A recent article that came across my radar proclaims "Lot Premiums Are Back". But in The Villages, they never really went away. Lot premiums are an additional charge that home builders and developers tack on to the price of a new home depending on where in the community a lot is ... Continue Reading » about Understanding Lot Premiums In The Villages
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Brownwood Paddock Square
Brownwood Paddock Square, which opened on October 12, 2012, is the third town square to be built in The Villages. The theme of Brownwood is “Old World Florida” and takes residents back to a time in the 1800s when Florida’s cattle hunters and cowboys roamed the state. Brownwood, which opened in ... Continue Reading » about Brownwood Paddock Square
6 Surefire Ways to Screw-Up Your New Home Walkthrough in The Villages
If you can't tell by the title, this article is meant to be (more than a little) tongue-in-cheek. You see, in the last few months I've had more than one reader write in about bad experiences they've had related to the walkthrough of their newly constructed home in The Villages. All of these ... Continue Reading » about 6 Surefire Ways to Screw-Up Your New Home Walkthrough in The Villages
The Villages Senior Games Set to Open
The Villages Senior Games is a fun-filled competition that gives athletes over the age of 50 the opportunity to take part in various sports with other athletes of similar ages and abilities. Events held in The Villages are open to anyone over the age of 50 no matter where they live, so its not ... Continue Reading » about The Villages Senior Games Set to Open
The Villages Passes the 100,000 Resident Mark
Well, its official. According to new US Census estimates released Thursday, The Villages "officially" has more than 100,000 residents. 101,600 to be exact. If the government says it, it must be true :-) For months now I've had several people "in the know" chirping in my ear that the 100,000 mark ... Continue Reading » about The Villages Passes the 100,000 Resident Mark
Savannah Center in The Villages
The Savannah Center in The Villages is a performance and exhibition space with a full schedule, along with additional space that serves as a recreation center. The Scarlett O'Hara Theater at Savannah Center has a large stage for musical performances and off Broadway shows and a large floor ... Continue Reading » about Savannah Center in The Villages