[LiverpoolWalrus]

Originally Posted by La lamy

Can we call it north east of the 441?!

Spoken like a west coaster where they put the article "the" before their interstates and state roads - which we never do in the east.

Sorry, just have a fascination with language.

[LiverpoolWalrus]

Originally Posted by Fredman

Don’t know the attraction to historic side. Can have a well maintained house and yard and next store the Clampets

Huh? The Clampetts are everywhere in the Villages - and central Florida for that matter. I also have a home in southeast Florida and the difference is striking.

For me, not good or bad, just different.

[Pricey]

Originally Posted by M2inOR

One other factor to consider for older homes: condition of roofs, HVAC systems, and water heaters. When we considered older homes, we saw many that needed work or replacement. Seller may not even be aware of work that's needed.

A home inspection should be recent and report offered by the seller.

We purchased a home in the area near Spanish Springs this past spring, and we learned first hand that the roofs are all being pretty much systematically replaced for a couple of reasons: 1) Homeowners insurance goes up considerably if the roof is older than 20 years; and 2) the homes in this area were built about 20 years ago. We have been seeing first hand that many homes in our immediate area are getting new roofs. As the roofs are being replaced, the newer code requirements for storm protection are implemented.

One of the attractive features of the home we bought was that the roof had been recently replaced. Also, the bond was fully paid. Another attractive feature was the gorgeous mature landscaping, and the back yard overlooks a wilderness preserve area for complete privacy. Our house had been meticulously cared for, and has everything we could want; only some cosmetic changes were made to make it our own.

My sister has a custom-built home by Fenney and it is beautiful. She has a pond view in the back yard with amazing birds and critters frequenting it, and a park view from her large screened front porch. We live in very contrasting locations, but we LOVE our previously owned home, and admire my sister's brand new home as well.

If the first three rules of Real Estate are Location! Location! Location!, then the first three rules for buyers must be: Follow your heart! Follow Your heart! Follow your heart! I am sure you will identify a wonderful home in The Villages, in a great location that will touch your heart!

[bebemary]

Be sure and figure the total cost of the bond. If you do not pay it off immediately there is interest added so your final pay of will be several times the original cost. Money you could have used to upgrade an older home.

[bebemary]

You need to take the cost of the bond in your consideration. If you do not pay it off immediately you will have interest on the bond that adds up to a LOT of $. The bond payment is for bond and INTEREST like any loan. May be cheaper to update an older home and have no bond payment.

[Moderator]

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[Dr Winston O Boogie jr]

Originally Posted by Bogie Shooter

Further research, its East, for the record....

U.S. Route 441 (US 441) in Florida is a north–south United States Highway. It runs 433 miles (697 km) from Miami in South Florida northwest to the Georgia border north of the Lake City area.

Here's a satellite image of Route 441 in Leesburg. Would you say that they push pin is north or east of the road?

[rustyp]

Originally Posted by Dr Winston O Boogie jr

Here's a satellite image of Route 441 in Leesburg. Would you say that they push pin is north or east of the road?

Where is the image ?

[LiverpoolWalrus]

Originally Posted by rustyp

Where is the image ?

It was in Miami. Led Zeppelin and lots of other greats played there.

Thee Image Club - Wikipedia

[rustyp]

Originally Posted by LiverpoolWalrus

It was in Miami. Led Zeppelin and lots of other greats played there.

Thee Image Club - Wikipedia

Just like the historic side - Stairway To Heaven

[stanley]

Originally Posted by rustyp

Just like the historic side - Stairway To Heaven

Stairway to Heaven with a Whole Lotta Love

[LiverpoolWalrus]

Originally Posted by stanley

Stairway to Heaven with a Whole Lotta Love

Hey hey what can I do? Yes, we're over the hills and far away, but it's nothing to be dazed and confused about. I think this is just a communication breakdown because we're all just bound to ramble on. Your time is gonna come on that stairway, too.

[tophcfa]

Originally Posted by LiverpoolWalrus

Hey hey what can I do? Yes, we're over the hills and far away, but it's nothing to be dazed and confused about. I think this is just a communication breakdown because we're all just bound to ramble on. Your time is gonna come on that stairway, too.

I am just re-quoting what another wise person once said on TOTV. "Why is there a stairway to heaven, but a highway to hell"?

But I regress, the topic of the thread is about the allure of the Historic Section of the Villages. It is the "Stairway to Heaven", lined with beautiful homes that have relaxed deed restrictions, allowing residents more flexibility to display their preferences, and it has beautiful mature landscaping. It even has a couple of roads that have Islands built in the middle of the road around beautiful Live Oak trees. Very cool place.