Ban on Home For Sale signs

[Cateca]

It seems that the in-the-ground For Sale signs on posts that are so common in TVs have been banned in favor of only "in the window" signs. I heard the ban started South of 466 and now it's Villages wide. A Vs realtor told me, but did not know the reason.

Any input? Thanks

[missypie]

Think it makes the place look junky. Different signs, colors sizes, etc..

JMOP

[hotrodgirl]

I recently received the deed restrictions for Unit 209 in Sumter Cty and in section 2, point 16 it states that "one sign advertising a property for sale or rent which shall be no larger than 12X12 inches located wholly within the house and only visible through a window of the home" may be allowed. no lawn ornaments either, so I guess the Travelocity gnome won't be stopping at my house...

[Villageshooter]

This was all aimed at the private pre owned sales and the real realtors, they were eating into the profits.... The villages can use there media outlet monopoly to promote there pre-owns. The rules are to always to put more $$$ in the pockets of powers to be.... We are the unending supply of dollars for them if you drink the koolade. This is a great place but it is not heaven or at least I don't live in the fantasy that it is. Gota keep ur hand on your billfold! Or at least I have to,, no koolade for me

[Redrok]

I love Kool-Aide. Especially the Cherry flavor.

[Bogie Shooter]

The exit lane is always open..................

[buggyone]

This was all aimed at the private pre owned sales and the real realtors, they were eating into the profits.... The villages can use there media outlet monopoly to promote there pre-owns. The rules are to always to put more $$$ in the pockets of powers to be.... We are the unending supply of dollars for them if you drink the koolade. This is a great place but it is not heaven or at least I don't live in the fantasy that it is. Gota keep ur hand on your billfold! Or at least I have to,, no koolade for me

No one is forcing anyone to stay and no one wants anyone else to be unhapply living here.

Umm, Kool-Ade!!

[Schaumburger]

I went to an open house today for a home listed by an MLS agent. She told me the "for sale sign" ban takes affect on 6/15. I'm just a wannabee, but if I like a certain village and see a for sale sign, it might prompt me to call. I know all listings are on the internet, but I like to see a home up close and personal. Just my 2 cents.

[JLHart]

I completely agree with Villageshooter ... in fact I think that this new "rule" is complete BS!!

Now the next 15 of you can get all hurt that someone dared to speak ill of your beloved The Villages, act like someone just urinated in your corn flakes and tell me to leave as well.

Fact is, I would if I could and will as soon as I can. I hate this inland wasteland. The only thing that keeps me sane is mtn biking and Centergy at MVP Athletic.

[Posh 08]

I completely agree with Villageshooter ... in fact I think that this new "rule" is complete BS!!

Now the next 15 of you can get all hurt that someone dared to speak ill of your beloved The Villages, act like someone just urinated in your corn flakes and tell me to leave as well.

Fact is, I would if I could and will as soon as I can. I hate this inland wasteland. The only thing that keeps me sane is mtn biking and Centergy at MVP Athletic.

What changed your mind about TV? Assuming that you liked it when you moved there.

[Bryan]

I recently received the deed restrictions for Unit 209 in Sumter Cty and in section 2, point 16 it states that "one sign advertising a property for sale or rent which shall be no larger than 12X12 inches located wholly within the house and only visible through a window of the home" may be allowed. no lawn ornaments either, so I guess the Travelocity gnome won't be stopping at my house...

Taken literally, that would mean that all our lamp post signs with name and house number are no longer legal.

[graciegirl]

Taken literally, that would mean that all our lamp post signs with name and house number are no longer legal.

I think it just covers yard trash.

[philnpat]

I completely agree with Villageshooter ... in fact I think that this new "rule" is complete BS!!

Now the next 15 of you can get all hurt that someone dared to speak ill of your beloved The Villages, act like someone just urinated in your corn flakes and tell me to leave as well.

Fact is, I would if I could and will as soon as I can. I hate this inland wasteland. The only thing that keeps me sane is mtn biking and Centergy at MVP Athletic.

Don't let the gate hit you in the noggin! :shrug:

[livsea2]

I don't know about you but I have never heard of anyone buying a house because they saw a yard sign. I have always thought them ugly and brings down the attractiveness of a neighborhood. I see absolutely no value in them. When someone buys a house they go to a realtor and check the mls, they don't cruise neighborhoods looking for signs. I read recently that sale by owner is less than 3 percent of all sales and that would be the only reason to put a sign outside. I think realtors use them only to appease the seller, look I am doing something for your money.
So I say good for any community that bans those eyesores.

[The Shadow]

What come to my mind is, my property, freedom of speech.

[memason]

What comes to my mind.....:laugh:

Signs - YouTube

[graciegirl]

What come to my mind is, my property, freedom of speech.

Well. That too, howsomever, when you sign a legal document with deed restrictions of your own free will...you agree to be limited.

[Bill-n-Brillo]

..............(wait for it)...................... :popcorn:

Bill :wave:

[asianthree]

As long as you don't care that i am looking in your windows for the for sale sign I guess its ok. Gives new meaning to snooping and have an excuse to look up close at houses:clap2:

[BobKat1]

Well. That too, howsomever, when you sign a legal document with deed restrictions of your own free will...you agree to be limited.

Amen. A lot of people (and not just in TV) forget this when something they want to do comes up.

[The Shadow]

I think putting a sign in the front window is not in good decorating taste. For sale signs should be displayed in the window on the back side of the house. Who cares about the guy selling this house, he is not one of us, he is jumping ship.

[bluedog103]

What about landscaper and construction signs? They really make the 'hood look trashy, to me anyway.

[janmcn]

Well. That too, howsomever, when you sign a legal document with deed restrictions of your own free will...you agree to be limited.

When I signed the deed restrictions in Nov 2000, they clearly stated that I could display a yard sign. When was the vote to change the deed restrictions?

[skip0358]

I've said it before. Yes we signed the Deed Restrictions but the powers to be decide which ones will be enforced. Just ride around ANY neighborhood and see how many violations of Deed Restrictions can be found.

[cathyw]

Totally agree. This was not a deed restriction when we signed in 2003. Does anyone have a link to how the new deed restriction is actually worded. Will TV realty still be able to place signs ? Will other realtors ? Or is this only a restriction against those that are For Sale By Owner.

[Taltarzac725]

Totally agree. This was not a deed restriction when we signed in 2003. Does anyone have a link to how the new deed restriction is actually worded. Will TV realty still be able to place signs ? Will other realtors ? Or is this only a restriction against those that are For Sale By Owner.

You should be able to find deed restrictions from the Villages' official websites.

This gives instructions-- Village Community Development Districts (http://www.districtgov.org/departments/community-standards/download.aspx)

You need County, District and Unit information.

I did find this too though-- VCDD Deed Compliance - Lake County (http://www.districtgov.org/departments/community-standards/deedrestrict.aspx)

[The Shadow]

TV is made up mostly of senior couples who are getting more senior daily, then the day comes when only one remains. Often times the survivor needs assistance to accomplish daily basic needs. That survivor moves in with children as a means of survival. In the process the survivor needs to sell the home.

I personally would appose anything that would make the sale of that house more difficult. Life is already agonizing for this individual.

[bike42]

Nothing says "DISTRESSED NEIGHBORHOOD" louder than a bunch of For Sale signs. Drive around the rest of Florida to see what hard times look like.

When we see street north of 466 that has several For Sale signs our first thought is "what's wrong with this neighborhood"? This is what the window-sign rule is designed to avoid. MLS realtors use window signs south of 466 and have no trouble selling houses there.

[hotrodgirl]

Taken literally, that would mean that all our lamp post signs with name and house number are no longer legal.

Actually, the lamppost signs were mentioned as excluded in the deed restrictions and are OK!

My agent did go through the restrictions with me so there would be no surprises and it was pretty much what I expected. I don't necessarily agree with every single thing, but when we live in a community of this size, we all must adapt in some way and there has to be compromise. I am OK with that, I think, and hope that feeling will persist once I have moved in and have lived there for some time! If you really are unhappy with the deed restrictions, then
perhaps you need to seek out some neighborhood where they are not so stringent. Not passing judgment here, just don't want to see someone living where they feel uncomfortable. We all need to find our own happiness, wherever that may take us. TV can be a stop along the way or a permanent solution! :undecided:

[cathyw]

Thanks for the links. It seems that it was a deed restriction but they have not really enforced it until now. It does seem like it will be across the board, No Villages Realty, no outside realty and no For Sale By Owner. So we will see what happens.
Off topic, there is also a deed restriction that states they we shall notify the Developer when leaving our property for more than 7 days and notify him at the same time of our expected return date.......should we enforce this one , too ??

[cathyw]

Absolutely !

[hdh1470]

Start a poll to see how many found their house by driving by.Up north we had a village law no signs.Keep are village looking nicer the surrounding ones.

[cathyw]

I recently sold a home in TV. For Sale By Owner. Put a sign in the yard. Home was sold within days. I didnt even get the ad in The Daily Sun yet, nor had I placed the ad on the internet. Word of Mouth is the key. People see the sign. They want their friends to be in their neighborhood-- everyone thinks Their village is the Best. They call their friends and the house is SOLD. My next door neighbor had his home on the market at the same time, took 6 months thru TV Realty--lots of aggravation for them(thats a different story)

[JimJoe]

Village Community Development Districts (http://www.districtgov.org/departments/community-standards/download.aspx)
Check your deed restrictions and local recorder for amendments (paragraph 8) filed by the developer. I do not think you get a vote. He files the amendment with the recorder. Thats it for some subdivisions from what I can see so far. Please correct me if I am mistaken.

When I signed the deed restrictions in Nov 2000, they clearly stated that I could display a yard sign. When was the vote to change the deed restrictions?

[RichieLion]

I understand the idea of the distaste for lots of "for sale" signs in a neighborhood, as it casts a "shadow" on a neighborhood, sometimes.

But I am helping some friends of mine look for the house of their dreams, and as we ride through a neighborhood they like looking to see a good pre-owned home, we've also taken information on other homes in the same neighborhood listed with different realtors or private sellers that we didn't really know about.

They will be back here in July to continue their search, and this new rule will make things a little harder and less fun.

[golf2140]

This was all aimed at the private pre owned sales and the real realtors, they were eating into the profits.... The villages can use there media outlet monopoly to promote there pre-owns. The rules are to always to put more $$$ in the pockets of powers to be.... We are the unending supply of dollars for them if you drink the koolade. This is a great place but it is not heaven or at least I don't live in the fantasy that it is. Gota keep ur hand on your billfold! Or at least I have to,, no koolade for me

There were people who had signs on the front lawn all year long. They were rental homes who didn't want to spend a few bucks on adds. It pi--ed off all of us in the neighbor hood. That is why rules are made, because a few take advantage.

[NotGolfer]

Up north we built homes in new areas that were "supposed" to be restricted (ie no outbuildings, no fences, no RV's parked in drives) but once the area was a certain age...the builder took NO responsibilities at all. Folks would abuse the restrictions knowing this so it was just like any other neighborhood.

This is the first time we've lived in an area who does have restrictions for which I'm glad. One person would put a certain sign out and another a different sign. Then it would be something else. I for one am glad there's a restriction and "they're" making it more uniform!!! There's NO conspiracy! Noone is out to "get" anyone! Just trying to make our community lovely for everyone!

As for how did we find homes? Years ago, by looking in the newspaper listings, now---on-line! One can even view homes (virtually) which is nice too.

[paulandjean]

Signs,I have no problem with people putting them up to sell their homes. Same as garage sale signs,no problem.

[justjim]

Strange isn't it how people don't want too much "government" UNLESS it happens to benefit them. Just saying.

[mulligan]

Toward the end of the restrictions, you will see that the system is complaint driven, the owners (us) have the obligation to see the covenants enforced up to and including litigation, and the developer has no such obligation.

[Wiserbud47]

I live south of CR466 and we have never been able to use lawn For Sale signs but we have always been allowed to post a For Sale sign in a window in front of the house. No one seems to have a problem selling a house here and I know our village looks a lot better without the lawn signs.

[Bogie Shooter]

I completely agree with Villageshooter ... in fact I think that this new "rule" is complete BS!!

Now the next 15 of you can get all hurt that someone dared to speak ill of your beloved The Villages, act like someone just urinated in your corn flakes and tell me to leave as well.

Fact is, I would if I could and will as soon as I can. I hate this inland wasteland. The only thing that keeps me sane is mtn biking and Centergy at MVP Athletic.

This is not a happy camper!

[graciegirl]

This is not a happy camper!

Talk about soggy cornflakes. You are so right Bogie.

Why do people stay here if they aren't reasonably happy? And where can they go to get it any better? It really has nothing to do with the PLACE, I sincerely believe that.

[Bogie Shooter]

Talk about soggy cornflakes. You are so right Bogie.

Why do people stay here if they aren't reasonably happy? And where can they go to get it any better? It really has nothing to do with the PLACE, I sincerely believe that.

Sometimes its just the timing of medications.:laugh:

[EdV]

When I signed the deed restrictions in Nov 2000, they clearly stated that I could display a yard sign. When was the vote to change the deed restrictions?

The following statement is from the Orange Blossom Gardens Declarations of Restrictions filed in 1971 with the Lake County Circuit Court book 514 page 71.

2.7 A mail box showing the Owner's name and/or a name sign will be permitted in common specifications to be set forth by the Developer. No other signs or advertisements will be permitted without the express written consent of the Developer.

In other words, the restriction against any kind of signage in your yard has been around since day one.

[Here2Stay]

It seems that the in-the-ground For Sale signs on posts that are so common in TVs have been banned in favor of only "in the window" signs. I heard the ban started South of 466 and now it's Villages wide. A Vs realtor told me, but did not know the reason.

Any input? Thanks

Must not apply to the Villages, as a sign appears on the lawn of a home sold by the Villages right down the street from my home...sign says :another home sold by the Villages. Typical that the rules only apply to all others, not the Villages

[janmcn]

The following statement is from the Orange Blossom Gardens Declarations of Restrictions filed in 1971 with the Lake County Circuit Court book 514 page 71.

2.7 A mail box showing the Owner's name and/or a name sign will be permitted in common specifications to be set forth by the Developer. No other signs or advertisements will be permitted without the express written consent of the Developer.

In other words, the restriction against any kind of signage in your yard has been around since day one.

Wondering why The Villages salespeople are telling people this is a new rule effective June 15, 2012 if it has been around for 41 years. There must have been thousands of violations since 1971.

[Bogie Shooter]

Wondering why The Villages salespeople are telling people this is a new rule effective June 15, 2012 if it has been around for 41 years. There must have been thousands of violations since 1971.

Probably because the sales people have not been around for 41 years. Hey, they are in it to sell houses. No offense meant!

[CaptJohn]

Off topic, there is also a deed restriction that states they we shall notify the Developer when leaving our property for more than 7 days and notify him at the same time of our expected return date.......should we enforce this one , too ??

I'm willing to bet this is the most violated restriction of them all, including die-hard restrictionists!
Any takers? :laugh:

[asianthree]

What were we talking about. Signs everywhere signs do this do that everywhere a sign..... oh sorry thats a song in my head

[njbchbum]

Wondering why The Villages salespeople are telling people this is a new rule effective June 15, 2012 if it has been around for 41 years. There must have been thousands of violations since 1971.

makes me wonder how all the trucks in the pesticide application get to leave their signs in each lawn/house foundation that they spray! just as unsightly as a for sale sign. each sign provides its own particular information. so why aren;t the sign police going after all of those signs and just going after realtors? maybe the real estate folks should make little signs like te pest application business signs!!! ;)

[damily]

Bye!

[JLHart]

Talk about soggy cornflakes. You are so right Bogie.

Why do people stay here if they aren't reasonably happy? And where can they go to get it any better? It really has nothing to do with the PLACE, I sincerely believe that.

You are free to believe anything you want ... but the fact is you do not know me or what my situation is and why I currently HAVE to be someplace I do not like.

Responsibility's can be a bitch. They can force you to move somewhere you do not like and force you to remain until such a time that the responsibility does not exist. I do not regret having to take on this responsibility. It is part of life and when the day comes that that responsibility does not exist ... it will be the saddest day of my life as it will mean that someone I love dearly will be gone.

I could give you a loooonnnngggg list of places that I would love to move to (or back to) in order to "get it any better". Places were I do not have to deal with "Stepford" like covenants that govern homogenized, sterile, "villages". Places were those that live there would not prefer that the unwashed masses stay off "my" roads, paths and entertainment "squares" ... save of course those "service" folks to cut the grass and clean the house. Places were I am not surrounded by myopic, rightwing keep-your-socialist-hands-off-my-medicare knuckleheads. But first and foremost, places were I can once again immerse myself in the healing waters of mother ocean.

[Barefoot]

Yes we signed the Deed Restrictions but the powers to be decide which ones will be enforced. Just ride around ANY neighborhood and see how many violations of Deed Restrictions can be found.

It is my understanding that the Deed Restriction process is complaint driven. Therefore you can paint your house orange, own 12 dogs and surround your home with pink flamingoes. If your neighbours don't care and Village Watch doesn't notice, you're A-OK. (To be clear, Barefoot is NOT suggesting you do these things, they are not good ideas!!)

In the case of lawn signs in the north/west segment, I've been told by a Villages employee that a home owner complained about lawn signs, and this complaint prompted The Villages to enforce the existing Deed Restriction on "no lawn signs".

[Schaumburger]

I'm willing to bet this is the most violated restriction of them all, including die-hard restrictionists!
Any takers? :laugh:

I wonder what department would take care of coordinating this? The Dept. of Tracking Residents Comings and Goings? :laugh:

[graciegirl]

You are free to believe anything you want ... but the fact is you do not know me or what my situation is and why I currently HAVE to be someplace I do not like.

Responsibility's can be a bitch. They can force you to move somewhere you do not like and force you to remain until such a time that the responsibility does not exist. I do not regret having to take on this responsibility. It is part of life and when the day comes that that responsibility does not exist ... it will be the saddest day of my life as it will mean that someone I love dearly will be gone.

I could give you a loooonnnngggg list of places that I would love to move to (or back to) in order to "get it any better". Places were I do not have to deal with "Stepford" like covenants that govern homogenized, sterile, "villages". Places were those that live there would not prefer that the unwashed masses stay off "my" roads, paths and entertainment "squares" ... save of course those "service" folks to cut the grass and clean the house. Places were I am not surrounded by myopic, rightwing keep-your-socialist-hands-off-my-medicare knuckleheads. But first and foremost, places were I can once again immerse myself in the healing waters of mother ocean.

So you are here taking care of your mother and don't like all the old conservatives?

[cgalloway6]

Yard signs might make a difference in selling a house but ours went on the market last Wed with a window sign only and we had an offer and contract done Saturday. Yes it was thru the Villages realty so there was a web presence. We are building in the new area and don't need 2 homes. If you sell your existing home in the Villages and buy another, or at least build another, you get a 1 point discount on the real estate commission. I don't think too many other realtors do that outside of the Villages.

[babynurse]

[QUOTE=JLHart;504844]Responsibility's can be a bitch. They can force you to move somewhere you do not like and force you to remain until such a time that the responsibility does not exist. I do not regret having to take on this responsibility. It is part of life and when the day comes that that responsibility does not exist ... it will be the saddest day of my life as it will mean that someone I love dearly will be gone.

As a nurse, one of the most important lessons I have learned, and have shared with my students, is that we must leave whatever personal issues we are having in the parking lot, and give our patients our best. Is it always easy to do this? No......but an unhappy nurse does not provide the care that their patient deserves. I am quite sure that JLHart's "responsibility" is well aware of his/her feelings. I am also quite sure that JLHart will deny that there is any effect on their daily life. That kind of unhappiness is impossible to hide.

[paulandjean]

JLHart--- I think I am actually starting to like her.......

[JLHart]

[QUOTE=JLHart;504844]Responsibility's can be a bitch. They can force you to move somewhere you do not like and force you to remain until such a time that the responsibility does not exist. I do not regret having to take on this responsibility. It is part of life and when the day comes that that responsibility does not exist ... it will be the saddest day of my life as it will mean that someone I love dearly will be gone.

As a nurse, one of the most important lessons I have learned, and have shared with my students, is that we must leave whatever personal issues we are having in the parking lot, and give our patients our best. Is it always easy to do this? No......but an unhappy nurse does not provide the care that their patient deserves. I am quite sure that JLHart's "responsibility" is well aware of his/her feelings. I am also quite sure that JLHart will deny that there is any effect on their daily life. That kind of unhappiness is impossible to hide.


Perhaps this is my parking lot. Do you also teach your students not to make a diagnosis before they know the patient?

[JLHart]

As a nurse, one of the most important lessons I have learned, and have shared with my students, is that we must leave whatever personal issues we are having in the parking lot, and give our patients our best. Is it always easy to do this? No......but an unhappy nurse does not provide the care that their patient deserves. I am quite sure that JLHart's "responsibility" is well aware of his/her feelings. I am also quite sure that JLHart will deny that there is any effect on their daily life. That kind of unhappiness is impossible to hide.


Perhaps this is my parking lot. Do you also teach your students not to make a diagnosis before they know the patient?

[CaptJohn]

What were we talking about. Signs everywhere signs do this do that everywhere a sign..... oh sorry thats a song in my head

You mean this song, of course! :laugh:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qLm3HMG8IhM

[OscarOlden]

You are free to believe anything you want ... but the fact is you do not know me or what my situation is and why I currently HAVE to be someplace I do not like.

Responsibility's can be a bitch. They can force you to move somewhere you do not like and force you to remain until such a time that the responsibility does not exist. I do not regret having to take on this responsibility. It is part of life and when the day comes that that responsibility does not exist ... it will be the saddest day of my life as it will mean that someone I love dearly will be gone.

I could give you a loooonnnngggg list of places that I would love to move to (or back to) in order to "get it any better". Places were I do not have to deal with "Stepford" like covenants that govern homogenized, sterile, "villages". Places were those that live there would not prefer that the unwashed masses stay off "my" roads, paths and entertainment "squares" ... save of course those "service" folks to cut the grass and clean the house. Places were I am not surrounded by myopic, rightwing keep-your-socialist-hands-off-my-medicare knuckleheads. But first and foremost, places were I can once again immerse myself in the healing waters of mother ocean.

You are obviously very unhappy. You sound so negative and are holding a grudge for some unknown reason

[Moderator]

The thread topic has to do with covenants for displaying real estate signs. This thread has turned into a personal discussion with a number of critical and pointed comments. Address the topic and not the poster please or this thread will be closed.

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[Villageshooter]

Talked to sign maker on the square tonite ,,, he was telling me a way to get around it ,,, is to hang for sale sign from your lite post stand along with your name sign,,,, he said he has developed a special bracket to accommodate this set-up. Freedom and liberty shall prevail, if u just think outside the box. He indicated he has 6 of them sold! Don't believe the koolade tastes good

[CarolSells]

I don't understand what all of the hoopla is about! We Realtors get blamed for everything that goes wrong. Bad housing market, shady loans, and now complaints about signs cluttering neighborhoods. Sheesh!

[thekeithfan]

This was all aimed at the private pre owned sales and the real realtors, they were eating into the profits.... The villages can use there media outlet monopoly to promote there pre-owns. The rules are to always to put more $$$ in the pockets of powers to be.... We are the unending supply of dollars for them if you drink the koolade. This is a great place but it is not heaven or at least I don't live in the fantasy that it is. Gota keep ur hand on your billfold! Or at least I have to,, no koolade for me

I agree and it's shocking how many village people just go along with it and are happy happy. The Koolaide must be spiked as well.

[mulligan]

I actually read the covenants BEFORE closing, and at closing, signed off on receipt, and agreement to comply was inferred. They go a long way toward keeping TV a beautiful place, IMHO.

[Posh 08]

Homes are listed on-line, what is the purpose of the signs these days?

[buggyone]

I agree and it's shocking how many village people just go along with it and are happy happy. The Koolaide must be spiked as well.

I always say unless it affects you personally, just keep quiet about it. Live here and be happy. Are you planning to sell your home? I'm planning to stay here in The Villages and enjoy all the wonderful things here for a long, long time to come.

Doesn''t bother me one way or another about For Sale signs or For Rent signs in the yard or in the window. This is a thriving community and will stay that way with or without a few naysayers who obviously enjoy griping for their fun instead of getting out with others and enjoying the amenities of The Villages.

[graciegirl]

I agree and it's shocking how many village people just go along with it and are happy happy. The Koolaide must be spiked as well.

I will try very hard to not be happy today to accomodate villageshooter BUT it will be hard as our older daughter is here for a week and we took her to the square last night where we met the so nice Tommy T and his dear wife. It was a lovely night and the band was great and a lot of munchkins are here in town this week because of Camp Villages that they do with their grands and a lot of darling little moppets were out there dancin' and the big folks were all dancin' and people just can't seem to stop smilin' hereabouts.

I will try. I know I am annoying.:clap2::MOJE_whot:

[Posh 08]

I always say unless it affects you personally, just keep quiet about it. Live here and be happy. Are you planning to sell your home? I'm planning to stay here in The Villages and enjoy all the wonderful things here for a long, long time to come.

Doesn''t bother me one way or another about For Sale signs or For Rent signs in the yard or in the window. This is a thriving community and will stay that way with or without a few naysayers who obviously enjoy griping for their fun instead of getting out with others and enjoying the amenities of The Villages.

I'm amazed, how many folks must have been in a stupor when they bought. We have restrictions? :shocked:

[njbchbum]

Homes are listed on-line, what is the purpose of the signs these days?

i don't believe the mls realtors place an address in their ad unless it is an open house day.

and if someone is just out for their 'sunday drive' thru the villages without their internet connection, they would have no idea which properties are for sale without that sign.

[Posh 08]

i don't believe the mls realtors place an address in their ad unless it is an open house day.

and if someone is just out for their 'sunday drive' thru the villages without their internet connection, they would have no idea which properties are for sale without that sign.

Realtor dot com if you google MLS is a mainstay. The address is shown.

The Villages Real Estate - The Villages, FL Homes for Sale - Realtor.com� (http://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-search/The-Villages_FL)

[JimJoe]

Isnt anyone surprised that the restrictions can be amended by the developer without notice to the owners, by just filing a document? That concerns me a bit.
JJ

Village Community Development Districts (http://www.districtgov.org/departments/community-standards/download.aspx)
Check your deed restrictions and local recorder for amendments (paragraph 8) filed by the developer. I do not think you get a vote. He files the amendment with the recorder. Thats it for some subdivisions from what I can see so far. Please correct me if I am mistaken.

[mulligan]

Until the district is turned over to an owner elected board.

[graciegirl]

Isnt anyone surprised that the restrictions can be amended by the developer without notice to the owners, by just filing a document? That concerns me a bit.
JJ

No. Because I like everything so far and when I stop likin' it, I will move on. Sometimes I shudder to think of it changing into a democracy.

[Villageshooter]

If we ever decide to sell our place our dogs new name will be FOR SALE. If folks can put another hanging on the lamp post we will do that..... so if you're driving around Bridgeport Some day and you see our lamp sign and below it has our name also our dogs name is (in bright orange letters) FOR SALE you feel free to come up knock we wiil be happy to show you our FOR SALE , also we accept offers if we decde to sell.

[Joaniesmom]

It's just beyond me why you moved to TV in the first place! If mountain biking is your love, there sure aren't any mountains around there. Having said that, I hope you get your wish and can move to an area you like better.

[JimJoe]

Until the district is turned over to an owner elected board.

When does that occur?
IF the elected board occurs, Would the elected board inherit the same power or can the restrictions be changed before then without notice to give that authority to for example the central districts??...
change the rules with no input, no way to challenge it, and no notice of the change other than filing some document with a recorder somewhere?
I think that should be changed.

[Bogie Shooter]

Talked to sign maker on the square tonite ,,, he was telling me a way to get around it ,,, is to hang for sale sign from your lite post stand along with your name sign,,,, he said he has developed a special bracket to accommodate this set-up. Freedom and liberty shall prevail, if u just think outside the box. He indicated he has 6 of them sold! Don't believe the koolade tastes good

Don't you just love it the way people are always trying to figure out ways to get around whatever they don't like. Hey, rules are rules!

[EdV]

makes me wonder how all the trucks in the pesticide application get to leave their signs in each lawn/house foundation that they spray!

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[EdV]

When does that occur?
IF the elected board occurs, Would the elected board inherit the same power or can the restrictions be changed before then without notice to give that authority to for example the central districts??...
change the rules with no input, no way to challenge it, and no notice of the change other than filing some document with a recorder somewhere?
I think that should be changed.

The two special central districts have jurisdiction over all the amenities and commercial property in TV. However, they have no jurisdiction over the 10 numbered districts. So any of the older districts which have resident elected trustees can pass and file an amendment to, for instance, eliminate the ban on �For Sale� signs in their respective district if the majority of residents in that district wanted that, which I doubt they would.

[JLHart]

"You are obviously very unhappy. You sound so negative and are holding a grudge for some unknown reason"

"It's just beyond me why you moved to TV in the first place!"

Gee Moderator person .... can I respond to these directed at me??

[Moderator]

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