better not let hubby read this. LOL

Only joking, I know that there are homes from $95,000 to over a million. You can guess which end of the spectrum I'll be on. LOL

[dillywho]

A diverse, affluent, well-educated population with ample leisure time is moving to The Villages - literally by the thousands each year.


I wonder what they consider "affluent."? Although we are not poor and think we can swing a half-way decent lifestyle at TV, I would not consider myself affluent. Will I be over my head down there?:faint:

As I see it, you should be fine. We are far from "affluent", but we are comfortable. I think we're well educated, but that definition is somewhat subjective. Can we afford to eat out everyday...no; can we afford to play the championship courses everyday...no; can we afford to go to all the shows at the Savannah Center...no; and the list goes on. There are many things we cannot afford, but that's ok. We do what we can...we eat out, we see some shows, we play the championship courses. We just don't do as much as some others. There is still more to do here than we can possibly do and much of it is for very little or no cost. There is definitely something here for everyone. Not everyone has to budget...we do.

Come on down...you'll love it!

Now....if I can just hit the lottery......:D

[bkcunningham1]

Donna, there is everything from double-wides to big mansions. Regardless of what you own, or where you live in TV, you get to enjoy the same things. Difference it, to us at least, we live in an older area where the bond has been paid. That was an added expense and headache we didn't want to deal with. Our lots are huge in the older section compared with other areas. We have a golf course behind us which gives us more privacy. When you look at the price of the new homes, you have to add the bond. The is explained in many other threads here. But don't let that scare you, 'cause you can buy a nice house without any bond worries.

You should do the Lifestyle Preview Plan visit. You don't even have to look at any homes to take advantage of the program. No one tries to sell you anything. I promise. They set you up in a courtyard villa, fully furnished, beautiful, with a golf cart to use. You book it like a hotel reservation with the minimum of three days and the maximum of six, I think that is right. In the winter when we came before we bought, it was $99 a night!! They furnished us each with discount coupons for meals and two rounds of free golf on beautiful courses.

[bkcunningham1]

LOL, look forward to meeting you neighbor!!

[cats12470]

We love this posting.... we have learned so much.... we check it every evening.... TV should be greatful..... so glad your all here....

[Donna2]

Donna, there is everything from double-wides to big mansions. Regardless of what you own, or where you live in TV, you get to enjoy the same things. Difference it, to us at least, we live in an older area where the bond has been paid. That was an added expense and headache we didn't want to deal with. Our lots are huge in the older section compared with other areas. We have a golf course behind us which gives us more privacy. When you look at the price of the new homes, you have to add the bond. The is explained in many other threads here. But don't let that scare you, 'cause you can buy a nice house without any bond worries.

You should do the Lifestyle Preview Plan visit. You don't even have to look at any homes to take advantage of the program. No one tries to sell you anything. I promise. They set you up in a courtyard villa, fully furnished, beautiful, with a golf cart to use. You book it like a hotel reservation with the minimum of three days and the maximum of six, I think that is right. In the winter when we came before we bought, it was $99 a night!! They furnished us each with discount coupons for meals and two rounds of free golf on beautiful courses.

BK. We went on a Lifestyle visit last December. It was that visit that convinced us to pull the trigger and put our home for sale. We have buyers and I think that they have their home sold too. We have our fingers crossed that nothing happens. If it goes as planned we will be down there the last week in June. We plan to rent for a couple months so we will not be rushed to pick out our new home.
We are both happy and nervous at the same time. :MOJE_whot:

[Army Guy]

During the summer the LSV price drops to $75 a night.

Army Guy

[Donna2]

During the summer the LSV price drops to $75 a night.

Army Guy

Yes, but if you rent by the month it will cost less then $40 a night.

[Army Guy]

That is the price for LSV which is limited to only 6 nights. Yes, again summer rentals are dirt cheap.

And I am going to be truthful. We in TV are affluent, but not in the sense of money. Since we have become Villagers, we have seen that those of us that live there are of higher conservative values then most places. Doesn't matter if you live in Bridgeport or Bonita, we want a better life and strive to do better then most. We are still the generation, that wants to better themselves and not just except things. We want things to be of good quality and that is why we choose to live with and honor the deed restrictions/covs/rules. We have respect for each other. We take responsibility.
That is one of things that is great about TV. You have many choices to home style, size etc, but we are all one, and share the same interests, facilties, clubs, etc. Money really doesn't matter in TV, or JMHO!
So yes, we in TV are better then the rest!!!:laugh:

Army Guy

[Donna2]

That is the price for LSV which is limited to only 6 nights. Yes, again summer rentals are dirt cheap.

And I am going to be truthful. We in TV are affluent, but not in the sense of money. Since we have become Villagers, we have seen that those of us that live there are of higher conservative values then most places. Doesn't matter if you live in Bridgeport or Bonita, we want a better life and strive to do better then most. We are still the generation, that wants to better themselves and not just except things. We want things to be of good quality and that is why we choose to live with and honor the deed restrictions/covs/rules. We have respect for each other. We take responsibility.
That is one of things that is great about TV. You have many choices to home style, size etc, but we are all one, and share the same interests, facilties, clubs, etc. Money really doesn't matter in TV, or JMHO!
So yes, we in TV are better then the rest!!!:laugh:

Army Guy

Army guy, you summed up our feelings and values perfectly. Perhaps I misrepresented myself. We are not poor but we are frugal. About the rules and restrictions: We live in a neighborhood that is semi-country with mixed incomes and ages. Unfortunately, there are some who have no respect for their neighbors and have taught their children that they can do no wrong.
It is very sad to talk to some young parents. Maybe it is the part of country where we live(Northeast) but it seems that real values are not passed down from generation to generation anymore.
Anyways, we are caring people and love children but feel that we want to spend what time we have left in an age- restricted neighborhood. We have been to a few, including Arizona, and we are convinced that the Villages are for us. We are anxious and nervous as we have lived in the same State all our lives. But after our visit last year, there is no doubt where we belong. TOTV people are number one!!!

[Army Guy]

Donna, it just is not the Northeast.
We live out in the country in Alabama, and the family that moved into our what use to be nice neighborhood during the period that the banks where giving houses away, has given me memories that I can't wait to forget once in TV full-time. I have ssen things you would not believe! Plus I have actually learned, cause I never saw them done before, how the various services disconnect, phone, electric, gas, and turn them back on till the next over-due!
And kids??? How would you like to walk out to your mail box and a 3 yes, THREE year old little girl tells you, "Hey stupid B@tch!!" My wife has!

Army Guy

[Donna2]

Unbelievable. There used to be a time when adults watched what they say in front of children. I was in a store a couple of weeks ago and some woman on a cell phone was yelling obscenities in a very loud voice. A few people shook their head in disgust but many pretended they didn't hear it.

I am not even going to get into how some of the people in my neighborhood let their dogs do whatever they please.

Rules, I'll take them any day!!!!!!

[Army Guy]

amen, Donna, AMEN!!

Army Guy

[JohnN]

affluent is relative, even the poorest TV folks are better off than 99% of the world.. it's a fairly affluent place, all things considered

[Russ_Boston]

Just a note: I have no issues with the TV links inside TOTV. Not sure why mine work. I do use Firefox instead of IE if that means anything.

[Donna2]

Just a note: I have no issues with the TV links inside TOTV. Not sure why mine work. I do use Firefox instead of IE if that means anything.

For what it's worth, I use Firefox too.:confused:

[Army Guy]

You are more computer geeks then I am! What the heck is Fox Fire??

Army Guy

[Donna2]

You are more computer geeks then I am! What the heck is Fox Fire??

Army Guy

Firefox is your browser. You might have IE (internet explorer) which comes installed with most computers.

I used IE for about 4 years and switched to Firefox a couple years ago. (only been online for less then 7 years)

You can switch back and forth from one to another. Sometimes (very rarely) I need to use IE to get onto a site or use an APP.

[Army Guy]

Yes, that is what I have. Ok, now I know something more about computers!

Army Guy

[Donna2]

Yes, that is what I have. Ok, now I know something more about computers!

Army Guy

If you google "firefox" you can go to a site and download the latest version of firefox. You will be delighted on how fast it is. If you don't like it for some reason, you can just go back to IE.

I was very scared to down load it and hesitated for a long time. Wish I had done it years ago.