[Barefoot]

Originally Posted by Darla

We are looking to retire in TV, but have heard several times, that the homes are overpriced and it's crowded in the winter season and hard to get into restaurants, etc.

No doubt the homes in TV are more expensive than surrounding retirement communities. But very inexpensive for the amenities and ambiance offered.

If you drive around and visit retirement communities and then come to The Villages, I think you'll make the same decision that 80,000 other people made.

P.S. The winter season is vibrant and exciting because so many enthusiastic people are arriving daily.

[Schaumburger]

Darla,
I've only been to TV once, but I would move there tommorow if I could give up the working thing... If you go on www.thevillages.com, click on homes, you can look at both new and pre-owned homes listed by TV sales reps. Prices range from $80,000 to $600,000+ depending on age, size, amenites, etc. When I was at TV in July, I saw several homes in my price range, and I'm a single (unwealthy) woman. As far as winter crowds go, I have not been lucky enough to visit TV in the winter, but I live in suburban Chicago, so 80,000 people is not crowded to me (everything is relative). I'm hoping to rent a place in TV next summer for a week or two when rental rates are lower to get a taste of what it would be like to actually live in TV.

If you are interested in TV, you may want to call the TV sales office and ask for a Lifestyle Preview Visit. I don't know what the rates are for these visits, but the TV sales people are very friendly and informative. I plan on taking one of these visits when it gets closer to the time I would actually plan on moving to TV.

Good luck with your search.
Laura

[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by Barefoot

No doubt the homes in TV are more expensive than surrounding retirement communities. But very inexpensive for the amenities and ambiance offered.

If you drive around and visit retirement communities and then come to The Villages, I think you'll make the same decision that 80,000 other people made.

P.S. The winter season is vibrant and exciting because so many enthusiastic people are arriving daily.

One in particular is named BAREFOOT. Are you here, Bare?

[philnpat]

[QUOTE=graciegirl;298238]Really not so many. 19 in Hadley And in Amelia about the same age, 13, And in Duval about the same age there are 38.

Duval is one of the larger villages. Of the 38 homes listed for sale 8 are sale pending. Sounds like things are hopping!