Ba-doom-boom! "Thank you, folks. Thank you. My name is rubicon and I'll be in the lounge all week!" :BigApplause:

Good one - - - - direct question..........direct answer!! :thumbup:

Bill :)

No Really:D

So Gracie, where are you building? What model did you select? Are you on a golf course? So many questions. :thumbup:

I found our first home with a Villages agent, second home on the Villages web site and the last one a "for sale by owner". So tried them all I think. All went smooth with no issues.

I wish. We can't afford a golf course lot! Will tell you guys all the stuff that has been happening after the deal is done. I am superstitious I guess.


I have one piece of advice for you wannabees. Take a look at all your stuff and start getting rid of it.

Gracie already mentioned once where it is. I won't give it away though.

See you then Gracie.

She sure did, but my lips are sealed too.

How did we find ours? Looked at new and resales over a number of visits using by a TV sales agent and MLS Realtor. Our MLS Realtor showed us the one we bought, as that's where it was listed.

Not fair! Not fair! I wanna know! Tell me, tell me! Waaaaaah! Waaaaaah!
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We spent months looking on-line at pre-owned and new homes prior to our visit in January. We then sent our TV sales rep a list of those homes we wanted to see during our visit. We also worked with an MLS agent and pre-selected a number of MLS listed homes we wanted him to show us.

My suggestion is to be prepared prior to your visit and know what your criteria is for the home you are seeking. We wanted a 3 BR designer home and it had to be within walking distance to a recreation/pool center. For us, that was non-negotiable. We stayed focused and found our home.

Do your homework, be prepared and you'll find the home that is best for you. We did!

We looked and vistied TV for 5 years. We worked most with our TV rep but did have a MLS agent as well. Both were very helpful from long distance. Believe all that tell you when the right one comes up you will know it. After 5 years of looking daily online the "right one came up". We bought a turnkey CYV w a huge corner lot at a deadend street and the price was right. Bought it site unseen(something we said we'd never do). Can't wait to get there in October.

Skyguy, I will give you a hint;

It is in The Villages :1rotfl:

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I got it! They bought a Houseboat on Lake Miona! Thanks for the hint!

we did the lifestyle and the second day bought a new house in tamarind grove. our agent, Jean showed us many new houses and pre-owned.
when we drove in the grove area, we liked it and when we saw the empty house, (without furniture) it just all clicked, you know when you are in the right house. we don't live in tv fulltime, but are looking forward to the day when we can. we can't stop the growing old, but can do it in a fun way.

House For Sale?
 

We purchased a courtyard villa in April 2011 and will be moving in August 10 in the Village of Tamarind. When we arrive, we will be looking for a larger home and will rent our villa. We are looking in the $200-325 price range, 2+ golf cart garage, 1800-2000+ sf, golf course/privacy wall/wildlife preserve view, concrete & block only. And we would like to be located south of 466 with 1.5 miles of Lake Sumter Landing. That's our dream list! If anyone has a lead on a neighbor who is about to sell or thinking of selling your own home, contact me at lorijean716@yahoo.com. Would love to chat with you!