New vs preowned

[Whit53]

We are coming down for a visit next weekend. We think we will be purchasing a preowned home in Poinciana but also going to tour new designer homes. After reading the boards endlessly it seems like a preowned home may be a mistake. Not that people are unfriendly, but its already an established neighborhood and may be ratty clicky. Any thoughts?

Thanks! Can't wait to get there

[graciegirl]

We are coming down for a visit next weekend. We think we will be purchasing a preowned home in Poinciana but also going to tour new designer homes. After reading the boards endlessly it seems like a preowned home may be a mistake. Not that people are unfriendly, but its already an established neighborhood and may be ratty clicky. Any thoughts?

Thanks! Can't wait to get there

Now there is a new phrase to me, ratty clicky?

I think that you must love the house and love the price. Your golf cart will take you out and about to every other place.

When you buy a resale consider the unpaid part of the bond into the price. When you buy a new house consider the bond into the price.

You may be lucky and move near folks who are completely compatible to you and you may not and a lot of THAT depends on you.

Sweetie says I could make friends with a doorknob.

[Madelaine Amee]

Now there is a new phrase to me, ratty clicky?
Sweetie says I could make friends with a doorknob.


Now there is a new phrase to me, ratty clicky? and to me too!

Sweetie says I could make friends with a doorknob. He's got that right!


Ratty clicky - are you still in high school?

[billethkid]

the "ratty/clicky" and othe negative comments are just ONE person's experience. I know in our neighborhood we all as a village go out of our way to be sure that new neighbors are welcomed and made aware of all that is actively available.

Of course there are established bridge clubs and foorsomes, etc, etc.....but one does get worked in.

I would not pass up the opportunity of getting the home you always wanted to retire in because ONE person had a bad experience. How about doing something unique? Go with the fact that 90% odds you will see no difference in the neighbor reactions to new people in a resale or new situation.
I know you would not buy a one or two percent chance ticket so why would you accept those odds on a home purchase.

You will not be disappointed.

btk

[jnieman]

I think both pre-owned and new have their benefits. The newer neighborhoods will have more activities when they first start out. Meet your neighbors type events. The more established neighborhoods will probably not have as many but many well established neighborhoods still have quite a few activities. Our neighborhood in Hadley is about 5 years old and we still have a monthly get-together which includes golf and driveway parties. One way to meet people in a pre-owned would be to throw your own drive way get-together. Try a margaritas and hot dog party. I put on one of those and almost every neighbor (25 houses) showed up. We went through 8 pitchers of margaritas! There are many very nice resale homes out there so I wouldn't limit myself to new only. You do have to put yourself out there in either instance. If you are one to hide in the house it will make it tougher to meet people.

[Mikeod]

The point above about not hiding in the house is well put because people are different. On our LSV, we pulled into our rental and were unloading the car when a resident walked over and asked if I play golf and invited me to join their neighborhood group. When we bought our house and moved in, a neighbor came over with a prepared dinner for us since everything was in boxes. Having experienced that, we made it a point to try to greet and meet every new neighbor. It was difficult for me since I am reserved by nature, but I've made more friends here in seven years than I did in 30 years in my prior home.

Buy the home you want and engage your neighbors. You will not be disappointed.

[Bonnevie]

I have a villa there in Duval. haven't been able to move up full time and just go up to check on it...until my house sells. Last time I was there my neighbor offered to check my house weekly so I didn't have to worry about it. Another neighbor invited me to get togethers they have once I get there.....I'm looking forward to meeting the other neighbors

[Whit53]

We are coming down for a visit next weekend. We think we will be purchasing a preowned home in Poinciana but also going to tour new designer homes. After reading the boards endlessly it seems like a preowned home may be a mistake. Not that people are unfriendly, but its already an established neighborhood and may be :icon_bored: clicky. Any thoughts?

Thanks! Can't wait to get there



OMG, I'm SO SORRY! I didn't proof read. My iPad gets a mind of its own. I didn't put ratty in there. Please accept my apology. Not a good start for me.

[Whit53]

Now there is a new phrase to me,clicky? and to me too!

Sweetie says I could make friends with a doorknob. He's got that right!


Ratty clicky - are you still in high school?


Again so sorry. I will learn to check my post before I submit my post.
Looking forward to coming down next week!

[Whit53]

I think both pre-owned and new have their benefits. The newer neighborhoods will have more activities when they first start out. Meet your neighbors type events. The more established neighborhoods will probably not have as many but many well established neighborhoods still have quite a few activities. Our neighborhood in Hadley is about 5 years old and we still have a monthly get-together which includes golf and driveway parties. One way to meet people in a pre-owned would be to throw your own drive way get-together. Try a margaritas and hot dog party. I put on one of those and almost every neighbor (25 houses) showed up. We went through 8 pitchers of margaritas! There are many very nice resale homes out there so I wouldn't limit myself to new only. You do have to put yourself out there in either instance. If you are one to hide in the house it will make it tougher to meet people.

What a GREAT idea!!!!

[gomoho]

No worries Whit53 - it is already forgotten. Buy the home you love in a neighborhood you love. We purchased in a 5 year old neighborhood and experienced what many have already said - neighbors more than happy to welcome you to their activities. And as a bonus another new couple moved in a few doors down and we are becoming best friends.

[Madelaine Amee]

Again so sorry. I will learn to check my post before I submit my post.
Looking forward to coming down next week!

No, it's my turn to apologize to you, must have got out the bed the wrong side this morning! Welcome to TV and have a wonderful new life wherever you end up buying.

[jannd228]

actually I think we should make #rattyclicky a trending topic on Twitter,

just kidding, I switch back to a computer, IPad gets too out of hand sometimes

good luck with your search I'll be there shortly doing the same thing

[janmcn]

If property insurance is important to you, find out what is available for both types of homes, new or pre-owned. You can probably do some research before you even arrive in TV by making some phone calls.

[Mallory Voice]

We are coming down for a visit next weekend. We think we will be purchasing a preowned home in Poinciana but also going to tour new designer homes. After reading the boards endlessly it seems like a preowned home may be a mistake. Not that people are unfriendly, but its already an established neighborhood and may be ratty clicky. Any thoughts?

Thanks! Can't wait to get there

You are thinking along the right path, however, you can still purchase a good deal on a preowned home in a NEW village. Purchasing in an established village makes for tough friendships/bonding for newbies.
Keep your search across 466A into the new sections. Our friends just purchased a new home and their neighbors were coming out of their homes to introduce themselves to you and we were just visiting!!
Take advise from residents who have been here for over 6 years!
Mallory Voice welcomes you to The Villages!

[njbchbum]

actually I think we should make #rattyclicky a trending topic on Twitter,

just kidding, I switch back to a computer, IPad gets too out of hand sometimes

good luck with your search I'll be there shortly doing the same thing

i think we should adopt it as we have 'boy howdy' ;)

[TheCollierCpl]

We are coming down for a visit next weekend. We think we will be purchasing a preowned home in Poinciana but also going to tour new designer homes. After reading the boards endlessly it seems like a preowned home may be a mistake. Not that people are unfriendly, but its already an established neighborhood and may be ratty clicky. Any thoughts?

Thanks! Can't wait to get there

RATTY CLCKY ooooh
We decided to build in TV (no longer an option, but nice new homes are available). We looked at several and decided that new was for us (and I have always built in the past anyway).

As far as clickish ... wow. Not that we have experienced. We have made a few lengthy visits to TV and have never found any cliques. Quite the opposite. Almost every time we go to a town center in the evening or a resturant we meet someone. We have had invitations, met new friends in their homes; we just love this place.

Maybe you heard "clique ish" from some unfriendly or isolationist dudes. Our advice, buy what you like and don't worry about it. For the most part, we have found this to be very frienly and the freinds we have known here, and who live here, say the same thing - over and over and over. (But, there is always that 2%-5% who complian no matter where they are.)

Be yourself, live your life, be happy - what you give is what you get!

Buy now, the prices are onlygoing up Up UP!!!

[asianthree]

how we choose where to live...go to a village take the golf cart to where you will need to spend time at...go to another village take golf cart to where you need to spend time at....see how far you want to be from the important things in your life

[Barefoot]

We are coming down for a visit next weekend. We think we will be purchasing a preowned home in Poinciana but also going to tour new designer homes. After reading the boards endlessly it seems like a preowned home may be a mistake. Not that people are unfriendly, but its already an established neighborhood and may be ratty clicky. Any thoughts?

There are always new people buying Pre-owned homes and moving into older neighborhoods. So you won't be the new kid on the block for long. We bought two preowned homes, and we think you get way more for your money. Especially if you're seeking a view lot. And both times, we've had wonderful neighbors.

[DougB]

I bought a pre-owned home. I haven't experienced any clicky neighbors. I love the neighborhood and the friendliness of my neighbors. However, I do have to admit we are all kind of ratty.

[travelguy]

You will be happy no matter where you finally roost. New neighborhood: you are all new and everyone will have adjustment issues. Having a lot in common, and it seems mostly the same age group. After 5 years here our neighborhood is established, several homes have sold several times over, and the age group is all over the place now. The trees and shrubs have grown in nicely, and the area looks less like a former cow field.

[asianthree]

with a preowned you don't have to deal with dirt from building

[Tracy1581]

Don't buy a house based on neighbors. Neighbors may not share same interests you do. My husband golfs, plays softball and no one on or street does. I do gym and dance and no one on our street does. You will meet friends through activities you enjoy !! Neighbors also change over quickly in a over 55 community.

TAKE Into consideration location. Do you want to be near squares SS and sumter?? do you want to be central to villages rather than more toward Brownwood? also taxes, bonds, bills very important. What is bond on new home vs resale? Don't let a resale scare you. You can always fix up the way you want just with new home. People put upgrades in new homes also. Landscaping gets expensive. Do you want to put in 8.000 for landscaping or maybe find a home that is done decently already. Take your time. You can find some lovely resales. If the ONLY reason you would consider new is the neighborhood , that may be a bad decision.

Good luck and enjoy the process. It's fun either way. Just weigh it all out and then decide.

[Whit53]

Thanks everyone!!

Only a few more days and we will be there to make our decision!!

[Halibut]

I guess I'm the only person who has no particular interest in socialzing with my neighbors? If I meet them, fine. If I don't, fine. I'd rather make new friends with shared interests through clubs and other activites, to be honest.

The new build neighborhoods sound like a nightmare to me, with all the forced pot-lucking and block-partying. YMMV. :laugh:

[champion6]

I guess I'm the only person who has no particular interest in socializing with my neighbors? If I meet them, fine. If I don't, fine. I'd rather make new friends with shared interests through clubs and other activities, to be honest.
The new build neighborhoods sound like a nightmare to me, with all the forced pot-lucking and block-partying. YMMV.The wonderful thing about TV is that you can live that way and be just as happy as those who prefer to socialize within their neighborhood.

[Barefoot]

I guess I'm the only person who has no particular interest in socialzing with my neighbors? If I meet them, fine. If I don't, fine. I'd rather make new friends with shared interests through clubs and other activites, to be honest. The new build neighborhoods sound like a nightmare to me, with all the forced pot-lucking and block-partying. YMMV. :laugh:

You're not alone at all Halibut. I have friends who prefer not to socialize much at all in their neighborhoods, perhaps once a month at a street party. We're friendly with neighbors, but most of our socializing is with friends who live in other Villages and we're good with that.

I have other friends who are polar opposites. They live in very social neighborhoods where the neighbors are all in and out of each other's houses many times a day. They all seem to be extroverts and they love the constant interaction.

Each to his own. :ho:

[Bay Kid]

You're not alone at all Halibut. I have friends who prefer not to socialize much at all in their neighborhoods, perhaps once a month at a street party. We're friendly with neighbors, but most of our socializing is with friends who live in other Villages and we're good with that.

I have other friends who are polar opposites. They live in very social neighborhoods where the neighbors are all in and out of each other's houses many times a day. They all seem to be extroverts and they love the constant interaction.

Each to his own. :ho:

I would prefer friends to have a little distance. I always like the privacy of home. Planned visits!

[Whit53]

I feel like a kid the night before Christmas. Sitting at the airport waiting to board my flight to Orlando. I'll be in The Villages first thing in the morning. :)

[elbear]

Welcome...wherever you are....you will love it!

[Schaumburger]

I feel like a kid the night before Christmas. Sitting at the airport waiting to board my flight to Orlando. I'll be in The Villages first thing in the morning. :)

Whit53, Hope you have a great visit in The Villages! Please post how your visit is going. Oct. 11 starts my next visit to TV -- that date can't arrive too quickly for me.

[Whit53]

Well we are now Members of the Village community. Our new home is not the one we were expecting to purchase. Instead we are in a new home in Charlotte color me so happy!

[bkcunningham1]

Well we are now Members of the Village community. Our new home is not the one we were expecting to purchase. Instead we are in a new home in Charlotte color me so happy!

Let me be the first on this forum to say congratulations! How exciting.

[coconutmama]

Well we are now Members of the Village community. Our new home is not the one we were expecting to purchase. Instead we are in a new home in Charlotte color me so happy!

:welcome: You made me smile. What was the deciding factor in the home you chose??

[Whit53]

Thank you for the welcome wishes. We are back home and missing our new home already.

Coconut mama, the deciding factor was we walked in the front door of our new home and just new it was right for us. We arrived to the Villages at 10:37 am looked at the preowned home we thought we wanted. New it just wasn't for us. We had a second choice we wanted to look at. It was the At Ease home That was it. We were signing the contract by 3. We met our neighbors. They were GREAT! We spent hours with our new friends. I can't wait to go back.

[Schaumburger]

Whit53, Another congratulations to you. May you enjoy many great times in your new home in the Village of Charlotte. Happy moving in and getting settled. :wave:

[asianthree]

I feel like a kid the night before Christmas. Sitting at the airport waiting to board my flight to Orlando. I'll be in The Villages first thing in the morning. :)

everytime you hear a bell someone buys a home....