[bowlingal]

don't forget the bond payment

[westernrider75]

Originally Posted by rustyp

What if the person/s that own the house decide to no longer work for The Villages - will they have to sell ? Is there a time frame before "eviction" ? Do they get to set the selling price ? etc I thought I read somewhere anyone can buy in Middleton. It is simply removing the age restriction requirement. A good example is a grandparent as a custodian of a grandchild under 19 yrs old.

Anyone can buy there, they don’t have to work for the Villages, that is simply a charter school restriction.

[westernrider75]

Originally Posted by Michael 61

All good questions, and I’m sure many more questions will arise about Middleton. Will they have deed restrictions (my guess is yes), and if so, how will they read, and how will they differ from the other deeds restrictions within the other CDDs? Time will tell.

They do have deed restrictions, however I’m not exactly sure how they read. I do know they are allowed to fence their back yards with a choice of 3 fence styles/colors.

[Papa_lecki]

Originally Posted by Goldwingnut

The Charter school system capacity is being nearly doubled with the new school additions to over 6000 students, the existing schools were at capacity (about 3400) with a wait list for openings, while attendance is going up this year as the backlog is being cleared out, it will not be near 5000 students. Yet.

A fee years ago, tech jobs passed tourism as the number 1 employer in the greater Orlando area. Tech jobs means highly educated workforce, higher salaries. That also drives up home prices.
The homes in Middleton will sell just fine, especially if one spouse gets a job that’s charter school eligible.
GWN is correct, the sales cycle is slower for 30/40 year olds, than retired folks, who have more flexibility. Younger families have to think about school, friends, kids, kids activities, packing a house, etc.

[mrf0151]

Is it called Middleton because someday this will be the middle of The Villages?

[Altavia]

Originally Posted by Goldwingnut

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One has to wonder, did the developer anticipate this growth avenue and plan for it, and if they have, is this a new market they are developing? With over 8,000 family homes planned for Middleton plus the family homes in Coleman Ridge, it does seem a possibility.

Hard to imagine anyone other than The Villages able to do the planning and execution to make the community a reality.

In some ways, this seems like original vision of Disney's Celebration community but better.

Will be interesting to see how the dynamic of The Villages changes with this influx of families, especially around Eastport.

Any idea if the Middleton development construction rate is incremental to the 55+ areas or is this being done with resources diverted from the that side of the business?

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Originally Posted by Michael 61

Here’s my understanding (and please correct me if I’m wrong) - Middleton is being built for the families of people who work within the confines of The Villages. It is not open to families where both parents work outside of The Villages.

We were there last Sunday and attended a couple open houses for sale. Both realtors told us anyone can purchase those homes whether they work in TV or not. But if they want their children to attend TV charter schools, they must work for TV.

An over 55, non-working, no kids friend went with a Villages realtor to look at lots to build/purchase a villa style home in Middleton. Prices in Middleton were very low at first. A couple lots were basically free at one point He could have done so as I believe was told a certain % over 55 can purchase. Same as in the over 55 areas for under 55. Federal laws maybe(?)

[Bill14564]

Originally Posted by bowlingal

don't forget the bond payment

Is there a bond in Middleton? EDIT: Found an answer.

Some documents from an early Middleton CDD board meeting included a resolution to authorize bond issuance. There will be a bond.

[Altavia]

Originally Posted by Woodbear

There is no amenity fee for residents

The financial details establishing the Middleton developer district are here. Looks like Maintenance assessments are covered on page 24.

https://www.districtgov.org/PDFView/...20230112ma0201

[RCMill531@comcast.net]

I am an appraiser and have done some appraisals there. They are having open houses today.

[Regorp]

Originally Posted by margaretmattson

I took a drive through Middleton. It seems like the home construction and home buying are stagnant. I saw very few residents at the park and on the walking trail. Seems like a ghost town. But, the apartment buildings and Beaumont look to be nearly sold out. I don't get it! Do you think maintenance-free living is the reason? Prices of homes too high? Do they have to pay a bond in Middleton? No interest in frame house construction? Or, just my imagination?

Our son moved to TV with us intending to buy his own house, so our sales agent helped him to a beautiful new home in Middleton. Moving in this month and many neighbors are moving in now as well. He tells his Ct friends, they built a town for me.

[Smiley Services]

I have met new home owners in Middleton that do not work for, or within the Villages.... makes me wonder if anyone one can move in.....

[Egandi]

Anyone can purchase a home in Middleton. The owners do not have to work for The Villages to own and/or live there. However, if those who live in Middleton want their children to attend the Charter School, then they must work for The Villages, work for a company affiliated with The Villages (there is a list of companies), or own their own business in The Villages.

[Kelevision]

Originally Posted by Smiley Services

I have met new home owners in Middleton that do not work for, or within the Villages.... makes me wonder if anyone one can move in.....

Anyone can move in

[kendi]

Originally Posted by Michael 61

Here’s my understanding (and please correct me if I’m wrong) - Middleton is being built for the families of people who work within the confines of The Villages. It is not open to families where both parents work outside of The Villages. Though there are some decent paying jobs for workers within The Villages, I would guess most service-level workers within The Villages do not earn enough to qualify to secure and make the necessary mortgage payments to live in Middleton. Those earning minimum or slightly above minimum wage will probably need to continue to rent at apartments slightly outside the bubble.

I am sure the developer did a lot of research into who would be their “target” buyer within Middleton, and thus building homes they feel will sell to this audience, I was just thinking that Middleton will only offer housing to just a certain segment of the overall Villages workforce. Curious what is the size of that segment?

Actually anyone can buy in Middleton. It’s only the schools that are restricted to children whose parents work in TV. Learned this from our realtor.