Praise for the Developers
 

This post is strictly for praise to the developers or thoughts on what life might be like if the developer got tired of negative comments and sold out to a hedge fund.

Please no negative posts about the developer on this thread.

It’s hard to see any good coming out of a sale to a hedge fund (more likely a Venture Capital Investor). Those type of purchases are not by investors looking out for the best “long-term” interests of the entity they purchase. They rarely purchase anything without already planning an exit strategy, intended to result in a quick flip and profit. Certainly not the type of entity that would best serve the residents of the Villages.

There is no place like this anywhere! We should appreciate the developer's hard work, foresight and dedication in creating this beautiful place. I am grateful every morning to be able to spend another day here.

I doubt very much that the developers are bother by a handful of negative comments about TV mostly by the same individuals over and over again, half of which don't even live here.

Build baby build. Seen too many cases where the inmates take over the insane asylum after build out.

Is it really possible ? GG signed back in under a new user name

I find it hard to believe that anyone could have the blinders on to the point they would post such drivel

First visited TV 30 years ago.
Watched the growth and purchased about 10 years ago (sub-55).
The key for me was watching the older areas of TV and how they were maintained.
The Developer does a nice job of maintaining the properties.

Since the Developer is a developer, the Developer will continue to develop.
Shocking to me are the people that are shocked at the development/growth.
Glad the Developer continues to develop, rather than sell off.

From generation to generation, the Developer continues with consistent values and execution and vision.

:super::super::super:

They have done a great job of building this place and shocking that people complain that they keep building.

They must make a bloody fortune on what they do on the existing space and cannot imagine them wanting to sell out.

BTW nothing wrong with constructive criticism but some people do go way over the line.

My take on it is that if there is a market for "senior" or "retirement" developments, somebody is going to develop it. If it's going to be right next door to the one I've chosen to buy into, I'd prefer it's developed by someone with a track record of knowing what they are doing, and doing it well.
I don't need to commute to the far reaches, and the residents of the newer areas are unlikely to get in my way very often. I see more benefit for me than negatives.

I've been here 20 yrs and think the concept is great.. but the developer does not take care of and maintain the older areas, it's the district you live in that maintains them.. In fact many years ago 2008 there was a huge law suit that TV's lost paying 40 miilion $$$ for the upkeep that should have been being done

Villages settles lawsuit, will fund $40M in upgrades – Orlando Sentinel

I'm not trying to be negative because I do believe TV is a great place to live, but there is a huge difference in how the developer does business now compared to before they crossed over 44.. In the past you would never see a development being built without "ALL" the amenities being put in 1st... now it's sell the homes and then put in Rec. centers, pools, and golf courses the residents can wait

One would expect some changes in vision when younger generations move into leadership rolls. For us we have our home and land that can not change, we have access to the golf cart paths to get around and there are plenty of restaurants, stores and music venues to enjoy. Finally the grounds are well cared for, even up north to make our outing very enjoyable. That is what I came foe and is what we still enjoy.

Wow had no idea.

Boo……

I don't think you have the power to control what people post in this thread.

South of 44 had the amenity that we wanted - separate MMP; and beautiful walking
/biking paths along the Chitty Chatty preserve along the retention ponds currently to Homestead. Hopefully the walk/bike path will continue through the 3 planned villages south of citrus grove.

Their father and grandfather did a great job developing the area from 466 to 466A.

Rumor has it some people are being paid per post to only say nice things.

I'm taking a multiple choice poll but the only correct answer to the question is "A".

Our Intro to TV — 2007
 

We first visited TV in 2007 but were not ready to buy until later.

On that first visit, the sales department assigned us an agent. We spent a little time hearing her spiel, but then I asked for a different agent.

Why did I do that?

Well. . .because as she was touring us around, she said that she needed to tell me something about The Villages that every buyer needed to know. (She said this in a dramatic, confidential tone.)

Me: And what is it that is so important to know?

The Agent: If you live here, you must never say anything bad about The Villages or people will not like you.

(I thought it was a weird thing for her to say, like this was the world’s biggest high school.)

Boomer

I love the life style

Ah yes, I remember it well. Everything was mostly in place and waiting for the new homeowners. And it’s still an excellent location.

Those were the days of the nice furniture store in LSL and some of the houses were sold with a deal where you could go in and pick your whole house full of furniture to fit your model.

Boomer

I have nothing to say…. ……:MOJE_whot:

My Real Estate Developer, Right or Wrong!

Nice to see a thread looking for positive responses! As I've said before, this is active retirement heaven, and I'm SO GRATEFUL to have been introduced to it. Build on I say!
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Amen!! Keep criticism constructive and offer solutions for consideration.

And beautiful power lines.

So she told the truth and you punished her?

Latest picture of 'The Developer' checking construction crew work rates!

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No, but 85 can ask and most posters will respect the concept...........a few regulars will not.

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yet they do. they haven't considered that the negative is usually deleted.

I do respect the concept but I also respect the truth and do not wish to partake of the KOOL AID that many have obviously drank..

I stated earlier it's a great place to live and it is definitely a retiree's dream but it has been kept that way and started by the earlier lawsuit by a few brave residents who stood up to TV's to make sure that the amenity fees that were being paid by home owners went to actual maintenance and not in the developers pocket

It is a great place to live and we have been here for 17 years so we are real veterans --
My only complaint is our Golf courses --They to a large degree are in bad shape --I can not understand how Glenview can be in such great shape and Palmer --Havana --Bonifay and Tierra --etc are awful ----The excuse we hear alot is the amount of play they get during the high season so then how does Glenview do it -----I would be embarrassed to have a guest play most of the champion courses and many of the executive courses.
I get the feeling that it is more important to build as many courses as possible rather than maintain properly as many courses as possible --Do these people feel that we are so happy to still be alive that we will play anything ----I don't get it

Ditto 👍

Hahahaha!

And you are blaming The Developer, right?

Hard to understand the intent of this post, was there one?

Sure, they occasionally make decisions we don’t like (Hacienda Hills tear down, lots of new apartments, growing too big, etc.). But overall the Morse family has created a wonderful place for us to live. What’s more amazing is that the third generation of Schwartz progenies are taking over in several key jobs (bank President, second in command of design and also construction, and probably others less well known), and they seem to be working just as hard as their parents and grandparents did.

In your world we are not allowed to say anything at all negative about the developer? Great place to live but they can do no wrong?
Seriously?

New Slogan for the Villages
 

The only place in the United States where you purchase a new home and it is already a fixer upper. So sad to say that too.