[newchapter]

Stupid! The Villages/Developer did not force you to buy this house. He/she made a very poor $200k+ decision and it is no one's fault but their own. You didn't KNOW the turnpike was there? Really?!?!

[Velvet]

I think a noise reducing barrier is a great idea, but it is not up to the developer. The house was built as it is, one bought it as it is so that’s what they got. If there had been a barrier the price they’d have to pay was higher, so if one wants a bargain there are compromises.

If you don’t like noise and you made a mistake in where you bought, the answer is you have to get a different house, somewhere else. One is smarter and wiser as a result.... better choices next time.

[Chi-Town]

The fact that the homes were built along the existing turnpike takes the onus of a sound barrier out. The end of this video closes the door.

FDOT FTE Noise Wall Overview - YouTube

[Villageswimmer]

Originally Posted by Velvet

I think a noise reducing barrier is a great idea, but it is not up to the developer. The house was built as it is, one bought it as it is so that’s what they got. If there had been a barrier the price they’d have to pay was higher, so if one wants a bargain there are compromises.

If you don’t like noise and you made a mistake in where you bought, the answer is you have to get a different house, somewhere else. One is smarter and wiser as a result.... better choices next time.

Right. Rather than makes big issue of it, wait the obligatory year and sell. There are some folks who wouldn’t mind the noise (not me).

[TimeForChange]

Originally Posted by dewilson58

Really????


Villagers purchased lots/homes next to Turnpike and now they are complaining about the noise.


Really???

Just means my home on Belle Glade Golf Course will be worth more when I decide to sell since all those who bought next to the most travelled four lane in FL will be dumping those and wanting to move a little more North. Have fun.

[retiredguy123]

Originally Posted by Villageswimmer

Right. Rather than makes big issue of it, wait the obligatory year and sell. There are some folks who wouldn’t mind the noise (not me).

You only need to wait a year if you plan to sell the house for more than you paid for it. That is not likely, since about a dozen houses are still for sale on his street.

[Jayhawk]

Originally Posted by davem4616

Ya have to do your homework....just maybe the wind was always blowing in the opposite direction whenever they looked at the house and never heard the noise from the Turnpike

while they're waiting to hear if a 'noise barrier' will be installed they can always enclose their lanai and invest in a whole house music system

Or put in a pickleball court. They'll forget all about turnpike noise after that.

[trichard]

Agree!

[Altavia]

Originally Posted by Chi-Town

The fact that the homes were built along the existing turnpike takes the onus of a sound barrier out. The end of this video closes the door.

FDOT FTE Noise Wall Overview - YouTube

Until they add a third lane to the Turnpike.

[vintageogauge]

Originally Posted by Bilyclub

We looked at the new houses south of 44 many times in the last few years, but I couldn't justify the closeness to the turnpike or those power lines. We bought used north of 44 instead.

You didn't see homes near the turnpike or power lines a few years ago, it has only been the recent villages that are over there. It is very peaceful and quiet in Fenney.

[NotGolfer]

I moved here from the midwest and farming country. We lived in a small rural community with near-by farms. I remember some folks that would buy a parcel from a farmer and build a house....THEN...get ready for it.....would complain about "country smells". You know, farm animal odors?!

That aside though....years ago we moved to a new state and community. Housing was scarce in our price-range and we had a weekend to look and purchase. We did that and then later found out the home while on a city-street, it was also a state highway. Didn't realize that when we put the offer in NOR realize that it was a blue-collar town that had shift workers (3 shifts per day) and traffic would ramp up a bit at the shift-change. BUT we weren't bothered by it as things turned out. I don't remember traffic noise so much but getting out of our drive-way at times, could be a beast. I don't feel sorry for the people that buy, then complain later.

I would like the builder to do something about the heat, humidity and thunderstorms.

[Stu from NYC]

When we were looking last year saw several homes we liked and noticed were on a major road.

Listened to the noise and said not for us. Salesman said put up landscaping and noise will not be so bad.

Said sure and bought elsewhere. Wonder how often that happens to unsuspecting buyers?

[eyc234]

Originally Posted by Bikeracer2009

I would like the builder to do something about the heat, humidity and thunderstorms.

Also do something about the birds and bees that keep flying into my yard.

[Northwoods]

I was just amazed how quickly a Turnpike was built after he bought his house...