[justjim]

I am embarrassed to tell you how many times we have moved. Most were job related moves over many years. Some were just real estate investment moves. Anyway, there is no perfect house and no perfect place. End of story. In TV and in your retirement years, pick out a Village that is near the activities/hobbies you enjoy and plan to do the most. That too will likely change after you get here. Thats the best advise I can give you. Believe me the rest will take care of itself!

[l2ridehd]

I know the correct answer. My Village.

If one studies the geography of The Villages a few things stand out a little. Not to say that all Villages are not great, but some seem to be better positioned for us and our preferences. My priorities were as follows.

1. I personally do not want to be any where near or even be able to see the power lines that traverse through the community.

2. Although I like the sound of a train whistle, I like it from a distance.

3. I want to stay away from any of the sewage treatment plants.

4. I believe there are advantages to being someplace closer to the middle then the edges. It is lovely to look out to a horse farm, but next year it might be a shopping mall.

5. I prefer not to be on or real close to a busy street.

6. I believe being central to all 3 town squares will be an advantage in the future.

So when you consider all the above, I ended up in Sunset Pointe. I also believe Virginia Trace, Sabal Chase, Winifred, Bridgeport at LSL, Lynnhaven, parts of Liberty Park, Poinciana, and probably parts of a few others meet those objectives.

[Joaniesmom]

Originally Posted by Bavarian

You have to plant St. Joseph on the lot the house you want to sell sits on. He must face out. I planted my statue that I got in Fourth Grade for selling Holy Child Christmas Seals on a house I inherited from my Mother, but he did not help, when I finally sold the house, I could not find him to dig up. There are small statues just for buring. Will try it here in Maryland.

I just got a St Joseph to help sell our house here in Ohio. Not a single offer in six months! The kit I got said I didn't have to bury him. So he is placed in a position of honor in the house and I look at him every day. I'm no expert on this, but I'd feel sorry for poor St Joe buried on his nose underground! So, yesterday was 8/16/12. I'll keep you posted to see if he can help us.

[justjim]

Originally Posted by CaptJohn

How about those of you who have moved at least twice, letting us know WHY you moved to and from the places you've chosen (without offending the neighbors, of course!). Gracie's next after Jim.

We have moved 3 times in TV. Neighbors have never liked it when we moved. I remember one who was down right upset. We are still friends and keep in touch.

First place in TV was a villa and we decided to upgrade. Second place was 3 bedroom on interior lot and we decided to upgrade. Third place is on Bonifay Championship Course. This one goes to the kids and we are out the door in the pine box! End of story.

[asianthree]

Originally Posted by Bill-n-Brillo

Ditto!

Bill

double ditto

[Jim 9922]

Originally Posted by CaptJohn

How about those of you who have moved at least twice, letting us know WHY you moved to and from the places you've chosen (without offending the neighbors, of course!). Gracie's next after Jim.

For us, 2nd move was for a larger home and a friend wanted our 1st home in the worst way (e.g. big profit). Current home was for a wonderful oversize garage with a great home attached, on a course, at the right price. All neighbors and villages were great and we are active with all groups. In fact we recently hosted a 50th anniversary party for friends in our first neighborhood.

[ricthemic]

Most important to me and many others i know is the close proximity to the golf cart paths. Go everywhere by golf cart and the less we share the road with cars and trucks the better

[keithwand]

Originally Posted by swimdawg

How about halfway between LSL and Brownwood? Bring on St. James or Tamarind Grove....the best of both worlds!

BTW, the airport van driver said Publix and Macy's soon to come around Brownwood....and lots of other new stores. He said there is a bidding war between Wal-Mart and Cosco for land.

I hope it becomes reality especially Cosco.

[wendyquat]

We chose Largo for the central location and after meeting lots of folks here we are glad we did!

[Bruiser1]

Originally Posted by Jim 9922

I agree with the others too.

However, the general area you chose sometimes may be important if you have a special passion for a particular activity. For example: bowling, pick near Spanish Springs; clay court tennis, pick near Glenbrook or Lopez; want more aggressive (and usually younger) sports participants, pick south of 466A; tree'd neighborhoods and golf courses, pick north of 466; don't like train whistles, avoid the north west side; etc. Living nearby sure beats schlepping 15 miles back and forth daily to your favorite specialized activity.

For us personally, we've been in 3 different villages and each was/is the best.

Great diplomatic response to question!

[J. Murray]

I agree that there is always a reason for where you settle down. We have visited for many years, and (still don't know our way around) but when looking for property, we wanted to be between ss and lsl, We found a place in Mira Mesa, We can get to the Landing, and the Springs without a problem, we can also take the bridge to the Paridise center and not to mention the shopping, fast food and medical vacilities. May not be the perfect place for everyone, but after all the trips to the villages, when we walked into our new home, it just felt like home. We are excited! Got word today that closing is on Aug. 31. We can't wait to join the family of villagers.

[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by J. Murray

I agree that there is always a reason for where you settle down. We have visited for many years, and (still don't know our way around) but when looking for property, we wanted to be between ss and lsl, We found a place in Mira Mesa, We can get to the Landing, and the Springs without a problem, we can also take the bridge to the Paridise center and not to mention the shopping, fast food and medical vacilities. May not be the perfect place for everyone, but after all the trips to the villages, when we walked into our new home, it just felt like home. We are excited! Got word today that closing is on Aug. 31. We can't wait to join the family of villagers.

Hope you continue to love it here. Welcome and best wishes.

[asianthree]

Originally Posted by keithwand

I hope it becomes reality especially Cosco.

[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by CaptJohn

How about those of you who have moved at least twice within TV, letting us know WHY you moved to and from the places you've chosen (without offending the neighbors, of course!). Gracie's next after Jim.

When we fell in love the first time it was with a Camellia because it was roomy and pretty and backed to Odell center with a good backyard view of golf course. Right price, did not yet know it was going to have delightful neighbors. NO one had the option to build anything in June 2008, homes were completed in bunches and put up for sale and they all had different things in them, some came with washer dryer, some came with blinds, some came with granite, NO choices. We loved this house.

We spent four or five months a year in it and Sweetie continued to work by phone and internet and flights back to Ohio. Each time we would leave The Villages was harder than the last but we returned to our spacious home in Cincinnati and Helene had a lot more space in her rooms there. The Camellia has a decent master bedroom but the other two bedrooms are smallish. Since Helene lives with us because of the blessing of her being born with Williams Syndrome, her comfort was very important.

When we really started thinking about making TV our full time home we began to look for a larger home for the three of us. And that is the reason that when we sold our Camellia, we bought our Seabrook. Again we landed in a village with wonderful neighbors and still frequently see our neighbors in Hadley. I play golf with the girls on our old street once a week and they still have us back for the monthy Havana Blast social and we have frequent dine outs with them individually too.

Moving from one home to the other is MUCH cheaper than up north. You can change your mind if you want something different once you are here.

[Yankee]

I love reading your messages, your always so up beat and have honest replys, so thank you.