waiting to get to the Villages
 

We live in Pa and been to the Villages a few times.
Can't wait to retire, trying to sell our home first.
Hope to get there in early 13.
Open to discussion from anyone there
Hope there is room for us the way sales are going.

Mar/Bob

Hi Mar/Bob! :wave: Hope your home sells quickly so you can realize your dream of moving to TV in '13!! That would be exciting! Lots of good information on this site and good people to answer any questions you might have. My husband and I plan to end up in The Villages as soon as we can, though it seems like it is taking forever to become reality instead of just a dream for us.

We moved last summer from Bel Air, Maryland to TV. That's a suburb just off of I-95 about 30 miles north of Baltimore.

We came last April for a 7 day LSV and decided to list our home in May. We called an agent from one of the discount brokers, I think they were charging 4.25% commission. She left about 6pm and actually listed our home for $15,000 more than I had expected. At 9am the very next morning an agent from another agency, Long & Foster called to say they would like to show our home at 10am. I said fine and went outside to work in the yard, but mostly to be out of the way. The showing took place at 10:00 and at noon our agent called and said they had an offer, that was cash guaranteed with no contingencies. We accepted the offer and closed on June 29th and moved into our new CYV in Tamarind Grove on July 5th.

Sometimes it's much easier than you think. Good Luck with your plans!!

Congrats!
 

You are a lucky dog!! Congratulations and enjoy your retirement in TV!

Good Luck in 13
 

We can't wait to see you here in TV. I am from PA originally too! Lancaster that is. We are all pulling for you!

joanofarctv
 

Thanks for the reply. We spend a lot of time in Lancaster County.
We love Kitchen Kettle Village and eating places.
We live in Buckingham Pa not far from New Hope.
What section of TV do you live in?
We are afraid it will be full before we can get to TV.
May be you can keep us up to date.
We hear Sanibil is already full.

Keep in touch.

Mar/Bob

Bettiboop
 

Hi
We liked your reply and feel the same way
Seems like we have waited forever and lost the dream
Our sales person agrees
We hate the cold weather up here
Only one more winter,I hope
Wish we could be there for the Brownwood Opening
Do you have a model that you like?
Everyone is so nice that we have met and hope to meet you.

Mar/Bob

There is Always room in TV. As Bob Barker say's>>>>Come-On-Down......:smiley:

John W
 

Hi
Tamarind Grove is really nice. We have friends in Duval.
Love Cane Gardens. Sanibel looks so nice, but hear it is filled and they
are working on Charlotte. Do you think TV will be full before we can get there?
How far are these villages from Paddock Sq.?

Thanks for the reply.

Mar/Bob

We are trying but just can't seem to find the right door. Really do want to come on down.
Can't recall where Springdale is near.

Like you, we planned on our TV move for a few years. Participate in this forum and monitor the postings. You'll find a wealth of information that will help you when you get closer to your move.

Best of luck and, before you know it, 2013 will be here.

I guess you are in New York also waiting to get to TV.
We are 25 miles East of Phila. and just want to be out of snow and cold.
We would love to see the opening of Paddock Sq.

Keep in touch and hope to meet someday
Mar/Bob

Hi Dan
We love Buttonwood, have friends in Duval.
This is going to be a long wait. Homes are not moving and dropping in price.

Hope to meet someday. Keep us up on things
Mar/Bob

Mar/Bob, Welcome to TOTV. From what I have heard it will be a few years (I have heard anywhere from 2015 to 2017) before TV is built out, so if you are planning a move in 2013, you should be fine. And even after the buildout is complete, TV has a very active resale market. I'm always surprised at how many homes less than 5 years old, some even less than 2 years old, are for sale in TV. I will be a wannabee for a lot longer than you, so I have a lot of time to plan my move. Good luck and keep posting and reading TOTV.

You'll be fine. They are still building and there is always a resale available. We live about 20 minutes from Reading and closed in Jan on a home in Tamarind Grove. I know it seems like a long time but things happen in their own timetable and everyone feels anxious when waiting. It's always great to hear the excitement in people when they have visited and loved it. I know we loved it enough to find a place and buy right away. You will find something you love when you are ready. Don't worry. TOTV is a great way to learn while you are waiting. Every area in TV has it's own magic!