[Bill-n-Brillo]

Originally Posted by pauld315

i spoke to the realtor when I arrived and convinced him that I really already knew a lot about TV and really wanted to get into the neighborhoods and look around. I asked him if there was a map in the folder. He said yes but it wasn't as detailed as I was looking for and to hold on. he got up and came back a few minutes later with the 5 dollar map for free to give to me.

Now THERE'S the kind of sales person who knows how to start winning you over!

Bill

[kb8tpw]

I thought all sales reps did that. I had the same experience. Perhaps all sales reps are not as savy at marketing as the developer, or that point was not made at that particular sales meeting. It's just good business - and I've never worked in real estate. I agree with Gracie or whoever said it that they don't last too long with all of the folding and re-folding. By the time they wear out there are new streets and neighborhood anyway.

[Hawkwind]

Sue

Another thing you will want to do is look at the recreation news as to what clubs are having meetings and for a schedule of what is going on at the local rec centers. For the online version go to this link from the Daily Sun.

http://www.thevillagesdailysun.com/a...es/recnews.pdf

You may have to cut and past the address into your browser if you do not get to the rec news site. This comes out every Thursday in the home delivered Daily Sun or copies are available at the rec centers. The online version usually shows up online also on Thursday but sometimes later in the day.

Remember that as a guest on the LP you can attend any of the activities that are available to homeowners.

Check it out and there you will also find some general maps showing all the pools and other landmarks. It will give you an overall picture of TV.

[Russ_Boston]

Originally Posted by Hawkwind

Remember that as a guest on the LP you can attend any of the activities that are available to homeowners.

Not exactly the case - you get guest passes not resident passes. This comes into play mostly for the exec courses which are free to residents but small cost to guests. Also for sport pools (laps, water VB etc.) if they are checking for resident ID.

[quidam65]

I guess this is as good a time (and subject) as any for my first post.

I know TV is an age-restricted community where at least one person residing in TV must be at least age 50. However, does the age-restriction also apply to the Lifestyle Preview Plan that TV development offers to potential buyers?

I'm nowhere near eligible to retire (currently 45 with at least 11 years to go) but I should have my primary mortgage paid off in the next two years and a HELOC paid off after that (i.e., by the time I become eligible I will have long since paid off the house). I'm trying to plan ahead to see if TV is someplace to where I might want to move after retirement.

[Endless Summer]

Russ Boston, Interesting comment on our guest pass. When I talked to our guest coordinator I asked about additional costs for golf (very impt to hubby) and she said there would be no additional charge. So, now we are forwarned (thanks) and we'll just have to play it by ear. I'm checking out the sport pools - hope no one checks passes I guess.

[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by Sue&Gene

Russ Boston, Interesting comment on our guest pass. When I talked to our guest coordinator I asked about additional costs for golf (very impt to hubby) and she said there would be no additional charge. So, now we are forwarned (thanks) and we'll just have to play it by ear. I'm checking out the sport pools - hope no one checks passes I guess.

You get free vouchers, I think I remember, for a couple of Championship courses. And if you are checking them out and say you are a "gonna be" I am sure they will show you around the sports pools.

[Russ_Boston]

Originally Posted by graciegirl

You get free vouchers, I think I remember, for a couple of Championship courses. And if you are checking them out and say you are a "gonna be" I am sure they will show you around the sports pools.

Depending on the time of year you will be able to get into the sports pools with no questions. But you can certainly look around if you don't want to jump in!

Yes Gracie is correct, you will get some championship golf (regulation size courses) for free. The executive courses (mostly par 3's) are free for residents and small costs for guests of residents.

[obxgal]

If your a resident and walk the executive course it is free, but if you use your golf car then there is a trail fee of $3.50 per person.

A green fee is required for guests to play golf. The fee ranges from $6.50 in the months of May through October and $10.00 from November through April. Guests are obligated to pay an additional $3.50 trail fee, unless they are walking, regardless of whether the sponsoring resident has a paid trail fee or not.

[cherylncliff]

Enjoy your visit to TV. Be sure and check the newspaper everyday for events. You can also see open houses both through TV and outside realtors. Try out some of the classes- we did some line dancing. Katie Bells was fun, especially if you like to dance. We went for a visit in Oct2009 with no intention to buy, back again Feb 2010, bought a lot by phone in March based on our agents recommendation. Went back again in July to see the lot and design the house and close in Buttonwood Oct 14. We are hoping to retire this year, sell the MI house and become frogs by next summer. Make sure to visit both town squares and if you have time and the nerve then stop by one of The Villages' Golf cart stores and take a test drive. Enjoy!

[Jane52]

What you'll see and experience is for real, so enjoy it and get a place here without debating and over-analyzing every trivial detail before buying. Only in The Villages can one DISREGARD the old adage, "If it looks too good to be true, then it probably is." It IS as good as it appears on first sight!

The comment I've heard most often is "I wish we had done it years sooner."

Life is short. Cancer or a massive stroke can hit any one of us at any time. Enjoy life in The Villages' truly friendly, hometown atmosphere while you can. Then if disaster strikes, you'll be surrounded by dozens of godly, decent people who will care for you and walk with you thru the dark days as well as the happy ones.

[Schaumburger]

Quidam, I would call the TV sales office to see if you qualify for the Lifestyle Preview Plan? I will be 50 in 11 days, and I visited TV for the first time this past July - I stayed at the Comfort Suites near Spanish Springs. I took the trolley tour, and I received a phone call a few days ago from the TV sales office to see if I wanted to take a Lifestyle Preview Plan in the fall. I won't be able to retire to TV for several years (but if I could afford it, I would move to TV tomorrow). I am hoping to rent a house in TV for 2 weeks in 2011. I would love to take a Lifestyle Preview visit this year or in 2011, but I want to "save" these visits until it is closer to my moving date, as I believe there is a 2 or 3 visit limit to the Lifestyle Preview. TV is very impressive, so I would definitely recommend a visit if you are at all considering a move to TV.

Laura

[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by lazlyn

What you'll see and experience is for real, so enjoy it and get a place here without debating and over-analyzing every trivial detail before buying. Only in The Villages can one DISREGARD the old adage, "If it looks too good to be true, then it probably is." It IS as good as it appears on first sight!

The comment I've heard most often is "I wish we had done it years sooner."

Life is short. Cancer or a massive stroke can hit any one of us at any time. Enjoy life in The Villages' truly friendly, hometown atmosphere while you can. Then if disaster strikes, you'll be surrounded by dozens of godly, decent people who will care for you and walk with you thru the dark days as well as the happy ones.

Of all of the things I have read on this forum, your post was the most perfectly beautiful of all.

[getdul981]

Originally Posted by Schaumburger

Quidam, I would call the TV sales office to see if you qualify for the Lifestyle Preview Plan? I will be 50 in 11 days, and I visited TV for the first time this past July - I stayed at the Comfort Suites near Spanish Springs. I took the trolley tour, and I received a phone call a few days ago from the TV sales office to see if I wanted to take a Lifestyle Preview Plan in the fall. I won't be able to retire to TV for several years (but if I could afford it, I would move to TV tomorrow). I am hoping to rent a house in TV for 2 weeks in 2011. I would love to take a Lifestyle Preview visit this year or in 2011, but I want to "save" these visits until it is closer to my moving date, as I believe there is a 2 or 3 visit limit to the Lifestyle Preview. TV is very impressive, so I would definitely recommend a visit if you are at all considering a move to TV.

Laura

If you are planning on buying, don't do it until after you have done your LSP. We were down in May (visiting from Orlando) and put a down payment on a lot. We're going back next week to pick out the details for our house and called to do a LSP. We were advised that since we had already purchased, we were not eligible. We get the villa and golf cart, but no free dinner coupons or golf coupons, but we don't golf anyway. The price is $25 less per day than for the LSP.

[quidam65]

Laura and Greg--Thank you for the information. When I call TV Sales to schedule a visit I will ask questions about age and any cap on the number of visits. Also I called the # for the TV road map and it will probably arrive in a week or so.

Did I read correctly elsewhere that TV is building a third Town Square? Given the growth I'm not totally surprised.