[mntlblok]

Originally Posted by Normal

The eventual implosion of commercial real estate will hit investors and bankers the hardest. I know of a mall near Norwalk Connecticut that had Nordstrom’s for an anchor that is closing. It opened just 2 years ago.

My point, new or established, it just won’t matter. Unless you are dealing with food items or the discounted inventory environment, you likely will die on the commercial vine.

That does seem to be a major concern with so much "work from home" happening. Wondering how much of it, if any, could be converted to residential.

[Normal]

Originally Posted by mntlblok

That does seem to be a major concern with so much "work from home" happening. Wondering how much of it, if any, could be converted to residential.

Yes, I do think the work from home plan has saved businesses a lot of cash, but it sure has assisted the commercial slide as well. Businesses in The Villages will need to be service oriented like restaurants, grocery, with a touch of textiles and furniture?

The commercial building death could be slowed by residential conversion. Maybe a mall could make nice condos or a mini indoor The Villages up north?

[Michael 61]

Originally Posted by Normal

Yes, I do think the work from home plan has saved businesses a lot of cash, but it sure has assisted the commercial slide as well. Businesses in The Villages will need to be service oriented like restaurants, grocery, with a touch of textiles and furniture?

The commercial building death could be slowed by residential conversion. Maybe a mall could make nice condos or a mini indoor The Villages up north?

In Colorado Springs, where I just moved from, they tore down an empty anchor store in the mall (an old Sears), and replaced it with apartments that connect to the existing mall. I think you will see this model played out across the country with other malls.

[JMintzer]

Originally Posted by b0bd0herty

During the rogue salesmen trial, Jennifer Parr said, under oath, that The Villages will double in size and that State Road 44 is now seen by the Morse family as the geographic center of the community.

Originally Posted by margaretmattson

It has been confirmed on this thread that it IS NOT a rumor. Jennifer Parr testified under oath in a trial that the the size of the Villages is going to double. Also, Some posters loaded maps of the land the developer has bought to show Central Pkwy will be the new center of the villages.

I am not fearful of this change. simply dreading the traffic. I wanted to seek the truth because I am planning on moving to the new area. Now, I am well-equipped with facts to make the best decision possible.

So typical of ToTV... Two different people stating, AS FACT, two completely different things...

[JMintzer]

Originally Posted by kendi

The map on TV website shows all the land they own.

Maybe... Or maybe not...

[JMintzer]

Originally Posted by nmgirardot

I believe Eastport, Central Lake, Torch Lake, Grand Traverse, Brownwood, Antrim, Atwood, etc are a nod to the area in Michigan where the family originates.

Correct...

[Villagesgal]

Moved here in 2001 with the hopes the Villages would continue to grow. There was no shopping here then, you had ti drive to Leesburg or Ocala. I love how big it's grown. Sure I miss the surrounding farmland and oak covered 2 lane 301, but all in all I love whatsavailable to us all here now and see it getting even better as we continue to grow. I was 46 when we retired early and moved here and am 68 now, so hopefully I'll be around for another 23 years or more to see it all grow. We live in an amazing place, not perfect, but amazing never the less.

[Pmgokey]

In one of her videos about 2-3 months ago, Jennifer Parr stated exactly that. I was flabbergasted that the villages would actually make that statement, but she did!!!!

[HoosierPa]

Originally Posted by VApeople

We have been here for 7 years and we think things are better than ever. We enjoy all of the new amenities in the Southern Area, except for the wretched Sawgrass area.

We love Sawgrass area !

[JeepsterGlenn]

Central Parkway and Middleton (middle town), hmmm

[Altavia]

Originally Posted by JMintzer

So typical of ToTV... Two different people stating, AS FACT, two completely different things...

Huh?
Same person said:
"Now seen" vs "will be"
Which are two different points on time?

[Alib3636]

Originally Posted by Bogie Shooter

Also, “I have heard it several times and am starting to believe it.”

I did hear in a Villages video that Central Parkway will be the middle of the Villages someday , I would just need to search around to find the exact video.. 🤔

[jimjamuser]

Originally Posted by Altavia

Assuming on average:

Construction rate is about 5,000 homes per year.

Occupancy is 1.7 people per home.

Population growth would be 8,500/yr

It will take about 16yrs to add 140,000 residents.

There is a factor that could change those future predictions. The Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic Ocean around Florida are at record temperatures. Also, most parts of the planet. Scientists predict increased HEAT around the earth for at least 8 years due to fossil fuel use and population increase.
........What will likely happen is that smart people will look at the fact that they can't live in Florida year around due to the summer heat, humidity, and hurricanes. Then, they will look to buy homes in Georgia, South and North Carolina. And they will find those places are probably less costly than Florida is right now.

[Stu from NYC]

Originally Posted by JMintzer

Maybe... Or maybe not...

Why would anyone think that the Morse family has not bought land in other names than their own. Smart people that they are sure they buy land using shell companies.

Who knows how much land they really own? Only the shadow knows and he aint talking.

[JMintzer]

Originally Posted by Altavia

Huh?
Same person said:
"Now seen" vs "will be"
Which are two different points on time?

It was said at the same trial...