[manaboutown]

The cheap land is to the south.

[AMB444]

Originally Posted by OrangeBlossomBaby

There's no place for The Villages to build up there. The properties are all already owned and occupied by other developments, including trailer parks with 99-year land leases, other manufactured home communities where there are dozens of homeowners who also own the properties,

Sounds good. Thank you.

[sdeikenberry]

Originally Posted by DonH57

That's possible. Trouble is if you live in the northern section it's damn near impossible now to get a tee time in the southern courses because the southern end residents don't want to even try to get any of the northern courses.

Respectfully, what you say is not true. I’ve run a large priority membership golf group for some 8 years and we play twice a week at all TV champ courses. No problem getting morning tee times.

[jsa]

Originally Posted by AMB444

Just curious why building is south only.

I'm sure there are established homes N, W, E.

But TV could offer a good price for the land?

At what point do you think TV developers will run out of land south, and then come back to the north?

[thevillages2013]

Originally Posted by vintageogauge

I don't know that they ever sold 3000 new homes per year, over the last several years I believe they were selling 5 to 7 new homes per day. They will continue to sell them as I still remember being told by a Villages agent "where else can you buy a matching brand new home with a full warranty for less than a pre-owned home". A lot of people say well pre-owned homes have lower bonds, have made improvements, etc. but I still would choose a new home in a new neighborhood over a pre-owned and I think that is why there are so many pre-owned homes on the market for 3 to 6 months or even longer.

AI magic

[Marathon Man]

Originally Posted by Normal

Except the AC units are brand new, the roofs have zero years on them, all the appliances are new, you are closer to the more active squares and the amenities are all brand new. In addition, there is great golf and you are much closer to the Orlando airport.

Well said. Those that hate the south still make their silly false statements, yet sales of new homes continue. We love it down here.

[Michael 61]

Originally Posted by Normal

Except the AC units are brand new, the roofs have zero years on them, all the appliances are new, you are closer to the more active squares and the amenities are all brand new. In addition, there is great golf and you are much closer to the Orlando airport.

Not to mention, for those who put importance on shopping and quality restaurants, it’s faster for those of us south of 44 to quickly jump on the Turnpike and have easy access to everything that’s available in Clermont and Winter Garden, with less travel time than it takes to get up to the 441/27 corridor near Spanish Springs.

And for those Disney fans, living south of 44 considerably cuts down on the commute time.

[Kelevision]

Originally Posted by thevillages2013

AI magic

It’s because of 2021 that there are so many homes for sale now. Too many people bought to use as rentals due to demand and now rentals are readily available. That and Canadians selling.

[Switter]

Originally Posted by Arctic Fox

I remember my first visit to TV in mid-2008 (pre Brownwood, of course) coming through the outskirts of Wildwood on the Villages Shuttle from MCO. Looking out of the window in the fading light I thought I was in deepest bayou country, with all of the small, wooden homes nestled amongst the trees.

When I came here in 2023 I came off of the turnpike and went through Wildwood. Pretty sketchy area west of the railroad tracks/301. The only reason I go into Wildwood is to jump on the turnpike to go to Orlando or to visit the trek bike store.

[Switter]

Originally Posted by Marathon Man

Well said. Those that hate the south still make their silly false statements, yet sales of new homes continue. We love it down here.

The only thing I don't like about the south is there are not a lot of trees except for palm. It is that way on the west side of the turnpike where all the new construction is happening as well. There's very few of the big oaks like we have up here in the north, which are not only some of the coolest trees I've ever seen but they also shade the MMP's. I ride bike on the MMP's and the shade is super nice, especially in the summertime. I also think the north looks more "Neighbor-ish" versus the resort look of the south. It all depends on what you're looking for.

[twoplanekid]

Originally Posted by Marathon Man

Well said. Those that hate the south still make their silly false statements, yet sales of new homes continue. We love it down here.

Sales of preowned homes will be greater than new homes. Does that mean the north is better than the south. My 2013 built house now has a new roof and I replaced the old air conditioner with new last year. Does that make my house better? I enjoy where I am currently living in the Villages and hope others enjoy where they are living.

I lived in a large house way up north that was over 110 years old. The house that I now enjoy is only 12 years old. Both houses provided me with shelter and a great place to live.

Some people always like new things. I always seem to like/enjoy new cars yet always owned and flew old aircraft (46,59,76) that I also enjoyed. Everyone has their own likes and dislike to then form opinions about things. That is the way of life and as long as we can respect others I am OK with diverse thoughts.

[thelegges]

Originally Posted by Michael 61

Not to mention, for those who put importance on shopping and quality restaurants, it’s faster for those of us south of 44 to quickly jump on the Turnpike and have easy access to everything that’s available in Clermont and Winter Garden, with less travel time than it takes to get up to the 441/27 corridor near Spanish Springs.

And for those Disney fans, living south of 44 considerably cuts down on the commute time.

Well said Michael. In 07 we started next to LSL, then slowly moved 4 times farther south, last move to Richmond. Closer to turnpike and I-75.
We leave the bubble 80% to dine, beach, and enjoy parks. We drive about 5-15 miles less every time we leave the bubble. It’s not just the mileage we save on, but the mind numbing time of roundabouts, and those who have difficulty driving.

[MikeVillages]

I have heard that years ago TV wanted what is today’s northern part to be the center but Marion County was not interested & Sumter county was very eager for development. Can anyone confirm that?

[thelegges]

Originally Posted by MikeVillages

I have heard that years ago TV wanted what is today’s northern part to be the center but Marion County was not interested & Sumter county was very eager for development. Can anyone confirm that?

Take a drive outskirts of TV that May answer your questions, developers bought what worked in their plans and what was available. If a No was offered, hoping for More money, developers moved on. No Negotiations, one offer, take it or leave it
Confirmation would be all the property developers bought 5 plus years before developing the massive acreage. Developer owns more property that the average resident won’t hear about due to the final dirt nap.

[thelegges]

Originally Posted by manaboutown

The cheap land is to the south.

Land hasn’t been cheap since ground broke for LSL. Farmers needed an out, and developers were happy to make an offer. Difference between TV developer and other developers? TV only makes one offer.