[quietpine]

We were out there too. We liked
Lots 25 and 28 but paying $189k for a lot that close to a power line grid was a turn off even with the water view. But congratulations!

[coconutmama]

Congrats!! Exciting times. Great location

[Rlheinz19@yahoo.com]

We bought a lot last month in St Catherine and will.be down in Jan for the design phase. No view in our budget but we are excited to be part of the community.

[nick demis]

Originally Posted by GNXGuy

The builder released a number of new lots in St Catherine yesterday (11-20-2020).

We are happy we were able to get our 1st choice “view” lot.

Apparently 17 lots were sold on the 1st day of release in this new section of St Catherine.

We also bought one on Friday. We took the one on the cul-de-sac. Look forward to meeting new neighbors.

[loweglor]

Originally Posted by GNXGuy

The builder released a number of new lots in St Catherine yesterday (11-20-2020).

We are happy we were able to get our 1st choice “view” lot.

Apparently 17 lots were sold on the 1st day of release in this new section of St Catherine.

Can someone please tell me why The Villages will not do VA financing for new homes.........

[GNXGuy]

So did we (bought in the cul-de-sac too) !!!!!

Originally Posted by nick demis

We also bought one on Friday. We took the one on the cul-de-sac. Look forward to meeting new neighbors.

[Mrprez]

Originally Posted by loweglor

Can someone please tell me why The Villages will not do VA financing for new homes.........

It takes too long to close and the developer does not want to slow things down for the required inspections. That is what I was told.

[dadoiron]

Originally Posted by GNXGuy

The builder released a number of new lots in St Catherine yesterday (11-20-2020).

We are happy we were able to get our 1st choice “view” lot.

Apparently 17 lots were sold on the 1st day of release in this new section of St Catherine.

Congratulations! 🎉 👏

[dwhite5773]

Originally Posted by Mrprez

It takes too long to close and the developer does not want to slow things down for the required inspections. That is what I was told.

That’s exactly right do to VA’s ever so long process! You would think that could be streamlined, but... They can’t deny VA financing (I don’t think CFB will finance one) and if you set up financing with another lending institution. Again, if you can’t close in 30 days then 75.00/day penalty for closing move. Unless they still have this “closing insurance” we were offered during the purchase of our Fenney home in 2018? Good luck!

[joelfmi]

Remember local local is what you will be able to sell your new home for when you sell, Stay away from power lines and turn pikes and noise from golf range, do your home work.

Originally Posted by quietpine

We were out there too. We liked
Lots 25 and 28 but paying $189k for a lot that close to a power line grid was a turn off even with the water view. But congratulations!

[Marathon Man]

Originally Posted by Rwirish

South of 44, no thanks.

You are happy so congrats.

Well, that didn't take long. Ninth post.

[Pmarlow]

Originally Posted by loweglor

Can someone please tell me why The Villages will not do VA financing for new homes.........

We did allow VA financing on our old home and would never do it again. Cost us 25 k because VA wouldn’t approve the full agreed upon price. They use different appraisals then other lenders and screw the sellers in my opinion.

[gail swanson]

Originally Posted by Michread

We are in Bradford. See you on the paths when they are completed. Sawgrass Grove - yay!

We just purchased a lot next to walking path coming from Amelia. Going to be such fun meeting new people and having a NEW home👍

[CoachKandSportsguy]

But the lot is the easy part! be sure to do your homework on what is involved in the design session, and remember, even the walls can be relocated, so only slab has limitations on length and width.

Start looking at homes for sale to get ideas on how people "arranged" the model you are buying. Nooks don't have to be nooks, they can be studies, home offices, etc. Start reading on here about changes / upgrades, etc, and you will get more experiential answers, which work well.

Ask questions on here, because people have some good ideas, and think about what you want and git 'er done the first time on the big items. . .

again, everyone is different and they aren't you, so congratulations where ever the house is and your view is.

coachk and sportsguy

[stan the man]

Hope you do not play golf..Just keep building home and a moratorium on golf courses