the villages fl: Buyer Representation
- 04/24/24 05:33 PM
I am sure many of you saw all the headlines after the announced pending National Association of REALTORS (NAR) settlement. Many of you have reached out to me asking questions and I said my broker, the brokerage and team would do our due diligence and soon would be in a position to answer questions and plan a path forward. Despite what you may have read about slashing of home prices, agents leaving the industry and some in the business saying the sky is falling I don’t feel that way.
Who we are hasn't changed. What we do hasn't changed. … (9 comments)
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the villages fl: Villagers are Celebrating Today, Costco is Coming!
- 04/22/24 05:09 PM
There has been a campaign to get a Costco in The Villages, Florida for years. Almost daily post on many of the Facebook groups serving The Villages, letters to the editor on Villages-News, even a Facebook group promoting the idea. It was announced Costco is coming and it is big news on social media. Please know we already have a Sam’s Club and a BJ’s Wholesale Club but folks wanted Costco but not sure everybody will be happy about the location. Costco will be built next to the Hobby Lobby on CR 466 toward the west end of The Villages. I … (11 comments)
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the villages fl: Who’s Moving to The Villages, Florida?
- 04/21/24 06:25 PM
Today at 2:00 pm local time I am presenting a Zoom meeting to Realtors across the country, the topic “Who’s Moving to The Villages”. The Zoom session is a weekly feature presented by ActiveRain the largest Real Estate blogging site in the world. ActiveRain is where I started my blogging career in 2007 and now share on 10 other platforms. I was surprised they invited me back for another Zoom as last time some participates asked about the “folklore” surrounding The Villages, of course I did share a few of the false rumors!
Anyway, this is mostly for my Facebook Page followers, … (11 comments)
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the villages fl: Ye Olde Thrift Shoppe in Lady Lake, Florida
- 04/21/24 12:53 PM
Being in Real Estate I get my share of items to donate, items leftover after estate sales, folks buying homes turnkey and not wanting items, flippers wanting the home empty and sometimes just decluttering a home to list for sale. I try to spread things around to different charities plus I know who will take which items. One I am connected to more than others that is Ye Olde Thrift Shoppe in Lady Lake. The reason, my sister volunteers there and reminds me often they are always looking for donations.
Ye Olde Thrift Shoppe benefits The Villages Hospital and has done an … (6 comments)
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the villages fl: New Listing 603 Lisbon Lane, The Villages, Florida
- 04/21/24 11:28 AM
Nestled within the inviting community of The Villages, Florida this 2,256-square foot home offers an ideal blend of comfort and luxury. As you step inside, you're greeted by a spacious and inviting interior, thoughtfully designed to accommodate modern living. The heart of the home is the well-appointed living area, where large sliding doors and solar tubes flood the space with natural light, creating a bright and airy ambiance. Whether you're relaxing with family or entertaining guests, this welcoming space provides the perfect backdrop for creating cherished memories. The home features three bedrooms, providing ample space for both residents and guests alike. … (8 comments)
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the villages fl: Privacy Landscaping in The Villages, Florida
- 04/20/24 04:30 AM
You want to create your own oasis surrounding your pool or lanai and enjoy the privacy the answer is landscaping. You have plenty of choices of fast growing bushes and types of Palms to accomplish that in Central Florida. Many times, when I am showing homes I share some simply landscaping can afford you the privacy you desire. We planted Viburnum bushes across our back-property line which we bought 20 of them at Walmart for $5 a piece, they were so small we could bring them home in a car. Viburnum grow at a rate of one to two feet a … (7 comments)
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the villages fl: Do You Need Termite Protection in The Villages? Yes
- 04/19/24 05:45 AM
On social media, I see folks asking if termite protect is really needed in The Villages, Florida and some people say they never had a problem and don’t think it is necessary while others quickly say yes you need protection, my opinion YES in a big way. A few years ago, I went to see a home that was more than $100,000 below market value and I see why, the interior drywall had been removed from the back wall and all the studs were damaged by termites and needed replaced. I didn’t even look into the attic at the roof trusses … (6 comments)
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the villages fl: Want to Save Money on Homeowners Insurance?
- 04/16/24 04:25 PM
Here in Florida homeowner’s insurance is going through the roof, well the roof has much to do with it going through the roof, let me explain. Florida weather including sun, wind and hail are tough on a roof and insurance companies are getting tired of replacing roofs at a $12,000 plus price tag. I know working with clients sometimes getting insurance can be difficult and if the roof is over 15 years old it gets harder. Yes, you can get insurance on roofs over 15 years but you are going to pay more. This brings me to Wind Mitigation Inspections, going … (7 comments)
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the villages fl: Pat’s Sales of Leesburg, Florida, Remember Them!
- 04/15/24 01:40 PM
Insider tip on kitchen cabinets, LVP flooring and so much more, Pat’s Sales in Leesburg, Florida. Personally speaking we have an eleven-year remodel project going on and have used Pat’s Sales numerous times. Kitchen cabinets, bathroom vanities, thresholds, hard to find wood trim and much more. Some of the flippers and handymen go there for LVP flooring, plumbing fixtures and supplies, doors and windows and many other things.
Recently I had a friend whose home was flooded in the Orlando area and needed all new kitchen cabinets. Told him to bring his drawings from one of the big box home improvement stores … (7 comments)
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the villages fl: Brownwood Blueberry Festival in The Villages, FL
- 04/14/24 02:18 PM
It’s that time again, the annual Blueberry Festival held at the Brownwood Paddock Square from 4:00 pm until 9:00 pm on April 19th, 2024. Market vendors there will be 68 of them, food at least 7 vendors along with all the restaurants surrounding the square. There will be all kinds of entertainment going on from 4:00 until 9:00 with the main stage featuring Slickwood, this from their website:
A stylistically unique Country Band from day one, the members of Slickwood have been singing, performing, and playing in sync as if they’d been together their entire musical careers. Throughout the course of the … (8 comments)
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the villages fl: Stone Crab Claws Chesapeake Style in The Villages
- 04/13/24 06:45 AM
Let me explain, most of my life I was influenced by the Chesapeake Bay as far as seafood. Steamed Blue Crabs, Crab Cakes, Oysters and how we prepare most seafood, Old Bay Seasoning! Problem when I make my seafood in the house the smell I love others not so much, here is what I use to steam seafood, beer, vinegar, Old Bay and water, been around the bay you know the smell. Decided to move my steamer pot outside but needed a burner, answer GasOne Propane Single Burner Camp Stove with High Temp Paint & Red QCC Steel Braided Regulator with … (11 comments)
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the villages fl: The Studio Theatre™ Tierra Del Sol
- 04/11/24 02:07 PM
The other day I shared about the Tierra Del Sol Country Club and enjoying the Bar and Grill and one of our page followers brought up the Studio Theatre and she had just bought season tickets. The Studio Theatre is in the same building as the bar and grill and many make an evening out of dining and a show. This from their website:
ABOUT THE STUDIO THEATRE™:
Tierra del Sol was formerly a country club with performances as a backdrop to the outstanding food and impeccable golf course views. It has since transitioned, bringing the performances to the forefront by evolving into … (6 comments)
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the villages fl: Hide a Key, You Might Need It!
- 04/11/24 09:46 AM
Most Villagers use their garage doors to gain entry into their home using the remote in the car, golf cart even the code box outside but what if power is out and the garage door doesn’t open? Do you have your house keys with you? What if a neighbor wants to borrow something or you ask them while you are away to check something in your home? Sure maybe a neighbor has a key to your home and they are not home and you are locked out! Hide a key and Not under the door mat!
Most homes in The Villages have … (18 comments)
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the villages fl: Smart Homes Getting Smarter in The Villages
- 04/11/24 04:15 AM
Video Door Bells, Alexa or Google Nest Hub, Smart Speakers, Mesh Routers, Smart Cameras, Smart Thermostats, Smart Plugs, Smart irrigation Controls, Smart Garage Door Openers are popping up in homes. Yesterday spoke with someone who installed Smart Blinds they are programed to open and close throughout the day. That brings up what also happened yesterday.
I am working with an investor on a flip house, he buys several a year and does a great job updating the homes and giving the home new life. Yesterday he showed me the two bathroom mirrors he is installing, square with the built-in LED light on … (9 comments)
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the villages fl: Florida Sunsets, Got to Love Them
- 04/09/24 06:03 PM
Back in 2008 I viewed my first Florida Sunset as a Resident of Florida! I had seen many sunsets in Florida before calling Florida home but that one was special. I was on the banks of the Matanzas River just south of Saint Augustine looking west as the sunsets. I thought wow I get to see these regularly now as I live here!
The Villages, Florida has many areas you can enjoy the sunsets, overlooking the many lakes and golf courses. One special place is Sunset Point (currently under construction) which is located off or Morse Boulevard just north of Lake Sumter … (6 comments)
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the villages fl: Tierra Del Sol Bar & Grill, My Neighborhood Country Club
- 04/09/24 04:37 AM
One thing for sure we have plenty of dining choices in The Villages, Florida. What I like are then dining choices a 5-minute golf cart ride from my home and we have plenty of them. The Tierra Del Sol Bar & Grill is one of them only 1.2 miles away. One of the great things about The Villages is the country clubs have restaurants and bars and are mostly tucked away in neighborhoods. Golf course living is important in The Villages as homes line the courses. Where there are golf courses there are country clubs and where there are country clubs … (7 comments)
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the villages fl: Health Insurance in The Villages, Florida
- 04/07/24 06:14 AM
Many of you reach out to me with questions and I try my best to answer. Last week a gentleman emailed me about moving to The Villages and he and his wife are under 65 so no Medicare and asked about health insurance. I got in touch with my health insurance guy which like my lender guy Ronda they are not guys, but anyway we had a long talk about folks moving here and needing insurance both over and under 65. Turns out she can help folks both under and over 65 and wanted me to share her cell number so … (13 comments)
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the villages fl: Getting Dizzy Yet?
- 04/06/24 10:26 AM
That was a question I asked somebody today that is trying to decide on a location and a home in The Villages, Florida, are you getting dizzy yet? This place is huge and has so many options on where to live, and everybody has an opinion and there is not a right or wrong answer rather it is up to you the buyer. Next is what type of home, patio villa, courtyard villa, designer home, which model, square footage, beds and baths, golf cart garage, view, noise, lifestyle and so much more.
Many times a buyer comes to The Villages with a … (7 comments)
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the villages fl: Open House 442 San Pedro Drive Sunday 1:00 until 3:00
- 04/06/24 10:20 AM
Looking for a home priced right? Thinking about purchasing an investment property? We have just what you are looking for just 1 mile from Spanish Springs, 2 miles from Lake Sumter Landing, 4-minute golf cart ride to major retail and dining. Don’t like the idea of a kissing lanai? You have open space behind the home. The 3 bedrooms 2 bathrooms is waiting for you and has plenty to offer, bond paid, new HVAC and water heater, laminate and tile floors throughout the home. The kitchen has a solar tube adding ample light during the day, an inside laundry instead of … (5 comments)
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the villages fl: Types of Pools in The Villages, Florida
- 04/04/24 03:24 PM
Want to live close to a swimming pool? I’m not sure on the exact count but we are talking about maybe 120 or more pools located in The Villages, Florida. There are three types of pools in The Villages, Family Pools, Adult Pools and Sports Pools. There is no shortage of pools in every neighborhood. I just checked I have four pools within a mile and half of my house so plenty of choices. Not only that three of my neighbors that their yard touches my yard have pools.
Anyway, David Anderson who is on my team went out and visited the … (15 comments)
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