[Junebugs]

Are there lots for sale in the Orange Blossom section where you can bring in your own manufactured home?

[njbchbum]

i am not aware of any lots for sale on the historic side; nor do i believe you can bring in your own home. i think i read here on the boards that one must purchase from the approved models offered by the developer - models appropriate to your neighborhood.

now, what you can do is buy an existing for sale home and have it taken away so that you can site build or bring in another manufactured unit.

if i am not correct on what i think to be so, it's a good thing that we have so many more knowledgeable folks here to help us out.

[Rag Bagger]

Originally Posted by Junebugs

Are there lots for sale in the Orange Blossom section where you can bring in your own manufactured home?

on TV site and for sale by owner. I did and the lowest price was an older house that was obviously a single wide mobile home with additions to both sides. It looked fine but it was still 63K. Too expensive to buy and remove to move in your own home. I would try some of the Local realators or TV sales office to see if there are lots listed.

One of the issues will be your new home may be the most expensive in the neighborhood. If your going to live there, who cares, but if you try to resell you may not get your investment back.

Another plus is that the historic side has some of the nicest mature landscaping.

[graciegirl]

I think that you are correct, Jersey Girl! I know of no lots available there. It has been built out for years.

Also, I DON'T THINK that the developers will allow you to bring in a home.

[iandwk]

The Villages will allow you to bring in a new home on a lot. It is apparently done frequently to replace some of the single wide models from the 70's. According to Donna Fenster, an agent for The Villages sales office, you can bring one in as long as it fits the lot. I am sure there are specs as to what is meant by "fits the lot." It can be done, though. Or you can build site built on the lot. She said it costs about 16,000 to remove the old one and get permits to set up a new home on a lot.

[chuckinca]

Removing old manufactured homes and replacing with new or site built is done all the time in the historic area.

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[graciegirl]

I shouldn't have replyed to an area that I know nothing about. I am going to have that tattooed on my forehead.

[macro]

Originally Posted by graciegirl

I shouldn't have replyed to an area that I know nothing about. I am going to have that tattooed on my forehead.

Actually, I believe those kinds of replies are normally restricted to the Political forum.

[Pturner]

Originally Posted by macro

Actually, I believe those kinds of replies are normally restricted to the Political forum.

The Political forum? Macro, all the posters there fully comprehend complex issues. They prove this by quoting and directing readers only to unbiased and non-partisan sources representing the best critical thinking on all sides of the issues. The openness and maturity toward opposing viewpoints is awe inspiring.

[Taj44]

Originally Posted by Pturner

The Political forum? Macro, all the posters there fully comprehend complex issues. They prove this by quoting and directing readers only to unbiased and non-partisan sources representing the best critical thinking on all sides of the issues. The openness and maturity toward opposing viewpoints is awe inspiring.

That was truly hilarious!...thanks for the chuckles...

[chuckinca]

Originally Posted by graciegirl

I shouldn't have replyed to an area that I know nothing about. I am going to have that tattooed on my forehead.

No big deal

Come over and sit next to me.


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[macro]

Originally Posted by Pturner

The Political forum? Macro, all the posters there fully comprehend complex issues. They prove this by quoting and directing readers only to unbiased and non-partisan sources representing the best critical thinking on all sides of the issues. The openness and maturity toward opposing viewpoints is awe inspiring.

Oh yeah, what was I thinking? I better go back and re-read to better comprehend what I was seeing.

[Pturner]

Originally Posted by graciegirl

I shouldn't have replyed to an area that I know nothing about. I am going to have that tattooed on my forehead.

I'm so glad. Then whenever I'm with you, I'll be reminded too.

[escapequeen]

I don't know about lots for sale but I can tell you this. My husband and I purchased a home in the historic area in March, we stayed for a month, went home to Kentucky and turned around and came back to TV three weeks later. We stayed another month. We love it! We bought a home built in 1987. It is light, bright and big enough to do whatever we choose as far as remodeling and such. Buying a used home can be a winner if you get the right one for your liking. Good luck, see you there!!

[BaylorBear]

QUOTE=escapequeen;274893]I don't know about lots for sale but I can tell you this. My husband and I purchased a home in the historic area in March, we stayed for a month, went home to Kentucky and turned around and came back to TV three weeks later. We stayed another month. We love it! We bought a home built in 1987. It is light, bright and big enough to do whatever we choose as far as remodeling and such. Buying a used home can be a winner if you get the right one for your liking. Good luck, see you there!![/QUOTE]

We have a lovely home in Silver Lake that is exactly as you describe yours! Windows, windows, windows everywhere!! It is so very lovely and we cannot wait to be FROGS in 2013! We'll be back in our "forever home" for Thanksgiving this year!! Counting the days and already have airline reservations!!!