Anyone have a problem drinking the water in the Villages? Does anyone use a company that sells bottled water? Thank you

No problem, so far.....18 years.

Flag Poles.
 

Rich's Home Improvement is a BAD actor. selling flag poles at postal stations and they are crap. he refuses to take care of problems. best to stay clear of him.

Need advice on lawn and pest control services.
 

We are closing next week on a newly built home but not moving until March/April. I contacted one of the companies that does yard maintenance and pest control.
How much of this stuff do we need to have done before we move down?
Obviously mowing but can we wait on everything else?

$85 a week to mow and weed. $75 a week for just mowing
$75 a quarter for pest control
$47 a month for landscaping
$62 bi-monthly for lawn and shrub maintenance
$50 a quarter for irrigation maintenance

Random computer calls don’t care it it new or old number or what area code. But, if you get Florida area code you will get more scam calls cause Florida target rich environment for the elderly.

Not sure how large your yard is or type of home but $85 a week seems high. Granted lawns get mowed every 4-6 weeks in the winter but most charge an equal monthly rate year round. If this is the company that did your termite control you might want to contract with them. The rest can probably wait but weeds grow fast year round. Good luck

How can I get a recommendation for a good veterinarian? Thank you

Bought a pre owned home, so many questions
 

I just bought a pre-owned home near Colony and I have so many questions.

I don't plan on coming back until the end of the year, is they a recommended setting from now until then for the sprinkler system?

Everyone talks about don't pay in advance for lawn care, pest control, and taking care of the landscaping. But if I am not here until Dec, shouldn't I being paying in advance?

How do I get a list of how to pay for all the services, property taxes, and etc?


Thanks in advance.

You can get all those questions answered through the Villages Sales Office. They have a booklet for new homeowners (even new homeowners of pre-owned homes).

Some lawn services will bill you. You might have to pay the first month in advance just to get the ball rolling.

Even though we live here full time, we set things up so all billing is done online.

At or before closing you should get contact info for all utilities so you can arrange online billing.

Further, check with your new neighbors for what is done for lawn maintenance and pest control. Those services too can be taken care of with online billing.

Finally, you can hire a local property management firm to take care if things.

Any or all of this should be available from your real estate agent if you purchased pre-owned, or The Villages if you purchased thru them.

Buying and leaving
 

We are passing the end of April and going back north 2 weeks later so any advice about home watchers that are highly recommended

Buying and leaving
 

We are passing the end of April and going back north 2 weeks later so any advice about home watchers that are highly recommended

Moving books?
 

I have a full library, does the 6.5 pounds formula consider books?

Thank you!

Third time I’ve heard of these solar tubes. What are they and what are they for? Is this different than solar panels?

six to twelve inch holes cut into your ceiling & roof, tube place in with glass top & bottom to let sunlight in.
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