Best Location to Buy/Build a New Home in The Villages, Fall 2024

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  • @candykerr1663
    @candykerr1663 Місяць тому +2

    We are coming for the 4th time in 3 weeks for a final decision on a model, we plan to build next year somewhere in the Eastport area. Can't wait!

    • @thevillagesnatives3491
      @thevillagesnatives3491  Місяць тому

      Sounds great and we hope that your time and experience will answer your key questions on the right model for you. Another key factor is getting an acceptable lot that allows you to build the model you pick. All the best in your key decisions coming up. Thanks,

  • @DisMindy5767
    @DisMindy5767 Місяць тому +2

    We came to visit the Villages for the first time 4 years ago in October of 2020. At that time, we fell in love with Spanish Springs. We bought a courtyard villa near the Savannah center. We love the location. The shopping is great up there. Some of my favorite stores like Marshall's HomeGoods, Hobby Lobby, Belk, Ace, Joann, Michaels and coming soon Costco are minutes away. In 3 to 5 years we plan to sell our home up north and move down full time. We'd consider the new areas when they're done and "broken-in". 😂

    • @thevillagesnatives3491
      @thevillagesnatives3491  Місяць тому +1

      Thanks for your comment and you are right, the Spanish Springs area has such developed amenities such as the shopping you mentioned which is yet to come in the south. It sounds like you all have a great plan and I think you are right, in 3-5 years the south will be a totally different place with much more developed shopping and perks. By then they will still be building south and you if you want new or preowned you should be in good shape. This is truly a market that develops and changes rapidly but it sounds like you all are keeping up with it very well.

  • @JerryJohnson-w7w
    @JerryJohnson-w7w 2 місяці тому +5

    Hi Everett and April! I have been watching your videos and just subscribed. My wife and I bought a lot in Well Point when they went for sale about ten days ago. Meet with the design team in a couple of weeks and house should be complete in February. Hopefully! We looked at all the areas you discussed and chose Well Point for the exact same reasons you described. Our designer lot is in the west end of Well Point and we love the central location for Magnolia, Fenney, Sawgrass, Eastport and Middleton. Plus, there will be lots of golf courses and rec centers close by, without being in the middle of a construction area for years. Also, Well Point is not in a designated flood zone, unlike some of the new areas. We are very excited about our future home! Thank you for the videos!

    • @thevillagesnatives3491
      @thevillagesnatives3491  2 місяці тому +1

      That sounds so great, and we are so happy for you guys! I think the Well Point area is going to be much sought after for quite a while. We considered buying a lot and building but at that time we couldn’t do it with a Veranda, which we wanted; not sure if that has changed or not. We know that you all will make this house into a great home. So glad to hear that our videos are helpful and let us know how your process goes, and thanks so much for sharing your experience.

  • @fierceflyer5
    @fierceflyer5 2 місяці тому +2

    Glad you guys are enjoying the life of retirement. Thanks for another great video.

  • @pattiebravata7462
    @pattiebravata7462 2 місяці тому +2

    Great video. Thank you for the time and efforts you put into this. Also your fur babies are adorable. Looking forward to more of your videos. Have fun!

    • @thevillagesnatives3491
      @thevillagesnatives3491  2 місяці тому

      Thanks so much and the time and effort is well worth it when we hear, like your encouraging comments, that it is helpful to others. We love our fur babies and it is much easier to include them and let you see them than the alternative. Thanks again and hope to see you soon.

  • @lauraforneris
    @lauraforneris 2 місяці тому +2

    We just had this very discussion with our sales agent. Thanks for an another great video!

    • @thevillagesnatives3491
      @thevillagesnatives3491  2 місяці тому

      Thank you for your comment and we are thankful are videos are helpful. I’m sure your sales agent will help you find just the right house for you. Blessings!

  • @robinrutherford6984
    @robinrutherford6984 2 місяці тому +1

    Thanks for the information.

  • @ralphdenofio2240
    @ralphdenofio2240 2 місяці тому +2

    My wife Jerilyn and I are coming for a second lifestyle visit in late October and we are looking to purchase a homesite in Wellpoint and we are very excited. We are hoping to be in our new home by May or June of 25.

    • @thevillagesnatives3491
      @thevillagesnatives3491  2 місяці тому

      Thanks for your comment and that sounds very exciting. It sounds like you have definitely done your research and October, to me, is a great time to visit. I was looking yesterday and there were some interior lots available but there is plenty of area left in Wellpoint to get a great lot. We hope to see you when you visit and keep us updated on your progress.

    • @ralphdenofio2240
      @ralphdenofio2240 2 місяці тому +2

      @@thevillagesnatives3491 We look forward to it too! We spoke to our Villages rep today and we are trying for one of three homesites in Wellpoint that are being released Friday!

    • @thevillagesnatives3491
      @thevillagesnatives3491  2 місяці тому +1

      That sounds great! Praying that you guys get just what you want. Keep us updated.

  • @VondaEldridge
    @VondaEldridge 2 місяці тому +2

    My husband and I are planning a visit in October and are set to view homes at that time. We are thinking a courtyard villa in Well Point. Thanks for all the good advice and information! 😊

    • @thevillagesnatives3491
      @thevillagesnatives3491  2 місяці тому +1

      Thanks for your comment and I think your timing looks really good. The courtyard villas on the east side of Well Point look really nice. They share one entrance off of Corbin Trail with the Verandas that are highlighted in one of TV's latest videos. Hope your visit and house hunting goes well and we hope to see you sometime. So glad that this has been helpful.

  • @MrDaleOaks
    @MrDaleOaks 2 місяці тому +2

    My wife and I are building a cottage home in the neighborhood behind the Shadybrook recreation center. We will be closing near the end of October. We are very excited to experience the openings of Eastport and Middleton town centers next year. We will deal with the traffic and dust for a few years, to be so close to all the entertainment and shopping in the future. Thanks for your videos and perspectives.

    • @thevillagesnatives3491
      @thevillagesnatives3491  2 місяці тому +1

      Thanks so much for your comment and for sharing your experience. Congratulations on your new home and we know that you will love it here. Though we did not "pick" Shady Brook, we do love it down there as well, and for the long run it is probably the best location. I think Eastport is going to be huge in the lifestyle dynamics of TV, and you will be right there. Like you said, a minor inconvenience for a few years but the long term upside is great. We are so glad that our videos are of help. Let us know when you arrive, we would love to meet you all.

    • @MrDaleOaks
      @MrDaleOaks 2 місяці тому +1

      @@thevillagesnatives3491
      We are actually already here. We are renting a house in Lake Denham until the end of October. We get to Sawgrass often, so will watch for you there, and stop and introduce ourselves.

    • @suz165
      @suz165 2 місяці тому +1

      I bought I. Shady Brook. I am happy to be south of Eastport. The Village's will keep building south! Middleton will be the middle!

    • @thevillagesnatives3491
      @thevillagesnatives3491  2 місяці тому

      Thanks for your message and as you mentioned, that is a prime location. Actually, all of these locations are good locations. For us they each have unique advantages and disadvantages and certain ones make them great for us individually. You are definitely positioned for great amenities, enjoy.

  • @LisaLisaDB
    @LisaLisaDB 2 місяці тому +2

    Great video, as always! We love Richmond also, and we are renting a beautiful home there for two weeks in mid-October! Hoping to move to TV from Ohio in the next year or so (already retired, early, thank God). We may like the Edenfield area when it's built. We love the Brownwood Square area the most so far though. We'd love to meet y'all when we're there! 😊

    • @thevillagesnatives3491
      @thevillagesnatives3491  2 місяці тому +2

      Thanks so much for your gracious comments and we are glad that what we do is helpful. I think the Edenfield area will also be very good (I am partial to the area between Central PKWY and Monarch Grove) and it should come on line around your timeline. It is hard to beat Brownwood Square. So excited for your upcoming visit and we would definitely like to meet up with you all and get to know you. Probably the best way to contact us directly is via email at thevillagesnatives@gmail.com. We hope to see you next month!

    • @LisaLisaDB
      @LisaLisaDB 2 місяці тому +1

      @thevillagesnatives3491 awesome, thanks, and God bless you both!

  • @aimeedegroot6245
    @aimeedegroot6245 2 місяці тому +1

    Just bought in Shady Brook and agree with your assessments. Chose for location near Eastport, Middleton younger families and activities (splash pad etc) and future shopping for these families. Close to tollway but not too close and it’s noise, getting a lot being able to pick floor plan and finishes, distance to community pool and rec center, new and future golf courses and last less distance to Orlando shopping and airport since we still travel for work. My In laws bought a spec home about 20 years ago they were “south” near Mallory country club. No Brownwood, and Lake Sumter was quite new. We aren’t looking forward to construction but we know how quickly things are developed and The Villages will keep moving south and construction will move out of our area.

    • @thevillagesnatives3491
      @thevillagesnatives3491  2 місяці тому

      Thanks for watching and sharing your experience and rationale. You all have really done your homework and from your In Laws' experience you were very well informed. I like how you mentioned the positive aspects of the Turnpike and access to Orlando and the airport. That is something that we failed to address but I think as they complete the expansion it will become much more viable. Again, congratulations and keep us updated on your transition.

  • @robertvanderhoef7850
    @robertvanderhoef7850 2 місяці тому +1

    Hi We are down here in the Villages on a lifestyle visit this week. We agree we will only look at corner lots, courtyard villas. Lots of neighborhoods to look at. They have us in Marsh bend. Good luck on your house. Bob & Liz

    • @thevillagesnatives3491
      @thevillagesnatives3491  2 місяці тому

      Hi Guys, welcome and happy house hunting! Marsh Bend is a nice area and thanks so much. If you get by Boozy Bingo tomorrow, and you see us come by and say hello.

  • @MPerski
    @MPerski 2 місяці тому +2

    Another disadvantage of the new area in Richmond (perhaps) is there’s an older, established subdivision that is NOT the Villages right next to it, separated by a short fence (older, smaller Florida homes).
    But I agree with you … if that doesn’t bother you, it is an excellent location, very close to Brownwood. It’s going to be a while (like you said, 2 or 3 years) before Eastport and Middleton mature.
    We live in Newell
    … our lanai faces Meggison
    (some say not an ideal location, but…) we love it. And like you, we’re not moving anytime soon 😉

    • @thevillagesnatives3491
      @thevillagesnatives3491  2 місяці тому

      Thanks for your very insightful comment. I forgot to mention that, but you are spot on. For those on that side of the new home area it might make an impact.

  • @claudiaradbauer
    @claudiaradbauer 2 місяці тому +1

    I love your videos. Thank you! Very informative and interesting. And wonderful to watch. You 2 are so friendly and relaxed. Your videos make me fall in love with The Villages! Could you please make a video about your life with dogs in The Villages? I don’t see sidewalks, where do you walk them? How does a day with 2 dogs look like in the Villages? Where can you take them? What do you do with them? Thank you! I would appreciate it.

    • @thevillagesnatives3491
      @thevillagesnatives3491  2 місяці тому +1

      Thanks so much for your encouraging comments. That is a great suggestion for a video and these are great questions, and I will have to discuss this with April. Dog lovers are a significant percentage of the population here and TV does some very specific things to cater to us. We would also invite you to visit if you haven't already done so and you will see just what we are talking about. Hope to see you soon and keep watching for that video.

    • @claudiaradbauer
      @claudiaradbauer 2 місяці тому +1

      @@thevillagesnatives3491 Thank you! I will one day for sure. Still live in Austria/ Europe and NYC. But can’t stand winter and snow!!!!

  • @DavidJones-fo4qr
    @DavidJones-fo4qr 2 місяці тому +1

    We were trying to get a home in Wellpoint. The model we wanted ended up being built for lifestyle visits. We bought a home in Lake Denahm. We move in Oct 2nd. Coming from Ohio.
    We love your show and you personalities.

    • @thevillagesnatives3491
      @thevillagesnatives3491  2 місяці тому +1

      Thanks for your comment and for sharing your experience. We heard that some of the homes there were going to be used for Lifestyle visits, so sorry that you couldn't get one. I know that they were building some cottage homes there with fenced yards, which I think are a great option. Welcome to Lake Denham and we hope to meet you very soon. What street is your new house on? Once you get settled drop us an email and we would love to meet you all, or you can usually find us at Boozy Bingo on Monday nights at Sawgrass Grove. Thanks for the great feedback, we are so glad that you enjoy our channel. Our goal is to just be friendly and share our experience and hopefully others like yourself find it helpful. Congratulations on your new home and we hope to see you soon.

  • @suz165
    @suz165 2 місяці тому +1

    Middleton will be fun! We want to see families enjoying the area too.

    • @thevillagesnatives3491
      @thevillagesnatives3491  2 місяці тому +1

      Yes, most definitely and thanks for your comment. I see more and more families out at the squares in the evenings with their golf cart. We look forward to exploring Middleton when it comes open; they will also have a coffee shop that I hope is a Starbucks! Fingers Crossed!!!

  • @juliephares2818
    @juliephares2818 2 місяці тому +1

    Hello from Ohio! We love both Richmond and Well Point! We have stayed in Richmond and loved the proximity to Brownwood! However, we have been eyeing Well Point! We will be down in October, so we are hoping to go to some open houses there. Like you said, though, Everett, it is all about timing. Thank you for the video! It confirmed our thoughts!

    • @thevillagesnatives3491
      @thevillagesnatives3491  2 місяці тому +1

      Thanks for sharing and yes, both are great areas. In TV’s video about the houses in Richmond they emphasized the limited availability. My guess is that most will be gone very soon after release. WellPoint definitely has more potential and increased availability. When you visit next month is it for fun or are you ready to transition? Safe travels and hope to see you when you are here.

    • @juliephares2818
      @juliephares2818 2 місяці тому +1

      @thevillagesnatives3491 We are still just visiting and trying to figure out what kind of house we want. We are coming next summer for a lifestyle visit, so maybe then? I am a teacher, so I still have a few years until retirement, but we want a place that we can come to whenever we want and rent it the rest of the time.

    • @thevillagesnatives3491
      @thevillagesnatives3491  2 місяці тому

      We totally understand and can relate. We wanted to transition here in 2021 but we needed to take care of a few things first. Thanks so much for your service as a teacher; I have several family members who are career teachers and I have always admired and been thankful for the indispensable role you play in the well being of our nation. See you soon.

  • @ourfamilyvideos7283
    @ourfamilyvideos7283 2 місяці тому +1

    Hey hey…love the video and your views are spot on🌴cannot wait for the Eastport / Middleton to open…so excited. We want to say..those of you with working kiddos or the persons buying in TV there’s sooo much opportunity for employment here. Healthcare,schools(amazing!), retail, entertainment, food, construction,etc…bring down the fam and mom and dad can live in TV and kids can live in Middleton. Ps dropped your channel name to many today😎best TV channel.

    • @thevillagesnatives3491
      @thevillagesnatives3491  2 місяці тому

      Thanks so much and especially for sharing our channel info! You are so right about the opportunities here that can encompass the extended family. And the opportunity to send your children to the charter schools if you work in TV is a great opportunity. Thanks so much!

  • @marnigross2920
    @marnigross2920 2 місяці тому +1

    We bought our home in April in Citrus Grove. It’s nearly new (2021) and we are making some changes to make it ours. Most important for us was location. We are so close to Sawgrass, Brownwood, Magnolia and soon to be Eastport it was perfect for what we were looking for. Honestly, soon everyone will be close to shopping, restaurants and entertainment.

    • @thevillagesnatives3491
      @thevillagesnatives3491  2 місяці тому

      Thanks for your great comment and for sharing your experience. We agree that the shopping, etc. will be here sooner than later. We spent a few months here in 2021 and we looked at some of the new homes for sale in Citrus Grove and we really like the area as well; it is a great location.

  • @christigallup2175
    @christigallup2175 2 місяці тому +1

    Glad you are enjoying life

  • @andithomas-lloyd6504
    @andithomas-lloyd6504 2 місяці тому +1

    We just wrapped up design session for our cottage home in Shady Brook. Close and move in mid December!

    • @thevillagesnatives3491
      @thevillagesnatives3491  2 місяці тому

      Congratulations, we are so happy for you! We had heard that they were allowing design and build for cottage homes; that is an excellent option. Look in forward to seeing you for the Holidays! Let us know how it goes, and thanks so much for watching.

  • @joesolomey331
    @joesolomey331 2 місяці тому +1

    Eastpointe region. Mr Collins is our guy. Signing a contract in April and retiring next September

    • @thevillagesnatives3491
      @thevillagesnatives3491  2 місяці тому

      Great area! I’m so glad Mr. Collins is helping you. He is amazing!! We are excited for you as you are starting your process here to TV in the next year.

  • @Marianne133
    @Marianne133 2 місяці тому +1

    Thanks for another great video! We have been trying to secure a lot in Eastport since January to no avail. We are now looking at purchasing a Veranda in Well Point, we think it is the "sweet spot" as well. We arrive in TV on Oct 25 renting in Moultrie Creek for a couple months. Maybe will see you sometime at Sawgrass!

    • @thevillagesnatives3491
      @thevillagesnatives3491  2 місяці тому +1

      Thanks so much for your encouraging comment and for sharing your experience. Good lots are hard to get and the struggle is real. I just saw in the paper that Sophie Verandas in Well Point are now available. Enjoy your time in Moultrie Creek as well as the “hunt” for the right home. It makes me think of the Amazing Race tv show. Blessings and hope to see you soon and share in some great news.

  • @scott-og6iu
    @scott-og6iu 2 місяці тому +1

    I enjoy watching your videos. I’m closing on my home the first week of October in Avery Villas in The Village of Shady Brook. Hope to run into you all at one of the Boozy Bingo’s!

    • @thevillagesnatives3491
      @thevillagesnatives3491  2 місяці тому

      Thanks so much and so glad that they are helpful. Congratulations on your new home and we would love to meet you. We are at Boozy Bingo most Mondays, so if you see us please come by and say hello and/or join us for the fun.

  • @allisonearley9944
    @allisonearley9944 Місяць тому +1

    Is there a particular group you might recommend to find a monthly rental in TV? We're looking to rent for a month and take a serious look at buying. We just finished a lifstyle visit and yearning for more of The Villages.

    • @thevillagesnatives3491
      @thevillagesnatives3491  Місяць тому

      Hi and great question. We have not personally rented here but from talking to others they recommend www.rentfromavillager.com, www.villagershomes4rent.com, and vrbo.com. There is always Airbnb.com as well. I think that this is a good move but we are coming into the in demand time for rentals and the prices escalate quickly. All the best in your decision making process, and keep us updated and let us know how we can help.

  • @dianec6410
    @dianec6410 2 місяці тому +1

    Very timely video!. Question- Is Richmond close to the turnpike noise?? thank you

    • @thevillagesnatives3491
      @thevillagesnatives3491  2 місяці тому

      Thanks so much and glad it is helpful. There is a large wooded area and a section of houses between the Turnpike and the new homes in Richmond. I don't know about the highway noise specifically but I would expect it to be minimal. Hope this helps.

  • @OnePoodleFan
    @OnePoodleFan 2 місяці тому +1

    Another awesome video! Great info. I am planning on moving to The Villages in 2025 and the area I am targeting is the area north of Eastport. Not sure which villages will be open there in addition to WellPoint, but looking forward to finding out. Love you and your dogs. I have 2 poodle kids. Take care. Cindy

    • @thevillagesnatives3491
      @thevillagesnatives3491  2 місяці тому

      Thanks so much for your encouraging comments and we are so glad that our videos are helpful. As you can tell from the video, I (Everett) really like that area and I think it will age very well. There are a few villages along with Well Point in that are still to be developed so your timing should be very good. Thanks for your kind comments about our pups, and it sounds like you can identify quite well with our love for our dogs. Looking forward to hearing when you and your poodle kids join us here. See you soon!

  • @DanaBorsch
    @DanaBorsch Місяць тому +1

    What do you think about the soon to be build Edenfield area?

    • @thevillagesnatives3491
      @thevillagesnatives3491  Місяць тому

      Thanks for your comment and that is a great question. I like Edenfield just about as much as Well Point. The northern side is closer to the Turnpike, but further south there seem to be a good supply of water and golf view lots. It borders Eastport so you might get some through traffic, not sure how all the roads will be layed out. I would definitely go with Edenfield over Water's Edge or Shady Brook, but that is me. Hope this helps.

  • @tamieemmer2795
    @tamieemmer2795 2 місяці тому +1

    Love your Tv entertainment center, can you tell me where you got it from? We just bought a Tall Pine model and looking for ideas how to decorate the area. We close on our home 9/27 in Moultrie Creek and will be moving down at the end of October. Thank your for your videos

    • @thevillagesnatives3491
      @thevillagesnatives3491  2 місяці тому

      Thanks so much and so glad that you like it. Congratulations on your new home and we are excited for you all. We have friends who just bought a Tall Pine model in Moultrie Creek. The entertainment center is actually from Amazon and we put it together, so definitely not on the designer/high end, but we love it as well. Here is the link for Amazon: a.co/d/e9c8EeH.

    • @ourfamilyvideos7283
      @ourfamilyvideos7283 2 місяці тому +1

      Congratulations on your new home. We are also in Moultrie Creek and have the Tall Pine model. For reference while shopping, the space for the entertainment area measures 11’8” wide and 28 1/2” deep. Hope this helps and look forward to meeting you.

  • @christigallup2175
    @christigallup2175 2 місяці тому +1

    Are you still happy with the area you are in? Hoping we can sell and get in a new home. Thanks for the video

    • @thevillagesnatives3491
      @thevillagesnatives3491  2 місяці тому

      You are very welcome and we are still happy with our area and we definitely do not want to sell anytime soon. Hope you can sell and find the right spot for you all. What areas are you looking at?

    • @christigallup2175
      @christigallup2175 2 місяці тому +1

      ​@thevillagesnatives3491 that's a good question. I was thinking close to BW maybe a little south. Would like new but with the more expensive bonds we will see. We want to be in over 55 area.

    • @christigallup2175
      @christigallup2175 2 місяці тому +1

      Thinking Finney area possibly. Want to be close to restaurants, stores and entertainment

    • @thevillagesnatives3491
      @thevillagesnatives3491  2 місяці тому

      I agree, the Fenney area is excellent and the bonds should be significantly lower than a new home. For preowned, I think that area is a prime location.

    • @christigallup2175
      @christigallup2175 2 місяці тому +1

      We sold our house! Random but now have 30 days to pack and move. Dabney, Deluna or Shady Brooke?