Most years, The Villages leads the nation in new home sales. Here's a look at how many homes The Villages has sold over the last several years: 2024: 3,208 New Home Sales You're still #1! While sales in many places across the country have slowed down, The Villages managed to pull off an ... Continue Reading » about The Villages New Home Sales: 2003-Present
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How Many People Live in The Villages in Florida
The Villages population is like the Energizer Bunny, it just keeps growing, and growing, and growing. The only downside for someone like me is that as soon as you publish one population figure, it has undoubtedly already changed. Such is life in one of the fastest-growing communities in the ... Continue Reading » about How Many People Live in The Villages in Florida
Spanish Springs Town Square
A distinct feature of The Villages is the Spanish Springs Town Square. One of the three town squares in The Villages, Spanish Springs opened in 1994 and has a south-west flavor. With adobe-colored shops surrounding a central meeting space, complete with viga-studded walls and a gazebo, ... Continue Reading » about Spanish Springs Town Square
An Evening With the Developer of The Villages
Since the passing of H. Gary Morse in 2014, The Villages has become more open to the idea of connecting and communicating with its residents. Perhaps the best evidence of this change in leadership can be seen in the Evening with the Developer events held each year. Now don't get me wrong. ... Continue Reading » about An Evening With the Developer of The Villages
50 Things to Think About Before Moving to The Villages
Short of reading my book, this is as good of a guide to all of the things you should be thinking about before moving to The Villages as you will find anywhere. It was originally written by The Villages resident Parker Sykes in 2011, updated by him in 2013, and updated/edited by me various times ... Continue Reading » about 50 Things to Think About Before Moving to The Villages
The Villages IRS Audit: Timeline of Events
Last updated: June 1, 2019 In 2008, the IRS asked The Villages to pay back more than $400 million in loans it received through the use of tax free bonds issued between 1993 and 2004. These tax free bonds are more commonly referred to as CDD's...if you own my book you know what I'm talking ... Continue Reading » about The Villages IRS Audit: Timeline of Events