[Xavier]

Pass the Kool-aid, I'm here for the long haul.

Just ask yourself why an individual who has never posted before would now come forward with all of these most dastardly accusations. Out of the kindness in his heart? No evidence or proof was submitted - just a story. Then think of the posters that keep throwing fuel on the fire (also low numbered posters) and then ask yourself if you believe they live in The Villages or have even visited it. Some people just love to be unhappy and keep things agitated. That's why there is already one very specific membership only group out there all by itself. Let them beat each other up and talk conspiracy theories - all the time masking their real biases, hatreds and secret motivations. Maybe we need another such group. How about "The Sky is Falling - Developer Haters Group?" Just as long as they leave us happy people alone I'd be satisfied.

Well, enough said, I'm off to bury my head in the sand! Care to join me?

Oh, I almost forgot - In case any of it turns out to be true, I will apologize.

[JimJoe]

I would like to hear from people who recently purchased or looked at homes in TV what if anything the realtor told them about the IRS issue. Did you ask? Was any information volunteered? I do not think the IRS issue will be a deal breaker and is probably smaller than the what happens at buildout issue, but I do think potential home buyers have a right to know. Please let me know what your experience on this issue was with your realtor.

[Xavier]

Originally Posted by JimJoe

I would like to hear from people who recently purchased or looked at homes in TV what if anything the realtor told them about the IRS issue. Did you ask? Was any information volunteered? I do not think the IRS issue will be a deal breaker and is probably smaller than the what happens at buildout issue, but I do think potential home buyers have a right to know. Please let me know what your experience on this issue was with your realtor.

Had been looking at The Villages for 15 years. Knew about the IRS issue. Didn't ask. Nothing was volunteered. Didn't care. Not concerned.

[2 Oldcrabs]

I thought this was an open forum. I am interested in all opinions about The Villages. We have friends who have lived there 10 years and are very disappointed with the "vacation destination " it has become. I have a sister who purchased a new home in July and thinks there is no better place on this earth.
We are 55 and considering a home in The Villages. We rented for a month in Oct 2009 and rented outside this Feb. Went to many open houses held by VLS and MLS to determine what type of home we might want. VLS agents tried to steer us toward new homes and had "no comment" about the IRS bond issue. They told us we needed to talk to corporate about it. (I Don't trust corporations)
We would like to make The Villages our last home but we expect to live an additional 25+ years. That's a long time to "keep our heads in the sand". In my opinion, Lauren Ritchie is trying to keep everyone informed. Pehaps those who do not like her are afraid of the truth and what it might do to their home values.(as am I) We still want to move to The Villages, I like KOOL-AID but want to make sure the POISON has not been added !

[Bogie Shooter]

Originally Posted by Xavier

Pass the Kool-aid, I'm here for the long haul.

Just ask yourself why an individual who has never posted before would now come forward with all of these most dastardly accusations. Out of the kindness in his heart? No evidence or proof was submitted - just a story. Then think of the posters that keep throwing fuel on the fire (also low numbered posters) and then ask yourself if you believe they live in The Villages or have even visited it. Some people just love to be unhappy and keep things agitated. That's why there is already one very specific membership only group out there all by itself. Let them beat each other up and talk conspiracy theories - all the time masking their real biases, hatreds and secret motivations. Maybe we need another such group. How about "The Sky is Falling - Developer Haters Group?" Just as long as they leave us happy people alone I'd be satisfied.

Well, enough said, I'm off to bury my head in the sand! Care to join me?

Oh, I almost forgot - In case any of it turns out to be true, I will apologize.

Other than the Koo-aid comment, I am joining!

[BobKat1]

Originally Posted by 2 Oldcrabs

I thought this was an open forum. I am interested in all opinions about The Villages. We have friends who have lived there 10 years and are very disappointed with the "vacation destination " it has become. I have a sister who purchased a new home in July and thinks there is no better place on this earth.
We are 55 and considering a home in The Villages. We rented for a month in Oct 2009 and rented outside this Feb. Went to many open houses held by VLS and MLS to determine what type of home we might want. VLS agents tried to steer us toward new homes and had "no comment" about the IRS bond issue. They told us we needed to talk to corporate about it. (I Don't trust corporations)
We would like to make The Villages our last home but we expect to live an additional 25+ years. That's a long time to "keep our heads in the sand". In my opinion, Lauren Ritchie is trying to keep everyone informed. Pehaps those who do not like her are afraid of the truth and what it might do to their home values.(as am I) We still want to move to The Villages, I like KOOL-AID but want to make sure the POISON has not been added !

IMO, these are reasonable questons and concerns.

[Russ_Boston]

That's the beauty of a forum like this for us wannabes. It informs us of all the pros and cons and we, of course, then make our own decision.

If you read this forum long enough your head will never be in the sand!

[JohnN]

TV agents are not any more qualified to talk to the IRS issues than you or I.
It's still in a preliminary basis.

I bought here in 2008, still think it was one of the best things I've done, and plan to stay for the long haul. Legal cases take years and years to resolve.

I don't much trust journalists, sure don't trust lawyers, but I don't think 70,000 folks will get screwed and it not be a huge public outcry.

[Bogie Shooter]

Originally Posted by JohnN

TV agents are not any more qualified to talk to the IRS issues than you or I.
It's still in a preliminary basis.

I bought here in 2008, still think it was one of the best things I've done, and plan to stay for the long haul. Legal cases take years and years to resolve.

I don't much trust journalists, sure don't trust lawyers, but I don't think 70,000 folks will get screwed and it not be a huge public outcry.

Not to mention thousands of others living in similiar communities throughtout Florida.

[The Shadow]

Originally Posted by JohnN

TV agents are not any more qualified to talk to the IRS issues than you or I.
It's still in a preliminary basis.

I bought here in 2008, still think it was one of the best things I've done, and plan to stay for the long haul. Legal cases take years and years to resolve.

I don't much trust journalists, sure don't trust lawyers, but I don't think 70,000 folks will get screwed and it not be a huge public outcry.

“Legal cases take years and years to resolve.”

Is this a legal case or an IRS case? Will the outcome be resolved between parties or proclaim by the IRS?

“I don't think 70,000 folks will get screwed and it not be a huge public outcry.”

That would be a different outcry than we hear everyday that is falling on deaf ears in DC? Democrats like nothing more than to hear a Republican outcry, go luck with that defense.

[Donna2]

Originally Posted by The Shadow

“Legal cases take years and years to resolve.”

Is this a legal case or an IRS case? Will the outcome be resolved between parties or proclaim by the IRS?

“I don't think 70,000 folks will get screwed and it not be a huge public outcry.”

That would be a different outcry than we hear everyday that is falling on deaf ears in DC? Democrats like nothing more than to hear a Republican outcry, go luck with that defense.

OMG I almost choked on my night cap. (Pomegranate) As much as I want to live at the Villages ( I spent a week there 3 months ago) I just have this mental images of the news cameras there focused on the golf carts and courses etc. I would rule out sympathy and push for legal precedence.

[iaudit]

Originally Posted by Bogie Shooter

Not to mention thousands of others living in similiar communities throughtout Florida.

Are you saying that other communities in Florida used Central Districts to purchase recreational facilities at inflated prices with tax-free bonds? I believe that the Villages is unique in the way that the CDD's were structured and administered.

[Pturner]

Originally Posted by iaudit

Are you saying that other communities in Florida used Central Districts to purchase recreational facilities at inflated prices with tax-free bonds? I believe that the Villages is unique in the way that the CDD's were structured and administered.

Iaudit, that is a succinct summary of the contention. We were aware of the issue when we purchased our home in TV. It's fair enough for others to be aware before they purchase. It makes sense to weigh the risks and benefits. To us, the benefits are incomparable. TV is where we want to spend the rest of our lives when we retire.

I asked both our TV and MLS agents about issue, read up on it and made a decision. (Both agents acknowledged the issue and basically said they didn't know more than we did).

Once we made a decision, that was it. I don't dwell on the issue because I don't care to worrying about things that might not ever happen and over which I have no control. For me it was: consider the risks and benefits, make a decision, enjoy life in TV all it has to offer.

[Bogie Shooter]

Originally Posted by iaudit

Are you saying that other communities in Florida used Central Districts to purchase recreational facilities at inflated prices with tax-free bonds? I believe that the Villages is unique in the way that the CDD's were structured and administered.

Why do you believe that? Have you compared TV to other communities CDD?

[iaudit]

Originally Posted by Bogie Shooter

Not to mention thousands of others living in similiar communities throughtout Florida.

Why do you believe that? Have you compared TV to other communities CDD?

Check out post #3 for someone who agrees that there is nothing comparable:
Comparable active adult communities