[RickeyD]

Originally Posted by JourneyOfLife

It would not surprise me to see "The Villages" double in size, over the next decade (2016 - 2025)

Baby boomer retirements are just beginning.

Many boomers have purchased before they retire, myself included, 6 years ahead of schedule so as to beat the "rush". The current building boom reflects some of that reality.

[Chi-Town]

Gen-Xers are starting to hit their 50's. And they like what they see here.

[Bogie Shooter]

Originally Posted by justjim

I just spent yesterday afternoon with a guy named Bob (3 years away from retirement) from my adopted Midwest home town about the size of The Villages and once again I couldn't get over the excitement and positive comments he continued to make as we toured this place for about 3 hours. Those of us who have lived here for awhile take so much for granted. Frankly, I needed that tour with him more than he did. We can so get so caught up in the "negative" that we don't realize what we have here. For all the Bob's out there, continue to grow south so they too can realize all the benefits of this place we call The Villages. Amen.

You only get the negative on here..........................

[Schaumburger]

Originally Posted by justjim

I just spent yesterday afternoon with a guy named Bob (3 years away from retirement) from my adopted Midwest home town about the size of The Villages and once again I couldn't get over the excitement and positive comments he continued to make as we toured this place for about 3 hours. Those of us who have lived here for awhile take so much for granted. Frankly, I needed that tour with him more than he did. We can so get so caught up in the "negative" that we don't realize what we have here. For all the Bob's out there, continue to grow south so they too can realize all the benefits of this place we call The Villages. Amen.

I am a "Bobette", and I hope to one day realize all of the benefits of living in The Villages. I know no place is perfect, and TV may have its growing pains in the new areas south of 466A, but those living in TV are one lucky bunch.

[dbussone]

Originally Posted by Schaumburger

I am a "Bobette", and I hope to one day realize all of the benefits of living in The Villages. I know no place is perfect, and TV may have its growing pains in the new areas south of 466A, but those living in TV are one lucky bunch.

We are lucky, very lucky! When you get here you will find it is a perfect place.

[Packer Fan]

Originally Posted by DReifinger

The history of TV was always building south, and with each phase making improvements as they progressed. At times they came back north and built east as in the case of Mission Hills and Pine Ridge/Pine Hills, probably as land was attained later. TV does not wait, they move on, they progress, as any good business/developer/provider should. Maybe their goal now is to start south, where they will probably provide turnpike access, and build north to 44. This will allow enough homes (people) to adequately encourage commercial business on 44 similar to 441. Remember, you will probably never be near "the end" or "to far out" in TV. If you try to buy in the middle of TV, can anyone predict where that may be? Exciting times here, as opposed to other parts of this country where there is barely any developing at all.

Interesting - when we bought in Hillsborough, we thought LSL was the center of the villages. Now it looks like Hillsborough will be in the center. I loved the location when I bought it, now I really love it!

[Packer Fan]

Originally Posted by champion6

First, I don't consider myself to be a peanut in the gallery. Second, I don't want to ague with you. Third, data can change over time.

The registered agent for CW4 Inc. is located at 1028 Lake Sumter Landing. Not significant in my opinion because this is the law firm of McLin Burnsed. They also offices in Spanish Springs and Brownwood, plus two in Leesburg. Yes, of course they do a lot of work for The Villages.

CW4 appears to be formed for the good of the Bailey brothers. Could they be "in bed" with The Villages? Sure.

Will there be more announcements? Could be.

McLin and Burnsed is basically the villages lawyers - they do the closings and all real estate paperwork... I would say I believe CW4 is a shell corp. It is not hard at all to set this stuff up and hide your identity in these deals. This makes a lot of sense. I bet some of the property with signs saying it is for sale is already owned by TV, and they just don't take the signs down so it looks like stuff is still for sale. I figure from Finney north to TV will eventually look like the land North of 466 - which if you look on google is littered with Property that is not part of the villages - they just went around it.

[Packer Fan]

Originally Posted by outlaw

One thing IS certain; the build out is myth...

I knew it was a myth before this - they are trying to hire a director of purchasing - this is what I do and considered applying for the job - just not ready to move down there yet permanently for several reasons - including takin the cut in pay involved. Why would they be hiring a Director of purchasing if you are almost built out.

JobsInLogistics.com

[Packer Fan]

I just want to say - anything the developer does seems to turn to gold - let them keep on keepin on.

[Bogie Shooter]

Originally Posted by Packer Fan

I knew it was a myth before this - they are trying to hire a director of purchasing - this is what I do and considered applying for the job - just not ready to move down there yet permanently for several reasons - including takin the cut in pay involved. Why would they be hiring a Director of purchasing if you are almost built out.

JobsInLogistics.com

To buy stuff, isn't that what you do? Probably not real estate................

[billethkid]

Originally Posted by Schaumburger

I am a "Bobette", and I hope to one day realize all of the benefits of living in The Villages. I know no place is perfect, and TV may have its growing pains in the new areas south of 466A, but those living in TV are one lucky bunch.

Growing pains south of 466A?

Having among the first homes built south of 466 (not 466A) and the population go from 35,000 to over 3 times that in the past 12 years ......no Arnold Palmer CC....no Lake Sumter Landing....no shopping centers anywhere near Rolling Acres......etc. we have more than gone through the growing pains and are now just merely expanding on a great lifestyle that works.

We have witnessed first hand that bigger is better.......and continuing to get better.

[Bonny]

Originally Posted by billethkid

Growing pains south of 466A?

Having among the first homes built south of 466 (not 466A) and the population go from 35,000 to over 3 times that in the past 12 years ......no Arnold Palmer CC....no Lake Sumter Landing....no shopping centers anywhere near Rolling Acres......etc. we have more than gone through the growing pains and are now just merely expanding on a great lifestyle that works.

We have witnessed first hand that bigger is better.......and continuing to get better.

[Packer Fan]

Originally Posted by Bogie Shooter

To buy stuff, isn't that what you do? Probably not real estate................

You should read the posting - it says to buy construction materials. That was my point.

[asianthree]

So met with our sales rep today, she no longer has any idea of what going to happen now. She is baffled as to the new land purchase. But she is hoping for a mall to shop at.

[Bonny]

Originally Posted by asianthree

So met with our sales rep today, she no longer has any idea of what going to happen now. She is baffled as to the new land purchase. But she is hoping for a mall to shop at.

I don't ever foresee a mall. They are getting to be a thing of the past. Look at the malls in the area. Many stores closing and many struggling to stay open. Non of the sales rep have a clue. my stepson has been a sales rep here for 11 years. they don't get information much quicker than the rest of us.