[Bonanza]

Originally Posted by KathieI

I promised myself that I wasn't going to respond in this thread for personal reasons, but I must now because I feel this thread is completely off track from the original OP's question. Since I am going through something very similar at the moment (not regarding non-disclosure of problems with the purchase of a home) but with the Villages Sales Office, I can enlighten everyone about seeking lawyers regarding real estate issues.

IF this purchase was through a villages SALES AGENT, notice I didn't call them realtors, because they are not, and McLin & Burnsed were involved in the closing, you stand a small chance in Hell of getting any lawyers in Central FL to work with you. My belief is that the Villages is so strong that lawyers are afraid to buck them, especially real estate lawyers.

So without going into much more detail, I will answer the OP's question with,,, I can't recommend a lawyer because they won't even return my calls. However, someone mentioned here Morgan & Morgan, and I would think they would be a good start. They do return calls to advise you if they can help.

Good luck and I hope your issue is resolved quickly and to your satisfaction.

Thank you, Kathie. I have said the same thing using different words.

You might as well add "& Morse" to the end of McLin & Burnsed. They all have deeper pockets than all of us, if it's a question of going against any/all of them. If push comes to shove with an issue, besides money coming out of your every pore, a litigator might be more the type of attorney you need, as opposed to a real estate attorney. It's awful if a situation needs to be expanded to this level.

Kathie, I hope your problem isn't serious and the same goes for the writer of this thread.

[EnglishJW]

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[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by Bonanza

Thank you, Kathie. I have said the same thing using different words.

You might as well add "& Morse" to the end of McLin & Burnsed. They all have deeper pockets than all of us, if it's a question of going against any/all of them. If push comes to shove with an issue, besides money coming out of your every pore, a litigator might be more the type of attorney you need, as opposed to a real estate attorney. It's awful if a situation needs to be expanded to this level.

Kathie, I hope your problem isn't serious and the same goes for the writer of this thread.

Whoa. We don't have even a hint that the cause of the OP's problem is The Villages. It could be anything.


I too have heard from the OP personally and I say you aren't jumping to conclusions on this one, you are catapulting.


Everyone knows that I am a huge fan of the developer. I see no reason to malign someone because they have "money coming out of every pore". Mclin Burnsed is an ethical, very successful law firm that probably handles more closings on homes than any other law firm in this country. Perhaps choosing them isn't what would be done, but I feel sure that they would suggest a good real estate lawyer or litigator.


I don't think that The Villages inc are ALWAYS right but they haven't become the success they are by being underhanded. They are dealing with the most sophisticated and savvy bunch of real estate customers in this country. It isn't our first rodeo.


Just my opinion.

[Bonanza]

[QUOTE=graciegirl;893196]Whoa. We don't have even a hint that the cause of the OP's problem is The Villages. It could be anything.


I too have heard from the OP personally and I say you aren't jumping to conclusions on this one, you are catapulting.


Everyone knows that I am a huge fan of the developer. I see no reason to malign someone because they have "money coming out of every pore". Mclin Burnsed is an ethical, very successful law firm that probably handles more closings on homes than any other law firm in this country. Perhaps choosing them isn't what would be done, but I feel sure that they would suggest a good real estate lawyer or litigator.


I don't think that The Villages inc are ALWAYS right but they haven't become the success they are by being underhanded. They are dealing with the most sophisticated and savvy bunch of real estate customers in this country. It isn't our first rodeo.QUOTE]


Gracie -- I have not maligned Burnsed, McLin or Morse by saying they have money coming out of every pore. Their wealth is no secret! The gist of what I said was that here in TV, a owner would have a gargantuan issue with a lawsuit against the developer or law firm because of yes -- their bottomless pockets and also because of their connections within the tri-county areas. Let's be serious; an owner wouldn't have a chance! I also did not say that they were underhanded; I don't know where that came from.

No, I wouldn't say the residents here are the "most savvy and sophisticated bunch in the country" but most residents certainly aren't dumb. Actualy, most residents don't know much about real estate which is obvious from many of the threads and comments. That's okay, too. Everyone can't be a specialist in every field and that's why we have such a diversity on this site.

I have not jumped to any conclusions within this thread. I was the very first poster. Without knowing what this lady's problem is, I tried to give her some direction where she could get some help regarding whatever her problem is -- without, perhaps, getting an attorney. In addition, I didn't give her any direction regarding an attorney. That would have been tantamount to commiting suicide!

I realize your quote wasn't directed only to me. However, I've commented on the comments I thought were to me.

[KeepingItReal]

[quote=Bonanza;893662]

Originally Posted by graciegirl

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I have not maligned Burnsed, McLin or Morse by saying they have money coming out of every pore. Their wealth is no secret! The gist of what I said was that here in TV, a owner would have a gargantuan issue with a lawsuit against the developer or law firm because of yes -- their bottomless pockets and also because of their connections within the tri-county areas.

Let's be serious; an owner wouldn't have a chance! I also did not say that they were underhanded; I don't know where that came from.

ONE Resident can make a difference if they are right!

These statements above are exactly what everyone also said about challenging the overcharging on the bond interest that was recently overturned from the way it was done from the very beginning. Well over 600 residents have received refunds of approximately a half million dollars or more as the result of one person not rolling over and playing dead just because it was one person against the entire establishment. State government would not do a thing nor would some attorneys contacted but you don't just quit. It took seven months and a lot of work but in the end it was corrected and will continue to benefit residents now and in the future.

If something is not right it should be challenged even if only one person has to fight the battle on their own.

As for the closing agent they too are not perfect as they calculated our county taxes incorrectly and were forced to refund about 80-90% of what we were charged for county taxes at closing since we closed on November 08 and were charged county taxes for the entire year. We had to challenge that too but it was corrected when it was obvious we could prove their error.

[Bonanza]

[quote=KeepingItReal;893675]

Originally Posted by Bonanza

These statements are exactly what everyone also said about challenging the overcharging on the bond interest that was recently overturned from the way it was done from the very beginning. Well over 600 residents received refunds of approximately a half million dollars or more as the result of one person not rolling over and playing dead just because it was one person against the entire establishment. State government would not do a thing nor would some attorneys contacted. It took seven months and a lot of work but in the end it was corrected. If something is not right it should be challenged even if only one person has to fight the battle on their own. As for the closing agent they too are not perfect as they calculated our county taxes incorrectly and were forced to refund about 80-90% of what we were charged since we closed on November 08 and were charged county taxes for the entire year. We had to challenge that too but it was corrected when it was obvious we could prove their error.

Thank you for sharing your information. Regarding the bond here, I have been told so many different things beginning with the bond is illegal. It's difficult to know what or whom to believe.

I'm not quite sure what happened regarding your taxes since we pay our taxes in arrears in Florida. If you purchased a new house, the taxes were based on the land value only, so if they charged you on a house, also, they did make a HUGE mistake. I have no idea how they could have even come up with a figure!

[KeepingItReal]

[quote=Bonanza;893676]

Originally Posted by KeepingItReal

Thank you for sharing your information. Regarding the bond here, I have been told so many different things beginning with the bond is illegal. It's difficult to know what or whom to believe.

I'm not quite sure what happened regarding your taxes since we pay our taxes in arrears in Florida. If you purchased a new house, the taxes were based on the land value only, so if they charged you on a house, also, they did make a HUGE mistake. I have no idea how they could have even come up with a figure!

The bond is not illegal at least in Sumter County but it is new to a lot of people moving here from other areas and was never explained or mentioned to us by our showing agent and the same with our neighbor. First actual bond numbers we had were on the PRE-closing statement after we had put down a deposit. We found out about it from other residents so we knew it existed. I did have to challenge being charged a FULL coming year's interest on November 08 for a bond we were paying off in full at closing and this was what was eventually corrected as the bonds can be called and paid twice a year and not just once as was being told.

I know exactly what happened on the county taxes, as they said they just estimate them. You pay your portion of taxes at closing for the current year and not in the arrears if the taxes have been paid already or will be paid by the seller which was our situation since it was a new house. They charged us 365 days taxes on the lot since the house was just completed and was not taxed when we were only liable for November 08-December 31 county taxes. Our refund was $65 or so but it still is not very professional to just estimate taxes in your favor of course.

[graciegirl]

[quote=KeepingItReal;893675]

Originally Posted by Bonanza

ONE Resident can make a difference if they are right!

These statements above are exactly what everyone also said about challenging the overcharging on the bond interest that was recently overturned from the way it was done from the very beginning. Well over 600 residents have received refunds of approximately a half million dollars or more as the result of one person not rolling over and playing dead just because it was one person against the entire establishment. State government would not do a thing nor would some attorneys contacted but you don't just quit. It took seven months and a lot of work but in the end it was corrected and will continue to benefit residents now and in the future.

If something is not right it should be challenged even if only one person has to fight the battle on their own.

As for the closing agent they too are not perfect as they calculated our county taxes incorrectly and were forced to refund about 80-90% of what we were charged for county taxes at closing since we closed on November 08 and were charged county taxes for the entire year. We had to challenge that too but it was corrected when it was obvious we could prove their error.

My name is in your quote above and I didn't post that. Bonanza did.

[KeepingItReal]

Originally Posted by KeepingItReal

ONE Resident can make a difference if they are right!

These statements above are exactly what everyone also said about challenging the overcharging on the bond interest that was recently overturned from the way it was done from the very beginning. Well over 600 residents have received refunds of approximately a half million dollars or more as the result of one person not rolling over and playing dead just because it was one person against the entire establishment. State government would not do a thing nor would some attorneys contacted but you don't just quit. It took seven months and a lot of work but in the end it was corrected and will continue to benefit residents now and in the future.

If something is not right it should be challenged even if only one person has to fight the battle on their own.

As for the closing agent they too are not perfect as they calculated our county taxes incorrectly and were forced to refund about 80-90% of what we were charged for county taxes at closing since we closed on November 08 and were charged county taxes for the entire year. We had to challenge that too but it was corrected when it was obvious we could prove their error.


Posted by Graci:
My name is in your quote above and I didn't post that. Bonanza did.


Actually Graci the post above was originally posted by me... Thanks

[Bonanza]

[quote=graciegirl;893700]

Originally Posted by KeepingItReal

My name is in your quote above and I didn't post that. Bonanza did.

Nope!
I may have a lot to say, but I didn't post that!!!

[Bogie Shooter]

OMG................................does it really make any difference who posted what?

[graciegirl]

[quote=Bonanza;894004]

Originally Posted by graciegirl

Nope!
I may have a lot to say, but I didn't post that!!!

On post #82 he had quoted your post in which you had originally responded to my post. . My name was on the post but it was your post. None of my words were on it. It has since been changed and now has no one's name. Your posts are recognizable because you use a large font.


If you look at this post. I didn't say that either but it has my name????

[DougB]

Originally Posted by Bogie Shooter

OMG................................does it really make any difference who posted what?

Who just posted that?

[CFrance]

Originally Posted by DougB

Who just posted that?

Who posted what

[DougB]

Originally Posted by CFrance

Who posted what

That