[jebartle]

Absolutely beautiful tile roofed home 1800 sq. ft, view of par 3, on Mission Inn Golf Resort in Howey in the Hills, pool with waterfall spilling in lovely pool, 20 foot ceiling, 3 bedroom, 2 bath, built-ins, and an amazing price of $275,000.....I know, I know, it isn't the Villages, but I was amazed what you can buy outside the "circle of love"...

[Madelaine Amee]

Originally Posted by jebartle

Absolutely beautiful tile roofed home 1800 sq. ft, view of par 3, on Mission Inn Golf Resort in Howey in the Hills, pool with waterfall spilling in lovely pool, 20 foot ceiling, 3 bedroom, 2 bath, built-ins, and an amazing price of $275,000.....I know, I know, it isn't the Villages, but I was amazed what you can buy outside the "circle of love"...

But, how fast will it sell if your children have to sell your home! Some of these homes in Florida are on the market for years.

[John_W]

How about 50 yards from TV's just off Rainey Trail for $168,900. That's masonry with a real tile roof, vaulted and tray ceilings, 2 car garage, 3BR 2BA, built in 2007, no bond, no maintenance, taxes $2200 and homeowner fee of $128 a month covers irrigation, pressure washing and painting.

There is no golf course, just a club house, pool, tennis courts and putting green. That's why the Lifestyle Preview Plan is one of the biggest selling tools, because you can't put a price on lifestyle.

[justjim]

Originally Posted by jebartle

Absolutely beautiful tile roofed home 1800 sq. ft, view of par 3, on Mission Inn Golf Resort in Howey in the Hills, pool with waterfall spilling in lovely pool, 20 foot ceiling, 3 bedroom, 2 bath, built-ins, and an amazing price of $275,000.....I know, I know, it isn't the Villages, but I was amazed what you can buy outside the "circle of love"...

All you have to do is look outside the TV bubble at homes near by to quickly see you can get much more house for the money and your cost of living is much less than it will be in TV. No bond or maint. Fees, lower taxes, lower water bills, less amenity fee and championship golf at lower prices.

But as OP has already pointed out, good, bad or otherwise, it's not quite the same lifestyle---in short it's not The Villages---without going into all that TV has to offer. As always, it's all about what you are looking for and what you can afford.

[redwitch]

Totally agree -- we don't live here because we can get the most/best out of a house and land but because of the lifestyle. Personally, I'd rather have the activities. A big house just means that much more to clean and a large yard means way more costs in maintaining it.

[Rango]

The 3 most important things in real estate: Location, Location, Location!

[Bogie Shooter]

Originally Posted by justjim

All you have to do is look outside the TV bubble at homes near by to quickly see you can get much more house for the money and your cost of living is much less than it will be in TV. No bond or maint. Fees, lower taxes, lower water bills, less amenity fee and championship golf at lower prices.

But as OP has already pointed out, good, bad or otherwise, it's not quite the same lifestyle---in short it's not The Villages---without going into all that TV has to offer. As always, it's all about what you are looking for and what you can afford.

Why would the taxes be lower?

[angiefox10]

Originally Posted by Bogie Shooter

Why would the taxes be lower?

If your taxes are assessed on the value of your home, and your home is valued for less by not being in The villages, you would pay less taxes.

[jebartle]

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[jhrc4]

We moved from Del Webb, Summerfield. Probably one of the best if not the best Retirement Community nearby....but...the property values their continue to fall, The Villages as some have pointed out the choice " Lifestyle " vs. a Retirement Community where, unfortunately they do not have the age variation that The Villages has, and like most retirement communities they get very, very tired looking.

Sure you will definitely get more house for the $$, outside of the Villages, but that is as far as it goes. In the case of Del Webb, Summerfield it was promised that shops, various business were going to be present....10 ++ years later Nothing at all, and sadly the property values went rapidly down a short while after build out was completed, plus They " OWN " the roads every inch. Not sure of The Villages?? Compare what is around look at the big picture it is the Lifestyle right here, is it Perfect ? of course not but really a pretty, pretty cool place to be.

[Cisco Kid]

Boy Howdy

[justjim]

Originally Posted by jhrc4

We moved from Del Webb, Summerfield. Probably one of the best if not the best Retirement Community nearby....but...the property values their continue to fall, The Villages as some have pointed out the choice " Lifestyle " vs. a Retirement Community where, unfortunately they do not have the age variation that The Villages has, and like most retirement communities they get very, very tired looking.

Sure you will definitely get more house for the $$, outside of the Villages, but that is as far as it goes. In the case of Del Webb, Summerfield it was promised that shops, various business were going to be present....10 ++ years later Nothing at all, and sadly the property values went rapidly down a short while after build out was completed, plus They " OWN " the roads every inch. Not sure of The Villages?? Compare what is around look at the big picture it is the Lifestyle right here, is it Perfect ? of course not but really a pretty, pretty cool place to be.

I think you hit the nail on the head regarding shopping being near. Not to mention what seniors love to do the most----EAT! The Developer of TV made shopping and restaurants an intrical part of The Villages and accessible by golf cart.

As far as age variation, TV still has younger Retirees moving in. Following build-out that will change. I think that is one of the subconscious reasons many want to see TV continue to grow.

Anyway, there is not place quite like this place---and we looked at a lot of them!

[pivo]

I have been looking over a year at the villages and as soon as my house sells I'm on my way down.
But last week I got sidetracked into looking at a house in Stonecrest and the price and amount of house was twice what I would get at the Villages.
The selling point for Stonecrest is it's only 3 miles from Spanish Springs. So unless there is somrthing I don't know about I feel Stonecrest is the best bet.
I don't know all the in's and out's that's why I'm posting this if anyone knows of a negative reason I don't know about I don't know about I would appreciate a comment
Thanks

[Barefoot]

Originally Posted by pivo

But last week I got sidetracked into looking at a house in Stonecrest and the price and amount of house was twice what I would get at the Villages.
The selling point for Stonecrest is it's only 3 miles from Spanish Springs. So unless there is somrthing I don't know about I feel Stonecrest is the best bet.
I don't know all the in's and out's that's why I'm posting this if anyone knows of a negative reason I don't know about I don't know about I would appreciate a comment
Thanks

How about "The Villages is a golf cart community. All amenities, restaurants and movie theaters within TV are available by golf cart (including entertainment at three Town Squares)"
Or how about "The Villages offers free golf on umteen golf courses".
Or how about "The Villages offers over 100 activities daily".
Or how about .... well, you can read the sales information.

[pivo]

Barefoot- Thank you but as much as I love golf I'm unable to play golf any longer.
As far as outsider such as Stonecrest is concerned I'm under the impression I would be able to say go to Spanish Springs and shop, eat, fish whatever which would be plenty enough for me maybe partake in some owners party's , etc.
I would like to know if that's possible.
Thanks Again