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youngvillagertobe
01-16-2022, 10:14 PM
I am a 24 year old man, single, no kids, work from home and am looking to buy my first house. I would love to live in the Villages and know about the 80/20 rule when it comes to 55+ communities. I am quiet, and old soul, respectful of others and always maintain a clean living space/ yard. What would be the honest reaction to having a young person live next door?

triflex
01-16-2022, 10:22 PM
There are some new Villages developments coming that are open to younger people. Look up the Village of Middleton on YouTube. Anyone will be able to live there.

At 24 though, you are NOT an old soul. You are just getting a decent start.

I am 24 years old, single, no kids, work from home and am looking to buy my first house. I would love to live in the Villages and know about the 80/20 rule when it comes to 55+ communities. I am quiet, and old soul and respectful of others and always maintain a clean living space and yard. What would be the honest reaction to having a young person live next door?

LuvtheVillages
01-16-2022, 11:01 PM
I am 24 years old, single, no kids, work from home and am looking to buy my first house. I would love to live in the Villages and know about the 80/20 rule when it comes to 55+ communities. I am quiet, and old soul and respectful of others and always maintain a clean living space and yard. What would be the honest reaction to having a young person live next door?

When my daughter comes to visit, Villagers we do not know come up to her and say “Yay, a young person! Can you help me with my iPhone?”

Be prepared to assist all your neighbors with their electronics.

EdFNJ
01-16-2022, 11:02 PM
I am 24 years old, single, no kids, work from home and am looking to buy my first house. I would love to live in the Villages and know about the 80/20 rule when it comes to 55+ communities. I am quiet, and old soul and respectful of others and always maintain a clean living space and yard. What would be the honest reaction to having a young person live next door? Seriously? Sounds like another one of "those" threads. Should generate lot's of replies. :) You didn't state your gender but not sure how your age would fit in with a young person's lifestyle here. I guess you could join the Villages Single's Club. Lots of 70-80 yr old ladies (or men) looking for young guys (or gals). The 24yr old bar scene is very hot here and the nightly music on the squares fits right in with your age group. As long as you clean up after your dog and don't drive your golf cart over 20MPH you should fit right in. Seriously though (LOL) I'm sure a 24yr old can find a more age correct community in central Florida or anywhere in Florida but if the golden oldies and golden age is your thing then welcome. EDIT: Sorry, no Costco or Trader Joe's within 50 or so miles.

Djean1981
01-16-2022, 11:12 PM
Why not wait like everyone else... You are likely an awesome neighbor and may be an exception, but many younger people just do not have a compatible life style. They have multiple dogs, tons of belongings, and multiple cars that overflow onto the street. What if you decide to have children later on - I guess you could sell and move elsewhere? Check out Middleton when it opens.

Woodbear
01-17-2022, 12:31 AM
Our 26 year old daughter lives with us. On multiple occasions, (we have been here 6 months) people have come up to her and asked "can I help you." when she responds, No, I live here. Every time she gets the "no you can't." We tell her to be as respectful as she can to say "yes I can and yes I do."

John-US
01-17-2022, 06:07 AM
I am a 24 year old man, single, no kids, work from home and am looking to buy my first house. I would love to live in the Villages and know about the 80/20 rule when it comes to 55+ communities. I am quiet, and old soul, respectful of others and always maintain a clean living space/ yard. What would be the honest reaction to having a young person live next door?

oh hello! We need more like this!

lindaelane
01-17-2022, 06:20 AM
The 80/20 rule does not apply here. Yes, Middleton is opening up and younger people can live there. But in most Villages, as I understand it, the rule is that at least one member of the household must be 55 or over and that no one under 18 can remain for more than a month. So, people in their 20s living here (not in Middleton) are living with the parents/relatives. Twenty-somethings do live here, but not at anything like the 20 percent level. I have never encountered a 20 something living here, though again, I know it happens.

I am saying that if having a few people of your age group around you is important to you, that can't be guaranteed. But that may not be important to you.

thevillages2013
01-17-2022, 06:20 AM
Seriously? Sounds like another one of "those" threads. Should generate lot's of replies. :) You didn't state your gender but not sure how your age would fit in with a young person's lifestyle here. I guess you could join the Villages Single's Club. Lots of 70-80 yr old ladies (or men) looking for young guys (or gals). The 24yr old bar scene is very hot here and the nightly music on the squares fits right in with your age group. As long as you clean up after your dog and don't drive your golf cart over 20MPH you should fit right in. Seriously though (LOL) I'm sure a 24yr old can find a more age correct community in central Florida or anywhere in Florida but if the golden oldies and golden age is your thing then welcome. EDIT: Sorry, no Costco or Trader Joe's within 50 or so miles.
OP states he is a man and seems pretty confident about it

La lamy
01-17-2022, 06:30 AM
I personally love seeing young people around as long as they are respectful of the peaceful environment we enjoy here, which you say you would do. I think you should definitely consider further south where most of the new development and younger people are, but as a somewhat younger person myself at 57 I have felt welcomed in older villages as well. Playing sports is the one drawback at times where once again further south may be better for you.

BlackHarley
01-17-2022, 06:37 AM
Re-think that strategy. You don't want to get old before your time.

Blackbird45
01-17-2022, 06:40 AM
I don't think anyone would mind you living here, but you're really doing yourself a disservice. At this point in your life, you should be enjoying your youth and maybe finding someone you would want to spend the rest of your life with. If I was your age this would be the last place I would want to be.

ithos
01-17-2022, 06:55 AM
The most important thing to consider that if you ever have children you will have to move. Also there is almost no nightlife after 8pm especially south of 466A and during the day almost 100% of the patrons of the restaurants and bars are over 50.

But there are several reasons to live here. It is a very quiet place especially at night and has very little crime. Very few houses have more than two people live here. It is great for commuting to Orlando as the turnpike still flows fairly smoothly.

But if you are a party animal you will be bored stiff.

me4vt
01-17-2022, 07:07 AM
I am a 24 year old man, single, no kids, work from home and am looking to buy my first house. I would love to live in the Villages and know about the 80/20 rule when it comes to 55+ communities. I am quiet, and old soul, respectful of others and always maintain a clean living space/ yard. What would be the honest reaction to having a young person live next door?
Look out Cougars, a Cub is moving in! ������

paulajr
01-17-2022, 07:25 AM
This is SO wrong..you do NOT have to have one over 55 household member to live in The Villages!!

The 80/20 rule does not apply here. Yes, Middleton is opening up and younger people can live there. But in most Villages, as I understand it, the rule is that at least one member of the household must be 55 or over and that no one under 18 can remain for more than a month. So, people in their 20s living here (not in Middleton) are living with the parents/relatives. Twenty-somethings do live here, but not at anything like the 20 percent level. I have never encountered a 20 something living here, though again, I know it happens.

I am saying that if having a few people of your age group around you is important to you, that can't be guaranteed. But that may not be important to you.

Black Beauty
01-17-2022, 07:27 AM
I remember our first Christmas tree lighting and asking the young couple standing next to me if they just bought here in TV. The young lady responded 'I've never seen so many old people in my life!'

GRACEALLEMAN
01-17-2022, 07:28 AM
Look out Cougars, a Cub is moving in! ������
I was just gonna mention that he needs to go find a cougar. Which for those of you that don't know what that is that it's an older woman that likes younger guys...

Watchdr@yahoo.com
01-17-2022, 07:42 AM
I started looking at The Villages at about 30 just to visit friends. I said I always wanted to live here (and yes the 80/20 does apply here). Now that I am retired, we just bought our first house here and will move in next month. I would not have a problem at all with you living here but I would say, think about it. What if you do meet someone and they want to have kids. Or after you are here a year you see that you don’t have things in common with the older generation? Yes, you can sell and move somewhere else but the hassle and the headache. Just please think about it so you don’t make a mistake. But I would welcome you, age don’t mean a lot, I just want people who are respectful, clean, take care of their stuff and gets along with everyone. That is the world I want to live in and that is why I chose The Villages.

shut the front door
01-17-2022, 07:43 AM
OP, please disregard the rude comments and the incorrect statements.
You do not have to have someone 55+ living with you, and the comment about seeking psychiatric help was WAY out of line and downright rude.
You are certainly free to live your life wherever and however you want. Many people choose not to have children and it's nobody's business to tell you that you should.
There are many people here who spend their lives putting their noses in others business, but don't base your opinion of TV on the comments on this board. If I had, I never would have moved here.

Nadinefall
01-17-2022, 07:44 AM
Our 26 year old daughter lives with us. On multiple occasions, (we have been here 6 months) people have come up to her and asked "can I help you." when she responds, No, I live here. Every time she gets the "no you can't." We tell her to be as respectful as she can to say "yes I can and yes I do."

My 27 yo lives with us and everyone has always been great to him. We’re originally from Buffalo, our last address there was East Aurora. Go Bills!

DBChris
01-17-2022, 08:06 AM
Let's talk financials and I'll state the obvious. Where is a 24 y/o going to come up with the money to buy a house here?

Judy n Ron
01-17-2022, 08:06 AM
Seriously? Sounds like another one of "those" threads. Should generate lot's of replies. :) You didn't state your gender but not sure how your age would fit in with a young person's lifestyle here. I guess you could join the Villages Single's Club. Lots of 70-80 yr old ladies (or men) looking for young guys (or gals). The 24yr old bar scene is very hot here and the nightly music on the squares fits right in with your age group. As long as you clean up after your dog and don't drive your golf cart over 20MPH you should fit right in. Seriously though (LOL) I'm sure a 24yr old can find a more age correct community in central Florida or anywhere in Florida but if the golden oldies and golden age is your thing then welcome. EDIT: Sorry, no Costco or Trader Joe's within 50 or so miles.

He clearly stated he was a MAN

Don5154
01-17-2022, 08:09 AM
I am a 24 year old man, single, no kids, work from home and am looking to buy my first house. I would love to live in the Villages and know about the 80/20 rule when it comes to 55+ communities. I am quiet, and old soul, respectful of others and always maintain a clean living space/ yard. What would be the honest reaction to having a young person live next door?

Just a question.....why would a 24 year old want to live around old people? 😎. I’m 70, been living in TV for 6 years and love living here, but at 24.....just don’t get it. We had a wonderful young couple in their 40’s living next to us for 4 years and were not completely happy in TV and moved where there were people closer to their age and now love there new home.

VickiF
01-17-2022, 08:10 AM
I am a 24 year old man, single, no kids, work from home and am looking to buy my first house. I would love to live in the Villages and know about the 80/20 rule when it comes to 55+ communities. I am quiet, and old soul, respectful of others and always maintain a clean living space/ yard. What would be the honest reaction to having a young person live next door?

I wouldn’t mind at all. There are older people who are not any of the characteristics you describe and they live here. I don’t know if it would be allowed though. But there are options nearby.

dewilson58
01-17-2022, 08:13 AM
What would be the honest reaction to having a young person live next door?

You are seeing it.

If you want to live here, people won't care.

Professor
01-17-2022, 08:14 AM
I would be happy with a neighbor who maintains their property and leads a quiet lifestyle. Age is no barrier here though you might find a social life with individuals closer to your age lacking... The music and activities are varied enough to meet just about any taste regardless of age in my experience. Hope we see you soon.

merrymini
01-17-2022, 08:20 AM
Most people do not care how old you are but this is an old crowd and you have a lot of living to do. The non age restricted communities would be better for you. As to it being quite “below”466A, do not listen to that junk. The older community just doesn’t party late in most of the Villages and the oldest people seem to be in the oldest section. The newest section, below 44, probably has the youngest by group.

coralway
01-17-2022, 08:29 AM
I am a 24 year old man, single, no kids, work from home and am looking to buy my first house. I would love to live in the Villages and know about the 80/20 rule when it comes to 55+ communities. I am quiet, and old soul, respectful of others and always maintain a clean living space/ yard. What would be the honest reaction to having a young person live next door?



Do yourself a favor and consider renting for a year or so before you buy. This place isn’t all that it’s cracked up to be.

Not trying to dissuade you, but you better think more about it.

mskaggs
01-17-2022, 08:29 AM
I have 2 young men in my immediate neighbor group, and another one around the corner. 2 are your age, the other is around 40. We LOVE having them as our neighbors! 2 of them (my immediate neighbors) really engage and are quite social. One loves to host large neighborhood parties. I think we are helpful to him, and I know he is helpful to us!

There is also a FB group called Young People of the Villages. They get together and do things sometimes. Sometimes the group does pretty chill things like get together to play games, sometimes they sow some oats that would not be a welcome sight around here. I hired one of them to play music at our driveway party! He was awesome. :-)

Consider moving south of 44. It’s a younger demographic down here.

Finally, one of the things that I think is so special about being here is the connection we have with our neighbors. My sister LOVES her neighborhood, not because she likes the houses, but it’s the friends she has made. Same with us. At 24, it might be tricky to find things in common with your neighbors here. I’m sure everyone will be pleasant! But who will your tribe be? I am developing a nice friendship with the 40 year old, but it’s still kind of different than hanging with the 55+group. 24 would be a huge gap. One I would welcome, but wondering how I can connect at such vastly different life stages.

Good luck in your decision making process!!

Speedie
01-17-2022, 08:35 AM
Welcome to move in near me. The 80/20 does apply.

billethkid
01-17-2022, 08:39 AM
Let's talk financials and I'll state the obvious. Where is a 24 y/o going to come up with the money to buy a house here?

Apparently quite a number have it figured out;

• U.S. homeownership rate by age 2021 | Statista (https://www.statista.com/statistics/1036066/homeownership-rate-by-age-usa/)

ElDiabloJoe
01-17-2022, 08:39 AM
Let's talk financials and I'll state the obvious. Where is a 24 y/o going to come up with the money to buy a house here?

Quite honestly, this is a myopic response. You are clearly stating this based on where you are from and your experiences.

I know a few 20-somethings with VERY good, high paying remote jobs. I know one guy who invested in his first 4-plex apartment building at age 21 (lives in one, rents out three), and is on his way to owning a slew of rental units.

If OP is from a high value region (like California), then coming up with $300,000 is not a lot of money when the median home price is in the 700-800,000's. Heck, $500,000 won't even buy you a small run down condo in a dump of an Orange County neighborhood like Stanton or Santa Ana.

My nephew is a real estate agent and in his middle-20's, He is doing quite well (especially in this market) and selling 2 homes a month for the last few years. With an average commission of $10,000 (at 1.5% after costs, etc.), he's making $20K/month for past two years. That's $250,000 a year. So in the past two years he has grossed half a million dollars. He's a saver, so $300,000 (cash) for a Villages home is not out of the realm of reality.

CCristella
01-17-2022, 08:45 AM
As long as you help me with the gardening, trash, washing of cars, maintenance of golf cart, putting up and taking down Christmas decorations...WELCOME!!!!

mrf0151
01-17-2022, 08:51 AM
And look at how many here took the bait.

Heytubes
01-17-2022, 08:53 AM
Hope you will be on our softball team.

billethkid
01-17-2022, 08:53 AM
Making sure silence does not get mistaken for consent!

Cyndee@twc.com
01-17-2022, 08:57 AM
When my daughter comes to visit, Villagers we do not know come up to her and say “Yay, a young person! Can you help me with my iPhone?”

Be prepared to assist all your neighbors with their electronics.

How long is a visit 6 months is not a visit

Mlogan22@tampabay.rr.com
01-17-2022, 08:58 AM
Why would you want to live here At your age?

Shadowrider
01-17-2022, 09:02 AM
I would welcome you as a neighbor. With that being said ... I don't think you would be happy for very long. I am retired and I find myself going to Tampa/Clearwater to find any nightlife.

jmpalladino
01-17-2022, 09:07 AM
I am a 24 year old man, single, no kids, work from home and am looking to buy my first house. I would love to live in the Villages and know about the 80/20 rule when it comes to 55+ communities. I am quiet, and old soul, respectful of others and always maintain a clean living space/ yard. What would be the honest reaction to having a young person live next door?

WELCOME! We need more diversity here in The Villages......

joseppe
01-17-2022, 09:07 AM
You probably would not enjoy living in the Villages. Who wants to live around a bunch of Old people?

Bogie Shooter
01-17-2022, 09:08 AM
And look at how many here took the bait.

:agree:

judyflorida
01-17-2022, 09:08 AM
You don't say WHY you want to live in The Villages or what you would do here? Do you enjoy "hanging out" with your older people- grandparents, parents?
I think neighbors would love to have you around to help with things-- tech issues etc.
My son lived here for a while in his 30's. He found it difficult to meet professional people and to earn a good salary.s

024engine
01-17-2022, 09:09 AM
Can't use sports pools at your age. Not sure about other amenities.

Jacob85
01-17-2022, 09:10 AM
The 80/20 rule is the law and applies here

Cranford61
01-17-2022, 09:16 AM
Our 26 year old daughter lives with us. On multiple occasions, (we have been here 6 months) people have come up to her and asked "can I help you." when she responds, No, I live here. Every time she gets the "no you can't." We tell her to be as respectful as she can to say "yes I can and yes I do."
That’s a real shame that you have not successfully launched your 26 yo.

Djean1981
01-17-2022, 09:17 AM
Until recently, The Villages sold some reasonably priced small cottage homes with standard/modest features. We were blessed to get one right before the prices took off.. Now, they are selling used for about 2x as much.. I read that new nearby apartments were going to cost $2k a month - several hundred more a month than my mortgage. Even homes in nearby Wildwood are super overpriced. I don't know how ordinary workers afford to live nearby. The OP works remote, and may indeed be able to afford to live here - could be making San Francisco-type wages.

Luggage
01-17-2022, 09:17 AM
80/20 is a rule that allows developers to discriminate against those with children LEGALLY.. almost nothing STOPS someone under 65 or 55 to live here except if they have children ( school systems etc ) ..


55 & Older Housing – what does that mean? The Federal Fair Housing Act prohibits discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin. Many States have their own Fair Housing Act – in Florida Chapter 760 of the Florida Statutes is dedicated to discrimination issues that expand the protection to age and marital status. The term ‘familial status’ generally refers to occupancy by children (person under 18) with parent, guardian or designee of the parent. So why or how are there 55 & older communities? Well, every rule has exceptions, right? The Fair Housing Act is no different. The Housing for Older Persons Act (HOPA) is an exception that allows communities to operate as “55 or over” housing. To qualify for this exemption, the following criteria must be met:

At least 80% of the units must be occupied by at least one resident over the age of 55;
The community must publish and adhere to policies and procedures demonstrating an intent by the housing provider (the association) to provide housing for persons 55 years of age or older; and
The housing provider must engage in appropriate age verification procedures that includes a community census from time to time.
Ok – at least one person 55 or older must reside in at least 80% of the occupied units. What do you do with the other 20%? On April 1, 1999 the United States Department of House and Urban Development (“HUD “) published Federal Regulations implementing the Housing For Older Persons Act of 1995 (“HOPA”). Basically, HUD does not care how a community handles the 20% “cushion” as reflected below:

There continues to be confusion concerning what is often referred to as the 80/20 split. HOPA states that the minimum standard to obtain housing for persons who are 55 years of age or older status is that “at least 80%” of the occupied units be occupied by persons 55 years or older. There is no requirement that the remaining 20% of the occupied units be occupied by persons under the age of 55, nor is there a requirement that those units be used only for persons where at least one member of the household is 55 years of age or older. Communities may decline to permit any persons under the age of 55, may require that 100% of the units have at least one occupant who is 55 years of age or older, may permit up to 20% of the occupied units to be occupied by persons who are younger than 55 years of age, or set whatever requirements they wish, as long as “at least 80%” of the occupied units are occupied by one person 55 years of age or older, and so long as such requirements are not inconsistent with the overall intent to be housing for older persons.

Does that mean a community that desires to sustain is Housing for Older Persons status should let everyone in up to the 20%? No, not really. The “cushion” is designed to allow the housing provider (association) to permit exceptions when appropriate. If a couple resides in a property and one is 55 and the other not, do you, as a community leader or manager, want to be put in a position that requires you to say “you’re in violation” if the resident over 55 passes away? What if the couple gets divorced? What if someone resides with their adult child? In our view, the ‘cushion’ is exactly that – something that protects you or softens the requirements to avoid unpleasant results. Does your community qualify as Housing for Older Persons? Community leaders that aren’t sure should consult with counsel, as penalties for discrimination (even unintentional discrimination) can be harsh.


The 80/20 rule does not apply here. Yes, Middleton is opening up and younger people can live there. But in most Villages, as I understand it, the rule is that at least one member of the household must be 55 or over and that no one under 18 can remain for more than a month. So, people in their 20s living here (not in Middleton) are living with the parents/relatives. Twenty-somethings do live here, but not at anything like the 20 percent level. I have never encountered a 20 something living here, though again, I know it happens.

I am saying that if having a few people of your age group around you is important to you, that can't be guaranteed. But that may not be important to you.

DID YOU SIGN A STATMENT - WHEN BUYING YOUR HOME THAT YOU ARE 55+ ???? bet you did not.

JanetMM
01-17-2022, 09:19 AM
I am a 24 year old man, single, no kids, work from home and am looking to buy my first house. I would love to live in the Villages and know about the 80/20 rule when it comes to 55+ communities. I am quiet, and old soul, respectful of others and always maintain a clean living space/ yard. What would be the honest reaction to having a young person live next door?

I would have no problem. As long as there is not too many parties or they go too late it’s fine with me. In fact, in addition to my “old time rock n roll” I like a lot of the alternative music that is being played right now. Disturbed, 5 Finger Death Punch, Bad Wolves and others.

PugMom
01-17-2022, 09:20 AM
You don't say WHY you want to live in The Villages or what you would do here? Do you enjoy "hanging out" with your older people- grandparents, parents?
I think neighbors would love to have you around to help with things-- tech issues etc.
My son lived here for a while in his 30's. He found it difficult to meet professional people and to earn a good salary.s

you could open a pc service & be busy alllll day long! :icon_wink:

BigSteph
01-17-2022, 09:27 AM
If you are from the area, I could understand that this might be an attractive destination. If you are from another region, I cannot imagine why you would want to come here. Outside of online jobs, there are few really good opportunities unless you want to commute to Orlando or Tampa.

This is a somewhat idyllic place for semi-retired and retired.

If you don't like loud cars, loud stereos, basketball hoops in the road, skateboards grinding curbs, trailers in the yard and driveway, and guys torquing transmissions at midnight, this could be a good place for you. These are things you generally escape when choosing a retirement neighborhood over a mixed-generation neighborhood.

Some people will tell you to leave if you don't like it here, and sometimes I think some people should leave themselves -- go back to mixed-generational housing. I kinda think the general consensus is that this is a senior community. To make it anything else, just makes it a common neighborhood -- you can find nice mixed-generation neighborhoods in every climate near every city in America -- you don't have to come to Marion, Lake, or Sumter counties in BFE Florida to find them.

A good example is the person who posted about getting a 30+ mph Go-Cart and using it on the Multi-modal paths. Sure many people here could afford one. Some could afford a Porsche Go-Cart if they made them. The thing is, this a senior Golf-Cart community (along with walking and biking). Had this been a go-cart community; understanding the speeds, the noise, and the Tokyo-Drifting, we would have picked elsewhere.


If you are a young person who enjoys most aspects of a senior community, then welcome.




I am a 24 year old man, single, no kids, work from home and am looking to buy my first house. I would love to live in the Villages and know about the 80/20 rule when it comes to 55+ communities. I am quiet, and old soul, respectful of others and always maintain a clean living space/ yard. What would be the honest reaction to having a young person live next door?

Bogie Shooter
01-17-2022, 09:27 AM
I would have no problem. As long as there is not too many parties or they go too late it’s fine with me. In fact, in addition to my “old time rock n roll” I like a lot of the alternative music that is being played right now. Disturbed, 5 Finger Death Punch, Bad Wolves and others.

And if there are what are you going to do??

HogPilot
01-17-2022, 09:28 AM
I am a 24 year old man, single, no kids, work from home and am looking to buy my first house. I would love to live in the Villages and know about the 80/20 rule when it comes to 55+ communities. I am quiet, and old soul, respectful of others and always maintain a clean living space/ yard. What would be the honest reaction to having a young person live next door?

Please come live here. I’d enjoy a younger perspective views, opinions and muscle if needed. If you decide this is not for you, don’t sell your home, it’s a revenue generator and will only increase in value. The area South of CR 44 might be better suited closer to a younger demographic.

Cliff Fr
01-17-2022, 09:29 AM
I would suggest that you buy a home in an area close to the Villages that is not age restricted. That way you can go to the town squares but still live around younger people

davem4616
01-17-2022, 09:34 AM
what you are considering makes absolutely no sense to me

JanetMM
01-17-2022, 09:38 AM
And if there are what are you going to do??

I guess I would do what my Mum would have done. Go talk to my neighbor if it really was too loud too often. Why? What would you do ?

Proveone
01-17-2022, 09:41 AM
I am a 24 year old man, single, no kids, work from home and am looking to buy my first house. I would love to live in the Villages and know about the 80/20 rule when it comes to 55+ communities. I am quiet, and old soul, respectful of others and always maintain a clean living space/ yard. What would be the honest reaction to having a young person live next door?
Why would a 24 year old guy want to move into a community with old people?

Latora
01-17-2022, 09:48 AM
As explained by my Realtor…….The Villages is “intended” for 55 and over. She is in her 40’s and lives in The Villages.

Tlbeal
01-17-2022, 09:56 AM
The 80/20 rule does not apply here. Yes, Middleton is opening up and younger people can live there. But in most Villages, as I understand it, the rule is that at least one member of the household must be 55 or over and that no one under 18 can remain for more than a month. So, people in their 20s living here (not in Middleton) are living with the parents/relatives. Twenty-somethings do live here, but not at anything like the 20 percent level. I have never encountered a 20 something living here, though again, I know it happens.

I am saying that if having a few people of your age group around you is important to you, that can't be guaranteed. But that may not be important to you.
Incorrect info, we have three households near us that none of the owners are 55 yo or anyone in the household is 55 yo. We live in St. Catherines.

Michread
01-17-2022, 10:07 AM
We love young people here! And yes there are more young people here than most know about.

FB group, the villages young adults, last I heard has over 300 members.

Yup, buy in the newest villages for a younger village crowd.

shut the front door
01-17-2022, 10:12 AM
That’s a real shame that you have not successfully launched your 26 yo.

2nd rudest response on this thread. Fortunately 1st was removed. I hope yours is, as well.

mamamia54
01-17-2022, 10:14 AM
There is a house for sale on my block. I’ll start my honey do list today, lol.

DaleDivine
01-17-2022, 10:24 AM
Obviously there are a lot of jealous older people on here that don't think you should live in TV. They're afraid they'll lose their wives or girlfriends to a young man. LOL.
There are lots and lots of young people that come to our squares to dance and listen to the music. If you can pay for a house here, The Villages sales agents will not turn you down no matter how old or young you are. Cash talks.

:welcome: to The Villages

:clap2::coolsmiley::bigbow:

Laker14
01-17-2022, 10:28 AM
A lot of people can't understand the difference between the question "how will I be received", and "what is your opinion of how I should live my life".
OP never asked the latter, only the former. Why do so many people feel entitled to subject others to their own opinions of how others should live?

shut the front door
01-17-2022, 10:35 AM
A lot of people can't understand the difference between the question "how will I be received", and "what is your opinion of how I should live my life".
OP never asked the latter, only the former. Why do so many people feel entitled to subject others to their own opinions of how others should live?

Hammer, meet nail. :bigbow:

nob77@comcast.net
01-17-2022, 10:46 AM
I am a 24 year old man, single, no kids, work from home and am looking to buy my first house. I would love to live in the Villages and know about the 80/20 rule when it comes to 55+ communities. I am quiet, and old soul, respectful of others and always maintain a clean living space/ yard. What would be the honest reaction to having a young person live next door?

Good for it! It’s an investment. Nice to have some youth around.

RUOK2?
01-17-2022, 10:59 AM
55 & Older Housing The term ‘familial status’ generally refers to occupancy by children (person under 18) with parent, guardian or designee of the parent.
The Housing for Older Persons Act (HOPA) is an exception that allows communities to operate as “55 or over” housing.
At least 80% of the units must be occupied by at least one resident over the age of 55;

Thanks for quoting a verifiable source.
Apparently 'occupied' is regulated, but 'ownership' is not.
Does that mean that anyone, regardless of age, can buy/own a home in The Villages?
Does the '80/20' count include renters (occupants)?
Does The Villages record the ages of ALL 'occupants?
If not, who knows"
With underage buyers and tenants, is the 80/20 ratio being maintained?
Does it matter?

Curtisbwp
01-17-2022, 11:01 AM
If he posses all of the attributes you profess I would have no problem. It is the 40 something deadbeat children that I object to

PamfromNY
01-17-2022, 11:02 AM
I do not think the villages is the place for. You are way too young to be living around all of these elderly people. Checkout areas to the South. Orlando and beyond. Nice suburbs around Orlando or areas near the beach where people your age live.

jimjamuser
01-17-2022, 11:15 AM
I am a 24 year old man, single, no kids, work from home and am looking to buy my first house. I would love to live in the Villages and know about the 80/20 rule when it comes to 55+ communities. I am quiet, and old soul, respectful of others and always maintain a clean living space/ yard. What would be the honest reaction to having a young person live next door?
The "young" thread-starting gentleman may (?) be the most wonderful, polite person in the Americas, for all I or we know. But, the converse is also true - he could be the most DISPICKABLE person in America, for all I or we know. He might (?) be a drug dealer and gang leader looking to start a NEW territory to exploit because of the increased wealth factor of our OLDER community. He could be a "sleeper agent" tied to Russia or China put here to influence cultural acceptance of either of those 2 countries.
.......Yes, it is VERY unlikely that this ONE person is, for example, a drug dealer. I and we can NOT say that he ISN'T. But, "riddle me this" BAT-VILLAGERS........what if statistically 60 to 100 of these "NICE" 25 year-olds moves here. THEN, it is LIKELY that one IS a drug dealer or has some other bad habit. Yes, you might say that, "the samething APPLIES to any group of 55-year-olds. But, no it is NOT the same. For example, a 25 year-old drug dealer or gang member may have been identified as such and put into prison and the FBI would be watching them closely because of their record and why are they keen to be in an OLDER community. By age 55 many criminals may have moderated their behavior and noticed that drug members have a short life-span. Prison may have changed them for the better. To be continued.....

Laker14
01-17-2022, 11:24 AM
The "young" thread-starting gentleman may (?) be the most wonderful, polite person in the Americas, for all I or we know. But, the converse is also true - he could be the most DISPICKABLE person in America, for all I or we know. He might (?) be a drug dealer and gang leader looking to start a NEW territory to exploit because of the increased wealth factor of our OLDER community. He could be a "sleeper agent" tied to Russia or China put here to influence cultural acceptance of either of those 2 countries.
.......Yes, it is VERY unlikely that this ONE person is, for example, a drug dealer. I and we can NOT say that he ISN'T. But, "riddle me this" BAT-VILLAGERS........what if statistically 60 to 100 of these "NICE" 25 year-olds moves here. THEN, it is LIKELY that one IS a drug dealer or has some other bad habit. Yes, you might say that, "the samething APPLIES to any group of 55-year-olds. But, no it is NOT the same. For example, a 25 year-old drug dealer or gang member may have been identified as such and put into prison and the FBI would be watching them closely because of their record and why are they keen to be in an OLDER community. By age 55 many criminals may have moderated their behavior and noticed that drug members have a short life-span. Prison may have changed them for the better. To be continued.....

"Don't trust anyone under 35."

JohnnaD
01-17-2022, 11:25 AM
Let's talk financials and I'll state the obvious. Where is a 24 y/o going to come up with the money to buy a house here?

That is a very degrading question. There are plenty of 24 yr olds that have great jobs and money saved. Clearly you didn’t raise your kids to be like that but that doesn’t mean others haven’t. I have a 26 year old that just bought her second home on the beach up north. She bought her first home at 24 making over 200k a year. What do you know!

Laker14
01-17-2022, 11:32 AM
Hope you will be on our softball team.

best answer yet!

jimjamuser
01-17-2022, 11:47 AM
The "young" thread-starting gentleman may (?) be the most wonderful, polite person in the Americas, for all I or we know. But, the converse is also true - he could be the most DISPICKABLE person in America, for all I or we know. He might (?) be a drug dealer and gang leader looking to start a NEW territory to exploit because of the increased wealth factor of our OLDER community. He could be a "sleeper agent" tied to Russia or China put here to influence cultural acceptance of either of those 2 countries.
.......Yes, it is VERY unlikely that this ONE person is, for example, a drug dealer. I and we can NOT say that he ISN'T. But, "riddle me this" BAT-VILLAGERS........what if statistically 60 to 100 of these "NICE" 25 year-olds moves here. THEN, it is LIKELY that one IS a drug dealer or has some other bad habit. Yes, you might say that, "the samething APPLIES to any group of 55-year-olds. But, no it is NOT the same. For example, a 25 year-old drug dealer or gang member may have been identified as such and put into prison and the FBI would be watching them closely because of their record and why are they keen to be in an OLDER community. By age 55 many criminals may have moderated their behavior and noticed that drug members have a short life-span. Prison may have changed them for the better. To be continued.....
One other tiny example - many drug USERS die an early death - they do not make it to age 55! Another example, driving habits, like speeding and reckless driving. There are several reasons why automobile INSURANCE is LOWER for age 55+ than age 25.......they are MORE reckless and statistics prove that. So, that will come to TV Land or any other plus 55 community. And LOOK at the roads here in TV Land They are narrow and single-laned in many cases, with a relatively LOW SPEED LIMIT ( which is only lightly enforced). So, you will have older couples and groups out walking THEIR neighborhoods streets - probably 2 or even 3 beside each other in the middle of a narrow lane - and along comes a 25-year-old drunk and high on whatever driving 15 MPH or more OVER the speed limit! Then around a corner, they come with their music at max volume and NOT paying attention to the road. And suddenly you or your relative or friend are VERY DEAD! NOW.......NOW "riddle me this" bat-Villager...... was it worth dying from a 25-year-old's reckless driving in exchange for them helping you with your I-phone?

Blackbird45
01-17-2022, 12:00 PM
I don't think anyone would mind you living here, but you're really doing yourself a disservice. At this point in your life, you should be enjoying your youth and maybe finding someone you would want to spend the rest of your life with. If I was your age this would be the last place I would want to be.

I'm addressing my own quote.

If you have the money for a home, you most likely can afford an apartment in NYC.

The reason I suggest Manhattan is that the city is not for the very young or the very old. It's like Goldy Locks and the 3 bears your just about the right age and you'll be good until your 40, at which time you should look for a place down here.

You have to absorb all live has to offer, as far as I know we only get one turn at the wheel, and you can spin your wheels at any speed you want in that city and no one there will pass judgement.

Frank Giardino
01-17-2022, 12:01 PM
Last week, a young man, late 20's, early 30's approached us when we were leaving Panara's. Exclaimed, what a great place the Villages is, really loved living here. I asked if he was living with his parents, he replied, oh no, my wife is 76 years young. There is an outlet for the 24 yr old, if the 80/20 rule applies

kappy
01-17-2022, 12:04 PM
If you really want to know if a 24 year old can buy a house and live in The Villages, why not just call The Villages administrative office and ask them?

tibbetts
01-17-2022, 12:36 PM
I am a 24 year old man, single, no kids, work from home and am looking to buy my first house. I would love to live in the Villages and know about the 80/20 rule when it comes to 55+ communities. I am quiet, and old soul, respectful of others and always maintain a clean living space/ yard. What would be the honest reaction to having a young person live next door?

Easy, just marry a 55 year old woman.

MrFlorida
01-17-2022, 12:47 PM
I think you as a young man would get quite bored here in a short time. It would be like hanging out with your parents, and would not have much in common with us. Anyway good luck to you...

ML Smith
01-17-2022, 12:57 PM
There is a section for families in the northern area of the villages. Come on down.

Laker14
01-17-2022, 01:04 PM
I am a 24 year old man, single, no kids, work from home and am looking to buy my first house. I would love to live in the Villages and know about the 80/20 rule when it comes to 55+ communities. I am quiet, and old soul, respectful of others and always maintain a clean living space/ yard. What would be the honest reaction to having a young person live next door?

Assuming your post is not a troll, I would say this:

If what you are looking for is to play pickleball against and with people 30-50 years older than you, then this is the place to be.
If you are looking to play golf, cards, bocce and shuffleboard with a similarly aged set, this is the place for you.
If you are looking forward to chatting in the neighborhood with your neighbors, some of whom will have been retired longer than you've been alive, this is the spot.
If you want to hang out at the pools, looking at 70 year olds in bathing suits, you will be in hog heaven.

Come on down, and join the fun! You are going to love it here!

Bilyclub
01-17-2022, 01:20 PM
Remember the young lad who did the documentary about TV also said he loved The Villages. Didn't stop him from making a false representation of TV on the silver screen.

Spalumbos62
01-17-2022, 01:31 PM
One other tiny example - many drug USERS die an early death - they do not make it to age 55! Another example, driving habits, like speeding and reckless driving. There are several reasons why automobile INSURANCE is LOWER for age 55+ than age 25.......they are MORE reckless and statistics prove that. So, that will come to TV Land or any other plus 55 community. And LOOK at the roads here in TV Land They are narrow and single-laned in many cases, with a relatively LOW SPEED LIMIT ( which is only lightly enforced). So, you will have older couples and groups out walking THEIR neighborhoods streets - probably 2 or even 3 beside each other in the middle of a narrow lane - and along comes a 25-year-old drunk and high on whatever driving 15 MPH or more OVER the speed limit! Then around a corner, they come with their music at max volume and NOT paying attention to the road. And suddenly you or your relative or friend are VERY DEAD! NOW.......NOW "riddle me this" bat-Villager...... was it worth dying from a 25-year-old's reckless driving in exchange for them helping you with your I-phone?

What the heck? I think someone else here might have that drug problem he, himself speaks of. The example of them speeding around a curve and not seeing 3 people walking is crazy....not that it couldn't happen, but don't you think that crazy driver is gonna be an old person, a regular old villager..mixing their many daily drugs with cocktails, speeding home from the square. I see them every night. At least the young one can react faster.
Riddle me this batman...why would you say that?

coffeebean
01-17-2022, 01:33 PM
When my daughter comes to visit, Villagers we do not know come up to her and say “Yay, a young person! Can you help me with my iPhone?”

Be prepared to assist all your neighbors with their electronics.

Be prepared to be asked to change the batteries in the smoke and CO2 detectors. LOL.

CMKKS
01-17-2022, 02:51 PM
Younger people have tons of belongings? I think you have that backwards!

OrangeBlossomBaby
01-17-2022, 02:52 PM
I am a 24 year old man, single, no kids, work from home and am looking to buy my first house. I would love to live in the Villages and know about the 80/20 rule when it comes to 55+ communities. I am quiet, and old soul, respectful of others and always maintain a clean living space/ yard. What would be the honest reaction to having a young person live next door?

You wouldn't be allowed in any of the adult pools. They're restricted to 30 and over. Some of the sports clubs also require you to be at least 55 years old to participate in them.

If a 24-year-old single man bought the house next to mine I'd wonder why he'd want to live in a community of people mostly old enough to be his grandparents. I'd probably wonder if it's a creeper, or someone waiting to prey on the elderly. I'd absolutely positively be suspicious.

You asked for honest reactions - that's mine.

OrangeBlossomBaby
01-17-2022, 02:54 PM
Assuming your post is not a troll, I would say this:

If what you are looking for is to play pickleball against and with people 30-50 years older than you, then this is the place to be.
If you are looking to play golf, cards, bocce and shuffleboard with a similarly aged set, this is the place for you.
If you are looking forward to chatting in the neighborhood with your neighbors, some of whom will have been retired longer than you've been alive, this is the spot.
If you want to hang out at the pools, looking at 70 year olds in bathing suits, you will be in hog heaven.

Come on down, and join the fun! You are going to love it here!

He can't hang out at the pools, only at the family pools where he'd have lots of kids to hang out with.

Nucky
01-17-2022, 03:04 PM
We have had a man in that age group move into our neighborhood about 6 months ago. Although it hasn't affected us at all many of the neighbors have had interactions with this younger man that were not good. Just reporting the news, not making the news.

I feel sorry for him. He is a lonely guy.

golfing eagles
01-17-2022, 03:06 PM
We have had a man in that age group move into our neighborhood about 6 months ago. Although it hasn't affected us at all many of the neighbors have had interactions with this younger man that were not good. Just reporting the news, not making the news.

I feel sorry for him. He is a lonely guy.

Nucky---didn't you just turn 24 as well?????:1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl:

OrangeBlossomBaby
01-17-2022, 03:07 PM
I'd also be concerned about the possibility that this 24-year-old might choose to not be single after a couple of years, and start raising their family - here in the Villages. With newborn babies who become toddlers, school children - in a community that has one very small playground isolated from pretty much everything.

You might all say "oh that never happens" - but it does. People will take custody of their childrens' children, and raise them in their homes. Most people moved here in part because it is a 55+ community and NOT a family community. Children should be absolutely welcome to visit. They should absolutely not welcome to live here. And in fact - there's an actual rule within the deed restrictions that state that you can't live here if you're under 19.

Unfortunately - there's no way to enforce that. If a 24-year-old buys the house and moves in, and then has a baby, NO ONE will evict them. It won't happen.

It sets up a precedence for a trend. There is nothing stopping this 24-year-old from moving in. There's also nothing stopping him from starting a family a year from now. There's nothing stopping him from inviting his 24-year-old pals to buy and reside in the Villages and start their own families here.

I'd kind of prefer to not see that happen. It takes only one exception to change a rule.

ex34449
01-17-2022, 03:12 PM
Let's talk financials and I'll state the obvious. Where is a 24 y/o going to come up with the money to buy a house here?

Easy. Get a degree that there is a demand for. My son is an aerospace engineer and at 31 is buying his second home in Denver. They cost a whole lot more in the Baker Hist. district than they do in the Villages.

manaboutown
01-17-2022, 03:13 PM
I think you as a young man would get quite bored here in a short time. It would be like hanging out with your parents, and would not have much in common with us. Anyway good luck to you...

More like his grandparents. He is 24, average/median Villager's age is what, 72ish?
That is three times his age.

ex34449
01-17-2022, 03:21 PM
One other tiny example...

Those 2 posts were not only degrading but bordering on just plain sick. Do you honestly think/feel that way?

EdFNJ
01-17-2022, 03:26 PM
OP states he is a man and seems pretty confident about it Yep so he now says. He edited "his" post 45 minutes after he posted it which is clearly marked on his post.

EdFNJ
01-17-2022, 03:29 PM
He clearly stated he was a MAN He CLEARLY EDITED it 45 minutes after he posted. Look at his post where it says "edited."

Djean1981
01-17-2022, 03:40 PM
He works remotely. Wages in a lot of states are higher than Florida's. He may have an inheritance, be a successful author, or whatever - it's not our business.

HORNET
01-17-2022, 03:42 PM
I am a 24 year old man, single, no kids, work from home and am looking to buy my first house. I would love to live in the Villages and know about the 80/20 rule when it comes to 55+ communities. I am quiet, and old soul, respectful of others and always maintain a clean living space/ yard. What would be the honest reaction to having a young person live next door?
80/20 is a Federal Mandate to stop Housing Discrimination, The Villages can not deviate from that. There are under 55 people that have purchased homes in The Villages with out someone having to be 55. It’s your money, buy what and where you want. It’s not their money, so don’t listen to them. Live your own life!

HORNET
01-17-2022, 03:46 PM
Wrong

Bogie Shooter
01-17-2022, 04:55 PM
I guess I would do what my Mum would have done. Go talk to my neighbor if it really was too loud too often. Why? What would you do ?

The same.

anbhale@embarqmail.com
01-17-2022, 06:03 PM
I would Welcome younger people! Good luck

Topspinmo
01-17-2022, 06:31 PM
Anyone with money can probably buy in villages, I highly doubt they will turn somebody that has the cash regardless of what age they are. Besides IMO it’s sales gimmick calling this place age restricted.

For me if I was single and 20 something this would be last place I would be living. Unless I was on ego trip beating up on gramps and granny on golf course, tennis/ pickleball courts.

TattedSarge71
01-17-2022, 06:31 PM
I would have no problem. As long as there is not too many parties or they go too late it’s fine with me. In fact, in addition to my “old time rock n roll” I like a lot of the alternative music that is being played right now. Disturbed, 5 Finger Death Punch, Bad Wolves and others.

I've slowly been hearing more of the music I listen to as time goes by. Not a lot of hard rock / metal being heard as I cruise around, except for me.:a040:

thevillages2013
01-17-2022, 07:32 PM
The "young" thread-starting gentleman may (?) be the most wonderful, polite person in the Americas, for all I or we know. But, the converse is also true - he could be the most DISPICKABLE person in America, for all I or we know. He might (?) be a drug dealer and gang leader looking to start a NEW territory to exploit because of the increased wealth factor of our OLDER community. He could be a "sleeper agent" tied to Russia or China put here to influence cultural acceptance of either of those 2 countries.
.......Yes, it is VERY unlikely that this ONE person is, for example, a drug dealer. I and we can NOT say that he ISN'T. But, "riddle me this" BAT-VILLAGERS........what if statistically 60 to 100 of these "NICE" 25 year-olds moves here. THEN, it is LIKELY that one IS a drug dealer or has some other bad habit. Yes, you might say that, "the samething APPLIES to any group of 55-year-olds. But, no it is NOT the same. For example, a 25 year-old drug dealer or gang member may have been identified as such and put into prison and the FBI would be watching them closely because of their record and why are they keen to be in an OLDER community. By age 55 many criminals may have moderated their behavior and noticed that drug members have a short life-span. Prison may have changed them for the better. To be continued.....
Dude

kkingston57
01-17-2022, 07:54 PM
Let's talk financials and I'll state the obvious. Where is a 24 y/o going to come up with the money to buy a house here?

Compared to other areas of Florida, housing is less expensive.

Gulfcoast
01-17-2022, 08:31 PM
We're in our mid/late 50's with two young adult sons (early 20's). When we move to TV I'm sure that our kids will visit from time to time and if they need to live with us for a period that is fine by me - we still have one in college. I'm pretty sure that they would be off working and doing things outside of TV, though, even if one or both lived with us.

Bellavita
01-17-2022, 08:51 PM
This has to be a college assignment to see what we would say. No 24 year old wants to buy a house and live here. Hell your not old enough for the adult pool




I am a 24 year old man, single, no kids, work from home and am looking to buy my first house. I would love to live in the Villages and know about the 80/20 rule when it comes to 55+ communities. I am quiet, and old soul, respectful of others and always maintain a clean living space/ yard. What would be the honest reaction to having a young person live next door?

kansasr
01-17-2022, 09:26 PM
There are over 1,000 registered voters in The Villages between the ages of 20 and 29....you won't be alone.

Gulfcoast
01-17-2022, 10:00 PM
There are over 1,000 registered voters in The Villages between the ages of 20 and 29....you won't be alone.

Probably most of those voters are college/grad school students using their parents' address in TV as their home address. I have one away in college who would be using our address in TV as his home address even though he lives on his college campus during the school year.

I wouldn't expect as a 20 something to actually buy my own place in TV and find lots, or even any, other 20 something home owners. That doesn't mean that a 20 something couldn't buy in TV if that's what they wanted to do.

heenables
01-17-2022, 11:06 PM
OP, As you can see there are plenty of opinionated older people here who like to hear themselves typing but have no idea what they are talking about. I bought a house here in my mid 40's less than a year ago. I'm single and don't live with my parents. lol... I have met different people close to my age that became golfing buddies etc. With all these older folks you won't have an issue with the 20% deal because there aren't that many people that buy at a younger age. It wasn't even a question for me when I made the purchase. If you are intrigued by the lifestyle and want to do it go for it. Just understand that one of these people responding could be your neighbor. :)

Woodbear
01-18-2022, 01:10 AM
My 27 yo lives with us and everyone has always been great to him. We’re originally from Buffalo, our last address there was East Aurora. Go Bills!

Small world as we are originally from Orchard Park. Most of the Bills players/coaches lived in Orchard Park or East Aurora. Our last address was near Chautauqua Lake. We still have our house on 98 acres there.

jimlambert
01-18-2022, 01:11 AM
Fan…Tastic! My softball team needs help. Can you play shortstop?

Woodbear
01-18-2022, 01:20 AM
That’s a real shame that you have not successfully launched your 26 yo.

She wants to be with her mother as she struggles with the repercussions of brain cancer, but thanks for your concern.........Bless Your Heart

banjobob
01-18-2022, 07:19 AM
Why would a 24 year old move into an old folks housing development . Not too many friends in your age group ,maybe you enjoy card club
,medical problems,golf conversation , sure lots of things to do but who with people 30/40 years older ?

Mrodmh
01-18-2022, 07:23 AM
The 80/20 rule does not apply here. Yes, Middleton is opening up and younger people can live there. But in most Villages, as I understand it, the rule is that at least one member of the household must be 55 or over and that no one under 18 can remain for more than a month. So, people in their 20s living here (not in Middleton) are living with the parents/relatives. Twenty-somethings do live here, but not at anything like the 20 percent level. I have never encountered a 20 something living here, though again, I know it happens.

I am saying that if having a few people of your age group around you is important to you, that can't be guaranteed. But that may not be important to you.
The 80/20 rule absolutely does apply here - it’s a law, not a choice.

La lamy
01-18-2022, 07:30 AM
Can't use sports pools at your age. Not sure about other amenities.

:1rotfl: :1rotfl: :1rotfl: :1rotfl: :1rotfl: Wow that rule sure is funny.

daspiva
01-18-2022, 07:31 AM
Quite honestly, I moved here as a younger person, still working, etc. You might find your social/ love life to be lacking because you are not in the same place in life as so many seniors are over here in TV. You may feel like a square peg trying to live in a round hole. I wouldn't recommend moving here. Try an outside community, you'll get more home for the money anyway. As to how the neighbors might feel about you? You'll just be the "kid" on the block. But I'm sure that being that there are many more woman than men, you will have MANY cougars hitting on you. LOL!

raney3099
01-18-2022, 07:45 AM
Great would embrace it😉

MrFlorida
01-18-2022, 08:23 AM
Lots of single 70 year old women looking for company, hope you can dance....

bergermichaela@yahoo.com
01-18-2022, 08:33 AM
There are some new Villages developments coming that are open to younger people. Look up the Village of Middleton on YouTube. Anyone will be able to live there.

At 24 though, you are NOT an old soul. You are just getting a decent start.
Being an "Old Soul" has nothing to do with current age.

bergermichaela@yahoo.com
01-18-2022, 08:35 AM
Age has nothing to do with as far as the age of the soul goes.

debiss
01-18-2022, 08:46 AM
Obviously, you drank the cool-aid at a younger age. I would suggest you stay home, grow up and come visit up when your 55. This is not meant to be a negative attitude but rather some wisdom for you to go find yourself and enjoy your youth before you decide to relocate to what is meant to be a retirement community.

MidWestIA
01-18-2022, 08:52 AM
You should want to live by people you have something in common with over time you would realize it was not a good idea.

asianthree
01-18-2022, 09:09 AM
There are more under 40 Singles and DINKs, living here than many realize. Younger gens are choosing not to have children, and have no plans of changing their mind. Many work from home, and yes they easily can afford to live here. Remember they are not on a fixed income. $500,000 house can be bought anywhere, why not here.

Our oldest is a DINK (duel income no kids), and youngest is single, neither will change their minds about kids, EVER. Middle child has 3 human, and 5 furry kids.

Our children, have been coming to TV since their 20s, both buying a home in TV in their 30s. Not one moment have they regretted decisions. They have friends here in TV, but most of their friends live near Tampa, and Orlando.

It may confuse some as to why move to TV in your 30s, but it’s the amenities, weather, attractions, just like it was for you.

OhioBuckeye
01-18-2022, 09:39 AM
I am a 24 year old man, single, no kids, work from home and am looking to buy my first house. I would love to live in the Villages and know about the 80/20 rule when it comes to 55+ communities. I am quiet, and old soul, respectful of others and always maintain a clean living space/ yard. What would be the honest reaction to having a young person live next door?

Just my opinion & don’t want to sound mean but if TV start letting anybody in TV that’s under 55 TV will go downhill fast. Young people have little ones & things in TV will go down fast & you think amenities are high now, amenities could double within 2 yrs. Youngvillagertobe, I’m sure you’re a very mature 24 yr. old but that wood open up to many bad doors!

nn0wheremann
01-18-2022, 10:33 AM
I am a 24 year old man, single, no kids, work from home and am looking to buy my first house. I would love to live in the Villages and know about the 80/20 rule when it comes to 55+ communities. I am quiet, and old soul, respectful of others and always maintain a clean living space/ yard. What would be the honest reaction to having a young person live next door?
Can you change a light bulb in a ceiling fixture? Can you retrieve something stored on a top shelf? Can you help with a heavy piece of furniture? Then come on down!

Bilyclub
01-18-2022, 10:56 AM
It's much cheaper to buy a van and move from pool to pool, square to square...

JSR22
01-18-2022, 10:59 AM
Just my opinion & don’t want to sound mean but if TV start letting anybody in TV that’s under 55 TV will go downhill fast. Young people have little ones & things in TV will go down fast & you think amenities are high now, amenities could double within 2 yrs. Youngvillagertobe, I’m sure you’re a very mature 24 yr. old but that wood open up to many bad doors!

You can purchase a home here and live full time at 19. You do not need to be 55 to purchase a home. It would not open up any bad doors.

jimjamuser
01-18-2022, 12:05 PM
What the heck? I think someone else here might have that drug problem he, himself speaks of. The example of them speeding around a curve and not seeing 3 people walking is crazy....not that it couldn't happen, but don't you think that crazy driver is gonna be an old person, a regular old villager..mixing their many daily drugs with cocktails, speeding home from the square. I see them every night. At least the young one can react faster.
Riddle me this batman...why would you say that?
Basically, because it was my opinion........call me an outlier. My views on many, MANY issues are outlier views. Like US population. Incidentally, the birthrate in China is decreasing significantly. If I were China, I would just enjoy that fact and not try to make it go up. The US would just bring in more illegal and legal immigrants, which I oppose, therefore I am an outlier in that instance. But, thanks for your opinion on my opinion, sincerely!!!!!!!

newgirl
01-18-2022, 12:06 PM
Your welcome to move by me! I miss having different generations close by. I am north of 466.

jimjamuser
01-18-2022, 12:07 PM
You wouldn't be allowed in any of the adult pools. They're restricted to 30 and over. Some of the sports clubs also require you to be at least 55 years old to participate in them.

If a 24-year-old single man bought the house next to mine I'd wonder why he'd want to live in a community of people mostly old enough to be his grandparents. I'd probably wonder if it's a creeper, or someone waiting to prey on the elderly. I'd absolutely positively be suspicious.

You asked for honest reactions - that's mine.
I agree.

newgirl
01-18-2022, 12:09 PM
You are incorrect. He can buy here, and there are many young people that live here, without parents.

newgirl
01-18-2022, 12:10 PM
You are incorrect. He can buy here, and there are many young people that live here, without parents.
There is even a 20 something club here, contact them via Facebook.

jimjamuser
01-18-2022, 12:11 PM
I'd also be concerned about the possibility that this 24-year-old might choose to not be single after a couple of years, and start raising their family - here in the Villages. With newborn babies who become toddlers, school children - in a community that has one very small playground isolated from pretty much everything.

You might all say "oh that never happens" - but it does. People will take custody of their childrens' children, and raise them in their homes. Most people moved here in part because it is a 55+ community and NOT a family community. Children should be absolutely welcome to visit. They should absolutely not welcome to live here. And in fact - there's an actual rule within the deed restrictions that state that you can't live here if you're under 19.

Unfortunately - there's no way to enforce that. If a 24-year-old buys the house and moves in, and then has a baby, NO ONE will evict them. It won't happen.

It sets up a precedence for a trend. There is nothing stopping this 24-year-old from moving in. There's also nothing stopping him from starting a family a year from now. There's nothing stopping him from inviting his 24-year-old pals to buy and reside in the Villages and start their own families here.

I'd kind of prefer to not see that happen. It takes only one exception to change a rule.
I agree.

jimjamuser
01-18-2022, 12:12 PM
Those 2 posts were not only degrading but bordering on just plain sick. Do you honestly think/feel that way?
Yes, of course. Thanks for your opinion on my opinion.

Cobh521
01-18-2022, 12:14 PM
There are some young single people living in The Villages and they are not living with their parents. There are also young people who buy a home as an investment and rent it out. If you are looking for a realtor to help you find a home, our daughter Katy Kelly works for RE/MAX Premier Realty. She can be reached at 352-355-7982

ShirleyDeCosta
01-18-2022, 12:16 PM
I am a 24 year old man, single, no kids, work from home and am looking to buy my first house. I would love to live in the Villages and know about the 80/20 rule when it comes to 55+ communities. I am quiet, and old soul, respectful of others and always maintain a clean living space/ yard. What would be the honest reaction to having a young person live next door?

My husband and I bought a new home in the Villages of Chatham back in 2002. What a WONDERFUL EXPERIENCE it was back then. He was 60 and I was 51. To be honest I felt to young to live there. Although it was so nice and all our neighbors were wonderful I felt out of place. They were mostly in there 70’s and older. We were there 6 months out of the year and when we left for back home it felt like I was back where I should be. Truthfully it does age you because you skip over the years you should be enjoying your youth with people your own age. Now that we are older we have considered rebuying another home there but because it seems like it is changing from an elderly community to something else we’d rather just come visit for a few months and leave. If we choose to buy a condo in a place where all the other owners were in their twenties it would not be good for us nor the younger folks. The Villages had it’s draw BECAUSE it was a place where retiree’s of 55 and older could buy. Things are now very different. We think that allowing 20something year olds in is going to eventually ruin what Mr Swartz had intended it to be. It sure WAS a pleasant place to live when we were there.

dewilson58
01-18-2022, 12:24 PM
My .

This is the thread that drew you out for your first post after over 10 years???

:ohdear::ohdear::ohdear:

ThirdOfFive
01-18-2022, 12:26 PM
Quite honestly, I moved here as a younger person, still working, etc. You might find your social/ love life to be lacking because you are not in the same place in life as so many seniors are over here in TV. You may feel like a square peg trying to live in a round hole. I wouldn't recommend moving here. Try an outside community, you'll get more home for the money anyway. As to how the neighbors might feel about you? You'll just be the "kid" on the block. But I'm sure that being that there are many more woman than men, you will have MANY cougars hitting on you. LOL!
Interesting discussion, for sure.

Never thought I'd be saying this, but my thoughts seem to align with what is apparently the majority opinion here. Now don't get me wrong: at 73 I still appreciate the sight of young(er) women and appreciate the energy level of the 40'ish crowd, though I detest kids (not really, just the obnoxious ones). But in all honesty the pace of life for us geezers is pretty slow compared to that of our kids and grandkids. Wholesale mixing of the two just doesn't seem beneficial to either group.

JMintzer
01-18-2022, 12:28 PM
That’s a real shame that you have not successfully launched your 26 yo.

That's a real shame that you judge how others choose to live...

Multigenerational living used to be the norm, not the exception...

JMintzer
01-18-2022, 12:40 PM
The "young" thread-starting gentleman may (?) be the most wonderful, polite person in the Americas, for all I or we know. But, the converse is also true - he could be the most DISPICKABLE person in America, for all I or we know. He might (?) be a drug dealer and gang leader looking to start a NEW territory to exploit because of the increased wealth factor of our OLDER community. He could be a "sleeper agent" tied to Russia or China put here to influence cultural acceptance of either of those 2 countries.
.......Yes, it is VERY unlikely that this ONE person is, for example, a drug dealer. I and we can NOT say that he ISN'T. But, "riddle me this" BAT-VILLAGERS........what if statistically 60 to 100 of these "NICE" 25 year-olds moves here. THEN, it is LIKELY that one IS a drug dealer or has some other bad habit. Yes, you might say that, "the samething APPLIES to any group of 55-year-olds. But, no it is NOT the same. For example, a 25 year-old drug dealer or gang member may have been identified as such and put into prison and the FBI would be watching them closely because of their record and why are they keen to be in an OLDER community. By age 55 many criminals may have moderated their behavior and noticed that drug members have a short life-span. Prison may have changed them for the better. To be continued.....

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JMintzer
01-18-2022, 12:52 PM
She wants to be with her mother as she struggles with the repercussions of brain cancer, but thanks for your concern.........Bless Your Heart

Sounds like a wonderful daughter... :BigApplause:

Moderator
01-18-2022, 12:54 PM
No value in this one continuing.

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