homes in the villages fl: This Week in The Villages, Sarah Fitts, First International Title
- 05/18/25 11:48 AM
Today I am interviewing Sarah Fitts, First International Title. When buying a home in Florida you will be using a title company to handle the closing. Some states use attorneys and for many this is the first time using a title company. I asked Sarah to share what a title company does and how they help make sure your closing goes smoothly.
Sarah is the Business Consult for First International Title and she covers Citrus, Marion, Lake, and Sumter County. Sarah has been doing title work for 27 years and offers plenty of knowledge about the industry. If you never purchased a … (1 comments)
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homes in the villages fl: This Week in The Villages, Lynn Sapp, Villager
- 05/15/25 03:57 AM
Today I am interviewing Lynn Sapp a relative new Villager. I met Lynn at an open house in 2023 and her and I started her home search. She was renting in the Spanish Springs area and wanted to find a home but was not in a rush. She had rented the home for a year and she was just getting settled in. She was in the process of finishing up the sale of the family business in Chicago, you might have heard of it Rainbow Ice Cream. A Chicago staple since 1926 founded by her I believe Grandfather Joe Sapp.
Back to … (1 comments)
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homes in the villages fl: Dick’s Lanai Furniture Hurricane Scale
- 05/15/25 03:37 AM
Thanks to many of you I came up with my own hurricane scale that works in The Villages, Calling it “Dick’s Lanai Furniture”. There is only three levels, “Not Worried about Lanai Furniture”, “Thinking about Moving Lanai Furniture” and “Moving Lanai Furniture”. After hurricane season last year, I met some followers of my articles and they thanked me for my hurricane updates, many are snowbirds and wanted to see what was happening in The Villages. No hype here about hurricanes just sharing screenshots and offering advice based on my 17 years living here.
I use MyRadar app with hurricane tracker, generally I … (4 comments)
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homes in the villages fl: Corn Hole - Corn Toss - Bags in The Villages
- 05/15/25 03:05 AM
This article provided by Kindal Glasgow, Realtor a member of The Betts Team
If you haven’t tried the game Cornhole, Corn Toss or some call it Bags you may want to give it a try. One reason this game is a great choice is for its simplicity and it’s accessible for everyone, whether you are young or old, disabled or able-bodied. This game is a popular lawn game where players aim to toss bean bags into a hole on a raised, slanted board. It can be played by two teams of two players or two teams of one player who alternate throwing … (3 comments)
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homes in the villages fl: Next Project, Not as Major as the Last One
- 05/13/25 12:51 PM
People have different reasons for wanting a home in a certain area and that is the case with this one. The buyers have several friends in the area and wanted to be close. With ideas about the home they wanted Jodi Nelson, one of the team agents and myself went to work trying to find the perfect home in the selected area, there wasn’t one. We did find a project home that needed some work which would not be as expensive as the villa project before. I explained to the buyers what you see you don’t like would be changed to … (6 comments)
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homes in the villages fl: What’s Your Choice Granite or Quartz?
- 05/13/25 04:15 AM
Remember when we were thrilled with new Formica? Now on the must have list is stone countertops not only in kitchen but bathrooms. Countertops are an easy fix plus you get to decide color and patterns. So, which is it granite or quartz and why? Appearance, granite is a stone and you do have some choices while quartz you can customize. Cost, quartz cost more. Maintenance, both needs cleaned daily with soap and water only difference granite needs sealed once a year and quartz doesn’t. Durability, quartz is actually harder than granite and practically indestructible, both use caution with excessive heat.
In … (6 comments)
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homes in the villages fl: Water Aerobics in The Villages Florida
- 05/12/25 09:58 AM
This article provided by Jodi Nelson, Realtor a member of The Betts Team.
One of the reasons I moved to the Villages is for an active lifestyle, with opportunities to exercise daily. No below zero weather and no icy sidewalk to slip on, 238 days of sunshine to get your body moving!
My favorite exercise in The Villages is attending a water aerobics class in one of the twelve sports pools. Both men and women get tan and toned during this fun, full body workout. I attend three days per week for fitness and happiness but new research from Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School … (5 comments)
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homes in the villages fl: This Week in The Villages, Ronda Hennessy Lender
- 05/11/25 12:51 PM
Today I am interviewing Ronda Hennessy who owns Hennessy Mortgage. If you follow my articles I often talk about Ronda who is my lender guy who is not a guy! The topic today is Preapproval and Prequalifying and what is the difference, she also discusses the importance of your credit score. Ronda has a program to help you raise your credit score which in turn can help you get a better interest rate on your mortgage. Remember a lower interest rate will help bring down your monthly mortgage payment.
If you are planning on shopping for a home remember we need either … (3 comments)
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homes in the villages fl: What Day is It?
- 05/11/25 12:07 PM
Many times, I meet clients that are staying in The Villages, Florida on a Lifestyle Visit or maybe have rented a home for a week to a month. We will be talking about when to meet and they say “what’s today” Monday? Tuesday? No, it’s Wednesday. It’s not a senior moment it is because your normal routine has changed. For many folks coming here they are either finishing up a career of working or had a routine where they are moving from. Here every day can be the same if you want, sleep in, maybe golf or pickleball, social club meetings, … (4 comments)
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homes in the villages fl: The Villages Investing in the North End!
- 05/11/25 04:09 AM
There are a ton of Facebook Pages and Groups in The Villages, I know I belong to a few dozen of them. Despite what you read on these sites the north end is not just a bunch of old people. Do the math if a home was built in 2000 and was bought by somebody in their 60’s today if still here they could 85 to 95 years old. Many have moved on to the next chapter whatever that might be. Our home we live in we bought in 2013 as the youngest couple on the block, we have 14 homes … (3 comments)
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homes in the villages fl: Tour Day Last Week
- 05/07/25 04:55 PM
Last week I had the pleasure of meeting Julie and David, Julie has been following my Facebook Page for a while and we have been communicating on Messenger. They were very excited to make their first trip to The Villages, Florida to learn more about this place. They were staying in the south end of The Villages and spend the first 3 days of their stay no further north than Brownwood. We agree I would show them the entire Villages, we started at Dunkin Donuts in Brownwood. If you follow me you know I love “Tour Day”, Lake Sumter, Spanish Springs, … (4 comments)
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homes in the villages fl: Two Opportunities to See a Great Home!
- 05/07/25 02:53 PM
Thursday May 8th 10:00 until 1:00
Friday May 9th 1:00 until 3:00
BOND PAID! Imagine peacefully living in the fantastic Village of Santo Domingo, ideally located just a few miles from all the exciting restaurants, shopping, and entertainment at Spanish Springs Square. Conveniently close to the VA Clinic and the Hwy 27/441 shopping corridor, you’ll find everything you need easily within reach. Invite your family and friends to gather on your Backyard Patio Oasis, beautifully accented with palm trees and landscaping that completely ensures your Privacy. No Neighbors Behind You. This exceptionally beautiful Gardenia model home has been thoroughly Updated in 2023, making … (3 comments)
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homes in the villages fl: Introducing Videos about The Villages, Florida
- 05/06/25 12:58 PM
“This Week in The Villages” is now live and we have big plans for getting the word out about The Villages. Call it Podcast, a Reel or a YouTube Video doesn’t matter, the videos will be about 5 or 6 minutes long, simple format not a lot of fluff. We will be doing interviews with Villagers, some new to the area and their experience deciding on moving here and how it is going. Also, I will be interviewing folks directly connected to buying or owning in The Villages. People like lenders, home inspectors, insurance people, title companies and service providers.
Let’s not … (2 comments)
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homes in the villages fl: Villages Camaro Club
- 05/05/25 05:11 PM
Need something to do, want to meet people that share the same interest as you? Visit The Villages Community Development Districts Residents Lifestyle Volunteer Groups www.districtgov.org/recreation/clubs With over 3,100 groups you will surely find a group that matches your interest. That is where I found the Villages Camaro Club and here is their story:
Our History - Villages Camaro Club was founded in June of 2014 by Ray Shaffer. We currently have 61 members with 39 Camaros.
Our Mission - Our mission is to celebrate and preserve the history of the Chevrolet Camaro as well as provide opportunities for its members to meet, … (3 comments)
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homes in the villages fl: Squirrels and Coffee, I asked AI
- 05/05/25 05:00 PM
First I want to say my articles are not written by AI, I do let AI do some of my research with caution but today is a first, AI Generated picture. We had a problem with squirrels climbing our screens on our lanai so I Googled what is a natural squirrel repellent, don’t want to harm them just keep them off my screens. Google search came back with options and coffee grounds was one of them. Next question to Google “is coffee grounds a repellent to squirrels?” Here is the AI answer:
Yes, coffee grounds can act as a natural repellent for … (9 comments)
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homes in the villages fl: Looking for a Quick Day Trip in Central Florida?
- 05/05/25 02:28 PM
Looking for a Quick Day Trip in Central Florida?
This article provided by Jodi Nelson, Realtor a member of The Betts Team. Jodi is available to help with your buying and selling needs in The Villages and surrounding areas.
Florida is known for its beaches, but did you know that Florida has a whopping 175 state parks? A complete list of the parks can be found https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Florida_state_parks Silver Springs State Park 5656 E Silver Springs, Blvd, Silver Springs FL 34488 is a beautiful destination that I highly recommend. It is about an hour from the Villages, FL. If you park at the … (5 comments)
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homes in the villages fl: Pool Construction in The Villages
- 05/02/25 12:31 PM
This article provided by Kindal Glasgow, Realtor a member of The Betts Team. Kindal is available to help with your buying and selling needs in The Villages and surrounding areas.
If you haven’t found your pool dream home, try looking for a dream home with room for a pool. This is what we did and could not be happier with the outcome! Here are some things to consider when installing a pool to your existing home in The Villages:
Pick a reputable company: Ensure you choose a company that understands the permitting process. Approval is required from both the ARC … (4 comments)
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homes in the villages fl: What Builders are Putting in New Homes
- 04/30/25 11:40 AM
I have been sharing what homebuyers want in a home, there is also a list of what builders are putting in a new home. Some developments the builder pre-builds homes and maybe make them model homes which can be bought or give the buyer ideas, normally upscale ideas. Here are a few of the adds a builder incorporates into a home to help sell the new homes.
Open concept, some call it a great room, combining the kitchen, living room (or family room) and dining room. Many homes in The Villages, Florida were built that way. Many times, a flipper will make … (8 comments)
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homes in the villages fl: Down to the Last Three of Essentials and Desirables
- 04/30/25 05:37 AM
I have been sharing top essential and desirable features in your new home listed by The National Association of Home Builders. We are down to eleven to thirteen of the lists, not to worry I have more material from the article. Coming in at number 12 is landscaping, I believe that number is higher in The Villages, Florida.
Many times, when showing homes in The Villages the prospective buyers comment about the landscaping. It either nice or it needs attention affecting the value to the home. Ride around and look so many homes have great landscaping if the home doesn’t it stands … (9 comments)
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homes in the villages fl: Home Technology Essential and Desirable
- 04/29/25 07:45 AM
Have you noticed how we have been adding technology to our homes and not kicking and screaming about it. Maybe because we started slow with what we thought we couldn’t live without, WIFI. In the beginning it was our computers, then smartphones, smart TV’s and needs keep growing. When showing homes, I warn buyers watch what you say before ever getting to the front door, video doorbells. I have seen cameras inside the home with the green light on, security cameras on the outside of the home, save your comments until we get in the car.
According to AI 90% of the … (7 comments)
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