[elizabeth52]

Read this today and felt sad. Is is true? Life can turn on a dime and circumstances can change. The article points out that village residents are upset by these people, yet also states that many neighbors have helped them out. They must be so scared. A very sad situation.


The Villages residents upset homeless homeowners staying in foreclosed home | Local News - WESH Home

[CFrance]

I saw that on the news last week. Very sad indeed.

[Bonanza]

Can't these poor people get help from a (their) church or some other charitable organization?

They obviously need professional help and I assume they are elderly.

[janmcn]

Did I read the article correctly that this is a golf course front home? There should have been quite a bit of equity in the home at one time. Very sad.

[KathieI]

Originally Posted by janmcn

Did I read the article correctly that this is a golf course front home? There should have been quite a bit of equity in the home at one time. Very sad.

I agree. Wonder why they didn't try to sell it as things started to go downhill? I think that's what I would have done.

[Indydealmaker]

Their children, if any, may be totally unaware of their parents' predicament.

[Chi-Town]

Paid 446k, on the Mallory course, Gardenia model. So a highly desirable neighborhood and model and probably worth more than the purchase price (a lot more, maybe). Too bad. It must be a sad story.

[graciegirl]

I feel sorry for them and I feel sorry for their neighbors. I would be willing to go and trim the bushes and pull the weeds.

[Bogie Shooter]

When will the health department come to pay a visit?

[redwitch]

These poor people. They must be so terrified. Sadly, it is a common situation -- people keep thinking they'll be able to save their home and, by the time they realize they should have sold when they could, it is too late.

[perrjojo]

I truly feel sympathy for these people but I feel they have a problem far more serious than money. They are illegally living in a home they don't own. They have no water or electricity which is certainly a health and sanitation issue. They say this has happened because they lost their pension from Denmark. It would be very difficult to lose a pension in a social welfare state such as Denmark. They have a $450,000 home that possibly could have been sold. Homes don't get foreclosed overnight. There are all sorts of social programs here to help seniors in need. There are many more programs for seniors in Denmark. In the article the wife stated that everything will be ok. These people are in a serious state of denial or need help managing their affairs. I would think they need some help from a social service organization. I hope this article will bring attention to their obvious needs.

[Patty55]

Why is this on the news-the real news? With all the foreclosed properties in Fl and throughout the country why are these poor people being publicly humiliated.

I'm disgusted by the neighbor who is complaining about the amenities not being paid. Her neighbor has no water, no power, maybe no food and is likely so far down she can't see anyway out. Of course they should have sold it/rented it before it got to this point but clearly something isn't right there.

Society Hill? Puhlease, gag me. What's next, The Villages of Pretentiousville. Instead of dumping more stress on these people maybe a neighbor should throw them a hose, an electric cord and bring a meal over.

You all do know that "America's friendliest home town" is a bit of rhetoric dreamed up by the marketing department, don't you?

[slipcovers]

Maybe this was the man bathing in the spa at the Southside pool.

[Bonny]

The neighbors said they have tried to help the couple. They have given them some money and food. They certainly aren't going to continue to do that. I also agree with them that this couple can not stay in the house with no running water or electricity. The neighbors have been giving them water.
I truly believe this couple must have some other problems to be in this situation and be in such denial. This certainly doesn't get like this overnight. There are many organizations that can help with emergency situations. They have lived here for 8 years. They must have some knowledge that there is some help out there. They must have some friends during their 8 years here.

[perrjojo]

Originally Posted by Bonny

The neighbors said they have tried to help the couple. They have given them some money and food. They certainly aren't going to continue to do that. I also agree with them that this couple can not stay in the house with no running water or electricity. The neighbors have been giving them water.
I truly believe this couple must have some other problems to be in this situation and be in such denial. This certainly doesn't get like this overnight. There are many organizations that can help with emergency situations. They have lived here for 8 years. They must have some knowledge that there is some help out there. They must have some friends during their 8 years here.

I agree...this is much more than a financial problem.