[Bonny]

Originally Posted by Retiring

I hope to visit TV, for the first time, this fall. Hopefully, after my visit, I’ll still be serious about moving there.

If you are just visiting here for the first time, why would you not think you would be serious about moving here ?

[asianthree]

Originally Posted by Retiring

My memory is far from great, that’s my disclaimer. About a month ago I spoke to a salesman in the TV sales office. I inquired about having a home built.

I believe he said I can buy anytime but someone in the home has to be 55. Since I just turned 54 I wanted to know how long I could delay construction after I pick out a lot. He said I could delay up to 90 days than it will take about 80-90 days to finish build. I will not turn 55 for 11 months so I’m just going to have to wait before I can be serious about a lot.

I hope to visit TV, for the first time, this fall. Hopefully, after my visit, I’ll still be serious about moving there.

Our son is buying a home here and he is 46. Get a new rep

[asianthree]

Originally Posted by Bonny

If you are just visiting here for the first time, why would you not think you would be serious about moving here ?

Not everyone loves it here. We came starting in 2007 and didn't buy until 2010

[Bonny]

Originally Posted by asianthree

Not everyone loves it here. We came starting in 2007 and didn't buy until 2010

I understand that. I was just curious because they are serious about moving here and have never been here and question if they will be still be serious after they visit for the first time. Just curious.

[golfing eagles]

Originally Posted by Bonny

I understand that. I was just curious because they are serious about moving here and have never been here and question if they will be still be serious after they visit for the first time. Just curious.

I think they just need to come and see TV. As most of us know, the place sells itself.
I was lucky--my brother owned here briefly before he passed, I know many who do live here, I had the best sales rep, and I got a personal tour from a trusted friend on our first visit
I didn't even join TOTV until more than a year after I bought.
However, if all the information one has gleaned to date had come from TOTV, there certainly could be some concern and confusion. There is an undercurrent of negative posts, somewhat disproportionate to the number of negative posters. No place is perfect (sorry GG), but TV is close, and most of the negative posts are trivial in nature, and most of us have come to know the themes of the negative posters. But if you've never been here, you cannot possible know that, so I understand the source of concerns. It is a huge, life changing move, so due diligence is certainly in order.

[Retiring]

Originally Posted by Bonny

If you are just visiting here for the first time, why would you not think you would be serious about moving here ?

According to the TV sales rep I can delay construction 3 months, then 3 months to build, therefore 6 months from lot selection to closing at which time I need to be 55yo. I’m a year away from 55. I would be wasting everyone’s time lot shopping today. The lots available today may not be available 6 months from now.

But there is another hurdle I need to overcome before I look at TV seriously. I lived in FL from ’79 to ’89. I was there for college (Daytona Beach) and I was based in FL with the airline. I still remember the times I prayed for the day I could leave the excruciating humidity of central FL. When I got a job that took me out of State I celebrated and vowed I would never come back. Since then I’ve had many layovers in Orlando, Ft. Lauderdale, Miami, Tampa etc. so the FL summer is actually fresh in mind. Just this month I had 3 Orlando layovers.

The real hurdle for me?, humidity. And to a much lesser extent, sinkholes. Both have nothing to do with the fine people of TV or the amenities TV offers. This is strictly a geography issue.

I will visit TV this fall but I will not shop any lots. Assuming the sales agent is correct, I would be wasting my time, and theirs, shopping lots today. If I think TV is for me, I’ll return in 6 months at which time I can shop lots, since I’ll be 54 and a half at that time.

As an airline pilot I have access to a very sophisticated meteorology department. This summer I observed TV weather for a 2-week period and the stats were brutal. Heat index in the 120s. Since I’m based in Seattle my main residence is in WA but I have a home in Scottsdale too. I am not unfamiliar with high temperatures. However, for me, a dry 105 is far more comfortable than 85 with 100% humidity. Maybe comfortable is the wrong word. Let’s say a hot dry day is less uncomfortable than a humid warm day. Just speaking for myself.

The reason I’m attracted to TV is quite simple. I want to move only one more time. I’m very active (but not a golfer) and want to be in an active community. Also, I love the golf car aspect of TV. Don’t know why, but that just fascinates me.

That’s it in a nutshell.

[Bonny]

Originally Posted by Retiring

According to the TV sales rep I can delay construction 3 months, then 3 months to build, therefore 6 months from lot selection to closing at which time I need to be 55yo. I’m a year away from 55. I would be wasting everyone’s time lot shopping today. The lots available today may not be available 6 months from now.

But there is another hurdle I need to overcome before I look at TV seriously. I lived in FL from ’79 to ’89. I was there for college (Daytona Beach) and I was based in FL with the airline. I still remember the times I prayed for the day I could leave the excruciating humidity of central FL. When I got a job that took me out of State I celebrated and vowed I would never come back. Since then I’ve had many layovers in Orlando, Ft. Lauderdale, Miami, Tampa etc. so the FL summer is actually fresh in mind. Just this month I had 3 Orlando layovers.

The real hurdle for me?, humidity. And to a much lesser extent, sinkholes. Both have nothing to do with the fine people of TV or the amenities TV offers. This is strictly a geography issue.

I will visit TV this fall but I will not shop any lots. Assuming the sales agent is correct, I would be wasting my time, and theirs, shopping lots today. If I think TV is for me, I’ll return in 6 months at which time I can shop lots, since I’ll be 54 and a half at that time.

As an airline pilot I have access to a very sophisticated meteorology department. This summer I observed TV weather for a 2-week period and the stats were brutal. Heat index in the 120s. Since I’m based in Seattle my main residence is in WA but I have a home in Scottsdale too. I am not unfamiliar with high temperatures. However, for me, a dry 105 is far more comfortable than 85 with 100% humidity. Maybe comfortable is the wrong word. Let’s say a hot dry day is less uncomfortable than a humid warm day. Just speaking for myself.

The reason I’m attracted to TV is quite simple. I want to move only one more time. I’m very active (but not a golfer) and want to be in an active community. Also, I love the golf car aspect of TV. Don’t know why, but that just fascinates me.

That’s it in a nutshell.

Who told you you can't purchase a house here under 55? I have a relative that works for the Villages Real Estate and it's my understanding that they are not at the 20% right now which means someone under 55 can buy here.

[Retiring]

He said I can buy now but at least one person 55+ has to live in the house. Since I’m single, that 55 yo has to be me. It is confusing, I can buy it and build it but I cannot live there? I do recall the agent’s first name but I don’t want to get anyone in trouble. I will ask these questions again when I’m physically at the TV sales office, in the next couple months.

[Bonny]

Originally Posted by Retiring

He said I can buy now but at least one person 55+ has to live in the house. Since I’m single, that 55 yo has to be me. It is confusing, I can buy it and build it but I cannot live there? I do recall the agent’s first name but I don’t want to get anyone in trouble. I will ask these questions again when I’m physically at the TV sales office, in the next couple months.

If they are not at the 20%, no one in the house has to be 55.

[asianthree]

Originally Posted by Retiring

He said I can buy now but at least one person 55+ has to live in the house. Since I’m single, that 55 yo has to be me. It is confusing, I can buy it and build it but I cannot live there? I do recall the agent’s first name but I don’t want to get anyone in trouble. I will ask these questions again when I’m physically at the TV sales office, in the next couple months.

You can ask any of us. all of us have an agent that we love. If you were not happy with the person they assigned you you can request a change and they will give it to you.

[rubicon]

Originally Posted by JoMar

The Housing for Older People (HOPA) act amends the Fair Housing Act. Under section 2, a community intended and operated as a 55 and older community (that's us) at least 80 percent of the occupied units are occupied by at least one person who is 55 years of age or older. If the number of people age 55+ in a given community falls below the 80 percent threshold, the community could lose its age-restricted status (and loss of such status would be permanent). That means that an over 55 woman and her 19 year old significant other would be eligible to live here. That also provides an option for the developer to sell the other 20% of the houses to those under 55. However, in either case the house could not have children under 19. Once the community meets the HOPA requirements and does not violate State Law the Community can make adjustments i.e., change to a 60 and older, restrict to 55+ or have a younger age eligible. So the short answer to your question is that yes, someone under 55 can buy and live in TV, but the amendment (signed by President Clinton) is not exclusive to TV. How this place ends up after build out is anyone's guess but for now, TV seems to be operating under the 80 - 20 formula.

Let's hope those responsible for to ensuring this requirement is enforced do their jobs well because if there i a way to skirt this requirement it will be found.

Many residents intend that their homes transfer to their offspring when they pass maintaining The Villages as it was intended. Any attempts to violate these requirements could prove very harmful to this community

[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by Retiring

He said I can buy now but at least one person 55+ has to live in the house. Since I’m single, that 55 yo has to be me. It is confusing, I can buy it and build it but I cannot live there? I do recall the agent’s first name but I don’t want to get anyone in trouble. I will ask these questions again when I’m physically at the TV sales office, in the next couple months.

I think there was miscommunication somewhere, either he was not schooled properly or you misunderstood. You can buy here when you are 19 if you have the money. UNTIL it reaches 20%. Which I believe is carefully monitored.


I think you should think and think again about the heat and humidity. It is hot and sticky in the summer and sometimes in the spring and in the fall too.. Nothing will change that.


Perhaps you should rent for a year to see if this is the best place for you.

[bagboy]

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[downeaster]

This subject has been so misrepresented. Because you read it here doesn't make so. I can't help but wonder how many potential prospective Villagers have not followed through due to their misunderstanding of info they read here. Just read the text of the act (law?) before you decide. There are a number of posts here that quote the law correctly as well as posts with valid links.

Please folks. Do diligent research before before posting. Do not post based on here say. Do not post based on info from a real estate "professional".

Readers are making some very serious decisions so lets not mislead them.

Keep in mind it is not your opinion that is important, it is the facts that count.

For those who keep posting erroneous info, please back off.

[NoMoSno]

Originally Posted by Retiring

As an airline pilot I have access to a very sophisticated meteorology department. This summer I observed TV weather for a 2-week period and the stats were brutal. Heat index in the 120s.

Don't believe those weather reports at 40,000 ft.
Heat index didn't get over 110, ground level