Originally Posted by Craig Vernon (Post 2336874)

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...:welcome:

Originally Posted by tophcfa (Post 2337142)

The middle of what? It’s all relative to where you park your golf cart at night. We consider Lake Sumter Landing the middle.

Originally Posted by tophcfa (Post 2337144)

Hang in there buddy, 6 months will go by fast. You have been doing your homework/research diligently and should transition into the retirement world easily. After spending a few weeks in the Villages full time you won’t need a GPS and will be amazed at the ease of getting around through all the various cut throughs and short cuts. I joke with my wife that getting wherever we need to go via golf cart with no gps, apps, or maps is my daily dementia test. Still passing, so that’s a good thing: )

Originally Posted by Janie123 (Post 2337224)

The courses you named were closed for rest and rehabilitation for 2-6 months and reopened in March/April. There were about a dozen courses, maybe more that were unplayable like Red Fish, Bonita Pass, El Diablo. They have been reopened as well and I give them an 8 rating now.

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.

Originally Posted by Janie123 (Post 2337224)

We bought from original owners, low $300s in 2020, put about $100k in a complete remodel and just love our place.

Originally Posted by nmgirardot (Post 2337215)

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.

Originally Posted by tophcfa (Post 2337144)

After spending a few weeks in the Villages full time you won’t need a GPS and will be amazed at the ease of getting around through all the various cut throughs and short cuts. I joke with my wife that getting wherever we need to go via golf cart with no gps, apps, or maps is my daily dementia test.

Originally Posted by MightyDog (Post 2337369)

I have a curious question and perhaps you might know the answer.

I was touring thru the history display about Harold Schwartz/Morse family and TV at the Rohan Rec Center a few months back and was trying to figure-out why Harold's children legally took the last name of their stepfather (Morse) instead of keeping their own.

Do you, or anyone here, know why?

Originally Posted by 4$ALE (Post 2337387)

Originally Posted by nmgirardot (Post 2337215)

People are assuming that Eastport will be the "middle" based on the names of "Central Lake and Central Parkway."