Talk of The Villages Florida - Rentals, Entertainment & More
Talk of The Villages Florida - Rentals, Entertainment & More
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The Executive courses are in in the worst shape and whoever is in charge of them should be fired. FALSE.
Played twelve different courses and every one of them were equal to or better condition than last year. Exceptional...Belmont, Heron, Red Fox, Richmond Pitch/Putt Snowbirds are sticking around longer. True Restaurants and traffic were much higher through the first week in May than in previous years. The north is older and less desirable than other areas. False I must say the golf cart paths are far more confusing in the north but wow with country clubs like Glenview and Nancy Lopez. The north is a Gem. Real Estate in the Villages is not affected by rates or down turns. False Prices are dropping and supply is off the charts with more than 1500 homes for sale. Agents, both VLS and MLS were suggesting lower offers on our open house visits. One home priced at 611 dropped to 550K during our visit and the agent sent message stating owner accepting all offers. Dabney and Lake Denham are in a different state. False Someone at the pool said this to me (LOL). Good Place to get a value if you don't mind using your car or taking 40 minutes plus golf cart rides. Eastport has a lottery on homes and lots. False If there are multiple offers on the same property or site on the same morning then time limits are given in the order received to those wishing to purchase, however, most purchases are simply available or built and ready for sale. View lots sell very quickly. Obviously, these are just my opinions and I welcome yours... ![]()
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Saving for my place in the sun. Last edited by Craig Vernon; 06-02-2024 at 08:03 AM. Reason: clarification |
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That's was fun to play.
Good summation.
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It’s always good to hear POV of someone who visits regularly. See you next May
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Last edited by tophcfa; 06-02-2024 at 10:37 AM. |
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My wife and I will be back prior to May as we will be purchasing before then...God Willing.
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I heard that Eastport is considered the middle. Think about what that means.
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The middle of what? It’s all relative to where you park your golf cart at night. We consider Lake Sumter Landing the middle.
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Keep drinking the sauce.
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"Middle" is a selling tactic. To me, where is retail besides Publix strip malls? 466 A is that "middle" now with Home Depot now open and Target coming and a large emergency er expansion facility planned. Eastport is a place to "go" with lots of sport type activity and water feature no more of a "middle" or better than Brownwood. Sawgrass is a place to "go". Need retail from the "middle" of no where... get in your car and head to Clermont, Leesburg, Chapel Hill (?) or Tampa... OR head to 466A, the new actual RETAIL area in middle of T V - 12 years plus old and growing. 44 will eventually fill in of which Brownwood will remain the middle townsquare in T V. They can sell Eastport as such all they want but if one really evaluates what it brings consumers it falls very short as the "middle" besides an "as the crow flies" measurement. It's all good but imo after living here for several years, I wouldn't let the term "middle" be any type of sales pitch when buying in T V. As a buyer I would assess wants and NEEDS and pick an area new OR pre-owned. Wait long enough (15 yrs) and yeah, you could be in T V Clermont (kinda doubt T V will be a qaint golf cart community by then though.) |
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Wishing 6 months of your life to hurry up isn't really a good idea. Perspective changes everything.
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People are assuming that Eastport will be the "middle" based on the names of "Central Lake and Central Parkway." Maybe, but many of the names in TV are a nod to the Morse family's place of origin which is Central Lake in Northern Michigan, ie. Eastport, Bellaire, Alden, Antrim (all small towns around the beautiful Torch Lake), Grand Traverse, Brownwood, and many more. Google "Brownwood Acres History" Torch Lake, Michigan for any interesting read. Probably a You Tube video or two on Brownwood acres. Their dinner theater was the place to be during the summer months. Lots of fond memories. And if you think TV is beautiful...and it is...nothing compares to the beauty of their original home on or near Torch Lake. You Tube that one.
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I live up north and I drive thru the villas and rec center parking lot you mention all the time with my eyes closed I’ve done it so much. I bought up here due to the quality of the championship courses WITH practice areas. I can play all the time at Glenview, Lopez, Palmer and occasionally venture out to TDS, Cane Garden, Mallory Hill (30 min drive) and probably never get tired of the golf. I have friends in the Sawgrass area that wanted us to buy near them and because of golf and shopping, we’re here. We have 3 Publix, 2 WDs, a Walmart and Fresh Market all within 15 min in a cart… 2 Aldis and 1 additional WM, Sams and BJs by car plus an HD and Lowes 5-10 min… yes, 44 and places south will continue to expand the offerings but that could be 10 years from now and may never match what we have here..,.. and we’re getting a Costco 10 min away by cart soon. We bought from original owners, low $300s in 2020, put about $100k in a complete remodel and just love our place. |
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