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This Week in The Villages, Donna Gilbert, EarlyBird

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Real Estate Agent with Dick Betts National Speaker SL3537832

One of the agents on The Betts Team, David Anderson coined the phrase “EarlyBird” to go along with “SnowBird.”  EarlyBird is somebody who buys a home prior to moving to The Villages, Florida and rents it until time to either move here fulltime or SnowBird for longer periods of time. 

In Donna and Charlie’s case, they decided there wasn’t enough open dates as their first home was very popular with it rented from November 1st until April 1st by the same tenant.  Together we found another home just 3 miles from their first home they bought.  It happened again with new home, somebody building new here in The Villages needed an empty rental for five months, any remodeling, buying furniture delayed!

Donna said wait a minute, here are the dates I want to stay in the new home between now and April!

Dick Betts, REALTOR®

The Betts Team

LPT Realty

The Villages, Florida

717-860-3107 cell

www.DickBetts.com

Dick@DickBetts.com

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Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Oswego, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Good morning Dick. "Earlybird" sounds like a term that may catch on in areas like The Villages. so, is it possible to be an Earlybird Snowbird? Just asking. Enjoy your day.

Oct 07, 2025 05:37 AM
Lew Corcoran
Better Living Real Estate, LLC - East Bridgewater, MA
Expert guidance. Exceptional results.

Thanks so much for sharing this insightful post, Dick Betts. Donna Gilbert’s story really highlights how flexible and resourceful buyers can be when planning their move to The Villages. I appreciate your thoughtful detail and the way you bring these real-life experiences to light.

Oct 08, 2025 12:04 PM