[OldDave]

I know nothing beyond the posting as Asian pointed out. The one thing I found odd, at least to my near ignorance about sink holes, is these house are on top of a bit of a rise. I keep trying to think if you stay away from water, find a higher place, you might be safer. Proves what I know. I also should point out this is really pretty close to the edge of Lake Miona, which is not only the largest body of water around that area, but surrounded by an extensive wetland.

[mulligan]

Keep in mind that the entire state of Florida sits on water soluble limestone. A sinkhole can, and does, happen anywhere on the peninsula.

[batman911]

According to a major insurance company/agency, no reports of sink holes within a one mile radius of Gilchrist. They would not write sink hole coverage if there were.

[Ooper]

I would love to hear what argument that the agent uses to support the theory of a potential sinkhole! Unless you use ground penetrating sonar, I don't know of any possible way to determine a potential sinkhole.

[rubicon]

Originally Posted by Ooper

I would love to hear what argument that the agent uses to support the theory of a potential sinkhole! Unless you use ground penetrating sonar, I don't know of any possible way to determine a potential sinkhole.

Perhaps the sales agent was mis-quoted or mis-understood. Perhaps all the sales agent was saying is that in florida there is always potential of a sink hole. Just a thought

[Ragman]

I had a PM from another member who's friend was told the same thing.

He gave me the name of the street and cross street and they were identical.

[gomoho]

If that is the case this lot needs to come off the market NOW.

[A-4 Skyhawk]

Originally Posted by Ragman

I had a PM from another member who's friend was told the same thing.

He gave me the name of the street and cross street and they were identical.

So what are the names of the streets?

[gmcneill]

Ragman, I'm with A-4...what is the location?
Inquiring minds want to know
Don't leave us hanging, Ragman. Or in this case, Don't let us dangling at the edge of a sinkhole.

[sueandskip]

Originally Posted by gomoho

Sounds like a story to me to get them to look at something else for whatever reason.

It's the LAW !

[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by sueandskip

It's the LAW !

Are you sure? I don't know the disclosure laws in Florida. I do know them in Ohio whence we came.

HOWEVER....and I mean NO disrespect to the OP who COULD call the sales department to speak to the person in charge who could clear this up...that the possibility strongly exists that this is a rumor.

We ALL KNOW that the potential for sinkholes exist here in The Villages and everywhere in Florida.

The developer has had huge success in selling houses and doesn't need to hide any danger on any lot to make money or ruin the reputation of a well run business.

We spread rumors on this forum and throughout this community and we do it fast and we do it well.

The OP knows the identity of the salesperson and the location of the lot and can check to see if this was accurately reported by visiting the sales office and speaking to someone in the know.

I have heard so many sincere, well meaning and inaccurate things told me by folks. Thank heavens for this forum, we have a shot at correcting misinformation.

[Ragman]

The information I gave is accurate. I know all parties involved including the sales rep. well. I referred the rep. to the buyer. This same street information was corroborated independently to me by another TOTV member via a PM.

I don't want to name names without permission from the parties involved and disclosing the exact location on the open forum might have the same effect. I would never post hand-me-down gossip.

I have no idea how a "potential sinkhole" would be known or why if there was a possible problem the lot or lots affected would still be shown for sale(there are spec. houses and vacant 'for sale' lots surrounding the property). The purpose of my OP was to see if anyone had a similar experience. As individuals you can believe my post or not.

BTW my friends have now purchased a lot in a different section of Gilchrist.

[Geewiz]

Originally Posted by Swampy

I'm very curious about what a "potential sinkhole" is, and how to recognize it? Why would The Villages developer even sell a lot that had a sinkhole when the developer does have a warranty period on the house to be built? If the developer's warranty does not protect against a sinkhole that it knew or should have known existed on the lot, then that means that all buyers of new lots must hire their own inspectors before settlement to check for these "potential sinkholes". Is this thread cause for concern to a soon to be Villager such as myself (who has a lot in Fernandina and will be building by May 2013), or is it another rumor without substance?

Swampy

There are detailed maps available showing where sinkholes have been and ground conditions where sinkholes are more apt to form. Many of these maps are in the public domain; however, they are geological maps - and unless you have an overlay of TV streets/plot lines - virtually, of no use.

I just purchased in October and was offered sinkhole insurance "if the underwriter agreed." The underwriter was called and after a few minutes gave the thumbs up to the insurance. This raised my interest and I started looking for the sinkhole maps on-line and sure enough found them; but, heck if I could tell you where in TV the maps related. You can - however - see a pattern in sinkhole distribution.

This is not just a TV issue....Florida is sinkhole prone and as we play with the aquafier - it is likely to get worse.

[jnieman]

Originally Posted by OldDave

I think it's great the salesman told him. We were looking through pre-owned houses with Lyle Gant's listings, which have all the multilist stuff. We found two houses next door to each other in Sunset Pointe, just two blocks away from the beautiful house we rented this summer. Both had in the listing that there had been a sinkhole which at been repaired with piers rather than just fill and had a lifetime warrantly. Of course the listing tried to make that sound like a good thing. Any thoughts?

Might be difficult to obtain insurance. Used to do quotes for homeowners and one of the questions was is there or has there been prior or present sinkholes on the property.

[Bogie Shooter]

This too shall pass..........................