Very Blue house for sale

[quirky3]

I've read a lot about adhering to TV standards, but I saw this house up for sale today - it is in Calumet Grove. Is this color generally OK? If not, I am wondering why it has not been repainted. Any guesses?

Properties of The Villages (http://www.thevillages.com/homes/vls/pohdetail/vlsdetail4.aspx?vlsnum=210990)

[mrfixit]

I've read a lot about adhering to TV standards, but I saw this house up for sale today - it is in Calumet Grove. Is this color generally OK? If not, I am wondering why it has not been repainted. Any guesses?

Properties of The Villages (http://www.thevillages.com/homes/vls/pohdetail/vlsdetail4.aspx?vlsnum=210990)

....Beauty IS in the eye of the Beholder !!!!
Been to a home close to that one, in the past week.
The house you refer to ..."Looks good"...IMHO
.....Don't know if WE are limited to "PRIMARY" Colors....
.........BUT... that color shows up on the primary chart.

Just an observation..and my opinion,only.

[KEVIN & JOSIE]

I've read a lot about adhering to TV standards, but I saw this house up for sale today - it is in Calumet Grove. Is this color generally OK? If not, I am wondering why it has not been repainted. Any guesses?

Properties of The Villages (http://www.thevillages.com/homes/vls/pohdetail/vlsdetail4.aspx?vlsnum=210990)

I think that colors add life to a community. When owners individualize a home to his tastes, you end up with a deverse unique community. Nothing is more boring or drab than a community with cookie cutter, white or beige homes. Although blue would not be my color of choice, the home looks great and I'm sure has pleased the owner as he made it his own. Nothing like living in a country where you can express yourself, and live your life, without others deciding for you.:ho:

[Graytop]

I've read a lot about adhering to TV standards, but I saw this house up for sale today - it is in Calumet Grove. Is this color generally OK? If not, I am wondering why it has not been repainted. Any guesses?

Properties of The Villages (http://www.thevillages.com/homes/vls/pohdetail/vlsdetail4.aspx?vlsnum=210990)

...different strokes,.....every now and then I see one that makes me convinced the owner is color blind.

[Bogie Shooter]

There are no restrictions on house color except in some villa neighborhoods.

[swrinfla]

Bogie:

You mean that, when it's time to repaint my house, I can go with what I've always dreamed of: purple with large neon pink polka dots?

:a20:

SWR
:beer3:

[Bambi]

I look at the blue house discussed here from my window. It is indeed a "house of a different color" almost a turquoise (bright). The neighbors can't wait for a new owner with a paint brush to move in. It is a custom Lantana and the owner had some good and not so good ideas when she redesigned the interior layout.
It has a huge master room closet and a walk in pantry, however no lanai. Neighbors often refer to it as the `Easter egg house".

[Happinow]

Different strokes for different folks but it seems that this may be an eye sorer. We just got done specking out our home this past week to build in Sanibel and we purposefully went over to our lot to see what the other colors of the homes in our cul de sac were because we liked the color yellow that the builder is offering and wanted to make sure it would go. After looking at the houses, we saw that one house on one side was green and the other one next to us was gold in color. We just couldn't bring ourselves to paint our home yellow as it would have clashed with our neighbors gold color. we chose tan/brown instead. we didn't want everyone looking at our home saying "what were they thinking?"

[mr and mrs bike]

The blue might not be an ideal color for most but once someone buys the home and paints it they will have a great place. The location looks really nice as well as the photos from inside. You might have the biggest home or the smallest home in the area but inside it' still just 4 walls. It's what you do with it that makes it your own and if you're lucky your neighbors will hopefully approve.

[keithwand]

OMG; that is exactly the color I am looking for on our new house.
It should look great and I think Bonifay CC might even use some of that color.
I can't wait to see how it turns out.
I'll bet if happinow had only known before they went with boring brown and tan.
Whew the meds just wore off.
However it might look good in Miami Beach although my neighbor has a Navy Blue house with tan trim so we tell friends visiting for the first time to look for the Blue house and we are next door.
Can't wait to show off my knee high dark socks and dress shoes with shorts...another thread?

[angiefox10]

That is a very blue house!

[schotzyb]

That is a very blue house!

There is one similar in style to the blue one on Tierra Del Sol that is Lime Green.

[ilovetv]

I look at the blue house discussed here from my window. It is indeed a "house of a different color" almost a turquoise (bright). The neighbors can't wait for a new owner with a paint brush to move in. It is a custom Lantana and the owner had some good and not so good ideas when she redesigned the interior layout.
It has a huge master room closet and a walk in pantry, however no lanai. Neighbors often refer to it as the `Easter egg house".

This answers the original question.

And people wonder or complain about architectural/exterior restrictions! This is an example of why those are formed.

[KEVIN & JOSIE]

This answers the original question.

And people wonder or complain about architectural/exterior restrictions! This is an example of why those are formed.

As long as the home is clean, safe, and is within current code, why should others judge what color is or is not appropriate. Colors should not be determind by a board. Again, this is nothing more than forcing a groups opinion onto others. There are communities where artist live, and their homes are just vivid with color. My OPINION is that they are refreshing. Others my disagree.:spoken:

[batman911]

Only thing missing is an old Cadillac with fins parked on the front yard beside a few pink flamingoes. This is one of the reason most people want to live in communities with strong community associations. Neighbors with exotic tastes can lower your property value.

[angiefox10]

The first time we were in TV (years ago) the sales rep told us we would have to have permission for the color we painted. We would not be allowed to paint a bright color nor could we paint the house a color the same as any other home on the street.

When they painted our home they switched the trim and the house color. When I checked the homes on my street, someone else had the same colors and with the trim and house color switched, it looks different.

[graciegirl]

Painting colors...is there a difference in restrictions north of 466 and south of 466?

There are different restrictions on lawn ornaments, north and south. It is stricter south of 466.

[keithwand]

Painting colors...is there a difference in restrictions north of 466 and south of 466?

There are different restrictions on lawn ornaments, north and south. It is stricter south of 466.

North of 466 is Blue.
South of 466 is Gray.

Sorry Gracie I couldn't resist.

[2BNTV]

The house looks like a turquoise color to me.

True story.

My father had a 1958 turqoise Cadillac on got a flat on the GW Bridge. He was getting out of the car and a woman rammed into the back of him.

She was wearing a Leopard coat, (the style back then), like a NY model. She got out of the car and yelled at my father "why didn't you have your blinkers on".

He replied, "if you can't see a turqouise Cadillac, how the he** were you going to see the blinkers.

Not passing judgement but the color is not appealing to me.

To each his/her own.

[mrfixit]

North of 466 is Blue.
South of 466 is Gray.

Sorry Gracie I couldn't resist.

...REFRESHING.....

Thinking outside the box.......I like that.

[jpharmat]

I LOVE it !! The color screams "Florida" to me. Good for them.

[anlashokna]

Wow. Yeah that is a little on the aqua blue side for me. But have seen worse and actually did worse to a home we had many years ago. We made the mistake of using "blue jay" blue on a house ....the house was completely repainted the following week. LOL. Sometimes you just go whoa...nooooo. And I think we did it before the neighbors had a chance too! Again eye of the beholder. Someone will like the color or go...I can repaint it after I buy it.

[skyguy79]

North of 466 is Blue.
South of 466 is Gray.

Sorry Gracie I couldn't resist.So does that mean if your north of 466 you're a Yankee and if you south you're a Rebel?

Sorry Keith I couldn't resist either! :1rotfl:

[keithwand]

So does that mean if your north of 466 you're a Yankee and if you south you're a Rebel?

Sorry Keith I couldn't resist either! :1rotfl:

Thats what I meant!

We'll be S. of 466A but definately a Yankee at heart although my wife would call me a "Rebel" (amongst other things). She does not always get my "humor" even after many years. :laugh:

[BobKat1]

Well, it would be easy to give directions on how to find your house...

[skyguy79]

Thats what I meant! We'll be S. of 466A but definately a Yankee at heart although my wife would call me a "Rebel" (amongst other things). She does not always get my "humor" even after many years. :laugh:Humor wise we must be similar. I have been told that I have a dry sense of humor, and I guess they're right since I've left a path right up the middle of a person's head of hair more than once! http://i228.photobucket.com/albums/ee216/teg55/Emoticons/free-confused-smileys-718.gif

[graciegirl]

I LOVE it !! The color screams "Florida" to me. Good for them.


I LOVE the restrictions.

[14thMed]

This thread is useless without a picture!:22yikes:

[schotzyb]

There is a picture in the very first post in this thread. Click on Properties of the Villages noted in that post

[mrfixit]

This thread is useless without a picture!:22yikes:

...AL......... please go to OP (origional post) ( #1)

Quirky included the picture.....Simply CLICK ON the BLUE
wording that says "Properties of the Villages"

You may need sunglasses....
but IMHO that house SCREAMS "Flora-DUH"

...I actually LIKE the, shall we say, "whimsical" nature of the color choice.

Of course I also remember the finely crushed reflective glass that was
applied WITH the exterior paints, on COASTAL Florida homes IN THE 70's.

[graciegirl]

...AL......... please go to OP (origional post) ( #1)

Quirky included the picture.....Simply CLICK ON the BLUE
wording that says "Properties of the Villages"

You may need sunglasses....
but IMHO that house SCREAMS "Flora-DUH"

...I actually LIKE the, shall we say, "whimsical" nature of the color choice.

Of course I also remember the finely crushed reflective glass that was
applied WITH the exterior paints, on COASTAL Florida homes IN THE 70's.

....

[Cateca]

Nice looking Lantana, but the color cheapens it. I hear the neighbors hate the garish turquoise.

[batman911]

I LOVE it !! The color screams "Florida" to me. Good for them.

I believe a more accurate description would be that it screams Tijuana or Manila.

[Posh 08]

I believe a more accurate description would be that it screams Tijuana or Manila.

South Florida perhaps.

[gerryann]

I don't like it, I wouldn't buy it because it would require a lot of repainting. I also wouldn't want to look at it in my neighborhood. However, It's not mine and it's not in my neighborhood. If the owner liked it, I hope they find someone else who likes it so that it will sell. But....if it were mine and I had it on the market, I would paint it first before putting it on the market.

[2BNTV]

I don't like it, I wouldn't buy it because it would require a lot of repainting. I also wouldn't want to look at it in my neighborhood. However, It's not mine and it's not in my neighborhood. If the owner liked it, I hope they find someone else who likes it so that it will sell. But....if it were mine and I had it on the market, I would paint it first before putting it on the market.

:agree: It might be more difficult when it comes to selling as their choice of colors seems to diminish the pool of available buyer's.

If they don't plan to sell, I guess their happy campers.

[CTgolfer]

On the same thought... there is a house in the area of Canal and O'Dell that was a lavender color on the outside. Before it was sold, the color was changed to a neutral gray... not sure if the realtor made the suggestion or not, but obviously, the pool of buyers for a "unique" color on the exterior of a home might be reduced.

[kentucky blue]

I look at the blue house discussed here from my window. It is indeed a "house of a different color" almost a turquoise (bright). The neighbors can't wait for a new owner with a paint brush to move in. It is a custom Lantana and the owner had some good and not so good ideas when she redesigned the interior layout.
It has a huge master room closet and a walk in pantry, however no lanai. Neighbors often refer to it as the `Easter egg house".

They are limiting the number of people that will even look at the house, because of the color.How do you think it would effect the pricing and demand of their neighbors houses, if they decided to put their homes on the market.Because of the blue color they will not be able to maximize the selling price of their home,should have painted it before putting it on the market.Whoever finally buys the house will discount the asking price considerably,alot more than what it would have cost owners to repaint before listing it.Always remember,you make your money in real estate when you buy,not when you sell.

[mrfixit]

They are limiting the number of people that will even look at the house, because of the color.How do you think it would effect the pricing and demand of their neighbors houses, if they decided to put their homes on the market.Because of the blue color they will not be able to maximize the selling price of their home,should have painted it before putting it on the market.Whoever finally buys the house will discount the asking price considerably,alot more than what it would have cost owners to repaint before listing it.Always remember,you make your money in real estate when you buy,not when you sell.

Sounds like you are a seasoned pro investor......
You are Absolutely Correct...The $$$$$$ is "MADE" on the Buy.


......... F.W.I.W. ..............HERE are Facts on the "Blue Whimsy".........

.....................................Direct from Public Records.........

..Home SOLD ....................13-Nov-2003..............$ 300.000.00

..Home SOLD ....................29-May-2008..............$ 418,000.00

..Home SOLD.....................02-Nov-2011...............$ 211,000.00

..Home FOR Sale.........STATUS / ACTIVE.......... @ $ ASKING PRICE

...NOTE:

Do NOT assume the home dropped from 418k to 211k at "REAL" $ Market.

[BritParrothead]

Bogie:

You mean that, when it's time to repaint my house, I can go with what I've always dreamed of: purple with large neon pink polka dots?

:a20:

SWR
:beer3:

There is a house near where we used to live, in London, that the owner has painted it exactly like this! :) Even his car is the same purple and hot pink polka dots L O L. Neighbiurs not too hapy though.

[graciegirl]

Sounds like you are a seasoned pro investor......
You are Absolutely Correct...The $$$$$$ is "MADE" on the Buy.


......... F.W.I.W. ..............HERE are Facts on the "Blue Whimsy".........

.....................................Direct from Public Records.........

..Home SOLD ....................13-Nov-2003..............$ 300.000.00

..Home SOLD ....................29-May-2008..............$ 418,000.00

..Home SOLD.....................02-Nov-2011...............$ 211,000.00

..Home FOR Sale.........STATUS / ACTIVE.......... @ $ ASKING PRICE

...NOTE:

Do NOT assume the home dropped from 418k to 211k at "REAL" $ Market.

Did these figures come from Sumterpa.com? What does the last notation Status Active mean if the home sold in November? I'm confused.

Did that blue Lantana home that we are seeing here sell in November for 211K?

[gerryann]

Evidently the home is back on the market for $299,000. I guess they think they can get $88,000 more??? :confused:

[BobKat1]

I would think that some offers would reflect a lower price due to the probable need to repaint the exterior. Not sure what it would cost to repaint a Lantana, but not cheap.

It seems like the house had sold quite a few times in a relatively short amount of time.

[Bambi]

Here is the scoop on the "Blue House". It was a custom build (actually a Live Oak) in about 2003. The owner had some good and not so good ideas. She completely redesigned the interior and chose not to have a birdcage or lanai. It is evident what her favorite color is. The bedrooms were reduced in size with the master being very narrow. This space was used for a extremely large closet and a bathroom with only one sink but a nice garden tub. The laundry room was moved from between the kitchen and the garage and located off the living-dinning room. The previous space is now a walk in pantry. The two remaining bedroom are smaller and there is no linen closet in the hall - if I recall correctly. In place of the rear sliding door there is a picture window. The white kitchen cabinets were extended thru the breakfast nook. The property backs up to a horse farm however there isn't really a view because of over growth of hedges however two hours and a hedge clipper would greatly remedy this. The tile is basically neutral throughout the home except for turquoise tile in the laundry and some trim.
The price of $211K was a short sale. Over three years ago, the owner advised that she was unable to pay the mortgage.
However, the owner has a history of brain surgery and was upset at the selling price of the home ($211K) so she removed the following items after the sale: The built in cabinets in the breakfast room, all window coverings, some appliances (oven was replaced with new) and some plants in the garden. Some of the cabinets have been replaced but the counters do not match - one turquoise and one beige. She had a beautiful wood California closet which she took with her. There are is shelving ( or hooks) currently in the closet. There is probably room to install a pool and small lanai in the rear of the home.
The owner was pleasant most of the time to have as a neighbor and is very devoted to her children and grandchildren. The house is on a cul-de-sac and she always contributed the use of her electric to decorate the circle during the holidays.
The new owner has decided to market the house again. It is a nice house on a quiet street. Just needs someone with an imagination and the resources to make the house a very attractive and unusual home.

[kentucky blue]

Nice looking Lantana, but the color cheapens it. I hear the neighbors hate the garish turquoise.

The house would look great if located on the Willemstad Harbour on the Caribbean Island of Curacao.That "blue" color would fit right in with all the other tropical colors on Curacao,but in TV...................not soooooooo much.:ohdear:

[Tickled_pink]

I would think that some offers would reflect a lower price due to the probable need to repaint the exterior. Not sure what it would cost to repaint a Lantana, but not cheap.

It seems like the house had sold quite a few times in a relatively short amount of time.

I'm guessing the new owner could have the home painted for free. As one poster stated...everyone in the neighborhood hated the color. As the new owner, I'd host a block party, and as each neighbor arrived, I'd hand them a paint brush and bucket of paint! :D

[angiefox10]

What BLUE house?????

[Villageshooter]

I see this as yellow,,, maybe I my colors are off !?!?!? Btw what is a garden tub?
This just goes to show no matter how goofy u are, if u have the $$ You can get things done ur way!! I would offer 175,000 and let my offer stand ,,,, when the contract with TV runs out ,, the seller is going to realize he has a red-headed step-child property,, and bail out like the capt on titantic!

[asianthree]

Garden Tub = Large tub without the jets or bubbles

[Cateca]

That house was reprinted about a month ago. Now it is a nine pale yellow house.

[thistrucksforyou]

I've read a lot about adhering to TV standards, but I saw this house up for sale today - it is in Calumet Grove. Is this color generally OK? If not, I am wondering why it has not been repainted. Any guesses?

Properties of The Villages (http://www.thevillages.com/homes/vls/pohdetail/vlsdetail4.aspx?vlsnum=210990)

The house you posted is not blue and for me I like it !

[villages07]

Wow, what a difference over the very blue it was before. I guess someone convinced the owner that this investment in paint would help sell the house.

It amazes me when watching HGTV where couples looking to spend 500+K on a house immediately dislike a house because of paint colors or light fixtures...things that are cheap and easy to fix.

[looneycat]

I guess since the house was painted this thread has lost its local 'color'!

[Bambi]

The blue house indeed a pretty shade of yellow. The painter did such an excellent job that he is now painting my house and I couldn't be more pleased with his work. He calls himself '"the picky painter" and he certainly is. He does not do the "the spray and go technique" but uses brush and roller. His detail work is meticulous. Not fast but extremely careful of landscaping, etc. He is also very trustworthy and pleasant to have around. As an added bonus-his wife sends homemade cookies.
As to the "blue house"- looks good except for the obviously fake plastic flowers that the Village realtor stuck in the ground. It has an unusual interior layout for a Lantana, which is what I have.
The painter is reasonable in his price and much better than most. He does everything himself and does't use a crew.

[angiefox10]

The painter did a very good job indeed. You should post his information for the people who need their homes painted.

I do hope the house sells now and thanks for the update.

[Bambi]

Painter's name is Donnie Ray"The Picky Painter" and his number is 753-0371 cell 272-3385. If anyone wants to see his work, PM me.