We all know that The Villages is the best selling Master-Planned Community in the country, as well as the fastest growing metropolitan area in the country. But perhaps even more impressive is the fact the The Villages is ranked #19 on this year's Builder Magazine "Builder 100" list of the nations top homebuilders. The rankings are determined by the number of new home … [Read more...] about The Villages #19 on 2015 Builder 100 List
Real Estate
New Home Sales in The Villages Drop 24%
Real estate markets cooled in most parts of the country in 2014, and The Villages was not immune. Despite our prediction that 2014 could be a record year for new home sales in The Villages, new homes accounted for 2,601 sales, a 24% year-over-year decrease from the 2013 sales total of 3,419. According to a report being published later this week by John Burns Real Estate … [Read more...] about New Home Sales in The Villages Drop 24%
The Villages Average Homebuyer Will Move 2.5 Times
You’ve probably heard people say that the average home buyer in The Villages moves three times during their time here. This isn’t necessarily a documented fact, and I've heard the figure of 2.5 times tossed around as well, but most people that have lived here awhile feel the number is reasonable. In some cases this has been fairly easy to do from a seller’s perspective due to … [Read more...] about The Villages Average Homebuyer Will Move 2.5 Times
What Exactly Does “No Bond” Mean?
I get this question all the time because its a very confusing issue. A lot of times when looking at resales in The Villages you'll see the statement "No Bond" or, in many cases "Bond Paid". What does this mean? Well, depending on who wrote it, it can mean one of a couple things. For homes that are in the Lake County portion of The Villages you'll most likely see … [Read more...] about What Exactly Does “No Bond” Mean?
3,419 New Homes Sold in 2013
According to John Burns Real Estate Consulting's annual list of the Top Selling Master Planned Communities due out later this week, The Villages sold 3,419 new homes in 2013. This is a 20% increase y-o-y from 2012 when they sold 2,851 new homes. Once again The Villages leads the nation as far as sales within master-planned communities is concerned, with Irvine Ranch out in … [Read more...] about 3,419 New Homes Sold in 2013
Understanding Lot Premiums In The Villages
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 located. Basically the way most new homes are sold these days is a builder will advertise their … [Read more...] about Understanding Lot Premiums In The Villages
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 folks requested that I NOT share the finer details of their experiences, fearing … [Read more...] about 6 Surefire Ways to Screw-Up Your New Home Walkthrough in The Villages
Sinkholes in The Villages: What You Need to Know
You might have noticed that sinkholes have been in the news over the years here in Florida, and as always my goal is to keep you informed, so here is what both current and future residents of The Villages need to know. … [Read more...] about Sinkholes in The Villages: What You Need to Know
New Home Sales in The Villages Rise 23.6%
In 2012 The Villages recorded 2,851 new homes sales, their best year since the national housing bubble began to deflate in 2006. To put this kind of success into perspective, The Villages outsold its closest national competition, Irvine Ranch in Orange County, California by 1,417 homes. The nearest competition in Florida came from Lakewood Ranch located in Sarasota which … [Read more...] about New Home Sales in The Villages Rise 23.6%
The TRUTH About Buying a Resale in The Villages
Today I'd like to clear up a popular misconception that a lot of people have when they're thinking about buying a home in The Villages. Now, most people start learning about The Villages in pretty much the same way. You probably saw a TV ad during a golf tournament or on Fox News or some other channel talking about a retirement community with free golf for life. That probably … [Read more...] about The TRUTH About Buying a Resale in The Villages