[Mehlberg]

Public is across from that village and there is a tunnel to go under the road. We are moving to pine hills and it seems pretty close.

[Nucky]

We were originally headed there on day one but decided because it is a construction zone and will be for a while that I couldn't face that aspect. After the 2-3"inches of rain, Tropical Depression, Category 1 Hurricane, with a side dish of possible tornadoes my decision to not buy in Pine Ridge didn't feel so good when I heard evacuate your manufactured home immediately after the original 2 to 3 inches of rain turned out to be incorrect. I love Country Club Hills...love it. I also love new and I also like a fat balance in the bank. I have been at the site morning noon and night since the day after the storm and see nothing wrong with anything down that way. It is like anywhere else in The Villages it requires give and take because no place is perfect. The only reasons I'm hesitating to jump ship is that I would probably get someone from the political thread as a neighbor and I like that the pools are open late over here. Decision, Decisions. If I was coming in here without another property already in my pocket, I would choose Pine Ridge with no reservation whatsoever.

[SALYBOW]

Originally Posted by redwitch

To me, the biggest issue is no golf cart convenient shopping. That alone would deter me purchasing in that area.

We have been looking in Pine Hills ourselves. I have never seen the or smelled the dump. I would not buy near the power lines. We are thrilled that the new Walmart IS golf cart accessible. There are few if any places to buy in Sumter. The taxes are higher but the prices are definitely lower. More hose for the money or lower price for a home. Great access to many golf courses and practice facilities. Not convinced Pine Hills is quite the slum it is being described as.

[kaseydog]

Check out health care. In july,2016 tv health dumped about 15,000 members. Many of us are looking for new doctors.(not an easy task if you are looking for quality care at a reasonable distance) if you have original medicare & a supplimental plan you are not welcome anymore. They only take medicare advantage.
$0 copay sounds good until you find out a drug that cost you $25/mo will cost you $338/mo. Under tv health medicare advantage.

[par]

Brace yourself for the "bond!"

[kstew43]

Originally Posted by par

Brace yourself for the "bond!"

I know right......

$24,000 plus the maintence was just shy of $800 a year...... and that was for Cottage Homes....

[dbussone]

Originally Posted by kstew43

I know right......

$24,000 plus the maintence was just shy of $800 a year...... and that was for Cottage Homes....

I'm trying to figure how that works. I have a $20k bond, plus interest, and no maintenance. I'm paying $1700 per year for 20 years.

I have no mortgage. What is your payment period?

[BoatRatKat]

We live in Pine Hills and are very happy here!

[SALYBOW]

Originally Posted by par

Brace yourself for the "bond!"

The bond is not too much more than ours was here

[cmj1210]

Originally Posted by champion6

The homes in Pines Hills and Pine Ridge DO have a bond. Your statement is true only in the older parts of TV that are in Lake County.

Agreed [emoji1303]



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[Villageswimmer]

Originally Posted by dbussone

I'm trying to figure how that works. I have a $20k bond, plus interest, and no maintenance. I'm paying $1700 per year for 20 years.

I have no mortgage. What is your payment period?

You need to look at your amortization table. Also, I believe everyone, no matter which county, pays maintenance. It is added to your tax bill (bottom portion) along with the bond. Your amortization table should have been provided to you by your sales agent prior to close.

[dbussone]

Originally Posted by Villageswimmer

You need to look at your amortization table. Also, I believe everyone, no matter which county, pays maintenance. It is added to your tax bill (bottom portion) along with the bond. Your amortization table should have been provided to you by your sales agent prior to close.

I got it. And my friendly iPhone autocorrected mortgage to maintenance.

[mjmalavasi]

Originally Posted by graciegirl

I disagree with a lot of your post and I live here year 'round. JustJim owns there. KStew43 is a realtor and lives down the road a piece. Please OP come here and make your own judgment. It is beautiful and nice just like all of our homes and villages. Some posts make it sound slummy. I can't imagine how people must feel who live there reading this. I wouldn't like to have my home described in such a way. Designers and Cottages and Ranches and Villa's are always intermingled and sometimes Premiers too. Retention ponds aren't pretty????

I agree with graciegirl. I had a home in Duval and moved to Pine Ridge. All of the areas of The Villages have their pros and cons, it all depends on your individual tastes. I love living in Pine Ridge a much as I did in Duval. See it for yourself before making a judgement. Wherever you settle in The Villages becomes your home and you will love it!

[jpharmat]

This is only MY personal opinion.... We have a home in the Lake Sumter area. We love it here, centrally located to all the downtown areas, easy to get to most areas. I like the feeling of being located in the center of the Villages, we really do not have any "outside" busy roads close to us and that's what we prefer. I like the feeling of being surrounded by Village properties and for better or worse I feel safer located in our area. I am not knocking any areas and have driven past the homes near Fruitland Park. For ME... those areas are to far away from what I consider The Villages.

[asics4me]

Just bought there. We love it. Convenient to Colony Plaza (soon to have a Walmart Grocery) and 27 (so we can leave the Bubble when we want). Great area for walking cuz there's little traffic (yet). Not a bad ride to Brownwood (our new fave hangout).