[debiss]

Obviously, you drank the cool-aid at a younger age. I would suggest you stay home, grow up and come visit up when your 55. This is not meant to be a negative attitude but rather some wisdom for you to go find yourself and enjoy your youth before you decide to relocate to what is meant to be a retirement community.

[MidWestIA]

You should want to live by people you have something in common with over time you would realize it was not a good idea.

[asianthree]

There are more under 40 Singles and DINKs, living here than many realize. Younger gens are choosing not to have children, and have no plans of changing their mind. Many work from home, and yes they easily can afford to live here. Remember they are not on a fixed income. $500,000 house can be bought anywhere, why not here.

Our oldest is a DINK (duel income no kids), and youngest is single, neither will change their minds about kids, EVER. Middle child has 3 human, and 5 furry kids.

Our children, have been coming to TV since their 20s, both buying a home in TV in their 30s. Not one moment have they regretted decisions. They have friends here in TV, but most of their friends live near Tampa, and Orlando.

It may confuse some as to why move to TV in your 30s, but it’s the amenities, weather, attractions, just like it was for you.

[OhioBuckeye]

Originally Posted by youngvillagertobe

I am a 24 year old man, single, no kids, work from home and am looking to buy my first house. I would love to live in the Villages and know about the 80/20 rule when it comes to 55+ communities. I am quiet, and old soul, respectful of others and always maintain a clean living space/ yard. What would be the honest reaction to having a young person live next door?

Just my opinion & don’t want to sound mean but if TV start letting anybody in TV that’s under 55 TV will go downhill fast. Young people have little ones & things in TV will go down fast & you think amenities are high now, amenities could double within 2 yrs. Youngvillagertobe, I’m sure you’re a very mature 24 yr. old but that wood open up to many bad doors!

[nn0wheremann]

Originally Posted by youngvillagertobe

I am a 24 year old man, single, no kids, work from home and am looking to buy my first house. I would love to live in the Villages and know about the 80/20 rule when it comes to 55+ communities. I am quiet, and old soul, respectful of others and always maintain a clean living space/ yard. What would be the honest reaction to having a young person live next door?

Can you change a light bulb in a ceiling fixture? Can you retrieve something stored on a top shelf? Can you help with a heavy piece of furniture? Then come on down!

[Bilyclub]

It's much cheaper to buy a van and move from pool to pool, square to square...

[JSR22]

Originally Posted by OhioBuckeye

Just my opinion & don’t want to sound mean but if TV start letting anybody in TV that’s under 55 TV will go downhill fast. Young people have little ones & things in TV will go down fast & you think amenities are high now, amenities could double within 2 yrs. Youngvillagertobe, I’m sure you’re a very mature 24 yr. old but that wood open up to many bad doors!

You can purchase a home here and live full time at 19. You do not need to be 55 to purchase a home. It would not open up any bad doors.

[jimjamuser]

Originally Posted by Spalumbos62

What the heck? I think someone else here might have that drug problem he, himself speaks of. The example of them speeding around a curve and not seeing 3 people walking is crazy....not that it couldn't happen, but don't you think that crazy driver is gonna be an old person, a regular old villager..mixing their many daily drugs with cocktails, speeding home from the square. I see them every night. At least the young one can react faster.
Riddle me this batman...why would you say that?

Basically, because it was my opinion........call me an outlier. My views on many, MANY issues are outlier views. Like US population. Incidentally, the birthrate in China is decreasing significantly. If I were China, I would just enjoy that fact and not try to make it go up. The US would just bring in more illegal and legal immigrants, which I oppose, therefore I am an outlier in that instance. But, thanks for your opinion on my opinion, sincerely!!!!!!!

[newgirl]

Your welcome to move by me! I miss having different generations close by. I am north of 466.

[jimjamuser]

Originally Posted by OrangeBlossomBaby

You wouldn't be allowed in any of the adult pools. They're restricted to 30 and over. Some of the sports clubs also require you to be at least 55 years old to participate in them.

If a 24-year-old single man bought the house next to mine I'd wonder why he'd want to live in a community of people mostly old enough to be his grandparents. I'd probably wonder if it's a creeper, or someone waiting to prey on the elderly. I'd absolutely positively be suspicious.

You asked for honest reactions - that's mine.

I agree.

[newgirl]

You are incorrect. He can buy here, and there are many young people that live here, without parents.

[newgirl]

You are incorrect. He can buy here, and there are many young people that live here, without parents.
There is even a 20 something club here, contact them via Facebook.

[jimjamuser]

Originally Posted by OrangeBlossomBaby

I'd also be concerned about the possibility that this 24-year-old might choose to not be single after a couple of years, and start raising their family - here in the Villages. With newborn babies who become toddlers, school children - in a community that has one very small playground isolated from pretty much everything.

You might all say "oh that never happens" - but it does. People will take custody of their childrens' children, and raise them in their homes. Most people moved here in part because it is a 55+ community and NOT a family community. Children should be absolutely welcome to visit. They should absolutely not welcome to live here. And in fact - there's an actual rule within the deed restrictions that state that you can't live here if you're under 19.

Unfortunately - there's no way to enforce that. If a 24-year-old buys the house and moves in, and then has a baby, NO ONE will evict them. It won't happen.

It sets up a precedence for a trend. There is nothing stopping this 24-year-old from moving in. There's also nothing stopping him from starting a family a year from now. There's nothing stopping him from inviting his 24-year-old pals to buy and reside in the Villages and start their own families here.

I'd kind of prefer to not see that happen. It takes only one exception to change a rule.

I agree.

[jimjamuser]

Originally Posted by ex34449

Those 2 posts were not only degrading but bordering on just plain sick. Do you honestly think/feel that way?

Yes, of course. Thanks for your opinion on my opinion.

[Cobh521]

There are some young single people living in The Villages and they are not living with their parents. There are also young people who buy a home as an investment and rent it out. If you are looking for a realtor to help you find a home, our daughter Katy Kelly works for RE/MAX Premier Realty. She can be reached at 352-355-7982