[DConn]

Originally Posted by Stu from NYC

Sorry would need 4 bedrooms surprised this only has 3.

We have a four bedroom available to rent while you wait on the home that is perfect for you. I will send you our contact information.

[Jayhawk]

Originally Posted by vintageogauge

One problem over there is the higher property taxes due to being in Lake County.

I would guess that most people buying a $2 million crib don't really worry about the higher property taxes.

[Stu from NYC]

Originally Posted by DConn

We have a four bedroom available to rent while you wait on the home that is perfect for you. I will send you our contact information.

Thanks but we are already living in a very nice 3 bedroom we purchased last year.

Will give it a little more time before we would actively look for a bigger house.

[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by Lisanp@aol.com

We purchased in The Villages last week. After looking extensively at every model and floor plan, viewing every high-end resale, visiting the design center, looking at every available lot, and asking a ton of questions we decided to buy a smaller home then we want. This approach has 3 benefits, in our opinion. We get to "try out" The Villages before we spend a lot of money to design/build a large custom home, we have someplace to live during the design/build process of a custom designer home, and we can wait for a lot we love.
We learned a ton about the design/build possibilities during our stay and home search. No, they are no longer building the Premier floor plans, but basically any designer floor plan can be customized to suit your wants/needs (as long as it complies with the lot setbacks, of course). Thus, with a larger lot you can build almost anything you want (for a price, of course). Yes, homes do sell in a day because agents have lists of buyers and know about new listings before they even hit the market. Thus, you need both a Villages and MLS Realtor to "watch" for what you are looking for.
My advice is to look at the larger square footage designer floor plans (Ivy, Woodside, Laurel Oak, Bridgeport) and see if they can be modified to suite your dreams. They will stretch length and/or width as well as height, add a bath, go out to the sides and/or rear, enlarge the lanai, add a garage (or two) etc. But, they want to start with the foundation plan of one of their existing designer homes. Interior walls can be moved as you desire for very little cost, but plumbing is a bit more expensive so choose a plan that has the basic kitchen/laundry/master bath location and configuration you desire.
I hope that is helpful.

They are still showing Premier Home plans on their website.

I don't know why they would quit building them when they sell so well.
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[Chi-Town]

There are Premiere villages and Premiere neighborhoods all North of 44. There appears to be a change of marketing targets south of 44. That includes a higher villa ratio and no Premieres. Whatever works seems to have served us well through the years.

[vintageogauge]

Originally Posted by Jayhawk

I would guess that most people buying a $2 million crib don't really worry about the higher property taxes.

Can they afford it? Most Likely. Do they want to pay higher taxes? Nobody does.

[Rick777]

Originally Posted by fgaba1949

We have visited the Villages a couple times for 3 days at a time and really like the people and the community.

We are presently living on a nice lake with a very large lot..

Thus we are interested in trying to find the same type of home in The Villages as we enjoy the water view and the extra space .

When I was last there about a month ago there was 1 premiere house for sale i think for about 1.7
that came on the market while I was visiting and before the realtor and I could see it the next day ..a contract was already pending on it .

In just one day..thats amazing

We realize the cost will most likely be in 1.5 area but there just doesn't seem to be any available.
Thus I thought i would ask the residents if there are any plans for more Premiere homes or homesites in the future.

Any thoughts would be appreciated
Thanks in Advance

I know what you're saying. We came to villages 6 months ago. We were insistent on LOCATION. We had to have between 466 and 466A. We wanted water view but couldn't find it. We heard about a home, San a bel in beautiful location. We were told it just came up and would hit listing the following day. (this is why you need a good agent. Pocket listings). We went immediately to look at it at 5pm. We loved it. We told the agent let's write it up tomorrow at full price. Somebody looked at the house at 6pm and wrote it up on the spot. We lost it. So back looking. After 22 homes we didn't find anything we liked. Then, I got the call. A home in Bridgeport at Lake MIona was going into listing. We said we'll meet you there in 1 hour. Loved it and wrote it up immediately. Whew. That was close. So happy the stars aligned and we found it. Thanks to agent. Be patient and buy what you want. It will come. But don't delay when it does.

[vintageogauge]

Originally Posted by TOTV Real Estate Expert RE/MAX

Feel free to give us a call at 352-559-0911 or email us at renee@villageshomefinder.com and we would be more than happy to set you up on a search specific to what you are looking for. Setting you up on a search will send you notification instantly when a listing is posted that fits your criteria. Let us know when you call or email that we chatted here on Talk of The Villages. We look forward to being able to assist you if you choose.

Unless of course it is a listing by a Villages agent, you need one of those too.

[bpascani]

Having an agent working for you/looking and listening for you is going to better 'get this done' for you, especially if you are not here. I would NOT recommend the MLS agent that we used, BUT, our Villages agent is amazing, very patient, knowledgeable, constantly keeping our needs in mind. We looked at a LOT of houses, but, when he found out about one he was pretty sure we would like, we were able to get in to see it a couple of days before it hit MLS. We bought it on the spot. He is Jim Amidei 352 572 8747 cell 352 572 2270 office.

[Carla B]

Originally Posted by bpascani

Having an agent working for you/looking and listening for you is going to better 'get this done' for you, especially if you are not here. I would NOT recommend the MLS agent that we used, BUT, our Villages agent is amazing, very patient, knowledgeable, constantly keeping our needs in mind. We looked at a LOT of houses, but, when he found out about one he was pretty sure we would like, we were able to get in to see it a couple of days before it hit MLS. We bought it on the spot. He is Jim Amidei 352 572 8747 cell 352 572 2270 office.

Talk about putting in a plug everywhere you can for "Your Agent."