[Ann Marie Acacio]

I will be 80 this year and moved here full-time 2 yrs. ago. We were snowbirds for 2 yrs. C'mon down and join the fun! SO glad we made the move!

[MickeyStevens]

Originally Posted by meme5x

I prefer the north end.. close to shopping, restaurants and the square... but would also suggest renting before you decide

Lots of good advice that suggest you rent first. We rented in Chatham in 2018 and while renting we explored many areas south of 466 down to 44. Glad we did for our taste there was too much traffic and activity. We bought a home in Chatham( that's between rt42 and 466 it was the best choice for us. Only you can decide.

[Doro22]

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 too late. Come on down & enjoy life!

[Dgizzi]

No it is not The Villages will keep you young Check out all the areas. Don’t listen to people who say don’t go to this area or that area. Spend a week or so and check out the new areas and the old. I can’t believe people actually say where to look. They don’t know you, everyone is different. I live in the newer area, across the turnpike. Monarch Grove to be honest and love everything here. We now have the bridge for golf cart. 17 min ride to Brownwood and what a beautiful ride. The villages put so much money in the landscaping it’s unreal. Well worth the look. My “new” neighborhood and community does not just seem to the “young” I’m 57 all my neighbors are 70 and up. Don’t let the “old timers” talk you out of checking the new communities. Some of them are jealous cause of all the new and improved homes and stores and landscaping..just saying..good luck and you will love it here and live better! 😎

[kathy1516]

My suggestion would be to live in a newer area where the residents are new and interested in making new friendships. We’ve lived here 9 years and moved into an already settled village where we met lots of people but only see these people at events. Friendships had already been established and no one seemed interested in including new people. We’re thinking of moving to the newer area to make new friendships and start over. It’s also difficult if you don’t golf or are single.

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 live south of 44. There is quite a mixture of age down here. I would say what is more important is what you like to do for fun. I am of the "younger generation", however I have friends that are in their seventies and 80s. I moved my parents here they are 82. We did choose a home for them North of 44 in close to Lake Sumter Landing Because of the lifestyle fit that area has to offer them. They are not so much into golfing but do like the atmosphere at Lake Sumter Landing. South of 44 for TV Seem to have focused on much more outdoor activities such as the numerous walking and bicycling trails. There are of course beautiful golf courses but there is a lot more pickleball and outdoor activities in my opinion. So if you don't want to do a lot of walking and outside stuff it may not be for you. Bond $$ paid off or not paid off is a consideration for a buyer and remodel costs up north in an older home as well. Now that we have the connection bridge we have access to ALL of the great spots up north. Age is a number in your head so keep that in mind

[richs631]

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---

Honestly, it’s never too late. It all depends on you. The villages can be as great as you want it to be but if your personality is one where you don’t like to get involved it may not be so great. It really is up to you

[SusanKD]

I own in the south and my husband and I are 71 and 72 and there are others who are in their 70s. So don’t hestate to live in the southern end. You should look around to find the right location for what you want to be near. Golfing, shopping, entertainment, dining out, classes, etc.

[billethkid]

When you find the right house/location everything else will be what you make it or allow no matter where in TV or how old/young the neighbors.

[august2959]

I disagree with almost everything you have said. We purchased last year at 80. We live in the Village of James (all new homes) in Monarch Grove. The ages vary here but I doubt there are many under 72. Since we were all new, we all wanted to make friends. It is a wonderful neighborhood full of fun, fascinating folks.

[rjm1cc]

No.
I would look for an over 55 community and buy in an established section. My assumption is that the established section will have more neighbors similar in age to you. But if you want to buy new I see no reason not to do that either.

[Shadow8IA]

They quit buying up homes in the historic side 2 years ago. There are 300 newer homes that were built 2-5 years ago. There is a non Villages builder in the process of building 3 new homes now in The historic side. Donna Fenster (#1 Villages sales rep) will be selling those even though they aren’t being built by The Villages.

Originally Posted by mike1946

Some posters are dead wrong - one said the south is the ONLY place you can buy a new home - WRONG. When Swartz first built the Villages the now 'Historic Section' on the east side of 441 connected to TV by the golf cart bridge to SS was all trailers and manufactured homes - early on lots of single wides but mainly double wides ...all built on full size 90 x 60 lots ...lots of these are 30 to 40 years old and unless they were meticulously maintained are well past their best. The developer (and others) have been buying up the older ones as they come available and tearing them out and building new homes ...in the last couple of years 200-300 have been built - they will often times tear out the old one and allow you to visit the lot and give you a selection of homes that could be built ... advantages are - no bond or impact fees, mature landscaping - lots of trees and bushes , no traffic ..it's an island it's not a thru route there also quiet and peaceful ...no turnpike and Coleman Prison. lots of recreation without crossing the bridge. access to Lowes/Aldi Wal Mart/ Bealls the yet to be built BJ's etc. all via the gate off Paradise.

[John_W]

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[CoachKandSportsguy]

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[Dennys37Packard]

Come on down........ sooner the better