[outlaw]

Originally Posted by spring_chicken

They are quite easy to find if one has a little smarts. It took me 5 minutes to find this one:
603 Denmark Pl, The Villages, FL 32162 | Zillow

They couldn't sell it in 2012 for the same thing they bought it for in 06.

I can find more, if you'd like.

You're wasting your time. You are bursting their bubble and they don't like it. No one has ever lost a penny selling their TV home! Or so it is said...

[outlaw]

Originally Posted by Barefoot

The Villages Real Estate sold a home for us.
I found they were flexible regarding the listing and sales contract.
We were lucky enough to work with a very experienced agent.

I guess my TV real estate agent was wrong then, because she told me "absolutely no changes in terms and conditions; that is the way developer wants it". And it didn't matter if the buyer and seller agreed to a change. Not Allowed.

[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by spring_chicken

They are quite easy to find if one has a little smarts. It took me 5 minutes to find this one:
603 Denmark Pl, The Villages, FL 32162 | Zillow

They couldn't sell it in 2012 for the same thing they bought it for in 06.

I can find more, if you'd like.

It sold in 2012 for 14 thousand less than they paid for it in 2006 but Zillow's "Zestimate" for today's value is $312. Perhaps I didn't understand you or you me, but I am saying it is hard to lose money today on homes in The Villages.

[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by outlaw

I guess my TV real estate agent was wrong then, because she told me "absolutely no changes in terms and conditions; that is the way developer wants it". And it didn't matter if the buyer and seller agreed to a change. Not Allowed.

That is absolutely true on new homes. No deals, no discounts, no how, unless they decide to reduce the price when they are finishing out neighborhoods. BUT when you are dealing with a resale, the ultimate deciders are the folks who own the property, just like MLS.

[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by graciegirl

Lot of folks longing to live here too. I don't think anyone is having much trouble selling unless the home is priced too high or the owner is not aware of obstacles such as smoking or dirt. I have heard people complain about a home not selling and anyone who had been in it could have told them why. Priced too high and not squeaky clean and good smelling with too much junk that the owner couldn't see. Disclaimer...I do NOT sell homes nor have I EVER been a realtor but I have been owner of several homes that sold quickly.
NEVER heard of anyone taking a loss who sold a home here.


Oh...and I am a very opinionated older lady...too old for the danged Boomers Club!

You are right, that is what I said, but that isn't what I meant. Of course everyone was being hit hard in that time, but NOT TODAY. I haven't heard of anyone losing money selling a home here now. The home near you that you mentioned that is listed for less than it's original price? PM NUCKY and tell him. He is looking for a bargain.

[manaboutown]

From the Zillow chart Villages home prices peaked Nov-Dec 2007, slid to a bottom in Dec 2011 and have recovered substantially but have yet to quite reach the previous peak. Of course the price ranges of the homes built during that time period affect these results. It is not as if the peak of 2007 represents the identical group of houses as the bottom of 2011 or what is being built and/or sold today.

[goodtimesintv]

Originally Posted by spring_chicken

Here's another. These folks lost 50k in 6 years.

3543 Amelia Ave, The Villages, FL 32162 | Zillow

This means nothing.

You don't know whether it was rented out for 6 years at $3000/month for 5-6 winter months per year, or whether it was rented out on annual lease for $1600/month and then was worn out inside when listed. Or maybe they ran it as rental business loss on purpose, to offset capital gains on sale of their other property elsewhere.

Originally Posted by RickeyD

In reality they both work for their own best self interest. Trust no one, check everything.

Village sales reps are independent contractors...so yes they work for themselves.

[ColdNoMore]

Originally Posted by outlaw

You're wasting your time. You are bursting their bubble and they don't like it. No one has ever lost a penny selling their TV home! Or so it is said...

Based on some posts, I believe you've made an astute observation.

[outlaw]

Originally Posted by graciegirl

That is absolutely true on new homes. No deals, no discounts, no how, unless they decide to reduce the price when they are finishing out neighborhoods. BUT when you are dealing with a resale, the ultimate deciders are the folks who own the property, just like MLS.

My comment was based on first hand experience on a used home. TV agent said no changes to contract T&Cs per office policy. I was especially put off by the kick out clause that is not a typical clause in Florida RE sales contracts.

[twoplanekid]

The Bridgeport listed for $599,000 is now in pending status. I will be interested to see what the final selling price is. It was a good deal for the buyer.

A good deal for someone!