homes in central florida: Is There Another Community Like The Villages Close By?
- 02/17/24 04:57 AM
That was the question I was asked yesterday by a buyer outside the area. I explained there are other golf cart communities within a few miles of The Villages, they might have a rec center, pool, Pickleball court and a golf course but no there are no other communities like The Villages. I highlighted Harbor Hills, StoneCrest, Spruce Creek, Del Web and left them know I can sell in those communities but they are not like The Villages. Take any 55+ golf cart community in the world and compare amenities and the number of choices you have in The Villages and … (12 comments)
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homes in central florida: It’s Stone Crab Season and Swan Naming!
- 02/16/24 04:03 AM
In Florida Stone Crab Season runs for October 15th until May 1st so I picked up a couple pounds the other day. My go to place is Lighthouse Seafood on CR 466 in The Villages. Be prepared to pay about $38 a pound for large and $58 a pound for the jumbo claws, but they are so good! Having a Chesapeake Bay background my go to recipe is steaming which I use beer, vinegar, water and of course plenty of Old Bay seasoning. Just need a few minutes to warm them up, the intense heat of steaming brings the flavor out! … (15 comments)
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homes in central florida: Scam Alert for The Villages, Florida
- 02/14/24 03:10 PM
Please feel free to share on your own timeline! I met with a home inspector Wednesday morning and he shared a story. Back around 2014 a roofer was going through The Villages replacing roofs, more than likely unlicensed and uninsured. To cut corners the roofer never applied for a building permit which is required for roof replacements. The roofer used substandard shingles and did shabby work. Fast forward to today, when you sell a home hopefully the Realtor pulls building permits to see what work has been done, no permit, even if the Realtor doesn’t pull permits the home inspector does, … (40 comments)
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homes in central florida: Interesting Day and Wanted to Share
- 02/13/24 06:26 PM
Today I worked with two buyers and wanted to share questions and comments that buyers that have limited knowledge of The Villages. First couple met at 9:00 am to discuss what they were looking for, had 5 homes scheduled to see and canceled all of them. They needed a 4 bedroom as they are bringing other senior family members, don’t golf, want a pool and questioned the bond and amenities and would they get their money’s worth. The day before they met with the developer and the home they would need would have a bond of $70,000. I listened to their … (11 comments)
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homes in central florida: Results from the Super Bowl Party
- 02/13/24 05:23 PM
We set a record with over 120 people attending the Super Bowl Party! It was so great meeting so many new people including many who read my daily articles on my Facebook Page. What a game, only second overtime game in Super Bowl history! Sunday afternoon I got a little nervous about how many people were coming so we set up a 4th viewing area in the driveway and glad we did as about 15 people decided that is where they wanted to be. Temps were in the low 80’s and high 70’s the entire evening and weather cooperated!
Plenty of food, … (16 comments)
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homes in central florida: Super Bowl Day!
- 02/10/24 08:10 PM
Did you know Super Bowl Sunday is the second highest eating day, Thanksgiving is number one. Most popular food for the Super Bowl? Wings, 1.4 billion of them! According to DoorDash the top 10 ordered food for the Super Bowl:
Mozzarella Sticks. Boneless Wings. Chips & Salsa. Caesar Salad. Pepperoni Pizza. Fried Pickles. Chocolate Chip Cookies. Philly Cheesesteak. Where is the best Super Bowl Party in The Villages, Florida? According to me and close friends, my house! Speaking of the party here is the latest. We are all set up, few last-minute things to do Sunday afternoon. Got a bunch of … (17 comments)
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homes in central florida: Sorry I Missed Sharing an Article Yesterday
- 02/09/24 07:27 PM
I try to share something daily but sometimes life gets in the way. I decided to share some information on a bunch of different topics.
Don’t forget the Brown & Brown Strawberry Festival which starts this weekend, scroll down my page to January 31st for details. Never attended you should try!
Working with a client yesterday and we took noticed to a trip hazard. A step had a crack and was raised up a few inches. It was painted and didn’t notice it, a broken hip can change your life. Most times a home inspection will catch it, look around at walks, steps … (14 comments)
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homes in central florida: Super Bowl Fact
- 02/08/24 04:44 AM
Yesterday I stopped by Total Wine and More to stock up for the Super Bowl party, I was concerned about inventory of kegs of beer and maybe they would run out. I went to the case and keg room with a shopping cart and could barely get in. Wall to wall kegs plus new selections, I use two 1/6 kegs in my kegerator and like to have two types of beer on hand, choices, choices and more choices.
I got my kegs and came home and decided to Google beer and Super Bowl, 325 Million gallons of beer is consumed during Super … (16 comments)
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homes in central florida: Second Career or is it Just a Hobby?
- 02/07/24 04:04 AM
So many times, I see folks move to The Villages, Florida right after they retire and said finally I can golf, play Pickleball, go the pools, play cards and visit the squares every day and not have to work! My retirement dream has come true! After about 6 months they decide they need something more in their life and they decide to find a part time job not for the money rather adding some structure to their life. Lowe’s, Home Depot, Publix, Guard Shacks, golf pro shops and rec centers are all prime places for those who want a part time … (20 comments)
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homes in central florida: The Villages, Florida VA Clinic
- 02/06/24 04:22 AM
One question I am often asked is there a VA clinic close to The Villages, Florida? Actually, there is one in The Villages on the north side and the vets who I have spoken with are very happy with the care they receive there. It stands to reason we have a clinic here, The Villages has the second highest percentage of former members of the armed forces in the nation at 17% of the population. From The Villages VA Clinic Website:
The Villages Outpatient Clinic provides a broad range of general medical services for the primary care patient, as well as a … (8 comments)
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homes in central florida: The Art of Virtual Staging
- 02/05/24 01:11 AM
If you are considering selling your home and you have the option of removing everything from the home it might be a good idea for you. This is where virtual staging comes in, it’s all done magically by somebody sitting behind a computer somewhere in the world and the results are fantastic. I often get homes that are empty due to moving or right after an estate sale. Rather than just having empty rooms why not furnish them. Professional staging is expensive and most of the time sparsely furnished and you are paying rent which if the home stays on the … (21 comments)
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homes in central florida: Vinyl Siding on Homes in The Villages, Florida
- 02/01/24 04:55 PM
Today I was asked about painting vinyl siding on a 2 ½ year old home I am preparing to list. I asked why and it turns out the color so I shared about life expectancy of vinyl siding. Most vinyl siding will last from 30 to 40 years with proper maintenance and care. Even here in Florida for the most part it holds the color, don’t believe me ride around north of 466. Some of these homes with siding were built early in 1990’s and still look good!
Yes, you can paint vinyl siding, I found this on the web: Be sure … (16 comments)
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homes in central florida: Declutter, Please Declutter!
- 01/31/24 01:46 PM
It seems lately I have been called upon sadly to help out families that their parents living here in The Villages, Florida need to move on to the next chapter. Some a spouse has passed or for health reasons it is time to return to where home was and be near family. I can count five in the past few months and I am honored they asked for my help but please declutter while you can. I work with a local estate sale company and they are my first call, then charitable organizations and finally bulk pickup.
The days before an estate … (11 comments)
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homes in central florida: Brown & Brown Farms Strawberry Festival
- 01/31/24 03:50 AM
Remember me saying we are in festival season? Here’s one on the west side of The Villages, Florida in Oxford, only a few miles from CR 466 and US 301. Brown & Brown Farms Strawberry Festival promises to be a great event. This from their Facebook Page:
Come to Brown & Brown Farm's annual Strawberry Festival for EVERYTHING strawberry and maximum fun for all!
Winners of Best Of The 352 last year for Annual Event/Festival and Attraction, our Strawberry Festival is taking place on February 10th & 11th, 17th & 18th, 10am - 4pm each day. Create memories, by bringing friends and family … (18 comments)
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homes in central florida: The Villages Model Railroad Club Winter Expo
- 01/29/24 05:05 PM
The Village Model Railroad Club is hosting its Winter Expo Saturday, February 3rd from 9:00 am until 4:00 pm and Sunday, February 4th from 10:00 am until 3:00 pm. The event is held at the Savannah Center located at 1545 North Buena Vista Blvd in The Villages, Florida. This beautiful venue features a hotel type atmosphere with carpeted floors, spacious aisles and a well-lighted area to see the vendor’s products.
The expo’s 144 8’ vendor tables have been sold out the past 10 years with over 1,500 attendees annually visiting the expo. Along with the vendors there will be interactive multi-gauge layouts, … (12 comments)
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homes in central florida: Get a Home Inspection!
- 01/29/24 03:56 AM
Buying a home soon in Florida? Get ready to hear the term “4-Point Inspection” so you might as well learn about it now. Insurance companies require a 4-Point Inspection to be able to get homeowners insurance and to get a mortgage you need homeowner’s insurance. The biggest culprit is the roof, today insurance companies look at age of roof and I hear of companies wanting a roof replacement after 15 years.
So, what are the 4-points the home inspector checks:
Roof - Type of Roof Covering (shingles, tile, rolled). The age and condition of the roof. Are there missing shingles or leaks?
Electrical System - The … (13 comments)
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homes in central florida: Reminders for Events the Next Two Weeks!
- 01/27/24 12:08 PM
If you are like me I have to put everything into my phone with alerts to keep track of my schedule. So, let’s put some reminders in your phone while you are reading this!
First thing “Rotary Club of the Villages Home & Garden, Chili Cook off and Craft Beer Tasting Event!” Held at Lake Sumter Landing February 3rd starting at 11:00 am. I am planning on attending and if you do look for a guy with a white shirt with his name on the back, I will have on a wristband for beer tasting and you should find me. If you … (18 comments)
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homes in central florida: From Mulberry Grove to Fenney in The Villages, Florida
- 01/27/24 04:10 AM
I am a lucky and blessed man! I get to live, work and travel around The Villages, Florida and this week I did it a lot. For those of you that live here you get it, for those considering living here and never been here or maybe stayed for a short visit you have no idea just how big this place is. Lunch this week at Fenney Grille and Panera’s in Lake Sumter Landing, walked around First Responders Rec Center, visited the Brownwood Hotel, spent time at Southern Trace, Spanish Springs, Mulberry Grove and today have a meeting close to Sawgrass.
The … (12 comments)
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homes in central florida: What Lifestyle or Recreation Choices are You Looking for?
- 01/25/24 05:53 PM
Little background before I explain what I did yesterday. I write an article a day and post it on 10 different platforms including social media and blog sites. Back on January 11th I wrote about The Villages Croquet Club highlighting one of the 3,100 social clubs we have here in The Villages. A gentleman Googled Croquet in The Villages and the article popped up I had shared. He calls me and tells me he wants to buy a home here to play croquet and would be here Tuesday the 23rd and back on Thursday. Never been here, knew nothing about The … (10 comments)
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homes in central florida: Rotary Club Home & Garden, Chili Cook Off, Craft Beer Tasting Event
- 01/24/24 10:47 AM
Rotary Club of the Villages Home & Garden, Chili Cook off and Craft Beer Tasting Event
The Rotary Club of the Villages will be hosting their biggest fundraising event of the year on February 3rd at Lake Sumter Landing. They are celebrating the 25th anniversary of the original chili cook off held in 1999. That event was a grand success and motivated the club to make it an annual event.
The club, since its origin of hosting the Chili Tasting contest, has added a Home and Garden portion consisting of exhibitors from the area and a Craft Beer Tasting that includes 27 brewers … (14 comments)
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