[petiteone]

Originally Posted by shut the front door

Don't buy in the new sections south of 44. The TV sales people are steering all people younger than 60 down there (I know because I have several friends who only used TV and they were specifically told they would be out of place north of 466A (they now wish they'd done their homework). I also have 3 friends who were steered to the new sections (Villages realtors get paid much more for selling new than preowned) and waited the year they were forced not to sell for a profit, then moved more north.
If you are over 70, you won't find many in your age group down there.

I'm 76 (hubby is 80) and have lived both north of 466A and south of 44. We have neighbors of all ages including over 80. You are as young as you keep yourself and it's great being around people of all ages. You will never be excluded from neighborhood events.

[Dr Winston O Boogie jr]

Originally Posted by kcwhel

We are a 74yrs healthy married couple wondering whether it is too late to move to TV.
Our friends have passed or moved and we need a new circle of friends. Is it too late at 74 to find a new group of friends. Are most of TV residents going to be much younger?
Advice please---

Why would you think that it's too late? Villages residents are all ages and many of those age groups mix very well. I'm 69 and I have friends that range from 50 to 80.

Don't be afraid. Come one down.

[Dot Rheinhardt]

Just north of 466A and west of Buena Vista is a good area for resales. Homes are less than 10 years old and many residents are 70 or older. The area is quiet, but but 3 pools nearby. You can join many clubs including one from your state. Come down for a visit (we did) and talk to people living here. I think you will like it.

[merrymini]

New houses are only south of 44 with the exception of a knock down in the historic section.
Plenty of resales all over.
The developer makes more money when selling a new house versus getting a commiss on a resale.
Must visit and look EVERYWHERE.
No one here knows ALL of the Villages. Don’t believe the horse manure.
New area with new people can be very social at first but then you gravitate to the activities you like the most.
Different pros and cons but this depends on what you prefer.
Only you can decide what is best for you.
Visit and have a good time.

[billethkid]

You will soon discover that age is just a number on a piece of paper that some folks seem to need.

There are 75+ folks here that put many 50-70 age folks to shame. And there are way too many 50-70 that are much older than the 75++.

Anybody who is using age of neighbors as a guide to where to live in TV will be missing out on very many optimum opportunities.

Dream home first (new or resale).....all else will fall in line.
Age will be a distant second factor (if at all).

[Bgsu4me]

Ignore the age comments about the Southern region. This is absolutely not true!

[Darield]

Originally Posted by kcwhel

We are a 74yrs healthy married couple wondering whether it is too late to move to TV.
Our friends have passed or moved and we need a new circle of friends. Is it too late at 74 to find a new group of friends. Are most of TV residents going to be much younger?
Advice please---

We live near the Polo field in the North end of Sumter County. We have many 70+ neighbors. Make sure to use a traditional realtor as well as the Villages. The Villages are not licensed realtors and have a different philosophy on selling homes. We were really happy with our traditional realtor. Bonds are much higher at the south end of the Villages. Something you should research as well as taxes for the different counties. The Villages spans over 3 counties.

If you find a home that you like, you can talk to a few neighbors and get a feel for the block. Many neighborhoods including ours have social gatherings. We are just starting up our women's monthly luncheons again.

Come on down. You'll find something for everyone.

[DAVES]

Originally Posted by kcwhel

We are a 74yrs healthy married couple wondering whether it is too late to move to TV.
Our friends have passed or moved and we need a new circle of friends. Is it too late at 74 to find a new group of friends. Are most of TV residents going to be much younger?
Advice please---

Like most things people need to find their own answers. The average age in the villages is 70.
As far as a married couple, the question is does moving to the villages appeal to BOTH of you?
At 74, heck Buffet is 86 and investing long term, Col, Sanders started his Chicken business at over 80, Bush sr was jumping out of airplanes at 80 something.

[OhioBuckeye]

Originally Posted by kcwhel

We are a 74yrs healthy married couple wondering whether it is too late to move to TV.
Our friends have passed or moved and we need a new circle of friends. Is it too late at 74 to find a new group of friends. Are most of TV residents going to be much younger?
Advice please---

It’s never to late to move to TV, but how active are you? Is it going to be worth 150, 160 or $170. a month Extra to use the amenities that you HAVE to pay? If you aren’t very active or even if you are do you really care that it’s costing you to pay extra. So to weigh spending or not spending, there’s a lot of entertainment to do their, people are very nice. Enjoy the rest of your life, BUY!

[Marjorie Hardman]

Absolutely not too late. I am 72 and moved here 3 1/2 yrs ago. The majority of people were very welcoming, friendly and kind. My opinion is you would be most welcome here.

[RoadToad]

Read, read, read. Lots of info on the area available.
There are Pros and Cons as anywhere else.
Lots of activities and Clubs.
Lots of traffic, especially in Snowbird season.
Download the Villages app and do vertual vists.
Very low crime rate.
Very high satisfaction rate.
Most like it; some don't.

[frank1975]

Never to late to move here. All ages from 55+. There's planty to do inside or outside. Very active communuty. People rent a month or two too get a feel. Try that! Good luck!!

[frank1975]

How dare you tell people where they should buy. Some prefer to be around younger people . Plus tv sales staff tells all buyers what you can expect in older sections and newer sections. You are a very foolish person!!!!

[stevekennedy3]

It is never too late. I am 74 and my wife 73. Look only north of 466A as all the "young" are moving south of 466A We live in Sunset Pointe and our neighbors are our ages.

[PamfromNY]

Take a trip and look all over Florida. You may want to be on a lake, near the beach, walking distance to more of a city downtown area. It depends on what you’re looking to do. And there’s always NC, and SC to retire to. Bottom line go and stay for awhile in all of these areas before making your final decision.