once You Buy.....Do Really Upgrade 2 Times?

[AriaGrandparents2013]

We have bought a Designer Home in the Village of Fernadina and close this week.

While visiting The Villages in early March we heard numerous times that once you buy you will probably move/upgrade.........wondering if that is a typical experience of owners.........just curious?

Please share your thoughts on this subject?

[paulandjean]

Heard the same thing many times. Think it is used by real estate office to spur more home sales.

[graciegirl]

Not everyone. But SOME do.....Some move to a smaller home on the death of a spouse or just because they find they don't need the room. Some move to a lot or view they like better or to a larger house or to a home with a golf cart garage.. and certainly NOT the majority of people do this....but a goodly share..as we say in Ohio. In the village we now live in, out of 53 homes, 13 have moved from other areas in TV.

We are on our second home in a six year span.

It isn't hard to sell homes here...if they are presented correctly, clean, smoke free and priced right and it only costs $750 for McLinn Burnsed, the local law firm to handle the closing, so a lot of people sell them without a realtor.

Also the cost of labor for a move is MUCH less here than it was up north.

So if people change their minds, they can more easily change their homes.

We bought both houses without mortgages but didn't pay off the bond for that reason ONLY. So if we wanted to sell the price would be competitive to a similar new home. Who knows what new area or new model we might take a fancy to?

We all get younger and more mentally flexible every day! It's the water. ;)

[Bonny]

We also built a second house. Built in Santiago in 2000 & then built in BonnyBrook in 2004. I know several people that are in their second home.
Actually a couple of people in their 3rd. home also.

[Barefoot]

We are on our second home in a six year span. Who knows what new area or new model we might take a fancy to? We all get younger and more mentally flexible every day! It's the water. ;)

We bought our first home in 2007 and moved in 2010 (to a resale in the same Village). I have my eye on another resale area, and have a request in with Real Estate, but don't anyone tell Fireboy.

[asianthree]

yep bought patio for vac home...bought cottage for snowbirding...and looking for lily for full time when it comes so yes some do

[zcaveman]

Been in the same place going on 13 years and have no plans on moving.

Z

[ilovetv]

Heard the same thing many times. Think it is used by real estate office to spur more home sales.

That's not necessarily so....we've heard it from our neighbors and other residents, and never from agents (if an agent says that, it indicates many choose the wrong place). Life stages are what make most people upsize and downsize here.

Neighbors and residents have said it because they have done it. Many buy small in the beginning because they think they'll snowbird a few years or are not yet retired. Then they bought bigger because they came here full-time, and to have more room for kids and grandchildren who visit. Then they downsized to a courtyard villa because it's "just right" for size, expenses, low maintenance and friendly neighbors who are right there when in need.

Also, some move within TV simply because they want a brand-new home that they build to their liking, and they know already that moving within TV is little or no risk.....10,000 people are retiring per day across the country, and the demand in TV for resale homes and facilities/services will continue in this unique market where TV median household income is $93,000 while the nation's is $43k and FL is $36k. The Villages Commercial Property Sales & Leasing (http://www.thevillagescommercialproperty.com/the-villages-market.asp)

[llaran]

It was true before the bubble burst. People could double or triple there money. We bought in 2006, we could sell for what we paid, maybe, but not the improvement s.

[rirlam]

Of the dozen or so neighborhood families at our end of the street: One family is on their third Villages house, one family is on their second Villages house, one has moved on to their second Villages house in a newer area and one moved out of TV to be closer to the water. The rest of us are all first time home owners in TV.

[rubicon]

I would consider selling my home to move out of TV but not within. I careful chose the size of house I needed and could care for and that was situated on a plot of land affording me some privacy. I fortunately located in a neighbor that is very active and with people who are genuine, friendly and helpful. I thank God for his many blessings.

[graciegirl]

I would consider selling my home to move out of TV but not within. I careful chose the size of house I needed and could care for and that was situated on a plot of land affording me some privacy. I fortunately located in a neighbor that is very active and with people who are genuine, friendly and helpful. I thank God for his many blessings.

I similarly thank the Almighty, but there are other villages that may have neighbors for whom I could be equally as grateful.

[bwint7]

Hi everyone--I'm replying for the first time after lurking for quite awhile so hopefully I am doing this right! Hubby and I bought our patio villa last September to be our "fun home" in The Villages. We live just 2 hours away in Fleming Island and enjoy long weekends and holidays at our Villages home as I am still teaching and will be for 2 more years. At that time we plan on buying a larger home to be our forever home in paradise. From my rather short time being a homeowner in TV I have come to the conclusion that it really doesn't matter what home you live in, you are blessed to be in such a beautiful and wonderful and fun community.

[oot]

Our neighbor just moved out to another home - only larger.

They sold to someone - this is their third home here.

Seems like many do move more than once....

[gomoho]

It may be wanderlust! or the grass is always greener! or 'cause I just wanted to.:p

[ilovetv]

It was true before the bubble burst. People could double or triple there money. We bought in 2006, we could sell for what we paid, maybe, but not the improvement s.

We've known and met quite a few people who've moved a couple of times within TV, and none of them did it to "double or triple their money" nor "before the bubble burst". They did it because they could afford to be flexible and try something different that would be more comfortable in a new life stage they'd entered.

[Happinow]

I have no plans on moving as i love everything about my home, but my next door neighbor just sold their house that they owned for a year. They have a disruptive neighbor behind them and can't live where they are. I suspect, in addition to not having enough space or having too much space, that people move because they bought a home with a kissing lanai and need more privacy. People talk too loudly, play music too loudly and have barking dogs and when you live so close together a kissing lanai is not such a good thing. It's not always too much or too little space....it could be bad neighbors.

[chuck2571]

1st house (designer) purchased in January 2006 (Village of Mallory Hill), damaged by tornado in Feb 2007. 2nd house purchased Feb 2007 (Village of Largo). 3rd house built March 2010 (Village of Hemingway).

When the tornado damaged our 1st home, we were told it could be rebuilt with 3-4 months...we knew better.(it took a year to rebuild). We decided to purchase a larger designer (Bridgeport) and rent the 1st home when repaired. The second house met our needs - except no golf cart garage and no view. After 3 years in our second house, we decided we wanted a golf cart garage, better view (water) and other enhancements (more open kitchen, hall closet, larger lanai, garage, dining area and bedroom area). Our choice was Bridgeport II+. The second house was sold when we built our third. I think that we finally have it right!

[AriaGrandparents2013]

I have no plans on moving as i love everything about my home, but my next door neighbor just sold their house that they owned for a year. They have a disruptive neighbor behind them and can't live where they are. I suspect, in addition to not having enough space or having too much space, that people move because they bought a home with a kissing lanai and need more privacy. People talk too loudly, play music too loudly and have barking dogs and when you live so close together a kissing lanai is not such a good thing. It's not always too much or too little space....it could be bad neighbors.

As we closed today on our home in the Village of Fernadina, lets hope that those "barking dogs"..........."noisy neighbors"............and..........."loud music".....are not anywhere near my home.

Are these exceptions to the rule or do people experience these problems with neighbors? What's your experience?

[CFrance]

As we closed today on our home in the Village of Fernadina, lets hope that those "barking dogs"..........."noisy neighbors"............and..........."loud music".....are not anywhere near my home.

Are these exceptions to the rule or do people experience these problems with neighbors? What's your experience?

These houses are so close together, of course you are going to hear something

We've found it to be an occasional occurrence, coming from the villas over the wall from us, and just ignore it. It never lasts long. This community is almost akin to a condo community, and some people are just not going to be happy living so close to their neighbors. Instead of adjusting, they will complain. In which case they probably should move, hopefully to a larger lot that backs up onto a golf course or water.

[Happinow]

As we closed today on our home in the Village of Fernadina, lets hope that those "barking dogs"..........."noisy neighbors"............and..........."loud music".....are not anywhere near my home.

Are these exceptions to the rule or do people experience these problems with neighbors? What's your experience?

I think in general, people are respectful of others. But, the houses are really close in the rear, so privacy can be an issue. Remember, you will do most of your living in the rear of the house. Do diligence when picking a lot or a home.

[ilovetv]

As we closed today on our home in the Village of Fernadina, lets hope that those "barking dogs"..........."noisy neighbors"............and..........."loud music".....are not anywhere near my home.

Are these exceptions to the rule or do people experience these problems with neighbors? What's your experience?

Every community has a few bad neighbors, but we haven't seen any in our courtyard villa neighborhood of about 70 homes. In fact, it's like having family all around us and chances are, you'll have that feeling too.

And most neighbors in TV would not scare off potential buyers with stories out of context, if you'd ever decide to sell.

[AriaGrandparents2013]

I understand that a landscaped screen off your lanai helps with privacy however will of course not help with disruptive noise.

I would assume if presented correctly that neighbor would be willing to share in landscape cost as both benefit to a mutually agreeable plan.

Can anyone share any stories of a neighbor shared landscape screening project?

[mickey100]

Many people with people behind will enclose their lanai - enclosing with glass works best for sound dampening. This helps take care of potential noise issues and also helps keep the lanai free of dust and pollens which can be problematic at certain times of the year. With some nice privacy landscaping for visual privacy, you're all set.

[tainsley]

Every community has a few bad neighbors, but we haven't seen any in our courtyard villa neighborhood of about 70 homes. In fact, it's like having family all around us and chances are, you'll have that feeling too.

And most neighbors in TV would not scare off potential buyers with stories out of context, if you'd ever decide to sell.

Agree! We have 62 homes in our CYV and we are like family! It is our first and last home in TV.

[2BNTV]

Hi everyone--I'm replying for the first time after lurking for quite awhile so hopefully I am doing this right! Hubby and I bought our patio villa last September to be our "fun home" in The Villages. We live just 2 hours away in Fleming Island and enjoy long weekends and holidays at our Villages home as I am still teaching and will be for 2 more years. At that time we plan on buying a larger home to be our forever home in paradise. From my rather short time being a homeowner in TV I have come to the conclusion that it really doesn't matter what home you live in, you are blessed to be in such a beautiful and wonderful and fun community.

WOW - Your first post. :welcome: to TOTV.

You are absolutely right. There is no bad area of TV to live. I think what happens is when one buys, there is so much to learn about where one should live. There is the dynamic of some people have bought smaller and want to upgrade. Then there are some people who want to downgrade as it is more difficult to keep a larger home. There are some people who see a home that has features they know they will enjoy more.

It's so nice to live in a place where you home can sell quickly and move so easily. I am one of those who hopes to get it right the first time as I hate moving. :smiley:

[mainlander]

From what I have garnered from conversations on this subject, a couple of unique factors come into play here, imo. First, there appears to be considerable ease to sell your home in the Villages. Most moves a not like moving a great distance to another city or state, maybe a few blocks or so away, not like uprooting in the normal snse. You keep your friends. Why not live where and in what that pleases you the most. A few short distant easy moves can help one find that satisfaction level. so I am told,, anyway, lol.

[DougB]

Hi everyone--I'm replying for the first time after lurking for quite awhile so hopefully I am doing this right! Hubby and I bought our patio villa last September to be our "fun home" in The Villages. We live just 2 hours away in Fleming Island and enjoy long weekends and holidays at our Villages home as I am still teaching and will be for 2 more years. At that time we plan on buying a larger home to be our forever home in paradise. From my rather short time being a homeowner in TV I have come to the conclusion that it really doesn't matter what home you live in, you are blessed to be in such a beautiful and wonderful and fun community.

Welcome to TOTV Bwint7,
We are in the same boat as you. Both my wife and I are educators who live 2 hours away, Melbourne Beach, who bought a patio villa here to be our "fun home". My wife calls it her "happy place". In a couple years when we retire, we will probably sell both homes and buy a larger one here. Don't know though. I truly love the home we are in.

[AriaGrandparents2013]

Thanks for all your post.......................they were all very interesting and informative.

[Steve & Deanna]

We purchased a villa and this is our second winter (rented for four years prior). We were congratulated on buying our first home in The Villages by our sales person. We think we know what he meant. We've looked, just looked, at a full time home here in TV....just in case. I will say that owning a villa takes the pressure off of hurrying to buy another home if we sell our seven month home in the frozen tundra. By the way, the gentleman we purchased a used cart from was on his third designer.