Originally Posted by George1964 (Post 2339630)

Does this happen a lot down there?

Originally Posted by asianthree (Post 2339447)

Remember when you looked at new homes and had a 2 hour window to yes or no. Then again there wasn’t 5 different villages being released, and drone flights giving you extensive knowledge that 3 more villages are coming in the mix.

2007 PVs and homes with kissing lanais didn’t sit long. Now view lots snapped up in 5 minutes of release, as does build lots ( except in Enclave interior lots only).

New buyers are becoming more attuned to what properties they want to live in, no longer is “We are done building” looming in the near future. Homes have and will always sit if the lots are less than desirable, or certain models.

Larger homes seem to be moving, along with many view lots, no matter, bond or tax. According to many on this site interest rates aren’t a problem since many buyers are mortgage free. Or if they are smart listening to their financial advisor take interest rate in stride.

I really never remember this many newly released villages at the same time. I could be wrong be usually you had one or two closing out, then one new village opened. Someone here longer I am sure has those stats.

Many are waiting for certain new villages to release, guessing they will sell with quickly with multiple names for each property. Just remember those who build, don’t close for months, so those Sold numbers are still in the wings. Like the close to hundred of lots on new golf courses

I think the buyers are out there, but buying mindset has changed. If I don’t see what checks my boxes, there will be another village open soon. Leaving spec houses that doesn’t fit sitting.

Originally Posted by bowlingal (Post 2339049)

Craig....lots and lots homes in the southern section for sale already. High bonds, lack of restaurants, shopping, taxes, the prison and turnpike could be why

Originally Posted by Craig Vernon (Post 2339583)

Hello Flyers,

Retiring somewhere around the end of the year so we have not purchased a home yet but we are all over it. If we had our choice we love Fernandina, Hillsborough, Gilchrist but we are looking at everything. Prices are still very high for upgraded pre-owned and we can get all we want in a new build for 200k less and improve it ourselves. Anyway, we will be buying whenever we want between now and the end of the year. Have a great day Brother.

Originally Posted by Laker14 (Post 2339764)

Well, you've certainly done your homework, and have shared that with as many people as who are willing to read your reports on what you've found. What's funny is that I have never read anywhere in your threads "the sky is falling", just information that you've gleaned.
Enjoy your last months of work. You'll be here soon.
No matter where you finally choose, it will be a nice place to live. My wife and I have enjoyed the lifestyle immensely. I'm sure you will, too.

Originally Posted by JMintzer (Post 2339647)

Not to me... But there are internet bullies everywhere... Tough guys from behind a keyboard...

Originally Posted by Laker14 (Post 2339785)

The best way to deal with internet bullies is to type in ALL CAPS!! and use exclamation marks. This always scares them.
Sometimes when I do it, it even scares me, like when I just did that as an example. Very frightening stuff. Be careful with it.

Originally Posted by bowlingal (Post 2339049)

Craig....lots and lots homes in the southern section for sale already. High bonds, lack of restaurants, shopping, taxes, the prison and turnpike could be why

Originally Posted by MrChip72 (Post 2340008)

I own in one of the "southern sections". Most of the people in my village that were selling recently were to move to another new home in another southern section. Almost everytime they were selling because they just didn't buy as big of a home that they eventually realized they needed, or in one case they wanted to live closer to Middleton since their kids bought there.

I've not heard one person complain about high bonds, taxes, the prison or the turnpike and I talk to other people in my area all the time.

Kinda funny the range of subjects that people choose to create conspiracy theories about.

Originally Posted by melpetezrinski (Post 2340071)

Unlike the earth being flat or that we didn't land on the moon, there IS a prison, higher bonds and turnpike noise. It's just that most people don't have an issue with those "conspiracy theories".

Originally Posted by graciegirl (Post 2338941)

Pose the general question as to when most homes are listed in The Villages, Florida to one of the agencies listed below;

Homes in The Villages, FL are listed throughout the year, but there isn’t a specific peak season for listings. However, spring and early summer tend to see increased activity. If you’re interested in current listings, you can explore options on platforms like Zillow, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices, Realtor.com, or Trulia.

Disclaimer; I am not, nor ever have been in Real Estate. I wonder how many posting on this thread are realtors.

Originally Posted by melpetezrinski (Post 2340071)

Unlike the earth being flat or that we didn't land on the moon, there IS a prison, higher bonds and turnpike noise. It's just that most people don't have an issue with those "conspiracy theories".