[PJackpot]

You'll be fine. Now is a good time if you are purchasing in the Fenney area. Once the infrastructure is completed, I have no doubt house prices will increase.

[PennBF]

For about 15 years we lived about 10 miles south of Vero Beach and were on the Beach. Sure you know where that is. Moved here 13 years ago to get away from the lousy hurricanes. Know Vero Beach very well and use to go to lunch there, etc. Having said this I would seriously recommend you make the move. You can control any exposure to the Virus by managing your activities. Regarding your move, the more important and critical thing is location, location, location. We rented a couple of months for 2 years before making the move and finally settled on what has turned out to be a terrific location. Compared to Vero Beach this is a mecca of activity. If you are bored it is your own fault. I won't try to cover what is still available but rest assured it will keep you busy if you want to be busy?? Regarding purchasing a home. You have the normal choice of New or Previously owned. We decided to go for previous owned and picked an area we liked and then started to follow the real estate as it became available. We lucked out as the previous owners bought and lived here 3 months before moving to a much larger home and therefore left a Designer Home. We made a prompt bid and all was excepted. I can't say enough how critical that it is to look for the right location and then decide where to move to. I don't see any reason to delay making the decision since you are going to go to a Village which will have more than you can utilize. Good Luck. !!!

[MandoMan]

Originally Posted by MHEEH

I am currently living in Vero Beach and am planning to move to the Villages. I am going through a divorce and looking forward to a new start.
I am planning to move into a new home, either a spec house or a new build, in a new village.
I am wondering about my timing.
I am attracted to the Villages because of the variety of activities and the friendly people I have encountered on previous visits.
I am looking for input on the timing of my move. I would love to go soon but concerned about the impact of the virus on life up there.
I am living fairly safely here in Vero.
Does anyone have any thoughts or suggestions about the timing?
Thank you

The percentage of people in The Villages who have been diagnosed as having the virus is, I believe, 0.5%. That pretty low! Is it that low at Vero Beach?

I’d say, go ahead and buy now IF you see something you love. I did. Why? If you buy a new build, it won’t be ready until next year. If you buy a spec house already built, it will still take a few months to buy and move. If you love outdoor sports, those are available now, and the cooler seasons are not far away. If you like clubs and cards and indoor activities, those are NOT open yet, but I think they will be early next year. Maybe you will have to wait a couple months after you move, but you are already used to that.

There is a LOT more to do in The Villages than most places, so it’s a great place to rejoin the world after a divorce and make friends to replace those who no longer talk to you. (After all, many of us act as though divorce is a contagious disease.)

[BlackhawksFan]

Originally Posted by MHEEH

I am currently living in Vero Beach and am planning to move to the Villages. I am going through a divorce and looking forward to a new start.
I am planning to move into a new home, either a spec house or a new build, in a new village.
I am wondering about my timing.
I am attracted to the Villages because of the variety of activities and the friendly people I have encountered on previous visits.
I am looking for input on the timing of my move. I would love to go soon but concerned about the impact of the virus on life up there.
I am living fairly safely here in Vero.
Does anyone have any thoughts or suggestions about the timing?
Thank you

I'd be more worried about the STD's

[ficoguy]

It’s like The Love Boat. Only on land. We do have Larry the Lounge Lizard

[ficoguy]

Only if you’re looking for love in all the wrong places

[Spalumbos62]

Originally Posted by ficoguy

It ain’t for everyone. People are leaving in droves because they can’t line dance in the Town Squares.

Good...finally others can get out there, also better view of the band. Nothing personal, but come on people you monopolize the floor on every song and that teacher is so distracting.

[merrymini]

Originally Posted by EileenK

Rent for six months at least. We did not like TV at all.

Then what are you doing on this site?

[Worldseries27]

Originally Posted by mheeh

i am currently living in vero beach and am planning to move to the villages. I am going through a divorce and looking forward to a new start.
I am planning to move into a new home, either a spec house or a new build, in a new village.
I am wondering about my timing.
I am attracted to the villages because of the variety of activities and the friendly people i have encountered on previous visits.
I am looking for input on the timing of my move. I would love to go soon but concerned about the impact of the virus on life up there.
I am living fairly safely here in vero.
Does anyone have any thoughts or suggestions about the timing?
Thank you

he who hesitates is lost.

[merrymini]

Great place. Lots of resales available now too. Have been here for six years and thoroughly enjoy this place. Do not hesitate. The virus is everywhere but TV has weathered the storm well. Some activities are limited but will get back to normal. Do not listen to the naysayers, they will just bring you down.

[sallybowron]

You will get the best answers to your question by asking a sales agent. I don't see a tremendous amount of change right now,

[VillageGuy2019]

Originally Posted by MHEEH

I am currently living in Vero Beach and am planning to move to the Villages. I am going through a divorce and looking forward to a new start.
I am planning to move into a new home, either a spec house or a new build, in a new village.
I am wondering about my timing.
I am attracted to the Villages because of the variety of activities and the friendly people I have encountered on previous visits.
I am looking for input on the timing of my move. I would love to go soon but concerned about the impact of the virus on life up there.
I am living fairly safely here in Vero.
Does anyone have any thoughts or suggestions about the timing?
Thank you

MEEH, we moved here from Vero Beach (Millstone Landing) a year ago, and have no regrets. Once this pandemic is over, the abundance of activities will blow your mind.

[vintageogauge]

Originally Posted by Stu from NYC

Other than golf and pools everything is mostly closed.

We moved here a couple of months and really like this place but would think if safe at home and not quite ready to move would wait for this to be over.

Untrue, just about everything is open except for entertainment on the squares and rec. center indoor activities are limited. Still have pickle ball, tennis, beach and water volleyball, bocce, corn toss, shuffleboard, outdoor exercise equipment, restaurants, clubs with most having entertainment, etc. etc., Come on over and beat the storms.

[Sherry8bal]

Originally Posted by MHEEH

I am currently living in Vero Beach and am planning to move to the Villages. I am going through a divorce and looking forward to a new start.
I am planning to move into a new home, either a spec house or a new build, in a new village.
I am wondering about my timing.
I am attracted to the Villages because of the variety of activities and the friendly people I have encountered on previous visits.
I am looking for input on the timing of my move. I would love to go soon but concerned about the impact of the virus on life up there.
I am living fairly safely here in Vero.
Does anyone have any thoughts or suggestions about the timing?
Thank you

Stay there, this place is going to the dogs!

[vintageogauge]

Originally Posted by Sherry8bal

Stay there, this place is going to the dogs!

Would you mind explaining that statement?