[Altavia]

Looks like there's is a gate at the entrance, wondering if the streets will be private?

[Goldwingnut]

Originally Posted by Altavia

Looks like there's is a gate at the entrance, wondering if the streets will be private?

Nope, not private, because of the wetlands area, the road leading into it is a public street and access to it can't be obstructed. There are actually 3 gates at that entry to Dabney retarding access to The Villages homes/areas.

[Altavia]

Originally Posted by Goldwingnut

Nope, not private, because of the wetlands area, the road leading into it is a public street and access to it can't be obstructed. There are actually 3 gates at that entry to Dabney retarding access to The Villages homes/areas.

Interesting, thanks!

[mntlblok]

Originally Posted by Rainger99

You are right!


The Villages - Florida's Friendliest Active Adult 55+ Retirement Community

Cool! Brand new video. Went to YouTube and it says Aug 31.

[mntlblok]

Originally Posted by Goldwingnut

Thanks, you're right though, my videos have helped make a lot of people decide to buy in The Villages. In January of 22 I had a bet, for a beer, that I had helped at least 100 people decide to buy here and asked people to respond either to the video or on social media. In less than 24 hours over 200 people responded yes, and 2 responded they decided not to buy here because of my videos. All were probably the right decisions. Needless to say, I won my beer easily.

I'm not trying to sell houses for the developer, I'm just trying to bring good information to people, there's way too much misinformation out there.
I'm generally a positive person and try to see the best in things, if you're looking for bashing and someone to malign the developer for no valid reason, you'll not find it in my work. What's good is good and bad is bad, I'll just deal with the facts. If someone wants to seek out negativity they can go to that pseudo-news website or the next door site, both seem to traffic in negativity.

To be honest, I do get a little bit (okay, maybe more) of pleasure out of beating the marketing department to the punch.

Have pored through FAQ's, done "searches" in the forums for info, and even sent a PM to whoever runs ToTV, but ain't got no satisfaction to date.

I waste a *lot* of time on various forums (fora?) and am inclined to try to encourage the folks who supply interesting and informative info (ala Goldwingnut) in hopes of getting more of same. Found myself clicking the "thumbs up" icon a *lot*. However, I grew curious about whether those "likes" actually ever "go" anywhere - whether they are "received" in any manner.

I also note that only "some" of the posts have both a "thumbs up" *and* a "plus" icon awaiting clicks - what determines *that*?? I see that when *both* are clicked, I then see who all have, apparently, "thanked" in such manner as I. Also noticed that were I to click *only* the "+" that nothing happened, but then if I were to subsequently click the "thumbs up" icon that the list of "thankers" then showed up.

I also notice the stats next to my moniker, and have now seen how a little info about those can be mined and dug out of my "page" - but. But, as best I can tell, and this is my main question, does clicking only on the "thumbs up" merely send that "like" out into the ether, luminiferous or otherwise, with the like-ee never catching wind of it? TIA

[Altavia]

Originally Posted by Goldwingnut

Nope, not private, because of the wetlands area, the road leading into it is a public street and access to it can't be obstructed. There are actually 3 gates at that entry to Dabney retarding access to The Villages homes/areas.

We took a drive through over the holiday. Very isolated, quiet area. Nice views from the boardering lots. Feels unique to the Villages, seemed like more northern country than Florida.

Small mail station with no neighborhood pool. Do most Premier's have pools?

The connecting road does not appear wide enough for diamond lanes. Is Is a MMP planned to connect to the rest of the world?

The interior lots may take some time to sell. Do Premier's in other area's have kissing lanai's?

The retention ponds are small and do not appear to be connected to the storm water management system? Looks "water view" lots could be more seasonal than others if they dry out during dry season?

[thelegges]

Originally Posted by Altavia

We took a drive through over the holiday. Very isolated, quiet area. Nice views from the boardering lots. Feels unique to the Villages, seemed like more northern country than Florida.

Small mail station with no neighborhood pool. Do most Premier's have pools?

The connecting road does not appear wide enough for diamond lanes. Is Is a MMP planned to connect to the rest of the world?

The interior lots may take some time to sell. Do Premier's in other area's have kissing lanai's?

The retention ponds are small and do not appear to be connected to the storm water management system? Looks "water view" lots could be seasonal if they dry out during dry season?

There is a pool in Newell, but if you drive in Premier neighborhoods not all but maybe 40% have their own pool.

Not really kissing lanai because property is so large you rarely, have any issues. We have almost bought 2 different Premiers, but given the age, and how far north, we choose not to.

Pond is May or may not contain water, so non issue (it’s in the paperwork now)

We we looked the sf, the lots are small compared to older neighborhoods with only Premier homes. The last Premier areas have scaled down lots but 84 seems smaller.

As I pointed out if you want to build a home with all 10’ ceilings and 8’ interior and exterior doors, it now a premiere model. Which with lot could be 1million to build. But Enclave is allowing designers to be build, which is a new concept. So one could build the same model as a 8’ ceiling design for about half. So same footprint just a very different dramatic effect.

It’s not a hard no, but sitting on the fence on 84. Lots will sell, but would like a better definition of how small of a designer one can build. But that might not come until $$ is on the table.

[Randall55]

Originally Posted by thelegges

There is a pool in Newell, but if you drive in Premier neighborhoods not all but maybe 40% have their own pool.

Not really kissing lanai because property is so large you rarely, have any issues. We have almost bought 2 different Premiers, but given the age, and how far north, we choose not to.

Pond is May or may not contain water, so non issue (it’s in the paperwork now)

We we looked the sf, the lots are small compared to older neighborhoods with only Premier homes. The last Premier areas have scaled down lots but 84 seems smaller.

As I pointed out if you want to build a home with all 10’ ceilings and 8’ interior and exterior doors, it now a premiere model. Which with lot could be 1million to build. But Enclave is allowing designers to be build, which is a new concept. So one could build the same model as a 8’ ceiling design for about half. So same footprint just a very different dramatic effect.

It’s not a hard no, but sitting on the fence on 84. Lots will sell, but would like a better definition of how small of a designer one can build. But that might not come until $$ is on the table.

Yeah. I get the same "none answers" too. It's kinda frustrating. You would think they would want to be open with a qualified buyer.

[thelegges]

Originally Posted by Randall55

Yeah. I get the same "none answers" too. It's kinda frustrating. You would think they would want to be open with a qualified buyer.

3 VLS have said they have no idea if there will be a SF minimum. I know it brings ugly conversation of are you better to than me?

Not what potential buyers are thinking. If I put a premier house(it the only model with the ceiling and doors) @ 3500sf with a pool, and 3-4 car garage. How many will build a 1500sf designer, because that’s the house they love.

I would hope the $71000 bond will influence the build, but nothing is put in stone. If I could build my same designer (ivy10, warbler) anywhere else I may do that instead of taking a chance on Enclave. I do love the seclusion, feels like your own world, yes it takes awhile to get somewhere, and golf cart use is minimal. But love the area

[Bill14564]

Originally Posted by mntlblok

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I also note that only "some" of the posts have both a "thumbs up" *and* a "plus" icon awaiting clicks - what determines *that*?? I see that when *both* are clicked, I then see who all have, apparently, "thanked" in such manner as I. Also noticed that were I to click *only* the "+" that nothing happened, but then if I were to subsequently click the "thumbs up" icon that the list of "thankers" then showed up.

I also notice the stats next to my moniker, and have now seen how a little info about those can be mined and dug out of my "page" - but. But, as best I can tell, and this is my main question, does clicking only on the "thumbs up" merely send that "like" out into the ether, luminiferous or otherwise, with the like-ee never catching wind of it? TIA

Clicking the thumbs-up adds a like to that post that will be logged in three different places:

1. A "+" will be added to the post. You may not see that when you initially click the thumbs-up but if you refresh the page or come back later it will be there. If you click on the "+" you will see all who have "liked" the post, including yourself. If you are one of those listed under the "+" then there will also be a link to remover your "thanks."

2. For each user there is a counter for Total Thanks. This counts the number of times that user (you) have hit the thumbs-up button. This number will be incremented.

3. For each user there is a counter for the number of times your posts have been Thanked by other users. That number will be incremented for the poster who submitted the post that you hit the thumbs-up on.

There are NO notifications sent to either user for any of that. The only way a user would know that his post was Thanked is by looking back at the post to see the "+" or by noticing that his "Thanked by" count has increased. The "Thanking" is not sent to the ether, it is recorded, but it is not announced.