Originally Posted by tghoul (Post 1835367)

The caption on the photo said "the Lofts are a success". If 30% of the Phase I apartments are leased after leasing started 7 months ago a success? I don't know the industry to say if 30% is good or bad after 7 months.

Originally Posted by HappyRetired (Post 1835905)

Don't forget, the zoning meeting on 9/21 is to consider advising for amendments. Looks to me like they want to eliminate local review of any changes the Developer would choose to make, eliminate what they've set for acreage for residence vs open space, commercial or "industrial" space (again with no review or approval process) and multi-family residence which could include fewer single-family homes replaced by apartment complexes. Think about the ramifications of these amendments. Loss of local control and surprise announcements with no reviews.

Originally Posted by Holpat39 (Post 1835968)

Apparently Village home owners are buying into this apartment concept. Article said a good percentage of apartments are already sold to former home owners who want to down size with no responsibility but still have the benefits of The Villages. Nothing wrong with that.

Originally Posted by charlieo1126@gmail.com (Post 1835885)

In regards to noise the apartments and condos of today are built much different then the apartments we grew up with, very little noise seepage ,I have not been in these but my niece is in a high end rental in Miami . Not reading a newspaper because of its politics is part of the reason we have the politics of anger now. I read newspapers from the liberal to the conservative side I am very blue but I get different perspective on things when I can see both sides. I also try to read one European paper each day and I always read the South China Post most people in USA have lost site of or don’t care what goes on everywhere else , all through history , the USA when living as an island has had it come back to haunt us. The beauty of newspapers is you can get many different slants on issues, I do not ever turn the tv on during the day except during football season , I just read for a few hours in morning , TV stays off till around 7pm when I’ll watch taped network news and PBS , watching those so called news shows all day is bad for your health

Originally Posted by asianthree (Post 1835970)

the lofts are a one year rental

Originally Posted by Blondesare (Post 1835171)

Has anyone else noticed the large articles in yesterday's and today's Daily Sun on the Brownwood Lofts and new apartments? Looks like The Villages is using the newspaper as a marketing tool to promote these projects. Like most media articles they only show their side of the story. I always find great comments and perspectives on this site. Especially since it is not controlled by The Villages but is by the people of The Villages. Look forward to seeing what you have to say about the media and loft/apartment situation!!!

Originally Posted by Dan9871 (Post 1835978)

I checked into the Lofts a couple of months ago. I asked the sales agent about long term leases but I was told the only thing available were 1 year leases.

Originally Posted by Bucco (Post 1835972)

not true.

Let me clarify....one year at a time, but renewable.

Also, please make no decision from info on here. The Lofts now has their own phone number. Call them, not a sales agent.

Originally Posted by asianthree (Post 1836004)

We went with parental units, to see if the one bed was doable. The offer was only year lease, no sublet, no mention of a renewal. The person we met with, said he was from the rental agency.
By the time you added up the $1700 one bed with nice balcony, renters insurance, cable TV, trash, amenity fees, with no covered parking, or garage space, it was close to $1960. a month.

Originally Posted by Bucco (Post 1836051)

You for serious should call The Lofts, not sales office. I did check, but you should double check, and my source is pretty good...

First lease one year...if you stay, it is then month to month.

Good luck and let us know the scoop

Originally Posted by NoMoSno (Post 1836063)

There is never a month to month.
After the year lease is up you can re-lease for another year.
(not my videos):
The Lofts of BrownWood Inside TOUR - YouTube
The Lofts of Brownwood Inside Tour Final - YouTube
time stamp 6:00 for lease info

Originally Posted by Bucco (Post 1836051)

You for serious should call The Lofts, not sales office. I did check, but you should double check, and my source is pretty good...

First lease one year...if you stay, it is then month to month.

Good luck and let us know the scoop

Originally Posted by tghoul (Post 1835611)

The 30% came from a salesman who is in the Leasing Office. If the figure was 80% it probably would have been in the newspaper.

Originally Posted by graciegirl (Post 1835630)

Oh. Someone told someone who told someone. In Ohio that is called a rumor.

Originally Posted by OrangeBlossomBaby (Post 1836122)

It's kind of the job of salesmen in the leasing office to know how many vacancies there are in the apartments they're leasing. That's one of those things that falls under the category of "their expertise."

If he got this information from a person in the office responsible for handling the leases of those apartments, and that person is paid to actually know how many apartments are available for him to lease out to tenants - then you can kind of count on it being pretty close to the truth, give or take a reasonable margin for error.

Originally Posted by graciegirl (Post 1835790)

That is what people said about where we live. Bridgeport at Laurel Valley. Right on 466.

I say;

Pshaw.

I had better look up what that means, I haven't ever used that word before.

Originally Posted by Dan9871 (Post 1835978)

I checked into the Lofts a couple of months ago. I asked the sales agent about long term leases but I was told the only thing available were 1 year leases.

Originally Posted by Dan9871 (Post 1835978)

I checked into the Lofts a couple of months ago. I asked the sales agent about long term leases but I was told the only thing available were 1 year leases.

Originally Posted by CSilvestrucci (Post 1843454)

When I first caught a glimpse of The Lofts being built, I was like who would want to live there? So close together. Just for fun, we went for a look, tour. We are seriously considering moving there from a premier home. 0 maintenance. Want to travel, lock the door👍🏻

Originally Posted by justjim (Post 1835479)

For the last several years there have been housing in The Villages to suit the “pocket book” and desires of most everybody who calls The Villages their choice for active adult lifestyle living. Apartments are just an addition to the offerings. I would not be surprised to see other living arrangements crop up in the near future as the next generation of Americans reach retirement age. Perhaps we will see expanded condo living and attached housing next on the Developers marketing strategy. Sort of fun to watch don’t you think?