[Marathon Man]

Originally Posted by Randall55

Those pictures are the property of the Villages. You could be looking at a potential lawsuit if you post their pictures without authority to do so. Yet, you continue to do it. Which makes me believe you work for the Villages. I doubt you are oblivious to these rules and the potential harm you can inflict by posting pictures of buyers at their closings.

My claims have not gone down the toilet. The types of homes that I have interest in buying have been sitting for months in Lake Denham. Lots to build these types of homes are also sitting in the Enclave and Moultrie Creek.Your pictures of buyers closing on their style of home choice (and area) does nothing to change this fact.

Thanks for the laugh.

So, you claim to have moved into Hawkins in 2019. Hmmmmm.

[Randall55]

Originally Posted by frayedends

You want to buy a new construction home to remodel? Okay.

As I said in a previous post, the homes in my area are selling a few per week. As you would expect, view sites are gone fast. Interior lots are sitting longer.

There are likely many reasons for a slow down. First, the market has been slow. I think I read something like slowest in 12 years.

Second we are just getting out of the holiday season, which is generally slow.

Third, it's still a slow time of year until Spring market. It may not matter as much in Florida but people up north have to sell in the best market.

4th, I suspect people are waiting for Eastport areas. I think Moultrie Creek is selling fairly quickly. Personally we went to visit, didn't care for the Eastport area as it looked too wide open without a lot of preserves. I could have been wrong but when we found a great lot with a great model we decided we liked Lake Denham.

We are 30 minute cart ride to Brownwood and 10 minutes to Sawgrass. Leesburg stuff is very close. I'm a bit baffled by the people saying we lack amenities. We have 3 decent rec centers. Franklin, Homestead, Ezel, all very close.

One downfall of Lake Denham is no neighborhood pool, which is odd. We have Dabney if we want it.

Thanks! A few sales per week. This is what I have seen while searching. Like I said, I am looking for investment. I think I will continue to wait. I have remodeled and sold several times throughout the years. This is the first time homes have been sitting for months. In the past, they sold out quickly. Puzzling! Enjoy your new home!

[John Mayes]

Originally Posted by Randall55

Thanks! A few sales per week. This is what I have seen while searching. Like I said, I am looking for investment. I think I will continue to wait. I have remodeled and sold several times throughout the years. This is the first time homes have been sitting for months. In the past, they sold out quickly. Puzzling! Enjoy your new home!

So, you remodel new homes?

[Randall55]

Originally Posted by John Mayes

So, you remodel new homes?

Yes. A few nips and tucks just like many other buyers. It is not unusual. There are quite a few who buy homes for investment purposes. Some go the rental route others make a few improvements then sell for profit. As you can see on pictures of the sales board on this thread, many buyers are from Florida.

[frayedends]

Originally Posted by Randall55

Thanks! A few sales per week. This is what I have seen while searching. Like I said, I am looking for investment. I think I will continue to wait. I have remodeled and sold several times throughout the years. This is the first time homes have been sitting for months. In the past, they sold out quickly. Puzzling! Enjoy your new home!

A few homes per week in my neighborhood. Lake Denham has 4 sections I’d consider as somewhat separate neighborhoods. That’s a lot of home sales in just one Village.

I don’t really know what the debate is about anyhow. If you are just an investor flipping new construction (I find that strange) and think it’s a bad time to buy then by all means, wait.

I just don’t get people trashing us for buying down south. We looked at everything and found what we want. We will be maybe 20-25 minutes to Eastport by cart if we have to go to Bexley. But I’ve a hunch something may open south of there too.

[Randall55]

Originally Posted by frayedends

A few homes per week in my neighborhood. Lake Denham has 4 sections I’d consider as somewhat separate neighborhoods. That’s a lot of home sales in just one Village.

I don’t really know what the debate is about anyhow. If you are just an investor flipping new construction (I find that strange) and think it’s a bad time to buy then by all means, wait.

I just don’t get people trashing us for buying down south. We looked at everything and found what we want. We will be maybe 20-25 minutes to Eastport by cart if we have to go to Bexley. But I’ve a hunch something may open south of there too.

Sorry, if you think I was trashing. Just posting my experiences. We left the northern section and moved to the southern section. That move did not meet our expectations. The areas are different and we prefer the north. Nothing wrong with admitting our preference. And certainly, nothing to get upset about. People have different needs. I am no different.

Yes, I understand each village has sections. I prefer a few styles of homes I made good profit in the past. Unfortunately, those are the ones that seem to be sitting this go-around. Thanks again for your input!

Nothing strange about buying with intent to flip. Many buyers prefer everything done when purchasing.

[asianthree]

Originally Posted by Marathon Man

Thanks for the laugh.

So, you claim to have moved into Hawkins in 2019. Hmmmmm.

We were picked for the first to cross Brownwood Bridge 12/23/2020. Our route went past Hawkins, eventually crossing Chitty Chatty bridge and back to Brownwood so cameras could be removed from golf carts.
Hawkins was a construction zone as was all the villages off Meggison in 12/23/2020. Remember it well, it was 26 degrees. The front windshield had to be kept down for filming. As we drove the route of construction it was so desolate with nobody living there.

[Randall55]

Originally Posted by asianthree

We were picked for the first to cross Brownwood Bridge 12/23/2020. Our route went past Hawkins, eventually crossing Chitty Chatty bridge and back to Brownwood so cameras could be removed from golf carts.
Hawkins was a construction zone as was all the villages off Meggison in 12/23/2020. Remember it well, it was 26 degrees. The front windshield had to be kept down for filming. As we drove the route of construction it was so desolate with nobody living there.

If you are doubting the amount of years I lived in the southern area, you would be mistaken. Hawkins was my last home before returning to the North. You have bought several homes in the Villages throughout the years. It is not odd that I have done the same. Geez! Where did you live while building a new home in the Villages? I guess you believe I lived on Mars.

[Michael 61]

Originally Posted by Decadeofdave

I would wait for Richmond, close to Brownwood.

Gotta love Richmond - great location - will be interesting to see if history repeats itself when the final area goes up for sale later this year.

[Dusty_Star]

Originally Posted by asianthree

Goldwing also addressed the new hospital more than once. Most don’t realize just to get CON, it can take years.

I haven't seen the video or the post to which you refer, could you give a very short answer: will the new hospital be built? Or has it been totally scrubbed.

Thank you.

[Altavia]

Originally Posted by Dusty_Star

I haven't seen the video or the post to which you refer, could you give a very short answer: will the new hospital be built? Or has it been totally scrubbed.

Thank you.

https://www.talkofthevillages.com/fo...67-post61.html

[badkarma318]

Originally Posted by margaretmattson

I am a bit skeptical that the developer will open yet another village for sales. A few weeks ago, when my daughter and I looked at new homes, there were 400+ available homes in Lake Denham and Dabney, 60% of the lots were still available in the Enclave, and over 100+ lots in Moultrie Creek. The sales rep told us there were plans to finish out Richmond, and a few cyv are planned in Hacienda. QUITE A LARGE inventory to unload before opening up another area. The Developer needs to get his sales team to work. They are lagging behind.

Show us on the doll where the sales team hurt you.

You have made multiple posts in this thread where parts of the posts were negative towards the sales team, as well as in the recently revived "New home sales slump" thread.

What's really going on? If you have an axe to grind regarding some past grievance, lay it all out here. Perhaps it will help someone else.

[Michael 61]

Originally Posted by frayedends

A few homes per week in my neighborhood. Lake Denham has 4 sections I’d consider as somewhat separate neighborhoods. That’s a lot of home sales in just one Village.

I don’t really know what the debate is about anyhow. If you are just an investor flipping new construction (I find that strange) and think it’s a bad time to buy then by all means, wait.

I just don’t get people trashing us for buying down south. We looked at everything and found what we want. We will be maybe 20-25 minutes to Eastport by cart if we have to go to Bexley. But I’ve a hunch something may open south of there too.

Don’t listen to those who get some sort of satisfaction about trashing and trolling other people’s decision as to where they purchased. You bought in an absolutely beautiful area. I have a good friend who just closed in Dabney last week, and I have been down there on a weekly basis for months watching and monitoring the home as it was being built. I love the beautiful walking trails in Denham and Dabney. You are in a good location once Eastport opens up, which is not that far off. There is a lot of retail, recreation and dining planned for that area. Also, it’s so easy for you to jump on the turnpike and be in Clermont (Costco and great restaurants), Winter Garden and the entire NW Orlando Metro area in just minutes. Enjoy your new home and all that Lake Denham has to offer!

[margaretmattson]

Originally Posted by badkarma318

Show us on the doll where the sales team hurt you.

You have made multiple posts in this thread where parts of the posts were negative towards the sales team, as well as in the recently revived "New home sales slump" thread.

What's really going on? If you have an axe to grind regarding some past grievance, lay it all out here. Perhaps it will help someone else.

I was in sales all my life. When I see a large inventory, I immediately think the sales team needs to do a better job. If a parking lot is full of available new cars, the sales team needs to get them sold. New appliances sitting? Sales team needs to get on it. You cant just sit and allow the inventory to get larger.

It is just my opinion. You can agree or disagree. I have never been one to sit back and say, don't worry! It will be fine. I always tried my best. I guess SALES is still running hot in this retired woman's blood.

[frayedends]

Originally Posted by Michael 61

Don’t listen to those who get some sort of satisfaction about trashing and trolling other people’s decision as to where they purchased. You bought in an absolutely beautiful area. I have a good friend who just closed in Dabney last week, and I have been down there on a weekly basis for months watching and monitoring the home as it was being built. I love the beautiful walking trails in Denham and Dabney. You are in a good location once Eastport opens up, which is not that far off. There is a lot of retail, recreation and dining planned for that area. Also, it’s so easy for you to jump on the turnpike and be in Clermont (Costco and great restaurants), Winter Garden and the entire NW Orlando Metro area in just minutes. Enjoy your new home and all that Lake Denham has to offer!

Oh yeah there is tons of stuff. The walking trails was a great selling point. They are absolutely beautiful.