[Andeknot]

Originally Posted by Michael 61

Just found out this morning, I was #1 out of 20 on a Richmond house! I had really given up hope on Richmond, as this was my sixth attempt to win a lottery. God is good! Will be moving from Colorado to my new home in 30 days. Words can’t express my excitement and ready to start a new chapter in my life.

Congratulations. That is beyond cool. Im from Colorado, Denver and have been here just over a year. If you want to reach out when you get here let me know. I live very close to Richmond.

[JWGifford]

Originally Posted by Michael 61

Just found out this morning, I was #1 out of 20 on a Richmond house! I had really given up hope on Richmond, as this was my sixth attempt to win a lottery. God is good! Will be moving from Colorado to my new home in 30 days. Words can’t express my excitement and ready to start a new chapter in my life.

Congratulations! How exciting!

[Nana2Teddy]

Originally Posted by Michael 61

Just found out this morning, I was #1 out of 20 on a Richmond house! I had really given up hope on Richmond, as this was my sixth attempt to win a lottery. God is good! Will be moving from Colorado to my new home in 30 days. Words can’t express my excitement and ready to start a new chapter in my life.

Congrats! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 We are facing the same situation when we arrive in a few days (driving there from CA currently). Hoping for a veranda in the 2nd veranda neighborhood, but open to a designer spec home too. Trying to think positive as my dad always told me to do. Good luck on your move. Enjoy your new home!

[Rodneysblue]

Originally Posted by Michael 61

Just found out this morning, I was #1 out of 20 on a Richmond house! I had really given up hope on Richmond, as this was my sixth attempt to win a lottery. God is good! Will be moving from Colorado to my new home in 30 days. Words can’t express my excitement and ready to start a new chapter in my life.

Now if you could only win the PowerBall.

[LeeM]

What is this lottery? Do you put your name on a list and hope it comes up when a house is available?

We have lived here some years now (in the fabulous Village of Pinellas) so not up on the sales process for new homes.

[Michael 61]

Originally Posted by Andeknot

Congratulations. That is beyond cool. Im from Colorado, Denver and have been here just over a year. If you want to reach out when you get here let me know. I live very close to Richmond.

Thanks, may do that - I’m coming from Colorado Springs

[MidWestIA]

is it that hard to get a house now I just went in and signed to build mine 2017

[Michael 61]

Originally Posted by LeeM

What is this lottery? Do you put your name on a list and hope it comes up when a house is available?

We have lived here some years now (in the fabulous Village of Pinellas) so not up on the sales process for new homes.

A few times per week, a few new homes come on the market at 8am - your realtor needs to be pressing the accept button right at 8am, competing against many others doing the same. The first person in has two hours to accept and put down a deposit, if that person passes, then the #2 pick now has that option, then so on and so on… . It’s called a lottery because you can’t bid - the price is set- first come first serve.

[bjansson]

quick while you luck holds out!

Who is your Realtor by the way?

[MSGirl]

Originally Posted by Michael 61

Good questions, I was first trying for the courtyard villas on Monument Way, then switched to the patio villas on Manchester Ave, and finally scored one this morning. I was ready to buy in DeLuna when I was on my lifestyle visit this past July, but decided to hold off and wait for Richmond. I knew Richmond would be more popular than DeLuna, but was frankly surprised how intense the lottery was, with more people trying to buy than I expected. So why Richmond? Well, that I guess is personal and different for each buyer, but here were my reasons. I was happy to buy DeLuna, but thought Richmond was just a little better situated location-wise. Pros: super close to Brownwood via the golf cart bridge. Still close enough to Hogeye preserve for walking trails and to Edna’s, which I enjoy going to for lunch under the trees, then hanging around for music. Not that far from Sawgrass. Close to the future Okahumpka Rec Center and the outdoor boardwalk. The part of Richmond I bought is far enough away from the turnpike (the area of DeLuna I was looking at was closer to turnpike). Close enough though to have quick access to turnpike, as I will be driving to Winter Garden each Sunday for church. So really, I thought the location was perfect, and I think in years to come, this is going to be very central to most things in The Villages, as the community grows further south. My fear was that I would not get anything in Richmond, and by that time DeLuna would be sold out as well, and then I’d be looking at Newell for a new build, which is way too far south for me. From Richmond, Lake Sumter is still very doable by golf cart. I really don’t see myself spending much time up at Spanish Springs unless there is something really good going on at the Sharon. I like Brownwood and Lake Sumter far better than Spanish Springs for nightly entertainment and dining.

EVERY Village is the best Village! And don’t knock Spanish Springs! You’re favorite bands go there too! You will find yourself going up there for the shopping, as that’s where the best shopping is! I like Richmond because I’m from Richmond VA and the streets are named for all the areas I grew up in

[ElDiabloJoe]

Originally Posted by Michael 61

Good questions, I was first trying for the courtyard villas on Monument Way, then switched to the patio villas on Manchester Ave, and finally scored one this morning. I was ready to buy in DeLuna when I was on my lifestyle visit this past July, but decided to hold off and wait for Richmond. I knew Richmond would be more popular than DeLuna, but was frankly surprised how intense the lottery was, with more people trying to buy than I expected. So why Richmond? Well, that I guess is personal and different for each buyer, but here were my reasons. I was happy to buy DeLuna, but thought Richmond was just a little better situated location-wise. Pros: super close to Brownwood via the golf cart bridge. Still close enough to Hogeye preserve for walking trails and to Edna’s, which I enjoy going to for lunch under the trees, then hanging around for music. Not that far from Sawgrass. Close to the future Okahumpka Rec Center and the outdoor boardwalk. The part of Richmond I bought is far enough away from the turnpike (the area of DeLuna I was looking at was closer to turnpike). Close enough though to have quick access to turnpike, as I will be driving to Winter Garden each Sunday for church. So really, I thought the location was perfect, and I think in years to come, this is going to be very central to most things in The Villages, as the community grows further south. My fear was that I would not get anything in Richmond, and by that time DeLuna would be sold out as well, and then I’d be looking at Newell for a new build, which is way too far south for me. From Richmond, Lake Sumter is still very doable by golf cart. I really don’t see myself spending much time up at Spanish Springs unless there is something really good going on at the Sharon. I like Brownwood and Lake Sumter far better than Spanish Springs for nightly entertainment and dining.

Very good 'splanation of why Richmond is popular and would be exactly the considerations I'd be interested in also.

[LeeM]

Originally Posted by Michael 61

A few times per week, a few new homes come on the market at 8am - your realtor needs to be pressing the accept button right at 8am, competing against many others doing the same. The first person in has two hours to accept and put down a deposit, if that person passes, then the #2 pick now has that option, then so on and so on… . It’s called a lottery because you can’t bid - the price is set- first come first serve.

Oh wow, interesting. Do you get to see the house or location before you make a decision - virtually or otherwise?

[mgkw1]

Congratulations and welcome. A little advice. Do not buy anything from door to door sales people. If you find a contractor you want to do work contact Crimes against Seniors to see if they are reputable. And The biggest is, You do not have to do everything as soon as you get here. Wait to landscape and paint the driveway. See what is around and you may decide you dont want to do anything. This is a big change and you have the rest of your life to figure it out

[Michael 61]

Originally Posted by LeeM

Oh wow, interesting. Do you get to see the house or location before you make a decision - virtually or otherwise?

Since I am still in Colorado, all I got was an outside photo of the house the night prior, and was told the color of the cabinets. Didn’t see interior photos until after I purchased - but I spent so much time in TV these past five months, so was very familiar with all the floor plans - if you live in TV already, you could drive by these homes the night prior to them coming on the market - I am very pleased with my purchase and location - looking forward to seeing in person when I close next month.

[Michael 61]

Originally Posted by bjansson

quick while you luck holds out!

Who is your Realtor by the way?

Matt Mayes - great guy