[NatureBoy]

The timing of when my wife and I will be moving down looks to be about the same time the new DeLuna area will be opening up. (I know they are building Designers & Courtyard Villas there already; we would like to get a Veranda.)

I've looked at the Sumter County interactive map and the list of street names so I have a bit of an idea where the Verandas will be built. Are there any other sites that provide info on the new sections? Maybe building permits or the like?

[Bilyclub]

Originally Posted by NatureBoy

The timing of when my wife and I will be moving down looks to be about the same time the new DeLuna area will be opening up. (I know they are building Designers & Courtyard Villas there already; we would like to get a Veranda.)

I've looked at the Sumter County interactive map and the list of street names so I have a bit of an idea where the Verandas will be built. Are there any other sites that provide info on the new sections? Maybe building permits or the like?

Yes, building permits are also on the Sumter County Website.

[Altavia]

New homes are popping up now.

You really need a Rep watching for you, good locations sell immediately. With backup offers...

Check the Villages app daily, lots and Street names are visible on the map there.

Good luck!

[Stu from NYC]

You need to find an agent to help you with the process

[NatureBoy]

Originally Posted by Bilyclub

Yes, building permits are also on the Sumter County Website.

Found them. Thanks.

Now I can see which model they're building on which lot.

[GpaVader]

Another hand and interesting source of information is a YouTube channel for GoldWing Nuts, he does construction updates through out The Villages and actually got to see my home at different phases of construction.

[VApeople]

It looks like DeLuna is a long way from The Villages.

To get out of DeLuna, you have to take Marsh Bend Trail.

If you go out to 301, it is a long way to get back into The Villages. If you drive along Marsh Bend Trail to Magnolia Plaza, the speed limit is 25 mph, so that is going to take you awhile.

It simply will not be a convenient place to live.

Maybe consider waiting until the new houses open up in the Village of Richmond.

[Stu from NYC]

Originally Posted by VApeople

It looks like DeLuna is a long way from The Villages.

To get out of DeLuna, you have to take Marsh Bend Trail.

If you go out to 301, it is a long way to get back into The Villages. If you drive along Marsh Bend Trail to Magnolia Plaza, the speed limit is 25 mph, so that is going to take you awhile.

It simply will not be a convenient place to live.

Maybe consider waiting until the new houses open up in the Village of Richmond.

Before buying would rent for a month or two to learn your way around this place and get a better idea where you want to be.

[NatureBoy]

Originally Posted by VApeople

It looks like DeLuna is a long way from The Villages.

It's not very far from Brownwood. And it will be pretty near the Lake Okahumpka area.

To get out of DeLuna, you have to take Marsh Bend Trail.

If you go out to 301, it is a long way to get back into The Villages. If you drive along Marsh Bend Trail to Magnolia Plaza, the speed limit is 25 mph, so that is going to take you awhile.

It simply will not be a convenient place to live.

Compared to? Right now inventory is extremely low. There are very few Courtyard Villas or Verandas available. At some point, you buy what is available. We're hoping we can move fast enough on a new Veranda to actually buy one.

Maybe consider waiting until the new houses open up in the Village of Richmond.

Richmond is a bit too far away (time wise) for us. I'd also be interested in out by Citrus Grove. Maybe we'll move down there once Eastport is up and running.

Thanks for the input.

[NatureBoy]

Originally Posted by Stu from NYC

Before buying would rent for a month or two to learn your way around this place and get a better idea where you want to be.

We've been planning this move for about five years. We've visited TV several times and have relatives living there.

The perfect is the enemy of the good.

[JMintzer]

Originally Posted by VApeople

It looks like DeLuna is a long way from The Villages.

Well, considering it's actually PART of The Villages, it's pretty damn close...

[Rheinl271]

Marsh Bend gate at 301 is open now. Very convenient from DeLuna but depending on time of day and turnpike northbound tie ups there may be traffic jams going north on 301from the new gate.

[Cupcake57]

Originally Posted by NatureBoy

We've been planning this move for about five years. We've visited TV several times and have relatives living there.

The perfect is the enemy of the good.

Congrats and welcome-in advance. I live in Marsh Bend and pass thru De Luna and over the Waterlily Bridge to get to Brownwood-less than 15 minutes by golf cart, and some of the prettiest areas of all the Villages. Natureboy, I think you'll love it here.

[Ptmckiou]

Originally Posted by VApeople

It looks like DeLuna is a long way from The Villages.

To get out of DeLuna, you have to take Marsh Bend Trail.

If you go out to 301, it is a long way to get back into The Villages. If you drive along Marsh Bend Trail to Magnolia Plaza, the speed limit is 25 mph, so that is going to take you awhile.

It simply will not be a convenient place to live.

Maybe consider waiting until the new houses open up in the Village of Richmond.

DeLuna is in The Villages. Why would you say it takes a long time to get to The Villages?

[VApeople]

Originally Posted by Ptmckiou

DeLuna is in The Villages. Why would you say it takes a long time to get to The Villages?

To stress how inconvenient it will be to go anywhere else in The Villages.

Of course, if your idea of a fun time is going to the Cherokee Trading Post and having a nice meal at O'Shucks Oyster Bar in downtown Wildwood, it might be your idea of heaven.