[cmfjr]

Her comment is off base. I too have a CYV and yes there are many pets but the is little noise and no "smells. We have visted several of our neighbors and have not noticed any oders. They are ideal for pet owners as the property is competly enclosed. It is also great for those of us who do not want to or can not do a lot of yard mainteance!

[Uptown Girl]

pivo,
We live in a CYV. We do not have a pet, but many of our neighbors do. In fact my next door neighbor has two large dogs.
I sit out on my lanai in the early morning especially and many times at night before going to bed. I sit there for the peace, quiet and fresh air.
I have never failed to enjoy all three.

The pet owners in my complex are responsible, considerate and have beautifully cared for and well mannered pets.
Hubby and I have now been guests in a number of their homes and find them clean and odor free.... like MOST homes are where pets are properly cared for.
I would not hesitate to look at CYV's because of pets....

I agree with some previous posts.... and would look for a different sales person.

[BigLew]

Originally Posted by old moe

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my only concern with cyv is the "O"clearance property line on the side wihout windows.If that neighbor has dog or cats they might lift a leg and go right on your building?? That may stink!! Just saying

I don't know, we have more room behind us, and a wall, then most designers do and when I've been in them they didn't smell too bad

[Barefoot]

We owned a CYV for a few years and loved it. No noise, no smells. Great neighbours. The only reason we moved was to get more space, and Fireboy wanted a large garage and double driveway.

I'd get a new agent.

[CarGuys]

I understand- I really wanted one! But the oversize two car's are not there.

I feel his pain! Or as a Fireboy - Pain?

I bought the biggest garage I could put on the lot!

However in 10 years I can see us maybe going back to a CYV

[Barefoot]

Originally Posted by CarGuys

I understand- I really wanted one! But the oversize two car's are not there. I feel his pain! Or as a Fireboy - Pain?
I bought the biggest garage I could put on the lot! However in 10 years I can see us maybe going back to a CYV

Some men just love to spend time in garages, and Fireboy loves to putter with his motorcycle and other toys.
When I was a Real Estate Broker I used to laugh when I showed a house .... the wife would always head for the kitchen, and the husband would always head for the garage.

[ronsroni]

Aside from the agent being OUT OF TOUCH with decorum, it appears that she is none too bright a bulb in the sell, sell, sell department.
I have a CYV AND two dogs. Guess what? NO AROMA. NO MALODOROUS WAFTS HERE.
Yeah. She cant have all of the dots on her dice. Time to find a different agent, perhaps?
WOOF!

[jhrc4]

We have a Courtyard Villa block construction as opposed to vinyl, shingle.
Now with the regards to smell, the previous owners had two small dogs, and I will say we had no idea that the dogs lived here so...No Problem.

As for privacy we have a corner Villa and it does gives us more " Outside " room, but really not a big deal.

Noise I can tell you noise you can get from a neighbor who has a premier/designer home who abuts next door. Bottom line it is the luck of the draw whether or not you get good neighbors doesn't matter if it's a Villa or Home.

We have really good neighbors so we lucked out, actually my neighbor has two small dogs who are really sweet and sure they bark a bit, but there " Happy Barks " I talk to them there fine.

Privacy, that you will get much of the time in a Villa 3 walls, curiously enough I have noticed at times that some homes actually advertise property " Backs " to a Courtyard Villa Wall for additional privacy.

Size...something you eventually get used to, biggest drawback the garage size small however depending on the Villa an addition can be added ie: Golf Cart Garage Cost around $15,000 - $ 18,000.

There are some very, very nice, Villa's around shop both the Villages Properties and other local realtors, Foxfire, Executive Realty, and others.

Here in the Villages I think there is a property for just about everyone's budget and needs. Make any improvements afterwards if you want to.

[looneycat]

Originally Posted by pivo

I'm getting a lot of valuable info from tv. and appreciate.
But last month I'm in contact with a realtor that tv is familiar with
and I asked about cyv for sale, she asked me if I had any pets and I said no. Now her next line stunned me she said if you don't mind the noise and smell. I cannot believe she said this so I'm asking for some honest opinions on her remark
Thank you so very much

there are hundreds of realtors selling in the villages, find another one...if they ae so poorly representing the sellers here how much can you trust anything they would say to a buyer?

[TraceyMooreRN]

The only reason we didn't purchase courtyard villa was the lack of garage space. We opted for a Lantana and love it on our corner lot. We have dogs and neighbors with dogs--barking a few times a day.
I toured a ton of CYV new and pre-owned different times of day and still peek in a few--the only reason I was considering was the yard for the pups to run ...Good Luck--don't cross off the CYV they are nice!!

[lovinganimals]

[QUOTE=angiefox10;434668]I'm sorry... I assumed that If you don't buy a villa, you would then have to go into a more expensive home.

Angiefox, We have a cyv and when we were buying, there were 2 designers we were considering and they were LESS expensive than our cyv. The other two designers had tile and laminate, whereas our cyv has carpet, expanded lanais and one of them even had an obstructed golf course view. Yes, we bought the biggest cyv model there is, but still, just because you own a cyv, it does not mean you necessarily have a less expensive house.

[Bonnevie]

I bought a resale cyv and the previous owners had a cat and carpeting. There were no smells. I have two small dogs. They love to sit in the only window that looks out to the street and will bark if someone walks by, but that's rarely. Many neighbors do that as well and we enjoy seeing them in the windows. But generally there's very little noise. We have a nice group of neighbors.

[Rango]

Parking seems to be a problem with Villas

[Bonanza]

Originally Posted by pivo

I'm getting a lot of valuable info from tv. and appreciate.
But last month I'm in contact with a realtor that tv is familiar with
and I asked about cyv for sale, she asked me if I had any pets and I said no. Now her next line stunned me she said if you don't mind the noise and smell. I cannot believe she said this so I'm asking for some honest opinions on her remark
Thank you so very much

I have been a Realtor since 1984 and I find that person's remark/opinion to be reprehensible, or in short, disgusting! My advice to you is to find another agent. Her remark is totally uncalled for and unprofessional.

[red tail]

Originally Posted by TraceyMooreRN

The only reason we didn't purchase courtyard villa was the lack of garage space. We opted for a Lantana and love it on our corner lot. We have dogs and neighbors with dogs--barking a few times a day.
I toured a ton of CYV new and pre-owned different times of day and still peek in a few--the only reason I was considering was the yard for the pups to run ...Good Luck--don't cross off the CYV they are nice!!

not all cyv's have the small garage. my cyv has a 2 car garage and a tile roof. when I was looking there were numerous cyv's with a 2 car garage scattered throughout.