Because of adoptions and second marriages, there are quite a few retirees with minor children. Minor children can’t get villages resident IDs but other than that I don’t think the deed restrictions are widely enforced. Middleton is great, particularly if the kids are eligible, due to a villages connection, for high school enrollment. but for some the villages is better.

It likely represents a small but nonzero part of housing demand.

But would removal of age restrictions increase demand? As you say probably not. It might well hurt it. They get a lot of benefit from being 80% 55+

Canadian car travel to the US was down 33% in June compared to June 2024. For those of us that don't like those statistics perhaps we can see about getting the people who gather such statistics fired.

Canadian Tourism To U.S. Down 33% In June—Billions In Losses

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Prices have only decreased $147 per rental unit in the Villages according to Zillow. Access to this page has been denied
There are many slices to the pie however.

A1 uses the whole information on the internet approach. It states

Rental prices in The Villages, Florida, have shown a trend of decrease recently.

Current Trends
Reports indicate a decline in rental prices due to various factors, including increased inventory and changing demand patterns.
The average rental price has dropped by approximately 5-10% over the past year, depending on specific neighborhoods and property types.
Market Factors
An influx of new developments has led to more available rental units.
Economic conditions and seasonal fluctuations may also contribute to the current pricing trends.
Local Insights
Real estate analysts suggest that the decrease may provide opportunities for renters seeking more affordable options.
It is advisable for potential renters to monitor listings regularly, as prices can vary significantly based on location and amenities.

Personally, I would use the AI information which gleans from the entire posted internet.

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Buying a home has been one of the best investments, especially if you do not decide to retire for several years.

I always laugh at people that want to restrict what I can do with my home.

It's bad enough we can't put up religious symbols

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Pretty sure the original poster does not like people renting especially when their next door to him or her.

There were plenty of reasons to rent from not having the capital to buy a home or wanting to decide with the potential idea of moving in future
What most people do not want is the Airbnb style of renting for one week at a time.

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And there is the side that doesn’t mind inconveniencing others/even neighbors for the selfish quick buck at everyone else’s expense. Why Air Bnb when you can buy a hotel? Why not allow renters to saturate the amenities and live without responsibilities to all those around them?

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We had strict rules at our Country Club up in Boston. Guests were allowed, but frequency was limited. Amenities are probably overused here by those who have brief visits until the novelty starts to wear off.

Which amenities are saturated or overused?

Do my guests offend you when they visit me? What if I go out for the day and they are here alone, is that okay with you? If not, then how do you recognize my guests from guests two streets over from me from Airbnb guest and from 6-month renters?

Who are you to tell me what I can do with my property or who I can visit or whether I need to be there when they do? How are you inconvenienced by my guests? And again, how do you recognize my guest from Airbnb guests?

If occupants of a home are breaking rules or laws then alert the proper authorities - that's what they are there for. If they are not breaking rules or laws then leave them alone!

But hey, just a couple more months and the snowbirds be back and then they will be the target of the moment.

They will be back in the winter. Where else will they go? Europe doesn't want them, and Mexico is even less safe than the US.

Maybe they are planning to stay home and enjoy all the wildfire smoke which they seem unable to control from their country which is ruining/polluting summer in the northern US. You do realize that Canada has plenty of financial problems which may now be affecting their ability to travel so freely. Canadians on the whole are great and they are more than welcome if they are able to visit.

No, I know some Canadians who will not consider crossing the border to the United States. There is all of Southern Europe, all of South America, nearly all of Southern Asia etc - Canadians are quite mobile and they are welcome (at least their money is) nearly everywhere. Their passports have no restrictions.

And there are some Americans who will not consider crossing the border to Canada and they can travel anywhere also, no problem.

Yes, of course. And there is nothing wrong with that, except friendship and good will by each side is almost always preferable.

And that is what is current, we have wonderful Canadian friends and there have been no changes. Just the same respect, good humor, thoughtfulness and good will. Nothing manufactured by the media affects us.

Some in TV have Canadian friends. Spouse fathers family are Canadian. Rarely do they visit US from Montreal, unless it a big family affair.

Not that it’s an issue of money or travel time, work and hockey just gets in the way. Florida isn’t on their top 10 list to visit or retire. They enjoy the Caribbean far more.
We traveled extensively in Canada during our boys hockey careers, visiting pretty much all his family couple times a year.

Are kids are fluent in French, for visits with family and the need to order Food. :clap2: