Want to buy a new home this summer

[jayerose]

looks like the only available areas are Monarch Grove, DeLuna or Marsh Bend...am I correct?

Is it noisy in that area because of the Florida Turnpike?

Also, there are a few houses I am interested in but wondering how many will still be there in a couple of months or are they building new homes as we speak?

Would there be houses available that are not listed on The Village's website?

I don't want to wait and there is nothing left!

Thank you !!!!

[vintageogauge]

They are building at a rapid pace in DeLuna, Chitty Chatty, and Bradford, they won't run out of homes for you to look at.Some parts of each of the 3 villages you mentioned are near the turnpike but plenty of the homes are not near it. Get a good agent to get started with, I would recommend Beth Pope, she's one of the top sellers here and a straight shooter, she'll will give you honest answers to your questions.

[FenneyFanatic]

They are building in Chitty Chatty, De Luna and Bradford. St. Catherines will be started soon. No worries...there will be lots to choose from!

[retiredguy123]

looks like the only available areas are Monarch Grove, DeLuna or Marsh Bend...am I correct?

Is it noisy in that area because of the Florida Turnpike?

Also, there are a few houses I am interested in but wondering how many will still be there in a couple of months or are they building new homes as we speak?

I don't want to wait and there is nothing left!

Thank you !!!!
No. There are several new houses now available in Chitty Chatty.

[dewilson58]

You have been on this site for seven years.............tons of info for you.


The obvious as stated for years, do a Lifestyle and experience.........decide the area and jump in.

[Stu from NYC]

They are building more and do not think they will ever stop

[SIRE1]

Don't worry about running out of houses to buy. We drove south on 501 yesterday to the Coleman prison area and sure enough, they have the little Conestoga Wagon and The Villages fencing indicating they are going at least that far south. And remember, they own as much land south of 44 as all of The Villages north of 44. Trust me, you can wait several more years and still be able to buy a BRAND NEW home in The Villages. And if you wait long enough, you'll even be able to buy one in the village of Disney and guess what that town square will have - a Cinderella castle!!!!

[Rwirish]

Very noisy near the turnpike.

[Love2Swim]

Very noisy near the turnpike.

We went out walking that way a couple of weeks ago, and I have to agree. And depending on the direction of the wind, you can hear the turnpike traffic by homes that aren't directly on the turnpike. As others have said, they are always building new homes, no worries.

[vintageogauge]

Very noisy near the turnpike.

The amazing thing is there are lots of people buying the homes that are right on top of the turnpike, doesn't seem to bother everyone just like some people like to live near train tracks.

[egmcaninch]

looks like the only available areas are Monarch Grove, DeLuna or Marsh Bend...am I correct?

Is it noisy in that area because of the Florida Turnpike?

Also, there are a few houses I am interested in but wondering how many will still be there in a couple of months or are they building new homes as we speak?

Would there be houses available that are not listed on The Village's website?

I don't want to wait and there is nothing left!

Thank you !!!!

I would recommend Nanette Tolleson (Ntolleson54@gmail.com). About 20 years experience in The Villages & knows all the nuances very well.

[geobar]

The Villages has bought enough land to build perhaps 30.000+/- more homes going South.
No Town Square,
No Stores,
and No Restaurants as of yet open for residents. OUCH.

[TandHSTAR@AOL.com]

If you are looking for a new home yes those are in the south end. However if you are looking for a pre owned home you have more choices in location. Broaden your choices you will be surprised.

[Villagesgal]

The Villages is custom building again. Pick out a lot, pick the model you like, make any changes you want, go thru the design center to pick out finishes and 2 months later you have your new home exactly as you want it. Problem solved.

[oliviam97]

If you are looking for a new home yes those are in the south end. However if you are looking for a pre owned home you have more choices in location. Broaden your choices you will be surprised.

We totally agree about looking at pre-owned. We bought a home built in 2017 in March 2020 in Fenney. It's literally brand new - it was used as rental property and according to our neighbors, it was frequently empty. Warranties are still in place on some of the pre-owned properties, too. We don't regret it one bit, plus we don't have to drive to Fenney like everyone else does in order to enjoy our beautiful nature trails and walkways.

[2mnydogs]

They are building in Chitty Chatty, De Luna and Bradford. St. Catherines will be started soon. No worries...there will be lots to choose from!

There are also plenty of resales which in a lot of cases are good deals because you would be the beneficiary of owner upgrades.

[vintageogauge]

The Villages has bought enough land to build perhaps 30.000+/- more homes going South.
No Town Square,
No Stores,
and No Restaurants as of yet open for residents. OUCH.

All current villages south of 44 are less than 10 minutes from Paddock Square, lots of restaurants, and shopping. 5 minutes from the new 24 hour Villages emergency room, 15 minutes from the UF Leesburg hospital, and easy access to the turnpike and I-75. Add to that the relaxing nature atmosphere, miles and miles of hike and bike trains and quiet country roads for travel or bike riding. Not much of an "OUCH" at all. Great place to live.

[Suebee210]

When the bridges over the turnpike are done(and they eventually will be) I am guessing our values will increase tremendously. Also new regional rec Center is open and shopping is coming. May have to wait a couple of year but value is there. Between 44 and 466A houses with a view very expensive.

[kenoc7]

looks like the only available areas are Monarch Grove, DeLuna or Marsh Bend...am I correct?

Is it noisy in that area because of the Florida Turnpike?

Also, there are a few houses I am interested in but wondering how many will still be there in a couple of months or are they building new homes as we speak?

Would there be houses available that are not listed on The Village's website?

I don't want to wait and there is nothing left!

Thank you !!!!


If you want quiet buy pre-owned in our lovely north end - Chatham, Briar Meadow, etc. Close to plaza, rec centres, 5 golf courses.

[jimbo2012]

Chitty Chatty just released about 30 homes yesterday, still a few lots left

Custom builds are going to ready to move into Sept, they R a bit slower due to suppliers delays.

[jaccik1]

I live in Piedmont...wonderful area. Quite, old oak trees. Near shopping . Best of both worlds.

[Adelmoll]

They are building at a rapid pace in est DeLuTna, Chitty Chatty, and Bradford, they won't run out of homes for you to look at.Some parts of each of the 3 villages you mentioned are near the turnpike but plenty of the homes are not near it. Get a good agent to get started with, I would recommend Beth Pope, she's one of the top sellers here and a straight shooter, she'll will give you honest answers to your questions.

They will not be running out of homes in The Villages for years and I sure agree with Beth Pope or her husband Todd as super agents. There is a reason they are one of the top sellers. Great family that lives right here.

[davem4616]

We went out walking that way a couple of weeks ago, and I have to agree. And depending on the direction of the wind, you can hear the turnpike traffic by homes that aren't directly on the turnpike. As others have said, they are always building new homes, no worries.


we were a mile from the Turnpike when we lived in Ft Lauderdale...when the wind was blowing toward us you could hear the traffic....but it became similar to 'white noise' after awhile and you just didn't hear it.

Now I would guess that it was much more of an issue for those that were much closer to the highway (including the smell of the exhaust fumes).

Chitty Chatty would be my choice if we were buying now (or a pre-owned)

[Love2Swim]

we were a mile from the Turnpike when we lived in Ft Lauderdale...when the wind was blowing toward us you could hear the traffic....but it became similar to 'white noise' after awhile and you just didn't hear it.

Now I would guess that it was much more of an issue for those that were much closer to the highway (including the smell of the exhaust fumes).

Chitty Chatty would be my choice if we were buying now (or a pre-owned)

To each his own. It was so noisy we both agreed that we wouldn't even walk there again, much less purchase a house there. The Turnpike is very busy, constant traffic.

[Penguin]

looks like the only available areas are Monarch Grove, DeLuna or Marsh Bend...am I correct?

Is it noisy in that area because of the Florida Turnpike?

Also, there are a few houses I am interested in but wondering how many will still be there in a couple of months or are they building new homes as we speak?

Would there be houses available that are not listed on The Village's website?

I don't want to wait and there is nothing left!

Thank you !!!!

My advice is to wait till the neighborhood is somewhat established, that way you will know the location and placement of the house you are interested in. A lot of times you pick out a model and lot only to realize its not where you wanted it. The agents are not all that forthcoming on what may be in your backyard or in the surrounding area. When I bought my house and lot I was the second house in the neighborhood. When it was completed I had a transformer box 4 feet from my Lanai. Was supposed to be in the lot behind me and was not on my plat of survey. Someone screwed up bit there was nothing I could do about it.

[Debbraham]

The villages can only show you what they have ...look on Zillow or call a realtor from a local real estate company. Not sure if you understand that the villages agents can only show new homes and those that they have listed and the outside realtor can show any houses listed by a real estate company (such as Foxfire, century 21, Remax, Sally Love, etc) but can not show new homes or homes listed by the villages. Lots for sale other than new and village listed homes.

[littlegbit@aol.com]

Any reply with an opinion should say in their opinion because that’s all it is. The words “don’t” and you will be disappointed” again, is an opinion. We live in this so called “disappointing” area and love it. It’s far enough away to keep people who are disappointed away, close enough to enjoy the “real” villages and we have the added benefit of beautiful nature trails and more open space. Btw we do have restaurants and golf courses. It’s all a matter of opinion so be careful of whose opinion you listen to because most times the negative ones come from someone who doesn’t know. You should visit several times and stay in each area to get a feel for what’s right for you. Walk around and talk to people who live there and ask questions. If you’re in a hurry then stay a few days in each area all in one trip. There are vacation rentals available everywhere. That’s just my opinion 😊Good luck!

[beckyallen]

We were advised not to discount looking at pre-owned homes and it turned out to be great advice! Many have a lot of upgrades already done, inside and outside so if you like them, you are $$$$ ahead! Ours was totally upgraded so all we had to do was move in. It was only 3 or 4 years old, so barely used and in a great location in Pinellas. That being said, I too would recommend doing a lifestyle visit or renting for a month or two to get a feel for the different areas to help you figure out what is most important to you. The Villages is building tons of houses each month so it doesn't seem like they will run out of new housing any time soon.

[Altavia]

Very noisy near the turnpike.

True elsewhere also. Had a rental in Pine Ridge next to 466a and you couldn't talk on the phone when on the Lanai due to the traffic noise, especially with unmuffeled pickup trucks drag racing from the light...

Nowhere near the turnpike is that bad, and the sound is more like white noise similar to wind blowing through the trees.

However, just one or two streets inside and the noise was significantly reduced in both locations.

Visit the site and listen. Especially during the times people are heading to and from work.

[NavyVet]

The Villages is custom building again. Pick out a lot, pick the model you like, make any changes you want, go thru the design center to pick out finishes and 2 months later you have your new home exactly as you want it. Problem solved.

Wow, really? You don't have to pick from only 6 packages anymore? Last time I got to pick out everything was 2003. :icon_wink:

[kendi]

looks like the only available areas are Monarch Grove, DeLuna or Marsh Bend...am I correct?

Is it noisy in that area because of the Florida Turnpike?

Also, there are a few houses I am interested in but wondering how many will still be there in a couple of months or are they building new homes as we speak?

Would there be houses available that are not listed on The Village's website?

I don't want to wait and there is nothing left!

Thank you !!!!

Yes, you can hear the turnpike in Deluna, Monarch Grove and Marsh Bend. ESP at night. And you can see it from some of these locations. But these are desirable areas for many cause they’re close to the golf cart bridge that will lead to Brownwood square. It’s a gamble waiting but if you do you may see them lower the prices on a few. More likely you’ll just see them go. We can hear the turnpike from McClure but never really notice it unless someone brings it up. Best is to visit the area you’re considering during the day and after dark. Some areas are worse than others of coarse. Building prices keep going up so the longer you wait the more you’ll pay. TV will be continuing to build for years to come. Check out the map in the new homes section of the TV website. The green areas are owned by TV. You’ll see lots of yet undeveloped land. A villages realtor may be able to tell you the next area’s they’ll focus on after Chitty Chatty and Bradford. Pretty sure it’ll be between the turnpike and 44. Our realtor was Colin Potter 352-753-2270. We were very happy with him. Even my husband who tends not to trust realtors liked him.

[NanaTerri]

There is constant building occurring in the areas south of the 44. I don't think they will ever "run out " of new homes... We just purchased a home just north of the 466A. One reason we chose not to go brand new was the fact that there are many shopping areas and dining choices that we can easily access from our area (once things start getting back to "normal"). Hopefully those buying in the southern end will also have the ability to dine and shop more "locally" in the near future. One realtor had originally told us when we first started looking in the southern part a few years ago that they will also be building shopping areas as they build the new home. Unfortunately, I personally haven't seen that being the case. Keep fingers crossed that commercial areas will begin to be integrated into the "big plans" soon. Good luck with your hunt and enjoy the process!

[Dzurinko]

Plenty of time! That southern area (Fenny & Below) opened up 3 years ago and they don’t even have a grocery store yet. Nor do they have connectivity to the rest of The Villages via golf cart. The Developer is really dragging their feet. Additionally, before you buy, I strongly suggest you talk to the neighbors. A growing problem right now is grandparents allowing grandkids to move in with them. Some have already been living here 2-5 years and the developer refuses to take action to remove them although it’s the Developers responsibility to do so. And the grandparents have no courtesy for their neighbors who bought here to get away from kids. No one under 19 is allowed to live in The Villages. But it’s not enforced and getting to be a REAL BIG problem. So canvass your would be neighbors or your street could end up being a playground.

[HoosierPa]

I would recommend Becky Duffy. You won’t be sorry. She is an agent with The Villages

[Shamp]

I'm in Monarch Grove and it is peaceful and quiet. Please consider renting for a month or two to check out the area you're interested in. My 3 bedroom 2 bath is available! www.villagershomes4rent.com/6641

[cassjax2]

We have friends living in the TV area near the turnpike....when we visit I feel/hear a constant buzz in the air. We live in the N end of TV and I do not hear anything but quiet. I am not a city girl and could never deal with it except to visit. I’m just saying......🤐

[rjm1cc]

Once you find a house, if you think there might be a noise problem, go out to the house and spend a few hours at various times of day to see if it has a noise problem. I know a person who did not buy next to a tee on a golf course due to the golfers talking.

[Sabrina&Bill]

They are building in Chitty Chatty, De Luna and Bradford. St. Catherines will be started soon. No worries...there will be lots to choose from!

I’ve heard St. Catherines mentioned before but not sure where that is on the map. I would guess South of Bradford?

[KMcgee]

I would also recommend Beth Pope she is exceptional and works extremely hard for her clients.

[queasy27]

Another option if you want new construction would be to buy a modular home in the historic district and remove it, then do a custom build. There are many nice golf course and water view lots there.

[dkaufnelson]

My friend is building in Deluna and I think that's the perfect place to live as it's right across from all the beautiful walking trails and the soon-to-be erected bridge that will take you right to Brownwood square and the shopping plaza that already exists with a Publix etcetera. Her home is right next to the new water lily rec center which is about as close to the turnpike as any homes iand yet it was very quiet when we stood on her lot the other day. We could barely hear the cars on the turnpike.

[leiban20]

buy in harbor hills i live there and very nice and quite

[dkillen]

looks like the only available areas are Monarch Grove, DeLuna or Marsh Bend...am I correct?

Is it noisy in that area because of the Florida Turnpike?

Also, there are a few houses I am interested in but wondering how many will still be there in a couple of months or are they building new homes as we speak?

Would there be houses available that are not listed on The Village's website?

I don't want to wait and there is nothing left!

Thank you !!!!


Yes, there are other homes for sale and there are homes available that are not on The Villages Website. The homes on this website are being sold by The Villages' Real Estate Agents (The Developer). My agency, represents resalable homes, that offer a different inventory of homes for you to look at. I work for Realty Executives In The Villages - Diana Killen @ 937.533.6568. Please call me and I am happy to answer any of your questions.

[chrisinva]

We were going to purchase a house facing 501 & drove there around 8 pm Too much turnpike noise. Moved our deposit to house in DeSoto, still noisy but reduced. Go to the location at night and when covid-19 is over & trucks & cars are rolling again & Disney is open, to judge the sound.

Warm Springs Rd., aka SR468, is also noisy & it was recently expanded to 4 lanes of noise. It's not just the construction traffic which will end at some point, but some folks, Villagers included, like to drive with loud mufflers.

Come for the lifestyle visit or even better - rent for a few months to get the flavor. This is your biggest investment. Wish we had rented before buying.

[vermonster]

My understanding is that The Villages owns over 12,000 acres (roughly 20 square miles) of pure forestland that have been approved for development. I personally think it is a shame to convert that much forest into a paved/grassed/built environment, but this is Florida, and that is the way things are done here. So , I don't think you need worry about not being able to purchase a new home within the next 5 to 10 years.

[justjim]

You have been on this site for seven years.............tons of info for you.


The obvious as stated for years, do a Lifestyle and experience.........decide the area and jump in.

Good advice. Come, see and hear for yourself.

[kbyrne]

they are building at a rapid pace in deluna, chitty chatty, and bradford, they won't run out of homes for you to look at.some parts of each of the 3 villages you mentioned are near the turnpike but plenty of the homes are not near it. Get a good agent to get started with, i would recommend beth pope, she's one of the top sellers here and a straight shooter, she'll will give you honest answers to your questions.

We are selling our home in the Village of Amelia this summer turn key with golf car. It is a 2 BR/2Bath, Well appointed home in close proximity to everything. If interested contact john at (218) 780-4671 for details. Thank you

[kbyrne]

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We are selling our home in the Village of Amelia this summer turn key with golf car. Well appointed home in close proximity to everything with enhanced landscaping for privacy. Very quiet neighborhood. If interested contact John at (218) 780-4671 for details. Thank you.

[vintageogauge]

We have friends living in the TV area near the turnpike....when we visit I feel/hear a constant buzz in the air. We live in the N end of TV and I do not hear anything but quiet. I am not a city girl and could never deal with it except to visit. I’m just saying......🤐

But I'll bet your friends and their neighbors don't mind it a bit. There are plenty of placed to choose from south of 44 some totally serene and others noisy, something for everyone.

[ficoguy]

Was he a real "realtor" - i.e., licensed, or was he just a sales rep? Many of TV associates are real estate sales representatives, not fully licensed realtors. I now because I asked to see my guy's license....he has since moved to to City Furniture...

[Barborv]

I just bought a pre owned 2 months ago. Wanted to be in a certain area. I recommend Gail Evans . She can show you both new and pre owned. This is the third house I bought from her over the course of 8 years. 2 of my properties were new builds for investment purposes and this last one is for me when I retire.We are in NY and she saw the house I was looking for, before it posted on the site, to tell us about it. She was on top of it. Her phone # is 352 874 1504. I adore her. She is the best!

[retiredguy123]

Was he a real "realtor" - i.e., licensed, or was he just a sales rep? Many of TV associates are real estate sales representatives, not fully licensed realtors. I now because I asked to see my guy's license....he has since moved to to City Furniture...
Just to clarify, the term "Realtor" has nothing to do with being a licensed real estate agent. In order to sell houses in Florida and receive a commission, you need to have a current Florida real estate license. You do not need to be a Realtor. A Realtor is a private designation issued by a private trade organization, the National Association of Realtors. You can be a Realtor and still not be able to sell houses in Florida. Or, you can be a non-Realtor, but have a Florida real estate license. I think that most of the licensed agents who work for The Villages are not Realtors.

[dlb8159@yahoo.com]

Zena Beasley is also a great Top Award sales representative. She is straight forward and tells the truth. She helped us with our home in Monarch Grove.

[EdFNJ]

They are building more and do not think they will ever stop For sure. Didn't Wildwood just approve an area that will have 35,000 Villages homes in the area of the prison? I hear they are planning on calling it "The Village of Federal Pen". Your deed restrictions will require you to remain there for 15 years to life before you can move out. ;)

[raney3099]

They’re are plenty of homes for sale. I don’t know where you’re looking but there are plenty all over the Villages. Get a realtor from outside TV and they will show you

[EdFNJ]

They’re are plenty of homes for sale. I don’t know where you’re looking but there are plenty all over the Villages. Get a realtor from outside TV and they will show you Title of the threas was "WANT TO BUY A NEW HOME......." and non-Villages agents can't sell those.

[Shadow8IA]

The houses for sale today probably won't be available this summer.
It's a 15 year build out. You'll be fine.




looks like the only available areas are Monarch Grove, DeLuna or Marsh Bend...am I correct?

Is it noisy in that area because of the Florida Turnpike?

Also, there are a few houses I am interested in but wondering how many will still be there in a couple of months or are they building new homes as we speak?

Would there be houses available that are not listed on The Village's website?

I don't want to wait and there is nothing left!

Thank you !!!!

[Shadow8IA]

Zina is awesome & will find you exactly what you’re looking for.
We bought a house from her 5 years ago & she's still my go to person when I need any info about The Villages.

Zina.Beasley@TheVillages.com
‪(352)430-5376‬


Zena Beasley is also a great Top Award sales representative. She is straight forward and tells the truth. She helped us with our home in Monarch Grove.

[manaboutown]

Title of the threas was "WANT TO BUY A NEW HOME......." and non-Villages agents can't sell those.

Yep. Realtors cannot sell a new Villages house; only in house Villages agents can.

[yankygrl]

Only new building of homes is south of 44. FYI - There will be no golf cart connectivity for at least a year. The first bridge that went up near Brownwood has been in place 9 months ago and still no ramps. "They" say opening 12/2020.

[tvbound]

Only new building of homes is south of 44. FYI - There will be no golf cart connectivity for at least a year. The first bridge that went up near Brownwood has been in place 9 months ago and still no ramps. "They" say opening 12/2020.Excellent point.

Given that reasonable length golf cart rides are one of the lifestyle perks that have attracted the boss and I to TV in the first place, being able to do such as soon as we get there is a strong draw and high on the must have list for us.

Since tomorrow is promised to none of us (especially in these times), we would rather know that we can benefit from the "lifestyle" immediately after arrival, rather than waiting for who really knows how many more years to do (championship golf, lots of choices in shopping and eating, etc.) what most residents can already do.

[jimbo2012]

So you want to spend 30-40 minutes in a cart to go the same distance by car in 8 minutes :ohdear:

[John_W]

So you want to spend 30-40 minutes in a cart to go the same distance by car in 8 minutes :ohdear:

I said that to someone once at Brownwood at the square who was from Fenney, he said “Its the not the Destination, It's the journey.” Althought he had drove his car that day to get to the square. I on the otherhand drive my cart four times a month, the four Fridays that I play a championship course. I guess I'm just addicted to air conditioning, XM Radio and a comfortable seat. My wife has only ridden in the cart two times in the nine years we've lived here, she said it blows her hair.

[tvbound]

So you want to spend 30-40 minutes in a cart to go the same distance by car in 8 minutes :ohdear:

I'm a bit confused.

Isn't that a solar roof on a golf cart in your avatar? Aren't solar roofs used to extend the range of electric carts? Which in the two electric carts that came with the houses we rented, were easily good for about 3-4 hours of running time which is plenty for us and is what we will be purchasing when we move there. Wouldn't someone trying to sell extended range for an electric golf cart, be an advocate of using golf carts for trips longer than just 30-40 minutes?

Your statement implies however, that 30-40 minutes in a golf cart is excessive, therefore using an automobile instead would be a better choice. Not to mention, I'm guessing that those solar panels aren't dirt cheap, so a person purchasing them would want to do so based on spending more time in their electric cart. Or is that solar roof on a gas cart and used to power some other type of accessory?

What am I missing?

[jimbo2012]

I wasn't referring to my cart, just a general statement about drive time for a basic point A to point B.

My cart can go and has gone 70 miles, has never been plugged into the grid:coolsmiley:

When I was building them the resistance to solar was not worth my time defending,
I still have 2 or 3 systems left, want to buy one.

I'll stick with Nova water filters


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[photo1902]

So you want to spend 30-40 minutes in a cart to go the same distance by car in 8 minutes :ohdear:

Absolutely. I do it all the time. It’s fun. And based on all the golf cart traffic I’ve seen over the years here, lots of people do.

[tvbound]

Never mind, I'm even more confused now.

You say you've gone 70 miles with just the solar panels and without needing a plug-in charger, yet are "tired of defending them"-and still have 2 or 3 sets left? If all of what you say were actually true, wouldn't they have sold themselves?

Thanks anyway for the offer, but when I get there I think I'll pass on buying one of your remaining miracle devices.

[Ladygolfer93]

I don't think you need to worry about not having what you want available. Also, don't rule out a "newish" house. I understand wanting a brand new one completely, but, check out some of the advantages of a "relatively" new home: check out the bond compared to a brand new one, check out the often over looked cost of all the things you want to do once you move in like shelving in the garage, does the attic already have a stairway or do you need to have it put in, won't list all but sometimes people are amazed at the additional expenses once given the keys to a just completed home... I'm one of them, LOL !

[Ladygolfer93]

Excellent advice, people just don't understand the "system" here as it is (probably) very different than any place or state you experienced before.... a LOT to learn about who can sell what, do your homework, ask a LOT of questions, and even then, don't believe it all. Take your time.