For the first time in a number of years, The Villages no longer holds the title of Top-Selling Master Planned Community. According to John Burns Real Estate Consulting, in 2016 The Villages sold 1,966 new homes. That’s down 14% from the previous year when they sold 2,294 homes. "The Villages ... Continue Reading » about The Villages sold 1,966 new homes in 2016
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The Villages is Fastest Growing Metropolitan Area for Third Straight Year
For the third year in a row, The Villages is the fastest growing metropolitan area in the country. The Census Bureau released their latest findings yesterday and they said The Villages grew by 4.3% from July 2014 to July 2015. According to their estimates the community now has 119,000 ... Continue Reading » about The Villages is Fastest Growing Metropolitan Area for Third Straight Year
The Villages Sold 2,294 New Homes in 2015
According to a report just released by John Burns Real Estate Consulting, The Villages sold 2,294 new homes in 2015. This is a 12% drop in sales from 2014, and the lowest amount of sales the community has posted since 2010 when 2,208 new homes were sold. Despite the drop in sales, The Villages ... Continue Reading » about The Villages Sold 2,294 New Homes in 2015
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
Harold Schwartz: From Border Radio to The Villages
I recently reconnected with an old friend who was once very involved in helping run certain aspects of The Villages. Not only that, but he knew The Villages' founding father Harold Schwartz quite well. He spent lots of time with him and even traveled abroad with him on many occasions. In speaking ... Continue Reading » about Harold Schwartz: From Border Radio to The Villages
Churches in The Villages, FL
I get questions all the time about the availability of churches and other places of worship in close proximity to The Villages. Luckily, residents have several options to choose from. I've provided a list of some of the more popular choices below, and some of the listings have comments that were ... Continue Reading » about Churches in The Villages, FL