court yard villa info---opinions

[pivo]

I'm getting a lot of valuable info from tv. and appreciate.
But last month I'm in contact with a realtor that tv is familiar with
and I asked about cyv for sale, she asked me if I had any pets and I said no. Now her next line stunned me she said if you don't mind the noise and smell. I cannot believe she said this so I'm asking for some honest opinions on her remark
Thank you so very much

[angiefox10]

I'm getting a lot of valuable info from tv. and appreciate.
But last month I'm in contact with a realtor that tv is familiar with
and I asked about cyv for sale, she asked me if I had any pets and I said no. Now her next line stunned me she said if you don't mind the noise and smell. I cannot believe she said this so I'm asking for some honest opinions on her remark
Thank you so very much

Can you say "upgrade"?

[pivo]

What does upgrade have to do with her remark.

[eweissenbach]

I'm getting a lot of valuable info from tv. and appreciate.
But last month I'm in contact with a realtor that tv is familiar with
and I asked about cyv for sale, she asked me if I had any pets and I said no. Now her next line stunned me she said if you don't mind the noise and smell. I cannot believe she said this so I'm asking for some honest opinions on her remark
Thank you so very much

Sounds to me like she is trying to tell you that the house smells like pets have used it as a litter box. Good information to have, I would think. However, if it is a great buy otherwise, you may want to look at it anyway - carpet can be replaced fairly easily. As far as the noise, I don't know what she is trying to say - noisy neighbors, close to pickleball courts, dogs barking???

[pivo]

Thank you all again for answering my question, but their was no particular home she meant in general because I said cyv provide the most privacy which is what I'm interested in then she made the remark.

[angiefox10]

What does upgrade have to do with her remark.

I'm sorry... I assumed that If you don't buy a villa, you would then have to go into a more expensive home. A Cottage or Designer home. A lot of people who do not have pets own in Villas and many people who have pets live in Cottage and Designers. We have a very loud talker and we are in a designer. We also chose a lot that doesn't but up against other homes and gives us some privacy.

[eweissenbach]

Thank you all again for answering my question, but their was no particular home she meant in general because I said cyv provide the most privacy which is what I'm interested in then she made the remark.

I would have asked her what specifically she meant by that remark. Not too late to contact her and say "would you mind clarifying the statement you made about smells and noise with courtyard villas? I have stayed in one cyv and been in a few at open houses and I have NO idea what she is talking about. I would be interested to know her response.

[pivo]

Thank you back I will .

[tudacee]

I live in Boxwood Villas, and a number of people own dogs, but some don't. I have never visited anyones' home and thought it smelled of dog!! I think she's trying to get you to buy a more expensive Designer home.

I like the Villas because of the privacy, but you can get that in Designer homes if you look for it. Go with your instincts...what you want without her trying to influence you to pay more.

HAPPY NEW YEARS!

[JSR22]

The new Hacienda section of CYV are not inexpensive they start in the mid 200 and the high end are about 350. I am looking at them and in the end if we buy there they will be more than many designers. There are no options so countertops have to be removed in the kitchens and bathroom for granite and the carpeting has to be pulled for tile. It's the privacy and convenience for our dogs that are influencing us to change from a designer Bridgeport.

[Skybo]

That’s a very odd thing for her to say. I have no idea what she’s talking about either. We live in a CYV and there are no “smells or noise”. Is she a villages realtor or an outside realtor? As suggested, I’d ask for a clarification on her comment. Unless she's got a good explanation for the comment, I'd find a new realtor. It’s not ethical for her to give you false and misleading information about a whole series of homes.

[old moe]

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my only concern with cyv is the "O"clearance property line on the side wihout windows.If that neighbor has dog or cats they might lift a leg and go right on your building?? That may stink!! Just saying:cus:

[obxgal]

We live in a CYV area of about 80 homes and we only know of about 20 people in our village that have pets. No problems with smell or noise.

[jpharmat]

Ask your realtor to clarify her comment. As for the CYV, my hubby and I have one in LSL area and LOVE it. It offers us the privacy we like, but the people in the villas neighborhood are so friendly ! Go and look at different house styles. When you find the kind that fits your lifestyle, you will know it.

Good luck !

[ilovetv]

A Villages agent would have been fired instantly for making a blanket statement like that.....because it is not true, and it denigrates entire neighborhoods.

[cmfjr]

Her comment is off base. I too have a CYV and yes there are many pets but the is little noise and no "smells. We have visted several of our neighbors and have not noticed any oders. They are ideal for pet owners as the property is competly enclosed. It is also great for those of us who do not want to or can not do a lot of yard mainteance!

[Uptown Girl]

pivo,
We live in a CYV. We do not have a pet, but many of our neighbors do. In fact my next door neighbor has two large dogs.
I sit out on my lanai in the early morning especially and many times at night before going to bed. I sit there for the peace, quiet and fresh air.
I have never failed to enjoy all three.

The pet owners in my complex are responsible, considerate and have beautifully cared for and well mannered pets.
Hubby and I have now been guests in a number of their homes and find them clean and odor free.... like MOST homes are where pets are properly cared for.
I would not hesitate to look at CYV's because of pets....

I agree with some previous posts.... and would look for a different sales person.

[BigLew]

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my only concern with cyv is the "O"clearance property line on the side wihout windows.If that neighbor has dog or cats they might lift a leg and go right on your building?? That may stink!! Just saying:cus:

I don't know, we have more room behind us, and a wall, then most designers do and when I've been in them they didn't smell too bad
:1rotfl:

[Barefoot]

We owned a CYV for a few years and loved it. No noise, no smells. Great neighbours. The only reason we moved was to get more space, and Fireboy wanted a large garage and double driveway.

I'd get a new agent.

[CarGuys]

I understand- I really wanted one! But the oversize two car's are not there.

I feel his pain! Or as a Fireboy - Pain?

I bought the biggest garage I could put on the lot!

However in 10 years I can see us maybe going back to a CYV

[Barefoot]

I understand- I really wanted one! But the oversize two car's are not there. I feel his pain! Or as a Fireboy - Pain?
I bought the biggest garage I could put on the lot! However in 10 years I can see us maybe going back to a CYV

Some men just love to spend time in garages, and Fireboy loves to putter with his motorcycle and other toys.
When I was a Real Estate Broker I used to laugh when I showed a house .... the wife would always head for the kitchen, and the husband would always head for the garage.

[ronsroni]

Aside from the agent being OUT OF TOUCH with decorum, it appears that she is none too bright a bulb in the sell, sell, sell department.
I have a CYV AND two dogs. Guess what? NO AROMA. NO MALODOROUS WAFTS HERE.
Yeah. She cant have all of the dots on her dice. Time to find a different agent, perhaps?
WOOF!

[jhrc4]

We have a Courtyard Villa block construction as opposed to vinyl, shingle.
Now with the regards to smell, the previous owners had two small dogs, and I will say we had no idea that the dogs lived here so...No Problem.

As for privacy we have a corner Villa and it does gives us more " Outside " room, but really not a big deal.

Noise I can tell you noise you can get from a neighbor who has a premier/designer home who abuts next door. Bottom line it is the luck of the draw whether or not you get good neighbors doesn't matter if it's a Villa or Home.

We have really good neighbors so we lucked out, actually my neighbor has two small dogs who are really sweet and sure they bark a bit, but there " Happy Barks " I talk to them there fine.

Privacy, that you will get much of the time in a Villa 3 walls, curiously enough I have noticed at times that some homes actually advertise property " Backs " to a Courtyard Villa Wall for additional privacy.

Size...something you eventually get used to, biggest drawback the garage size small however depending on the Villa an addition can be added ie: Golf Cart Garage Cost around $15,000 - $ 18,000.

There are some very, very nice, Villa's around shop both the Villages Properties and other local realtors, Foxfire, Executive Realty, and others.

Here in the Villages I think there is a property for just about everyone's budget and needs. Make any improvements afterwards if you want to.

[looneycat]

I'm getting a lot of valuable info from tv. and appreciate.
But last month I'm in contact with a realtor that tv is familiar with
and I asked about cyv for sale, she asked me if I had any pets and I said no. Now her next line stunned me she said if you don't mind the noise and smell. I cannot believe she said this so I'm asking for some honest opinions on her remark
Thank you so very much

there are hundreds of realtors selling in the villages, find another one...if they ae so poorly representing the sellers here how much can you trust anything they would say to a buyer?

[TraceyMooreRN]

The only reason we didn't purchase courtyard villa was the lack of garage space. We opted for a Lantana and love it on our corner lot. We have dogs and neighbors with dogs--barking a few times a day.
I toured a ton of CYV new and pre-owned different times of day and still peek in a few--the only reason I was considering was the yard for the pups to run ...Good Luck--don't cross off the CYV they are nice!!

[lovinganimals]

[QUOTE=angiefox10;434668]I'm sorry... I assumed that If you don't buy a villa, you would then have to go into a more expensive home.

Angiefox, We have a cyv and when we were buying, there were 2 designers we were considering and they were LESS expensive than our cyv. The other two designers had tile and laminate, whereas our cyv has carpet, expanded lanais and one of them even had an obstructed golf course view. Yes, we bought the biggest cyv model there is, but still, just because you own a cyv, it does not mean you necessarily have a less expensive house.

[Bonnevie]

I bought a resale cyv and the previous owners had a cat and carpeting. There were no smells. I have two small dogs. They love to sit in the only window that looks out to the street and will bark if someone walks by, but that's rarely. Many neighbors do that as well and we enjoy seeing them in the windows. But generally there's very little noise. We have a nice group of neighbors.

[Rango]

Parking seems to be a problem with Villas

[Bonanza]

I'm getting a lot of valuable info from tv. and appreciate.
But last month I'm in contact with a realtor that tv is familiar with
and I asked about cyv for sale, she asked me if I had any pets and I said no. Now her next line stunned me she said if you don't mind the noise and smell. I cannot believe she said this so I'm asking for some honest opinions on her remark
Thank you so very much

I have been a Realtor since 1984 and I find that person's remark/opinion to be reprehensible, or in short, disgusting! My advice to you is to find another agent. Her remark is totally uncalled for and unprofessional.

[red tail]

The only reason we didn't purchase courtyard villa was the lack of garage space. We opted for a Lantana and love it on our corner lot. We have dogs and neighbors with dogs--barking a few times a day.
I toured a ton of CYV new and pre-owned different times of day and still peek in a few--the only reason I was considering was the yard for the pups to run ...Good Luck--don't cross off the CYV they are nice!!

not all cyv's have the small garage. my cyv has a 2 car garage and a tile roof. when I was looking there were numerous cyv's with a 2 car garage scattered throughout.

[lovsthosebigdogs]

not all cyv's have the small garage. my cyv has a 2 car garage and a tile roof. when I was looking there were numerous cyv's with a 2 car garage scattered throughout.

Where? The only CYV we saw with 2 car garages were on golf courses and they had short rear fences for the view. That won't work for us because of our tall dogs. My husband would give anything for our same house with a 2 car garage. Personally, I wish they had larger CYV styles to choose from.

[Barefoot]

Where? The only CYV we saw with 2 car garages were on golf courses and they had short rear fences for the view. That won't work for us because of our tall dogs. My husband would give anything for our same house with a 2 car garage. Personally, I wish they had larger CYV styles to choose from.

Two-car garages do exist on Villas, however most are one and one-half. I know one man who had a Villa on a corner lot with a double garage, and he built an additional double garage because he had a lot of toys.

A good MLS or VLS agent can identify the two-car CYVs, or can point out corner lots that are large enough to have an additional garage built. I'm surprised The Developer didn't build more Villas with double garages, they seem very popular. Some of the newer CYV communities like Mission Hills seems to have more double garages.

[Bonanza]

Where? The only CYV we saw with 2 car garages were on golf courses and they had short rear fences for the view. That won't work for us because of our tall dogs. My husband would give anything for our same house with a 2 car garage. Personally, I wish they had larger CYV styles to choose from.

I love your Borzois!!