Originally Posted by RickeyD (Post 1258883)

High high taxes (I despise taxes), Colony is crowded even in July, Easy shortcut to Fruitland Park via Moyer loop to 466A, High tension power lines, Great dog park, Disguised dump always in view always reminding it is a dump, New always nice, Big big area with insufficient amount of neighborhood pools, New Publix on 44, Mixed neighborhoods meaning Designers intermingled with Cottage style, Too many Cottage, Ranch style and new Patio Villas in Osceola ripe for year round rentals, Retention ponds not very pretty, Already gaining a negative reputation because of the high taxes and the dump, New always nice...but not here, not for us.

Originally Posted by stings (Post 1258714)

We are returning to TV in three weeks to purchase a home. We were last there in May of last year and were immediately convinced that TV was the best of all worlds for us. So, for the last 14 months we have packed, planned, sold our house in California and are ready to buy in TV.

In considering all available options to purchase we have looked at new homes on the TV website in both the Pine Hills and Pine Ridge areas. My concerns regarding this area are the marginally higher tax rate and the fact that 3/4 of this area is surrounded by land not under the ownership/control of the developer.

What are your opinions as to what may be built in the areas surrounding Pine Hills/Ridge? Would you exclude this area from consideration? I have seen posts from some of you that live in this area and you seem quite pleased with it. Any thoughts any of you may have would be appreciated. Thank you.

Originally Posted by stings (Post 1258714)

We are returning to TV in three weeks to purchase a home. We were last there in May of last year and were immediately convinced that TV was the best of all worlds for us. So, for the last 14 months we have packed, planned, sold our house in California and are ready to buy in TV.

In considering all available options to purchase we have looked at new homes on the TV website in both the Pine Hills and Pine Ridge areas. My concerns regarding this area are the marginally higher tax rate and the fact that 3/4 of this area is surrounded by land not under the ownership/control of the developer.

What are your opinions as to what may be built in the areas surrounding Pine Hills/Ridge? Would you exclude this area from consideration? I have seen posts from some of you that live in this area and you seem quite pleased with it. Any thoughts any of you may have would be appreciated. Thank you.

Originally Posted by janet0816 (Post 1259707)

Pine Hills is in Lake County so your taxes will be higher. However, in Lake County you don't pay a bond, so in the long run it will probably even out. If you buy in Pine Hills and want a golf cart you should purchase a gas cart. Currently, there is little close by and if you want to go from Pine Hills to just about anywhere in TV, an electric cart will run out of the charge quickly. If you want to be in the center of TV, you should look at pre-owned in Mallory Square, Amelia, Caroline, Sable Chase, or Virginia Chase.

Originally Posted by janet0816 (Post 1259707)

Pine Hills is in Lake County so your taxes will be higher. However, in Lake County you don't pay a bond, so in the long run it will probably even out. <snip>

Originally Posted by Penguin (Post 1259798)

You should visit here in February when the population doubles and see if you like not being able to enjoy the wonderful amenities the Villages offers because its so crowded. This would be what you really should consider.

Originally Posted by Aloha1 (Post 1259821)

I second Justjim and 88keys comments. We just moved in to our new built home in Pine Ridge. We did our due diligence, bought a lot backing up to a pond so lot's of space, and decided building was cheaper than buying pre-owned. We LOVE the location. 10 minutes by cart to Colony or 5 minutes by car. Less than 3 miles from Pinellas ( library and more shopping). 15 minutes to Sumter by cart or 8 minutes by car. Belle Glade, Bonifay, and Evans Prairie all an easy drive. New Moyer Rec Center less than 5 minutes by cart plus neighborhood pool 2 minutes away! No "dump" smells and let's get serious about taxes. Are they higher than Sumter or Marion counties? Yes, BUT, my guess is that rate will go down in a couple years due to the inflow of more than double Lake County's tax revenue from the Villages development. And, as stated, it's tax deductible.



It's a great location, so come on down! :welcome:

Originally Posted by Ithreeputtoo (Post 1259808)

We have a home in The Village of Duval that is For Sale and we have gotten feed back from the showings. It is crazy that some say what they do. Like to far back in the village, hence no traffic on our street but they could not understand that. One said they did not like having to drive in past all those other ranch homes. One didn't like the water tower that they could see. So it is all a matter of opinion in my opinion, LOL. Here is where we are The Villages - Search for New, Pre-owned Homes and Villas in The Villages, Florida

Originally Posted by Ithreeputtoo (Post 1259808)

We have a home in The Village of Duval that is For Sale and we have gotten feed back from the showings. It is crazy that some say what they do. Like to far back in the village, hence no traffic on our street but they could not understand that. One said they did not like having to drive in past all those other ranch homes. One didn't like the water tower that they could see. So it is all a matter of opinion in my opinion, LOL. Here is where we are The Villages - Search for New, Pre-owned Homes and Villas in The Villages, Florida

Originally Posted by tikigal (Post 1259884)

Pine Hills has some issues that the developers just don't see.

First of all, say you buy a lot close to the dog park and want to play golf on the 4 executive golf courses, or llive on the North end of moyer loop by the new recreation center, and want to play Belle Glade.



They did not put a golf cart trail from the closest street through that would connect up to Pope Drive getting to the 4 golf courses or vice versa. I saw a perfect place for an easement, as the street closest to the dead end street could have an easement dropping down to the next street, leading to Pope. If you don't do it now, it will make a lot of homeowners angry down the road.



Why in heavens name would you drive all the way around Moyer Loop, rather than having a small cutoff to get to the 4 clubs, or for that matter, just to Sarasota Golf Area and driving range, or down to Belle Glade.



Developers: It is not too late to put an easement in, leading from one street to another, to cut off a good 5 minutes or more travel time, not to mention the dangers of traveling on narrow Moyer Loop, when all the houses get put in, it will be a huge mistake, that should be taken care of now!



Secondly, have you noticed that it is a sea of homes, so different from the rest of the villages. What about golf views, or a park view. No, it is a sea of houses backing up to others. No parks or natural green areas that they could easily build. Has the almighty dollar gotten so important to the Morse family, that they forgot the original look to the Villages of greenery, parks, and trees intermingled with homes and tranquility. This is not the way people want to live. I beg of you the Morse family, Fix it now, before you sell all the lots off! Stop worrying about how much money you are making, and add some landscaping and beautiful parks or small garden areas to look at.



The fact that there are literally no trees on the South end. The Villages needs to add more trees not only to the golf courses but to the Villages themselves and the Dog Park. Such a shame. Do they really think people want to sit in the hot sun whether summer or winter, and bake on a bench, with no relief in sight for themselves or from the elements? And what about the pets? you know dogs love to sit in the shade under trees. Have you seen our dog park? Not a tree in sight. Such a darn shame, Someone just doesn't get it, do they?

Originally Posted by janet0816 (Post 1259707)

Pine Hills is in Lake County so your taxes will be higher. However, in Lake County you don't pay a bond, so in the long run it will probably even out. If you buy in Pine Hills and want a golf cart you should purchase a gas cart. Currently, there is little close by and if you want to go from Pine Hills to just about anywhere in TV, an electric cart will run out of the charge quickly. If you want to be in the center of TV, you should look at pre-owned in Mallory Square, Amelia, Caroline, Sable Chase, or Virginia Chase.

Originally Posted by Clawdio45 (Post 1260354)

Moving from Illinois to Pine Ridge, even if Lake County taxes are "higher", they feel like a bargain to me. Bond? Yes, there's a bond. Nothing different about that from anywhere else in TV. Golf cart access? Where is it written that golf carts are mandatory? As long as I can hold a driver's license, nothing is inaccessible. I drive in my air conditioned car instead of sweating it out in an open golf cart.

Bottom line, you make your own happiness. If you don't like what Pine Ridge offers... be happy someplace else.

Originally Posted by tikigal (Post 1259882)

Secondly, have you noticed that it is a sea of homes, so different from the rest of the villages.

Originally Posted by tikigal (Post 1259882)

Have you seen our dog park? Not a tree in sight. Such a darn shame, Someone just doesn't get it, do they?

Originally Posted by tikigal (Post 1259882)

The Villages needs to add more trees not only to the golf courses but to the Villages themselves

Originally Posted by Bogie Shooter (Post 1265699)

Its really a shame that the people who have purchased a home in Pine Ridge have to defend their neighborhood from other Villagers not living in the Pine Ridge Area. I say if you don't live there, why say all those nasty things.