[Normal]

Originally Posted by Bogie Shooter

What di you mean “kickbacks”? You have proof?

No agenda whatsoever. Kickbacks can take many forms. How about the fact that “impact fees” charged are so low? I love the Villages, I was just commenting on the facts. Picture’s don’t lie. Are you a realtor? So sorry if I hurt your feelings. This will be a tough run for sure. Just keep the chin up

[Bogie Shooter]

Originally Posted by Normal

No agenda whatsoever. Kickbacks can take many forms. How about the fact that “impact fees” charged are so low? I love the Villages, I was just commenting on the facts. Picture’s don’t lie. Are you a realtor? So sorry if I hurt your feelings. This will be a tough run for sure. Just keep the chin up

Not a realtor.

[fishon]

Something is not Normal.

[dewilson58]

Originally Posted by fishon

Something is not Normal.

[billethkid]

I remember the "crash" of the early 2000's when sales/closings were at the abysmal low of 100-150 homes per month!

[bsloan1960]

The Real Estate market is subject to fluctuations. TV has done well even during some of these fluctuations, but it normal and not indicative of some error on their part that prices here are being adjusted downward. When Real Estate has its next boom the country will go back to record numbers of sales- and so will TV.

[drducat]

Homes located near or on a busy corner or those that back up to or near the turnpike always have been discounted passed a certain time threshold. They have been doing the discounts forever.

[Bogie Shooter]

Originally Posted by fishon

Something is not Normal.

Did you mean somebody?

[Randall55]

Originally Posted by Normal

The Villages has dropped more new home prices this week in the poorly selling Village of Lake Denham. Check out 7026 Baysinger Path.

A definite warning for Villages retirement considerations.

If you are cinsbuying, the writing isn’t just on a YouTube wall. The rubber has met the road.

I have received a few calls asking if I am interested in a home at Moultrie Creek. I looked at the model floor plans and noticed one I had my eye on has been discontinued. Maybe, this is the reason for the drop in prices on a few homes in Lake Denham. Building is still very strong. Homes in the area of Eastport are under contract and construction has begun. They do not seem to be concerned with the inventory in Lake Denham and Dabney.

[Michael 61]

Not everyone looks at their retirement home as an “investment” that they plan on “flipping”. I moved here for the lifestyle and amenities, as have most (not all) people I meet.

[Altavia]

Originally Posted by Normal

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Are you a realtor?
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Well my friend - your posts seem similar to disgruntled ex-Villages reps/realtors who posted here in the past...

Discounting homes in the less desirable locations is far from a "crash."

May also be releasing inventory for return of seasonal visitors here more for lifestyle than location.

[Altavia]

Originally Posted by Normal

No agenda whatsoever. Kickbacks can take many forms. How about the fact that “impact fees” charged are so low? I love the Villages, I was just commenting on the facts. Picture’s don’t lie. Are you a realtor? So sorry if I hurt your feelings. This will be a tough run for sure. Just keep the chin up

The current budget/ tax rate verified impact fees are not low when you add close to a cumulative three billion dollars per year of new homes/businesses to the property tax base every year.

A small proportion of those taxes come back into the Villages.

[Rosethorn]

Today, my dream came true and my husband and I (just married five months ago) closed on our dream house in Buttonwood.

Already met two neighbors and they’re wonderful.

Can’t wait to start our new life in this incredibly beautiful and well-designed community.

Did we pay too much? Meh. Who’s to say? Is this an investment? Absolutely not. It’s our “forever home.”

Do I regret buying at such a high price? Not at all. Those of us who can afford this privilege (of living in such a beautiful place) should be waking up every day with a smile!

I love this place and am so grateful to be “A Villager”!

[VApeople]

Originally Posted by Freehiker

cinsbuying? ������

Who cares what it means? I only respond to posts that use clear English.

[GoRedSox!]

Originally Posted by Rosethorn

Today, my dream came true and my husband and I (just married five months ago) closed on our dream house in Buttonwood.

Already met two neighbors and they’re wonderful.

Can’t wait to start our new life in this incredibly beautiful and well-designed community.

Did we pay too much? Meh. Who’s to say? Is this an investment? Absolutely not. It’s our “forever home.”

Do I regret buying at such a high price? Not at all. Those of us who can afford this privilege (of living in such a beautiful place) should be waking up every day with a smile!

I love this place and am so grateful to be “A Villager”!

Congratulations on your purchase and I hope you guys enjoy every minute. Like you, we closed on August 23rd and the Board in the Brownwood Sales Office was equally full with the names of new Villagers.