Originally Posted by phojo (Post 2435781)

Years ago Marion County said No to The Villages further growth northward. Not sure about Lake County.

Originally Posted by jimhoward (Post 2435470)

I've heard it said by a real estate agent that the Villages already owns enough land in the south to build homes at the current rate for the next 15 to 20 years. He says they own as far south as you can see from Eastport. I have no easy way or desire to check that claim, but they do for sure own a lot of land.

It would be impressive if the Villages Development Corp was able to build and sell 3000+ new homes/year for the next 20 years. But, will the demand for the villages going forward be strong enough to exceed that? Given the steadily increasing number of real estate listings, and the increasing time on the market, I doubt it.

So I think one thing that may limit development to the North, West and East is that the villages already has already bitten off as much as they can chew to the south.

Originally Posted by EnzoDe (Post 2435818)

On radio program Coast to Coast AM on April 1st 2025 demographer and marketer Kenneth Gronbach discussed the profound demographic shifts currently shaping the global landscape.

He also addressed the implications of the aging baby boomer population (who are currently 61 to 80 years old), noting that "they have trillions of dollars" and so they continue to be a force to be recognized. States like Florida will likely see a rise in population as more of the boomers move there in retirement, he added.

“Peek of Baby Boomers are 1957, 58, 59, 60 and 61. These Boomers are not in Florida yet because they are too young. Once they come, Florida will explode”. *
* Coast-to-Coast-Apr-01-2025-Hour-1, Time 18:00

Originally Posted by EnzoDe (Post 2435818)

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“Peek of Baby Boomers are 1957, 58, 59, 60 and 61. These Boomers are not in Florida yet because they are too young. Once they come, Florida will explode”. *
* Coast-to-Coast-Apr-01-2025-Hour-1, Time 18:00

Originally Posted by BillyGrown (Post 2435825)

They have already retired for the most part. Most likely have had their first social security check. If you were born in 1961, you are already 63 or 64 years of age.

Originally Posted by vintageogauge (Post 2435475)

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.

Originally Posted by DonnaNi4os (Post 2435811)

I was told that Marion County will not permit The Billages to move any further north. Apparently it has to do with voting which could risk the way Marion County’s horse industry, dog breeding and farming might be impacted. I believe this is the case and that is why in the Mulberry area there are no houses across 42 that are owned by Villagers. I also believe that the ultimate plan is to build as far south as the outskirts of Orlando

Originally Posted by EnzoDe (Post 2435818)

On radio program Coast to Coast AM on April 1st 2025 demographer and marketer Kenneth Gronbach discussed the profound demographic shifts currently shaping the global landscape.

He also addressed the implications of the aging baby boomer population (who are currently 61 to 80 years old), noting that "they have trillions of dollars" and so they continue to be a force to be recognized. States like Florida will likely see a rise in population as more of the boomers move there in retirement, he added.

“Peek of Baby Boomers are 1957, 58, 59, 60 and 61. These Boomers are not in Florida yet because they are too young. Once they come, Florida will explode”. *
* Coast-to-Coast-Apr-01-2025-Hour-1, Time 18:00

Originally Posted by G.R.I.T.S. (Post 2435908)

There’re two places to cross 441 at traffic lights.

Originally Posted by JMintzer (Post 2435907)

Don't forget, Gen-Xers are now starting to retire and they are a demographic about the same size as the Boomers...

From the Google Machine:

"In the United States, the Baby Boomer generation (born 1946-1964) currently has a population share of 19.67%, while Generation X (born 1965-1980) has 19.27%. While the Boomer generation peaked at 78.8 million in 1999, Statista. By 2028, Pew Research Center projects Gen X to surpass Boomers in population, with 63.9 million Gen Xers and 62.9 million Boomers."