[HoneyofaDeb]

It is true that most residents move 3 times but there are many reason that happens...some good and some not so good. A good Realtor sits with you and listens to what your needs are and finds a home that best suits your needs and budget. A sales person sells you a house without a care in the world as the whether or not it suits your needs therefore most move in and don't feel comfortable, start to look around and trust a sales agent again and get sucked in again. The third time around they find a Realtor that gets them where they need to be, in a comfortable home that fits their budget and meets all of their needs! Now some downsize after the death of a spouse or upsize after downsizing due to a new marriage...yep it happens...in The Villages!

[geobar]

La Belle as it is South of 466A and East of Morse Blvd. which is the most Easterly part of The Villages is within "Fruitland Park" as well as in "Lake County".

[looneycat]

Originally Posted by HoneyofaDeb

It is true that most residents move 3 times but there are many reason that happens..

baloney, substantiate your claim please!

[NYGUY]

Originally Posted by geobar

La Belle as it is South of 466A and East of Morse Blvd. which is the most Easterly part of The Villages is within "Fruitland Park" as well as in "Lake County".

If you check out the sale listings, you will discover Labelle is located in Sumter County.

[Polar Bear]

Originally Posted by looneycat

baloney, substantiate your claim please!

It's a common claim/rumor/story/whatever that on average, TV residents move three times. I too find it highly questionable.

[villagerjack]

Originally Posted by patfla06

I would imagine that the "bond" will just be built into the price of the house.

The bond only pays for improvements in a diffent way. You will not get them for free.

[dewilson58]

Originally Posted by Hayes.Christal

Hi Villages residents,

My name is Christal Hayes and I'm a reporter for the Orlando Sentinel. I'm working on a story about roundabouts that are popping up around the area and wanted to get your view on them. Do you like them? Are they easy to drive through? Do you see other drivers navigating them incorrectly?
Feel free to email me- Chayes@orlandosentinel.com

Ur kind'a bouncing around to different threads..............as suggested by others, you might want to start a new thread or jump on a thread relating to roundabouts.

[Albany]

We just sold our 2 bedroom courtyard villa, which was new when we bought it in 2012. We very carefully improved it. (meaning we did NOT over-improve it) We made $50K profit, and used it to buy a 3 year old house in Sanibel that had what the villa did not, a 3rd bedroom, an inside laundry, and a 2-car garage. And oh yeah, a straight driveway! We believe that our new house, which was reasonably priced, will also be sold at a profit should we choose to sell.

[lizboopy55]

Originally Posted by dbussone

Is LaBelle in Fruitland Park? I honestly don't know.

Labelle is not in Fruitland Park it is opposite Charlotte and encompasses the area east of Morse Blvd

[lizboopy55]

It is true... since we are now a community of 100,000 the average is about right. Don't forget going from a Villa to a cottage or designer, back to a Courtyard or a newer neighborhood and finally the independent and assisted living facilities could add to the equation. By the way several folks have moved more than 3 times.

[Walt.]

Originally Posted by HoneyofaDeb

It is true that most residents move 3 times but there are many reason that happens...some good and some not so good. A good Realtor sits with you and listens to what your needs are and finds a home that best suits your needs and budget. A sales person sells you a house without a care in the world as the whether or not it suits your needs therefore most move in and don't feel comfortable, start to look around and trust a sales agent again and get sucked in again. The third time around they find a Realtor that gets them where they need to be, in a comfortable home that fits their budget and meets all of their needs! Now some downsize after the death of a spouse or upsize after downsizing due to a new marriage...yep it happens...in The Villages!

Why do I get the feeling that you are a Realtor?

[NYGUY]

Originally Posted by lizboopy55

It is true... since we are now a community of 100,000 the average is about right. Don't forget going from a Villa to a cottage or designer, back to a Courtyard or a newer neighborhood and finally the independent and assisted living facilities could add to the equation. By the way several folks have moved more than 3 times.

We have neighbors that are on their 4th house!!

[cmj1210]

Originally Posted by garsha

Just confirming that there is a bond in the Fruitland Park areas. There are two Villages there: Pine Ridge and I think Pine Hills. The bonds are a little higher than the ones in District 10. Designer area is running about $23,000. This area is in Lake County. Looks like it is going to be another beautiful area.

Taxes are also higher

[RickeyD]

Originally Posted by cmj1210

Taxes are also higher

Approx 45% higher, Ouch !

[perrjojo]

Originally Posted by looneycat

baloney, substantiate your claim please!

We have several in our neighborhood who are in their 3rd home. We know one couple who have just moved into their 8th home here in 13 years.