[ChristineandErnie]

As a fairly new Villagers, wondering how many times some of you have purchased a newer home? We're located about as north as you can get and it's tempting to consider a move south.

[Stu from NYC]

We are here in the middle of the villages and happy with our first home.

People say the average villager will be in their third home before settling but doubt that, perhaps a second one

[LeRoySmith]

Originally Posted by ChristineandErnie

As a fairly new Villagers, wondering how many times some of you have purchased a newer home? We're located about as north as you can get and it's tempting to consider a move south.

We rented in the North first and thought that was where we'd end up. After a couple of stints in the south we choose down here. I think the north looks and feels nice at first but after you live there a bit it may start to feel different.

That said, we are all different and different things click.

[CarlR33]

There is a ton of past conversation on “North” vs. “South” living using the search bar. North, older homes and residents..South, newer homes and residents (in general).

[JMintzer]

We first visited (staying with friends in Pine Hills) in the Fall of 2019.

A year later, we rented for 2 months (in the same area), and while we were renting, we bought a resale just west of Morse and north of 44.

It's a 3/2 Designer w/a golf cart garage.

After having the kids visit every year, and a few couples visit, SWMBO now wants a 3/3, and I'd like a 4/3, so I could have a dedicated "music room/man cave"...

Once we're "Frogs", we'll concentrate on whether or not we really want to move, as we absolutely LOVE our current location...

If we do move, we'll probably limit our search to "between the 6's", as that's the area we like the best, and that's where almost all of our friends live...

Now, once Eastport is "finished", our plans may change, depending on how things turn out down there...

[Michael 61]

I strategically purchased in Richmond, as I’m a younger retiree, and I wanted to be in the “middle” of The Villages 10-15 years from now. However Eastport looks to be amazing, and may very well end up being the “it” square. I could see myself moving closer to Eastport, if I begin to find myself gravitating there for recreation/entertainment/dining.

[Bitsee]

OMGosh..

Ill bet that 15 years from now The Villages will be on the cusp of Disney Orlando with at least 4 more town squares after Eastport in the rear view mirror !

[Stu from NYC]

Originally Posted by Bitsee

OMGosh..

Ill bet that 15 years from now The Villages will be on the cusp of Disney Orlando with at least 4 more town squares after Eastport in the rear view mirror !

Think it will take a bit longer but will get there

[Marmaduke]

I'm interested in the Eastport area as it looks like a very cool infrastructure, but we do love living north of 44.

Diverting from the original post, I'm interested in hearing from anyone who has sold recently.

Have you been able to "negotiate" realtor fees, with a flat fee?

[Black Beauty]

we love way up north..but were older too (77)

[Ducatigator]

Hi Stu.

Good problems to have, where to live in the Villages. LOL

It's all good. Just different.

I currently live south in Dabney. We are close to Sawgrass and Eastport when it opens. In saying that, there are plans in motion to potentially move to the Eastport area since it will be IT! Amazing facility in the works. What makes it more tempting is that they now opened the path north of east port so you can get to Magnolia Plaza, Fenney, Deluna etc.

I think it depends where you like to "hang" out and where most of your friends are.

They do say the average is 3 moves before you find your forever home. Average! Some find it on day 1, some need a bit more "experience" in the Villages just to get their bearings.

Again, it's a great problem to have

Good Luck!
Thanks
Serge

[Shelbyh]

Originally Posted by ChristineandErnie

As a fairly new Villagers, wondering how many times some of you have purchased a newer home? We're located about as north as you can get and it's tempting to consider a move south.

Buy where you like and keep in mind where you will need to go as far as shopping, etc.,
The younger end of 55 and over are buying south, new areas. That includes us.
When we go to the northern areas or visit my elderly relative we tend to notice it’s older which makes sense because they likely bought years ago like my relative who bought 20 years ago. Downside to buying in new areas, many things are a bit far at least for now. New construction has noise, dust, etc for years to come.
There are a couple areas in older sections that have new construction like in the village of Richmond.
Priorities are another thing to consider. In order to get the home and lot/view we wanted for a price we budgeted for we found it south.
In northern sections are beautiful because they have the mature landscaping and more golf options, restaurants, shopping.
Wherever you land its a no brainer you will luv it.

[Franee621]

Originally Posted by ChristineandErnie

As a fairly new Villagers, wondering how many times some of you have purchased a newer home? We're located about as north as you can get and it's tempting to consider a move south.

Summerhill for about a year plus. The best village here!! Then polo ridge still great location right next to summerhill for 3 years then Virginia Trace. Which is great for going to the square and having Winn Dixie as your corner store

[jimdecastro]

Originally Posted by Michael 61

I strategically purchased in Richmond, as I’m a younger retiree, and I wanted to be in the “middle” of The Villages 10-15 years from now. However Eastport looks to be amazing, and may very well end up being the “it” square. I could see myself moving closer to Eastport, if I begin to find myself gravitating there for recreation/entertainment/dining.

I don't know if your "rental issue" has improved, but your proximity to the Waterlilly Bridge is ideal to get to Eastport. I don't want to move near there for the noise and traffic that will come. I lived on Long Island and the last 20 years I hated the traffic going to NYC. This is what I fear about Eastport (on a smaller scale, of course). Where I am I can get there quick, I am 45 minutes from Orlando and store will come this way (hopefully while I am still young enough to drive, LOL).

[bowlingal]

so many newer/used homes for sale already south of 44. you must ask yourself..... why? Maybe you should start a post of people who bought south of 44 and are now selling.