[dewilson58]

Originally Posted by Randyj66

Keep drinking the Kool-aid and walk towards the light! Do none of you remember what happened in the mid 2000s! It's going to happen again sooner than you think.

Oh Please, tell us what happened in the Mid 2000's in The Villages.

[Djean1981]

Originally Posted by sdeikenberry

You, the author, have probably made up your mind you want a new home, but there are lots of gently used homes available, and they provide mature neighborhoods, seasoned neighbors, and are generally closer to activities and shopping than new homes in the south end...just sayin'. Good luck, you'll like the living here!

I would stick with new, or one just a year or two old. It seems like insurance is less - maybe bc of the age or better building requirements..

[Stu from NYC]

I would stick with a relatively new home.

[bark4me]

We had to try multiple times. It's crazy

[rustyp]

Originally Posted by Djean1981

I would stick with new, or one just a year or two old. It seems like insurance is less - maybe bc of the age or better building requirements..

Originally Posted by Stu from NYC

I would stick with a relatively new home.

Just curious - how old were the homes you sold just prior to buying in TV ?

[bark4me]

Yes you do. Good luck finding that unicorn

[MidWestIA]

We had a sycamore (great design) in Pine Hills went to Texas and came back but there isn't much below 44 compared to above for golf and shopping so we bought preowned. I miss my sycamore but this sunflower is finished better than what we had.

[asianthree]

Originally Posted by Randyj66

Keep drinking the Kool-aid and walk towards the light! Do none of you remember what happened in the mid 2000s! It's going to happen again sooner than you think. Why put yourself in that position! Why settle for what you don't want, talk about peer pressure!

Wouldn’t the mid 2000s be 2050? Are you referring to the early 2000’s

[PugMom]

Originally Posted by Hockey dude

You need to use a Villages real estate salesperson they get first chance for reserving lots and homes.

use Beth Pope

[CosmicTrucker]

From my personal experience, having the right agent working on your behalf is absolutely crucial! A less than stellar agent will not have the skills to make this a painless process.

I agree the Richmond village will be and is proving to be a very hot area.

What may appear to be the perfect lot may end up being a less than desirable one. Be happy you’re on the street of your liking, the rest will work out fine.

Originally Posted by Michael 61

I am in the process of trying to buy a new home in Richmond - tried and failed Monday (I was #3 of 10 people attempting to place a hold on a particular property at 8am on Monday). I am trying again tomorrow morning on another new home (fingers crossed). Richmond seems extremely popular, as many buyers have been waiting for this village to open up. Question for those of you who purchased a new home in TV, did you get your first choice, or did you have to try multiple times to finally secure a new home?

[pdearmond]

When we bought here in 2004 we had the same issue with the lot…4 hours to decide…big line up behind us….we did take the lot!

[Oldragbagger]

Originally Posted by Dotneko

You need a shark of an agent. Ready to hit the button the second they open the section up.

Exactly, bidding opened at 8:00 am and our agent was there at 7:30 ready to hit the button. She checked in with us beforehand to wish us luck. Maybe we were her only offer that day but she seemed genuinely excited to make it happen for us. Even with her fingers poised over the keyboard at eight sharp we were still #2. Fortunately it worked out in the end.

[kkingston57]

Originally Posted by rustyp

I would like to see where that statistic was stated - duh - highest per capita millionaires of any what - non gated community?

A millionaire today is not what it used to be. How do they come up with the parameters. For example, Palm Beach Florida has their own zip code and ALL are millionaires and most probably have assets in excess of 25 million and some are in the billionaie range. Statistics are facts that can be manipulated.

[azcindy]

Newbie here who wants to buy in The Villages in few years (have some family obligations here in Arizona for now). How does the bidding work? Is there a limit or can you bid any number you want? Thanks.

[dewilson58]

Originally Posted by azcindy

Newbie here who wants to buy in The Villages in few years (have some family obligations here in Arizona for now). How does the bidding work? Is there a limit or can you bid any number you want? Thanks.

Meet with a Villages Real Estate sales person.

(jus don't call them a realtor................posters go wack-o on that topic)


Oh, I can't help myself.................Meet with a Villages' Realtor.