Moving

[Michael G.]

I have some friends that are interesting in moving to TV, what should I tell them?

[Jayhawk]

Seriously?

[JMintzer]

Visit first. The longer the better...

Talk to everyone you meet. Most are happy to share their experiences...

[Northwoods]

First... GO PACK!!!! Woo hoo!!
Second - tell them it's an amazing place... just ignore all the "haters"
If they're from WI... tell them to sell the snowblower and roof rake. (yes, we had a roof rake).

[Bonanza]

I have some friends that are interesting in moving to TV, what should I tell them?

Tell them to subscribe to this site -- TOTV, and to read everything!

[Garywt]

Invite them down and show them around, introduce them to your sales agent. We stayed with friends 5-6 weeks over a number of years before buying.

[Rwirish]

It has gotten too big, stay home.

[thevillages2013]

I have some friends that are interesting in moving to TV, what should I tell them?

Clickbait. Come on man

[mrf0151]

Tell them to wait till all the baby boomers have moved in. That should be about 15 years from now and then the prices will be lower.

[tsmall22204]

If you live here and do not know the answer to your question, please get out more.

[SeaCros]

Seeing is believing. You can tell them all you want and then they can make their decisions. There is good and bad to be told about anywhere and TVLG is no different.

[vinricci]

Look around first. Don't it always seem to go. That you don't know what you've got, Till it's gone, They paved paradise, And put up a parking lot. 2005 was a much nicer time to have moved here. IMHO.

[me4vt]

Act like Your Rich, and that no one is better than You! And that only the PAUPERS live outside Our gates! Only Those wanting a “Status Symbol” live in “The Villages” We’re just a mini Hilton Head ������

[bowlingal]

Michael...do you live here? Tell your friends your experiences. You should know your friends and their likes/dislikes better than anyone on this site

[irishwonone]

I have some friends that are interesting in moving to TV, what should I tell them?
Tell them to wait until summer.������

[ldovermiller]

Grab your ankles!!

[CCristella]

If you live here and don’t know what to tell them , you should move out!

[Linda2323]

Tell them to do a lfe style visit, get with a sales rep to look at homes and enjoy their stay. We did that found a house and we are moving in February. Love the villages.
Linda
From Virginia

[stevecmo]

Really?

Tell them that as of today this is still a free country and they can do what they want.

[chenault55]

To act like they’re Rich and that no one is better than Us! And that only the PAUPERS live outside Our gates! Only We wanting a “Status Symbol” live in “The Villages” We’re just a mini Hilton Head 😉

I’ve lived here 12 years and I have run into a few people that match your description but for the most part we are just a population of people who have worked hard and raised our families and would like to enjoy the relatively few years we have left. If you’ve encountered those that have the attitude you describe let me apologize for them and hope you don’t run in to any more. If you do just know they were that way before they moved here and the change of location didn’t change them.

[jimkerr]

Tell them to make sure they pick the correct loofa color or they might have unwanted friends!

[mkjelenbaas]

I have some friends that are interesting in moving to TV, what should I tell them?
Move here!

[Jawskid6044]

Go to the villages.com. Look at the lifestyle section. Have them come for a lifestyle vacation. That’s what many people do.

[merrymini]

I guess you should be someplace else. Send a postcard when you get there.

[merrymini]

Look around first. Don't it always seem to go. That you don't know what you've got, Till it's gone, They paved paradise, And put up a parking lot. 2005 was a much nicer time to have moved here. IMHO.

Go someplace else then. Send a postcard when you get there.

[doecats]

TELL THEM IT IS not the friendliest place to live. political divisivness is rampant and new york and new jersey attitudes runs rampant

[JMintzer]

Tell them to subscribe to this site -- TOTV, and to read everything!

What, are you trying to scare them away?


I keed, I keed! :1rotfl:

But serious, yes, this place is a gold mine of information... The good and the bad... :bigbow:

[JMintzer]

It has gotten too big, stay home.

I'll bet people were saying the same thing in 2016...

[sallyg]

Rent before buying.

[JMintzer]

Rent before buying.

Sage advice...

[rockyhyder]

Buy them the Inside the Bubble book as a gift. Tell them to rent for six months preferably April -September and figure what type house and area then buy and enjoy!

[BlueStarAirlines]

I'd tell them to go with the fish over the chicken. Last time I had it the chicken was a little dry....

[mabreyjk]

Don't let the door hit them in the ass on the way out.

Drop the snow shovel at the NC/SC border.

[Bay Kid]

Tell them to come stay here a while and look, but not in the new areas.

[Cliff Fr]

This is kind of like asking should I buy a Ford or a Chevy? Lol

[easydog]

I have some friends that are interesting in moving to TV, what should I tell them?

Tell them that moving to TV offers them an opportunity to set their own agenda with most any activities imaginable. Tell them it is a "lifestyle" change where the areas are beautiful and golf and water and outdoor activities are rampant. A great place to live.

[Ele201]

TELL THEM IT IS not the friendliest place to live. political divisivness is rampant and new york and new jersey attitudes runs rampant I have noticed some “attitude” here at The Villages as well. But I’m interested in what you mean by “New York and New Jersey attitudes.” Thanks

[Psacc0]

I have some friends that are interesting in moving to TV, what should I tell them?
Come on down! It’s great! And put the for sale sign out before they leave!
:clap2:

[mgman]

I have some friends that are interesting in moving to TV, what should I tell them?

Tell them to get a house somewhere near the middle of the villages. That would be South of lake Sumter landing. It allows you access to the entire villages

[LucyP]

Download The Village app and search homes. Come down to the Life Style stay. New Home will come with bonds.
Experience all 3 squares. There something fit everyone. I enjoy older section homes and I’m near two squares and shopping.

[B-flat]

Lifestyle visit!

[MrFlorida]

You don't have to tell them anything, seeing is believing.

[Papa_lecki]

You don't have to tell them anything, seeing is believing.

Exactly, you can’t explain it. They need to experience it.

[Petersweeney]

Who’s gonna make the cheese?

[BumpaOompa]

Ok.

[Doris Marie]

Tell them to rent first. That is the best advice. The golf cart paths are a great seller, because you can drive them every where. You don't really need a car. The sunshine in FLORIDA alone will sell them!!! Also. The newer homes dont have the stores, banks, gas stations etc. So we are glad we bought in an established area.

[KMGraham]

Go Pack Go! 🏈

[jimlambert]

Look around first. Don't it always seem to go. That you don't know what you've got, Till it's gone, They paved paradise, And put up a parking lot. 2005 was a much nicer time to have moved here. IMHO.
Cheaper too! I doubt many of my friends could afford to buy here now.

[DaleDivine]

Exactly, you can’t explain it. They need to experience it.

Yesss, and it will take a month or two.
Also, go to YouTube and watch "THE VILLAGES NEWCOMERS". Lots of good info there.
:bigbow::ho::welcome:

[HoosierPa]

Too crowded, too big, too much of this and that. Too much golf, pools, etc etc

[Michael G.]

First... GO PACK!!!! Woo hoo!!
Second - tell them it's an amazing place... just ignore all the "haters"
If they're from WI... tell them to sell the snowblower and roof rake. (yes, we had a roof rake).

Yes, we are from Wisconsin.

How we got here is we tied our snow shovel on top of our SUV.
Drove south into TV until somebody ask: "What's That??"
That's when we stopped.

[sswitenki]

I have some friends that are interesting in moving to TV, what should I tell them?
Tell them to join talkofthevillages.com and read/ask questions. Reading posts should answer any questions they may have.

[jimjamuser]

I have noticed some “attitude” here at The Villages as well. But I’m interested in what you mean by “New York and New Jersey attitudes.” Thanks
I would assume that it means he / she are from the Midwest.

[jimjamuser]

Yes, we are from Wisconsin.

How we got here is we tied our snow shovel on top of our SUV.
Drove south into TV until somebody ask: "What's That??"
That's when we stopped.
Don't throw away your bear spray - you can use it on the snakes, alligators, and larger varieties of mosquitoes.

[JillClancy]

Too crowded, too big, too much of this and that. Too much golf, pools, etc etc

Don’t forget, too much fun! Rent for a couple months in different seasons. Some people can’t handle the summer heat.

[Dust Bunny]

Come visit, and talk to as many people as you can, including shop owners, residents, and snowbirds. Have a list of specific questions to pose to a real estate agent, you know the ones that are important to you, like taxes, health care, etc. I always asked the people I met, " if you had to do it over again would you move to the Villages?" "Is there anything you don't like about the Villages?" I was amazed that so many people bought and sold their homes in the Villages 2 or 3 times and stayed in the Villages.

[susankchittum@gmail.com]

i have some friends that are interesting in moving to tv, what should i tell them?

yes!!!

[jimjamuser]

Too crowded, too big, too much of this and that. Too much golf, pools, etc etc
YES, too many golf courses and too many golfers., Plenty to do without them - it's a dying sport anyway. Expensive and no exercise!

[JMintzer]

YES, too many golf courses and too many golfers., Plenty to do without them - it's a dying sport anyway. Expensive and no exercise!

Sure it is...

https://www.ngf.org/golf-industry-research/

And if you're not getting any exercise, you're doing it wrong...

[Rwirish]

It has gotten way too big and no end insight.

[skippy05]

To buy in The Plantation at Leesburg instead because they get a LOT more house for the money with no bonds and low HOA and all the clubs and amenities that one could actually ever need with NO traffic and no city taxes on the property bill and nicer size lots that are not jammed on top of each other. If they must visit you in one of the Village Town Squares they can take a short drive in the car and do so for free. Best advice you'll ever give them.

[craigrmorrison]

As with most people contemplating a relocation, re-establishing relationships with doctors/specialists, dentists, urgent care/emergency room and hospital can be daunting. The Villages area has an excellent network from which to build a medical team to support your needs. In addition, there are also over 9 health/dental/vision/hearing insurance companies that service the area ... plenty to choose from. :welcome:

[Bogie Shooter]

To buy in The Plantation at Leesburg instead because they get a LOT more house for the money with no bonds and low HOA and all the clubs and amenities that one could actually ever need with NO traffic and no city taxes on the property bill and nicer size lots that are not jammed on top of each other. If they must visit you in one of the Village Town Squares they can take a short drive in the car and do so for free. Best advice you'll ever give them.

Is that where you live??

[JMintzer]

It has gotten way too big and no end insight.

I'm sure people were saying that waaaay back in 2016... :icon_wink:

[Topspinmo]

This is kind of like asking should I buy a Ford or a Chevy? Lol

Who buys fords or chevys now days? :)

[Topspinmo]

I would assume that it means he / she are from the Midwest.

Or anywhere except NY or Jersey. :)

[Trishakaye]

i have some friends that are interesting in moving to tv, what should i tell them?

smh.

[janicelash]

I have some friends that are interesting in moving to TV, what should I tell them?

I have a house in St. Catherine I will gladly rent them for the summer so they can experience TV for themselves. I think they will enjoy all there is available.

[Mikee1]

Well, what you tell them depends. Do you want them to move here or not?

[frose]

tell them all the things the real estate people don't.. Hidden fees, ridiculous restrictions, poor quality homes, no consideration for people and just general b/s.. horrible place to live can't wait to get out...lifestyle my ass.

[Bogie Shooter]

tell them all the things the real estate people don't.. Hidden fees, ridiculous restrictions, poor quality homes, no consideration for people and just general b/s.. horrible place to live can't wait to get out...lifestyle my ass.

Don't forget to turn off the light as you leave, and please let us know.

[doecats]

Don't do it

[robertsonsusan]

First... GO PACK!!!! Woo hoo!!
Second - tell them it's an amazing place... just ignore all the "haters"
If they're from WI... tell them to sell the snowblower and roof rake. (yes, we had a roof rake).

Having a roof rake is no disgrace! Tell your friends to join the Wisconsin Club. They’ll find all they need to know without any of the naysayers telling them this place is too big. Always a joke to hear from folks that want the door closed after they arrive.

[joelfmi]

It has gotten too big, stay home. Tell them to go on the talk of the villages to see what they will expect to experience residing there and about living in a HOA facility like the Village and not be influenced about a lot of smoke and mirrors Rederick. Go there talk to a lot of residence and ask about renter.

[jimjamuser]

Having a roof rake is no disgrace! Tell your friends to join the Wisconsin Club. They’ll find all they need to know without any of the naysayers telling them this place is too big. Always a joke to hear from folks that want the door closed after they arrive.
It would be nice to close ALL US doors!

[Kenswing]

tell them all the things the real estate people don't.. Hidden fees, ridiculous restrictions, poor quality homes, no consideration for people and just general b/s.. horrible place to live can't wait to get out...lifestyle my ass.
Just remember, no matter where you go you have to take yourself with you. I hope you’re able to find happiness somewhere.

[Papa_lecki]

Tell them to go on the talk of the villages to see what they will expect to experience residing there and about living in a HOA facility like the Village and not be influenced about a lot of smoke and mirrors Rederick. Go there talk to a lot of residence and ask about renter.

I wasn’t aware The Villages was an HOA community - I don’t recall paying HOA fees.

[rde3036]

TELL THEM IT IS not the friendliest place to live. political divisivness is rampant and new york and new jersey attitudes runs rampant

I'd say you are the person that should leave.

[JMintzer]

Who buys fords or chevys now days? :)

Millions of truck drivers...

[Moderator]

Happy New Year. This one is done.