[dbussone]

Originally Posted by VApeople

That is a very interesting comment.

Do most of you agree that a mid-villages location is more desirable?

There are some of us who think BF may be geographically challenged, and that the reason Fireboy has so many RC planes is to make it easier to find her since they are outfitted with cameras and FLIR. A central location may make sense for her. However, for most of us that is not a worry. Hence, for example, we live south of 466A.

Overall though Bare is a very nice TVer.

[VApeople]

You all have made some great comments and have given us a lot to think about. This one made us laugh!

Originally Posted by Arctic Fox

Likewise with homes near a pickleball court - noisy from dawn until dusk?

[tedquick]

Originally Posted by Arctic Fox

I don't wish to upset anyone whose home backs on to a golf course, but do think carefully about the implications of living there - the golf course maintenance can start early and be noisy; chemicals are sprayed on the greens and can blow into your garden/lanai; does the golf cart path run on your side of the fairway, because it can be human nature to look in to people's houses while driving past

Likewise with homes near a pickleball court - noisy from dawn until dusk?

My wife and I are now living in our 8th home together (even though we've only been married 15 years) and every one of our homes has been on a golf course. As long as we have a choice we will live no other place. It is true that maintenance can start early in the day but I find that fun and it is a reminder that we do live on a golf course.

And we are able to hear the sounds of nature every hour of every day and we love nature. We have lived with cart paths right next to the rear of our lots and it has never been a problem. BTW, very few people ever even look at our home, at our windows or into our birdcage, they are much more interested in their game of golf than they are looking into the homes they pass by.

If I ever want their attention I have to holler at them as typically, even when sitting in our birdcage grilling, sitting and reading or simply passing the time of day, we have all the privacy that we want.

We would much rather have a golf course behind our home, even if it meant someone occasionally gawking our way, than have another home backing right up to ours. *That's* when people look into your home.

Just my opinion.

[Barefoot]

Originally Posted by dbussone

There are some of us who think BF may be geographically challenged, and that the reason Fireboy has so many RC planes is to make it easier to find her since they are outfitted with cameras and FLIR. A central location may make sense for her. However, for most of us that is not a worry. Hence, for example, we live south of 466A. Overall though Bare is a very nice TVer.

Perhaps if we were Frogs rather than Seasonal, it would be more tempting to buy a new home and "make it our own".
When we purchased in 2007, the "edge of the Villages" was well North of 466A.
From my 20 years as a real estate broker, I truly believe you get the best deal buying a resale and renovating to taste.
Because we are maintaining a home up North, we can't afford to spend a fortune on our home in The Villages.
It may not be true, but a Villages Agent told me that the lot premiums on new builds for a view lot like ours would be at least $100,000.
We back on a pond, no fear of errant golf balls and the cart path is at least 600 feet from our birdcage. Our view lot cost us peanuts.
While a resale home isn't for everyone, for our seasonal needs it's great.
And the TOTV gathering at Crispers is two minutes away!

[asianthree]

Originally Posted by VApeople

Asiantree, were all of those moves inside The Villages? If so, why did you move?

We are seriously considering moving to The Villages and we are curious what you may have liked or disliked about certain neighborhoods.

Our first house was a patio villa. Loved pennacamp but we knew it was only a vaca home. 2nd house a cottage, 2 car garage, but kissing lanai, but not for us. Third house a designer with a golf cart garage and no one behind us

[dbussone]

Originally Posted by Barefoot

Perhaps if we were Frogs rather than Seasonal, it would be more tempting to buy a new home and "make it our own".
When we purchased in 2007, the "edge of the Villages" was well North of 466A.
From my 20 years as a real estate broker, I truly believe you get the best deal buying a resale and renovating to taste.
Because we are maintaining a home up North, we can't afford to spend a fortune on our home in The Villages.
It may not be true, but a Villages Agent told me that the lot premiums on new builds for a view lot like ours would be at least $100,000.
We back on a pond, no fear of errant golf balls and the cart path is at least 600 feet from our birdcage. Our view lot cost us peanuts.
While a resale home isn't for everyone, for our seasonal needs it's great.
And the TOTV gathering at Crispers is two minutes away!

You have done what is best for you. Didn't mean to offend you. We're just happy you are here.

[Barefoot]

Originally Posted by dbussone

You have done what is best for you. Didn't mean to offend you. We're just happy you are here.

You would never offend me, no worries. You're right, I am geographically challenged, and occasionally Fireboy has to dispatch a drone to find me.

[golfing eagles]

Originally Posted by Barefoot

You would never offend me, no worries. You're right, I am geographically challenged, and occasionally Fireboy has to dispatch a drone to find me.

Is the drone armed??

[Barefoot]

Originally Posted by golfing eagles

Is the drone armed??

Armed with a camera.
Sending a drone your way if you go off the radar again.
Is life in The Villages the way you imagined it?
I guess it's too soon to tell, you are still unpacking, right?
And dealing with your pantry that fell apart.

[Barefoot]

Originally Posted by asianthree

Our first house was a patio villa. Loved pennacamp but we knew it was only a vaca home. 2nd house a cottage, 2 car garage, but kissing lanai, but not for us. Third house a designer with a golf cart garage and no one behind us

Are you still a Seasonal resident?

[asianthree]

Originally Posted by Barefoot

Are you still a Seasonal resident?

One of us is close to full time. I still have 3 years 4 months 17 days, but who counting. Get to come down 3 months a year.

[dewilson58]

I think someone is counting.

[bonrich]

Just a thought. My wife came up with a statement yesterday after reading the posts here. She would have been OK with paying more per month, ($50?) which would cover the cost of lawn care, mowing, trimming, etc. Seems as though a contractor that got the bid for an area of homes, Village, to care for would be vigilant on the quality of their work if they wanted to keep on working in TV. The Del Webb communities have this and the homeowners are pleased overall with the service.

[asianthree]

Originally Posted by dewilson58

I think someone is counting.

It's nice to have time to myself while the other half is playing for nine months out of the year in TV. I love my job and I having a hard time leaving it. It's not really a job, it's a family. Not ready to sit in that swing yet. I was up everyday when I was in TV, 4am ran for awhile, swam 4 miles then walked with in the evening. Then I still had 16 hours left to do nothing, not ready

[Barefoot]

Originally Posted by bonrich

Just a thought. My wife came up with a statement yesterday after reading the posts here. She would have been OK with paying more per month, ($50?) which would cover the cost of lawn care, mowing, trimming, etc. Seems as though a contractor that got the bid for an area of homes, Village, to care for would be vigilant on the quality of their work if they wanted to keep on working in TV. The Del Webb communities have this and the homeowners are pleased overall with the service.

There are many areas within TV where neighbors all use the same lawn company. "Word of mouth" is a great referral system.