[Robnlaura]

Originally Posted by bobk544

Hello, we are planning a visit to the Villages in February to scope out homes, but it looks like there may not be anything left that's affordable with the way homes are Active one day and Pending the next day with multiple bids, so as a backup plan, can you please tell us where you would move to in Florida if you had to pick up and move again for whatever reason? Many many thank yous!

It’s very strange we went a couple of weeks ago they had Tracts of “unreleased” homes the realtors really had nothing to show us. It’s just not a good time to buy anything but with that said the expansion plans are such that they will have plenty of homes.. this shortage will not be around long it will change pretty soon

[Schaumburger]

Originally Posted by Bogie Shooter

Always more sour grapes.
Has your house sold yet?

Well said.

[cbv0211]

Originally Posted by LateBoomer

There are some condos in Surfside that are going really cheap now. water views too

I'm happy that I didn't laugh at this.

[Schaumburger]

Originally Posted by Babubhat

I agree. No place else I would rather live. I don’t understand why people are unhappy here. They can just move. Life is too short to suffer. You have a choice

Agree with you.

[ScottYvonne]

Originally Posted by bobk544

Hello, we are planning a visit to the Villages in February to scope out homes, but it looks like there may not be anything left that's affordable with the way homes are Active one day and Pending the next day with multiple bids, so as a backup plan, can you please tell us where you would move to in Florida if you had to pick up and move again for whatever reason? Many many thank yous!

Took us two years. We were in NC. We rented on Patrick Afb and it was still hard to get a house. We finally entered into contract through DocuSign and went with it. You have to move fast bc homes are gone quick. Our offer was accepted Friday. I have looked all over Florida for a comparison and there is not one. Top of the world requires $20,000 from the get go. If you want to rent, Patrick Afb is a good place to start. Many retirees live here and some are snowbirds. Can’t beat the security and the beach is right outside the gate. They also rent to civilians. Our rent in $1495 for a three br 2.5 bath. Best military housing we have lived in. Good luck!

Military Housing | Patrick Family Housing | Welcome to Patrick

[bobk544]

Many thanks again all, this is my 3rd read of the posts and taking notes so I don't miss anything, very helpful information!

[yankygrl]

Originally Posted by Robnlaura

It’s very strange we went a couple of weeks ago they had Tracts of “unreleased” homes the realtors really had nothing to show us. It’s just not a good time to buy anything but with that said the expansion plans are such that they will have plenty of homes.. this shortage will not be around long it will change pretty soon

The shortages as I understand the situation is for preowned homes. I just sold one in 3 hours of putting it on the market. If you want new TV is building like crazy BUT you must want really live south of 44 were amenities are still being built.

[DaddyG]

Any place else will be similarly overpriced, if it's any good.

[OrangeBlossomBaby]

Originally Posted by Babubhat

I agree. No place else I would rather live. I don’t understand why people are unhappy here. They can just move. Life is too short to suffer. You have a choice

Not everyone is financially able to "just move." Some people come here thinking this will be perfect for them - and discover it isn't at all what they were expecting. So they stay anyway because they can't afford to do anything else, have no other place to go, and they're too old to just pack up and set out for the great unknown, hoping they don't run out of money for food before they find an affordable, liveable destination elsewhere.

Some people come here with their significant other, and enjoy their lives here as a couple but as soon as one of them dies, the other feels lost and unable to enjoy this happy lifestyle anymore. But they can't afford to move, so they're stuck here. And they feel just as stuck as they are.

You can accept that you're not capable of understanding this dilemma, or you can pretend the dilemma doesn't exist.

But it exists, and being dismissive of anything that doesn't fit your narrative is - dismissive.

[stebooo]

As long as interest rates are on the rise you may seem a slow down. The price rises are everywhere in every state. Low interest rates, low inventory available.

[pabotticelli]

[QUOTE=dewilson58;1971633]Absolutely!!

Yes, homes are increasing in value in the Villages just like all over Florida. If your Real Estate Broker knows what you are looking for and your price range, they can help you.
They are the first to know when homes go on the market. Enlist a reputable Realtor in The Villages and they will find you a home you can afford.

[1couple]

Originally Posted by bobk544

Hello, we are planning a visit to the Villages in February to scope out homes, but it looks like there may not be anything left that's affordable with the way homes are Active one day and Pending the next day with multiple bids, so as a backup plan, can you please tell us where you would move to in Florida if you had to pick up and move again for whatever reason? Many many thank yous!

outside of wildwood off boyscout road there are a couple for sale on the river if you don’t mind airboat on the river

[J1ceasar]

Pretty sure they were talking about affordability and you have to admit the prices have gone way up in the last several years

[J1ceasar]

Excellent reply. Moving is one of the top five reasons for a heart attack. And so many people find themselves without a partner after one or two years of the move. I have to say that for many people is very hard to decide to find another person to live with after so many years. I know many suicides because of this.

[J1ceasar]

FYI I'm sure the Realtors have not told you this but the villages has bought a huge track of land in Leesburg off of route 27 for another 20,000 homes so in two or three years you'll have that choice as well