[asianthree]

Back to patio villas. One on the market today for $161

[Erika]

[QUOTE=justjim;1139727]Nice post.

Thank you!

[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by Number 6

Have you ever run a rental car through a car wash? Me neither.

I plan to remember that one.


And may present it as my own.

[Villager Joyce]

Originally Posted by Number 6

Have you ever run a rental car through a car wash? Me neither.

That is telling.

[Nucky]

Somebody, snag that $161,000 Patio Villa for me. I'll gladly repay you on Tuesday. I love both analysis's of owning vs renting..wonderful..but I will still pick owning. Just my choice i guess. That being said. After the array of houses I have flipped I am choosing to buy a manufactured home once we make it to TV as I have always wanted to live in one. I tried to buy a new manufactured home just over the border into PA but was told if I bought that one I would be living there myself. But the ones in TV appeal to my wife also. Gutters, beautiful foundation, concrete entrance steps, no clothes lines, no junk cars, no pink flamingoes all contribute to the magic. It's only two people and a dog, not the whole gang, we did our job its time for us & We don't want to be a slave to a big home. I want to fix all problems with a check book not a paint brush. Life is funny we'll probably end up in a Patio Villa but as long as we're together & in TV we'll be fine.

[golfing eagles]

Originally Posted by MUHLBACH1@HOTMAIL.COM

Somebody, snag that $161,000 Patio Villa for me. I'll gladly repay you on Tuesday. I love both analysis's of owning vs renting..wonderful..but I will still pick owning. Just my choice i guess. That being said. After the array of houses I have flipped I am choosing to buy a manufactured home once we make it to TV as I have always wanted to live in one. I tried to buy a new manufactured home just over the border into PA but was told if I bought that one I would be living there myself. But the ones in TV appeal to my wife also. Gutters, beautiful foundation, concrete entrance steps, no clothes lines, no junk cars, no pink flamingoes all contribute to the magic. It's only two people and a dog, not the whole gang, we did our job its time for us & We don't want to be a slave to a big home. I want to fix all problems with a check book not a paint brush. Life is funny we'll probably end up in a Patio Villa but as long as we're together & in TV we'll be fine.

I'm beginning to think I should have done that as well. I have a somewhat larger house, but it is still downsizing from up north. My wife doesn't seem to get the concept. Besides all the furniture, I personally packed 80 boxes, mostly dish barrel size. The movers have packed over 200 more and aren't done yet. I think local charities are going to make out quite well on us. Either that or the neighbors will be pis**d off.

PS. We are leaving our pink flamingo bird bath up here

[Dr Winston O Boogie jr]

Originally Posted by RickeyD View Post
If a new patio villa goes for 171K then I should get 400K for my 300K designer. What a ripoff for a 1200 sq ft no property double wide. Geez, but I'm sure they're lining up to buy 'em as we speak.

Not only is this insulting to people that own patio villas, but it is incredibly inaccurate. There is a world of difference between a site built home and a manufactured doublewide.

As far as "no property" goes, most of the homes in The Villages don't have very large home sites. I think that it's because most retirees don't want the hassle or expense of maintain a big yard.

Designer homes go for anywhere between $199,900 and $675,000 so it's entirely possible for your designer home to sell for between $500K and $400K depending on the model and condition.

[RickeyD]

Originally Posted by Dr Winston O Boogie jr

Not only is this insulting to people that own patio villas, but it is incredibly inaccurate. There is a world of difference between a site built home and a manufactured doublewide.



As far as "no property" goes, most of the homes in The Villages don't have very large home sites. I think that it's because most retirees don't want the hassle or expense of maintain a big yard.



Designer homes go for anywhere between $199,900 and $675,000 so it's entirely possible for your designer home to sell for between $500K and $400K depending on the model and condition.

I need to double down here. This post is about patio villas, not about feelings or about the people that live in them. Strictly from a dollars and cents point of view I would rather invest/live in a concrete built 2000 sq ft house with a golf car garage, 10' ceilings, big lanai, decent sized lot, nice cabinetry etc. I've seen the cabinetry in the patio villas, low quality crap. The vaulted ceilings do have that double wide look and the house to lot size ratio is a lot smaller then other style houses. I'm not slamming people here, simply noting observations. Also, many of these patio villas are purchased by investors as rentals only. Designer neighborhoods not so much. Rental neighborhoods are as they always are everywhere. I would rather live in an owner occupied neighborhood, my preference and for many others. I don't need to listen to hogwash, only need to open my eyes. The profit margin on these neighborhoods is higher, that's why they build them. But not too many, otherwise it would drive away those looking for something a little "better". Sorry for not being sensitive or politically correct here but as I've said we're talking patio villas, not about Mr. & Mrs. Retired.