[rustyp]

Originally Posted by Laker14

How many golf courses are there within a few minutes of Eastport?

virtual or real ?

[Laker14]

Originally Posted by rustyp

virtual or real ?

Real. Actual. In existence. Currently.

But also would be interested in how many are planned, and when they are scheduled to be finished, and playable.

[vintageogauge]

Originally Posted by ElDiabloJoe

I'm no expert or financial whiz, but this makes sense to me. Set up an investment account, like a low-cost S&P 500 matching fund, and put the money for your bond payment in there. Then set it up to auto-deduct/auto-pay the bond payment.

Now you keep the balance earning returns while the bond is automatically paid without a thought from you.

Once the bond is paid off, you keep whatever returns remain.

Sounds like a plan to my novice ears.

After taxes of course.

[thelegges]

Originally Posted by Tustin714

In a few weeks we close on a home a mile south of Lake Sumter landing, and we're approaching our mid-60s, sellers are nearing 80 -- are we "YOUNG"?

You will probably be in that neighborhood. Most original owners in LSL area could be in late 70s to 90s

[Decadeofdave]

I have always purchased homes in established areas. Just seems there "can" be unforeseen issues come up that no one saw.

[JMintzer]

Originally Posted by Tustin714

In a few weeks we close on a home a mile south of Lake Sumter landing, and we're approaching our mid-60s, sellers are nearing 80 -- are we "YOUNG"?

What? Don't you know that all the "young, hip people" are all moving south of 44?

Get with the program!

P.S. I was 63 and my wife was 62 when we bought in the "old folks section", north of 44... We have neighbors both older and younger than we are.

We looked south of 44. Not much was finished there that interested us. Chitty Chatty and Bradford were the new villages being built. Fenney, Monarch Grove and Marsh Bend were pretty much done (I'm sure I'm forgetting a village or two, was DeLuna done at that time? Linden? McClure?), but there was no Publix yet, and the rest of Magnolia Plaza was still under construction, and there was no gas station. There was no golf cart access to the north from those areas, as the Waterlily Bridge had not been finished, so you couldn't cross the turnpike... For us, the answer was a re-sale in the Osceola Hills area...

Of course, things have changed a bit and access is better. So that's a plus.

I hope Eastport is everything everyone hopes it will be. But it's still years from being "finished"... I'm sure we'll visit often. Just like we visit Sumter Landing and Spanish Springs (we're closest to Brownwood).

[JMintzer]

Originally Posted by thelegges

You will probably be in that neighborhood. Most original owners in LSL area could be in late 70s to 90s

And many of them are moving on... Being replaced by the next generation of retirees...

[JMintzer]

Originally Posted by Laker14

Real. Actual. In existence. Currently.

But also would be interested in how many are planned, and when they are scheduled to be finished, and playable.

That info is easily accessible on TV website. GoldWingNut's videos also show their progress and planning. IIRC, it's 3 more Championship courses and 4-5 Executives...

One Championship (Shallow Creek?) is set to open this summer, along with an executive course...

[JMintzer]

Originally Posted by frayedends

Yeah that was nonsense comment. Anyhow I didn’t mean to direct anything to you personally so sorry if I offended you. I appreciate your posts.

[JMintzer]

Originally Posted by Dusty_Star

You tell us. You're only as young as you feel.

Well THAT sucks... Is it possible to feel 150?

[JMintzer]

Originally Posted by frayedends

I have yet to get any advice except the folks saying I shouldn’t have bought south because there’s nothing here. I’ve only posted what I have observed and there is plenty here. I am just perplexed by the anti south sentiment of lots of posts.

No different from the "anti-north" comments posted. It's all just silly...

[margaretmattson]

Originally Posted by frayedends

I have yet to get any advice except the folks saying I shouldn’t have bought south because there’s nothing here. I’ve only posted what I have observed and there is plenty here. I am just perplexed by the anti south sentiment of lots of posts.

You have been given advice by many posters. Do not buy in Denham and Dabney because it is isolated and will remain that way. Lake County has the hghest taxes in the Villages. The sales in that area are moving at a snail's pace. The developer is having a heck of a time unloading those homes.

If you are placed in a NEED TO SELL position, you may have a difficult time. At our age, expect the unexpected. Most of us are not willing to place ourselves in a difficult position. Especially when there are much better buys throughout the Villages.

As it stands today, homeowners who paid full price in the Dabney area are already in a precarious position. Neighbors are moving in at discounted prices. Some savings as high as $30-50K. Homeowners who paid full price are experiencing depreciation. How bad will it get? Looks like the Developer is willing to slash prices until ALL are sold.

[kansasr]

Originally Posted by margaretmattson

You have been given advice by many posters. Do not buy in Denham and Dabney because it is isolated and will remain that way. Lake County has the hghest taxes in the Villages. The sales in that area are moving at a snail's pace. The developer is having a heck of a time unloading those homes.

If you are placed in a NEED TO SELL position, you may have a difficult time. At our age, expect the unexpected. Most of us are not willing to place ourselves in a difficult position. Especially when there are much better buys throughout the Villages.

Actually, the tax rate is higher in Marion County, The Lady Lake portion of Lake County and the highest tax rate is in Fruitland Park. The lowest tax rate is in unincorporated part of The Villages in Sumter County, followed by the area in Wildwood and then unincorporated Lake County.

[margaretmattson]

Originally Posted by kansasr

Actually, the tax rate is higher in Marion County, The Lady Lake portion of Lake County and the highest tax rate is in Fruitland Park. The lowest tax rate is in unincorporated part of The Villages in Sumter County, followed by the area in Wildwood and then unincorporated Lake County.

Thanks! We were told differently by a sales rep when we looked at homes in Lake Denham. I will be certain my daughter checks before buying any home outside of unincorporated Sumter County.

[Rainger99]

Originally Posted by Laker14

Real. Actual. In existence. Currently.

But also would be interested in how many are planned, and when they are scheduled to be finished, and playable.

There are no courses in Eastport at the present time. However, there are three Championship courses planned. One is supposed to open this year. I have heard from a starter that it is supposed to open in the summer.

There are also at least four executive courses planned. They are Beautyberry, Bellaire, Honeysuckle, and Laurel Oak. There are rumors that the Villages might build one or two more. I think Laurel Oak and an adjacent pitch & putt may open this year. I crossed Bexley this weekend and they are working on it. There is also supposed to be a driving range and a golf teaching facility in Eastport.

And if you are in Eastport, you will be fairly close to Loblolly and Longleaf.

I do find it frustrating that the developer isn't more transparent on their plans. Supposedly, these things are planned years in advance.

Map of Eastport attached.

Eastport Area Booklet Moultrie Creek - 9