[Caymus]

Originally Posted by Lisanp@aol.com

There will never be a sound barrier or wall installed. It is the goal of the developer to have beautiful golf courses flanking both sides of the turnpike as you drive through, as a living billboard to their community and it’s amenities. Anyone who wastes their time and energy trying to change that is just a fool!

Wouldn't the wall be built and owned by the state?

[vintageogauge]

Originally Posted by LAFwUs

Our VLS agent - last month - stated they average around 700-800 houses being listed for sale per month between MLS & VLS, with 400 or so of those selling.

Busy market, absolutely, but "demand outstripping supply",
umm, not so sure on that.
There is plenty of supply. In fact last I checked, there were still new homes in Deluna that had not sold for what?, 6-9 months post opening up...

Its clear the turnpike was already there. I don't think anyone is debating that. What is the complaint(s), is that TPTB have done little and in some cases, literally nothing at all, to abate even the obvious noise pollution from it, that has always been there before the first foundation was laid in the south end. (let alone the visual & air pollution concerns living so close, etc) They have only reduce the purchasing price on some, as if this wont affect the homes value & potential buyers of any said property, for as long as the turnpike is in use (ie: forever).
This is not a small issue involving a few unhappy buyers.
Lower home values, reputation, petitions of public record & lawsuits anywhere in the villages, can draw down all properties within it, even those in unrelated areas. The more they build at/near/over/around the turnpike, the greater the impact this all will have. I fear this is just the start of it.

I do feel bad for those that bought sight unseen, pressured by a perceived lack of availability, thinking everything shown in village sales publications from 2010, was how it actually is in the newly constructed areas of the far south end.
Having now lived in both sections, as many others have, the two areas are not at all the same.

The homes lingering in DeLuna for sale are those that are really near the turnpike and 301 or the power lines, same thing happened in Chitty Chatty and they were discounting them, homes in desirable areas are sold instantly. Try to find an Ivy or Woodside on water or the golf course, there are none unless they are totally overpriced. The smaller homes on interior lots are available for sure but larger homes on premium lots are not and that is where demand is higher than supply.

[Braddock]

I’ve been told that the turnpike authority is planning on closing the turnpike from 10 PM to 8 AM to mitigate the noise for the villagers. They may try it first on even days only and if that doesn’t work they will reroute the toll road and I 75. I’ve been also told that due to airplanes flying over that the Orlando airport will also be closed accordingly.

[Braddock]

Originally Posted by I'm Popeye!

The Northern population part of the Villages is willing to make a ONE-TIME payment for these earplugs to be handed out to the Southern Villagers.
but', Next time (if any), look and listen before you buy!!!

Can also be used as but plugs. But, but, butt

[MillerD]

Originally Posted by Kenswing

This is a big nothing burger. A whopping 200 people signed that petition.

Never saw the petition. Please advise.

We live near it. Sometimes very bad, others not at all.

But I would prefer it without. I use a sound machine at night if necessary.
I do have concerns about resale.

[Papa_lecki]

Originally Posted by MillerD

Never saw the petition. Please advise.

We live near it. Sometimes very bad, others not at all.

But I would prefer it without. I use a sound machine at night if necessary.
I do have concerns about resale.

Was the turnpike there when you bought?

[MillerD]

Originally Posted by Braddock

I’ve been told that the turnpike authority is planning on closing the turnpike from 10 PM to 8 AM to mitigate the noise for the villagers. They may try it first on even days only and if that doesn’t work they will reroute the toll road and I 75. I’ve been also told that due to airplanes flying over that the Orlando airport will also be closed accordingly.

Where did you hear that? They will never close the turnpike. Truck drivers need to supply food and gas, people work all hours.

[MillerD]

Originally Posted by Caymus

Wouldn't the wall be built and owned by the state?

Do you know how much pull the Morse family has?

[MillerD]

Originally Posted by Braddock

Can also be used as but plugs. But, but, butt

We would have preferred the Northern end, but the prices are quite high for all original, 20 year homes. So we were priced out.

[Altavia]

Originally Posted by Braddock

I’ve been told that the turnpike authority is planning on closing the turnpike from 10 PM to 8 AM to mitigate the noise for the villagers. They may try it first on even days only and if that doesn’t work they will reroute the toll road and I 75. I’ve been also told that due to airplanes flying over that the Orlando airport will also be closed accordingly.

Actually... The Turnpike shuts down almost daily due to accidents and backups on I75. And it's getting worse.

[Aces4]

Originally Posted by MillerD

Where did you hear that? They will never close the turnpike. Truck drivers need to supply food and gas, people work all hours.

You realize that was tongue in cheek?

[Papa_lecki]

Originally Posted by MillerD

Where did you hear that? They will never close the turnpike. Truck drivers need to supply food and gas, people work all hours.

Don’t worry, the plan allows deliveries to WInn Dixie and Publix and gas stations on Villages Commercial property

[VApeople]

Originally Posted by MillerD

Never saw the petition. Please advise.

We live near it.

So you live near the petition?

I tell you, the posts in this DG are getting kinda weird!

[mtdjed]

Look at Interstates around the country. Homes are built along all of them. Anybody old enough to buy in The Villages has had ample time to learn that traffic produces noise. If the first thing you looked at was home color schemes, then live with your selected colors. You likely got a discounted price because of where the home is. If you now find that you don't like it because of noise, then sell it. Make sure you tell any prospective buyer that you find that the reason you are selling is because of noise. I guess that is what you are complaining that The Villages failed to tell you.

Remember that the Turnpike is not new. Next will be complaints that somebody will have about hearing that there is a Prison in their back yard.

[Flyers999]

Originally Posted by olliesnorth@aol.com

If one makes the purchase near the highway. Then now complain.
You didn’t do your due diligence before your purchase.
3 options
Live with it
Sell it
Or continue to complain

I believe you can't resell a new house for one year.