As Russ said, it's like 2006 once again.....that's when I bought. If the price of the lot is more than you are willing to pay, I recognize you will not buy it.....others might...it may be very important to them to be located in that particular area. There are other parts of this country where certain lots command premium prices, not just here. No one is being taken advantage of, at least in my opinion.

I agree but be careful once the Fed reserve starts raising interest rates home prices will start to tank and it will be 2008 all over again

Cantwaittoarrive: spot on. The Fed is accused of creating the next fiscal cliff by printing more funny money and surpressing interest rates. Experts believe when they open up rates it is going to be like an oil gusher and they won't be able to stop it. I hope the experts are wrong because it could decimate the bond market. Perhaps the Fed will ease into it all and be able to contain damage??????

The prices here are retuning to 2005-2006 levels. I purchased a home on a championship course and based on comments here I beginning to feel wealthy again. Maybe I should test the market????Hmmmmm

We all just have to try to live with the endangered species. After all, they won't be with us for that much longer.

Now did I call anybody an idiot?

No. And I bet you didn't even think it.

I believe that you are a gentleman and a scholar, your fine intellect is only exceeded by your good looks and you are truly a judge of fine whiskey.

I haven't met you but that is what your diplomacy suggests.;)

Well you've seen my picture, so I know you're wrong about the good looks, but I'll accept the rest! ;)

Wow, Gracie, have you ever thought about going into sales???;)

All those lines are very old ones and I grew up among a big family who were always trading "witticisms". None of my material is my own.

Mack seems like a very reasonable person indeed.

And you C France are PERFECT.

And the Baby Boomers are just starting to retire as The Villages comes near the build out.

Even cottage homes are up in price

Real estate prices are based on what the free and open market will pay, nothing more nor nothing less. I am very happy with my small home(Jasmine), perfect for a single person. Small lot, less to take care of and less price for a gardener. I am in the center of TV and have fabulous neighbors What more could anyone want? Love TV and all my friends. Yes, I get tired of the crowds, but let them enjoy Paradise for a couple of months. I have it all year.

Chairman is on record as saying rates will rise gradually. Housing boom in the 1980s when 30 year mortgage was 9%. Good to own real estate in inflationary environment. Just my opinion.

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