Sinkholes are a fact of life in many parts of the country, not just Florida. Unfortunately, The Villages is not immune to them either. There have been several confirmed sinkholes in The Villages over the years. Florida has more sinkholes than any other state. This is because in many parts ... Continue Reading » about Sinkholes in The Villages: What You Need to Know
Real Estate
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 ... Continue Reading » 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 ... Continue Reading » about The TRUTH About Buying a Resale in The Villages
Signage Restrictions in The Villages
The enforcement of front yard signage restrictions in The Villages North of CR 466 has many residents up in arms. I'm hearing chatter on forums, on Facebook, and I've got people writing in asking about it after I mentioned it in last month's issue of The Villages Monthly. So, I wanted to write ... Continue Reading » about Signage Restrictions in The Villages
The Villages Snowbird Property Checklist
A reader named Frank wrote me recently asking about the maintenance and security issues surrounding homes that are only occupied part-time. I've decided to answer it here because I think it's a timely question as so many part-time Villagers are in the process of buttoning up their homes and ... Continue Reading » about The Villages Snowbird Property Checklist
50 Questions Future “Villagers” Should Ask
I have some of the BEST readers. I appreciate all of you, whether you just read the free content here on the blog, the more than 1,500 of you that have ordered my book, and everyone who has subscribed to The Villages Monthly. A reader just like you who happens to already be a resident of The ... Continue Reading » about 50 Questions Future “Villagers” Should Ask