[vintageogauge]

My only question is did you visit Paddock Square before you decided to buy a home down here? You may well be the only homeowner in TV that has complained about not having a water feature at Paddock Square but everyone has an opinion and you sure are entitle to yours.

[Debfrommaine]

Originally Posted by Keeferinspace

So very disappointed Brownwood has no water feature of any kind. Not even a watering trough for horses?! Recently purchased in Marsh Bend but will never take visitors there to site see. Spanish springs designed by Universal Studios. Lake Sumpter by Disney. Brownwood by Wally World? It’s as if Brownwood didn’t try harder because it didn’t have to. Are there plans in the works? Of course, no one working for the Villages ever knows ANYTHING. I just hope enough people mention it and that word somehow gets to the decision makers. Can’t we get a water feature in Brownwood Paddock square on par with Spanish Springs for example? Love the Villages but feeling a little cheated in this regard.

Villagers move on an average of 3 times; consider this your first and move to where you are happy.

[Stu from NYC]

Originally Posted by Debfrommaine

Villagers move on an average of 3 times; consider this your first and move to where you are happy.

Have heard this before and surprised given the cost of doing so.

[Debfrommaine]

It can be a money maker, we've had great luck x4.

[thelegges]

Originally Posted by Stuart Zaikov

Have heard this before and surprised given the cost of doing so.

Cost of moving in TV is very low. We pack breakables, bedding, and clothes movers bundle up everything including golf cart. We are on our third house, just put a bid on the fourth. Have zero attachment to any home here.

[rde3036]

I was pretty excited when I first saw this post about a water creature in Brownwood!

[jacksonbrown]

"no one working for the Villages ever knows ANYTHING"

If you are referring to the sales agents, they are under contract (a NDA) not to speculate about future plans.

Would they / could they, I suspect we would hear that the Katie Belle's closing is a result of the developers opening a similar venue in ..... Brownwood.

Anyway, makes sense to me as BW is now the center of The Villages.

[Stu from NYC]

Originally Posted by thelegges

Cost of moving in TV is very low. We pack breakables, bedding, and clothes movers bundle up everything including golf cart. We are on our third house, just put a bid on the fourth. Have zero attachment to any home here.

If you use a TA like most 6% per move does add up quickly/

A $ 350,000 home costs $ 21000 to TA for selling.

[thelegges]

Originally Posted by Stuart Zaikov

If you use a TA like most 6% per move does add up quickly/

A $ 350,000 home costs $ 21000 to TA for selling.

Didn’t need to use anyone to sell homes, first 2 sold in 3 days, with an ad. Just use a title company. There a some who flip homes in a year or two making $100,000 and up. In our case move is to the next up grade

[Debfrommaine]

Originally Posted by thelegges

Didn’t need to use anyone to sell homes, first 2 sold in 3 days, with an ad. Just use a title company. There a some who flip homes in a year or two making $100,000 and up. In our case move is to the next up grade

. Yup agree, no agent, by owner, last house couple months ago took 2.5 wks by owner. Title company is what we use.

[Stu from NYC]

Originally Posted by thelegges

Didn’t need to use anyone to sell homes, first 2 sold in 3 days, with an ad. Just use a title company. There a some who flip homes in a year or two making $100,000 and up. In our case move is to the next up grade

Interesting, seems to me though most people do use agent and that does run up the cost

[Keeferinspace]

You don’t GO to see the water feature. It’s part of the ambiance. Also, does it have to be one or other? “You have a great outdoor theatre so NO WATER FOR YOU!” Why build the Buckingham Fountain in Chicago when Lake Michigan is within eyeshot? There are beautiful ponds all over the villages but none to enjoy while dining, shopping or enjoying friends in Brownwood Paddock Square.

[Keeferinspace]

I didn’t buy my home based on the town square it was closest to. There are far more important considerations. I just think Brownwood is a bit disappointing—but with so much potential! If the Villages would consider adding such a feature would you oppose it? I support the businesses in Brownwood Paddock Square. I eat, drink and will purchase retail Items there because I want to see the businesses succeed. And in succeeding (and with the influx of more residents) perhaps we’ll see a bit of investment improving the ambiance.

[Keeferinspace]

I’d find it surprising if someone’s taste would find a water feature objectionable. It wouldn’t even have to be anything elaborate. I’ll bet the Morse family ranch had a well! It’s just a suggestion. I think it’s neat Brownwood has family significance. That makes it special. And more reason I’d like to see it at its very best.

[Keeferinspace]