[jojoturf]

One & done for us. Searched for 5 years, picked lot when Richmond opened, one mile south of Brownwood. Built designer model on pond, no one behind. Love our forever home ❤️🏡

[paulajr]

Originally Posted by bsloan1960

Just wondering: Considering the idea that people who can afford to move several times are likely to be good with money management- how can it be wise to give away a large amount of money 2.5 times to realtors in the form of commissions?

Unless you do “For Sale By Owner” like we did!
Moved once (so far) in order to get a house with a pool.

[Gsorace]

We think the most important thing is neighbors/ friends. We bought 2/2 patio villa and love the area & people. Added gc garage & small room, then bought another home across the street to host family & friend visitors!

[SeaCros]

Many move to different homes for a myriad of reasons post their first home in TV. Some start with something too big on the first go-round and then downsize. Some are the opposite. Some what a change or scenery or a different floor plan/area of TV. Others might lose a spouse and no longer need the home/memories of their loved one. I would say that when you see "average" might just be a way to take in all the options into consideration as there are so many residents here.

[rickaslin]

Originally Posted by retiredguy123

Yes, the paperwork is simple. But, I don't hire a real estate agent to do the paperwork. I hire them to advertise, market, and sell the house. If you hire a good salesperson, they should be able to sell the house quicker and for more money than selling it yourself. The only time I would forgo the agent is in a very hot seller's market.

you just defined The Villages, hot sellers maket.

[Djean1981]

We are not interested in moving. I think if you've moved a lot in your life, you continue to do so once you get here... Also, I think there's a bit of a social contagion, if all your friends are moving, you're more likely to..

[spachic]

We bought in 2014 after we helped move our friends down here. First house was a patio villa in Fernandina. We panicked at costs and sold in 2016. Bought a manufactured home in the historic section in 2017 thinking it would be less costly and it was a mistake. The insurance on it was ridiculous and it needed so many repairs. Sold it in 2018. In 2021 bought another patio villa in a south of 44 neighborhood and love it! We would love a courtyard villa some day, but unfortunately we have been priced out at this point. Maybe they could start building some patio villas with fences.

[msilagy]

Bought manufactured home in the historic side - 2 years sold
Bought 2/2 courtyard villa in Rio Grande 3.5 years sold
Bought 3/2 courtyard villa in Bonnybrook - still own since 2018
I am a seasonal resident - done and done - no more buying !

[jedalton]

I'm on my 3rd and last

[Normal]

An average of 3 times is just that, an average. If your concerns are an average number dictating what will happen to you, don’t count on the number being yours.

Mean= average or the addition of all moves divided by the total of all families
Mode= the number most often occurring (such as 1 and done or we moved ….times)

I would wager the mode of 1 (buying and not moving) occurs a whole lot more than those that move and move again multiple times. Seven or even 8 couples on a block may never move, there will always that other indecisive handful that drive your average number up.

[Babubhat]

It’s ice cold for resales 500k and up. Rates Should not matter for cash buyers

[Babubhat]

Originally Posted by retiredguy123

I don't agree that money paid to a real estate agent is given away. I expect the agent to earn the commission by using their marketing plan to get a higher price in less time for the house. When buying a house, I won't even look at FSBOs because they are usually overpriced and it is too much of a hassle to deal with most FSBO sellers.

Not my experience. Regretting using a realtor now. Reasonably priced newer house in prime location and little results. I should not have to be editing the marketing materials for highlighting features. Will wind up doing it myself like many times before. It’s not rocket science, just your time.. Five percent is too much

[Lisanp@aol.com]

Bought a Villa to try out the "Lifestyle" knowing it was too small for us long term but a cost effective option for seeing if we liked The Villages (I didn't want to rent). Decided we liked it and wanted a larger home where we could have a pool. Sold it a year and a day later for a significant profit after commission and expenses. Rolled that profit into a larger home with zero additional cash out of pocket. Would do it again in a heartbeat if they ever bring back truly custom site built homes.

[Babubhat]

Not happening. Those days are gone. Semi custom is best you can expect and that term is used loosely. It’s about production speed and cash flow.

[Regorp]

Originally Posted by TooColdinIdaho

I read a post here saying that the average person moves to a different house three times after buying in The Villages.
I'm sure that number is a bit exaggerated, but I’m also sure some people do move after realizing the house/location/something else didn’t work for them.

Did you move after buying, and if so, why?

What would be your suggestions on things to consider for making it a “One-and-Done” buy?

In my DeLuna villa neighborhood, been here 9 months, 4 homes have sold already and at least 4 more are rental homes. We don't plan to move, but...... Our son is moving to Middleton.