True. But if the change in status encourages those renting to buy, then many of those homes being rented will fill up with permanent owners.

Money still there.

And the ability of the population to use the facilities all the time, instead of just 3-4 months a year may balance the crowds at the amenties between the levels in the "on-season" vs the "off-season".

Crowded highways and heavy traffic - I got nothin' for that. If the infrastructure doesn't grow to accommodate the population it won't get better.......and infrastructure growth is painfully slow.

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Originally Posted by MikeyBoo54 View Post
Reading through the forum, one common theme is the folks who are very concerned that it is so crowded in the "on-season" and only getting worse. Has anyone ever considered that one solution to that problem might be to no longer allow seasonal rentals?

I am sure that wouldn't be a popular solution as many residents own more than one home and do quite nicely off the rental market, both seasonal and long-term.

Not saying this is going to happen or even advocating it, just bringing up the point for discussion.

Fire away!
How would limiting rentals affect the crowding or overuse of the Villages. Full time rental would still mean bodies in the villages just as if it was used by a full time owner.

Since you have not thought this through, let me spell it out for you - no seasonal rentals means the owners of said rentals all sell their properties and home values in the villages plummet. Those who rent don't want to own, I can tell you from talking to a lot of them. Not going to happen. Anyway, it is not in the covenants, so the only way it could happen is if Florida passed a law, so forget it.

The Morse family is worth billions. If they want to, or if they need to, they would relocate the turnpike. :jester:

Build out is a myth. It's all part of a communist plot to destroy our great country.

Also, we don't know that the majority of snowbirds are renters. I have several friends that own a home here and one up north.

Even if a law were to be passed, we'd have to assume that all of those homes that are used for rentals would become owner occupied twelve months a year. We'd have snowbird season all year long.

You are right on brother... I think you nailed it.

and it IS a communist plot :)

I guess I could try English Next Time :Screen_of_Death:

This Thread Is long on speculation and short on real facts on the future of the area south of 44. However, you can bet the Developer of The Villages has an overall plan and you will know what it is when you see it.

"You can never plan the future by the past". E. Burke

It seems pretty obvious to me that there was no need for the Rohan Rec Center and Publix shopping center way down south (with not a whole lot of houses close by) unless there were future expansion plans for that area.

Have a very wonderful and productive day

WOW - 3000 - maybe 3500 more homes. The traffic will be horrific during the winter when the "birds" are here. I can hardly wait?
The shopping area of 441/27 ( Loews - Home Depot area) is already wall to wall most winter days. It certainly is not going to
get any better. Wonder how much is too much or will that ever happen?

Yeah, I agree.

In the meantime, the new Publix is a very nice place to shop and the workers seem very happy to have a job there.

Agree. Great people and store.

Many of us doubt that "too much" or "build out" will ever arrive.