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2023
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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 ...
05/31/2023
Back in 1513 Ponce de Leon set out in Florida searching for the fountain of youth and he never found it, I did! Let me tell you about my day, yesterday morning while I am stumbling around with coffee in hand my 100-year-old neighbor who turns 101 in June waves to me while driving her golf cart w...
05/30/2023
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I love Florida and even in the dog days of summer but your attic might not! When I sell a home to somebody from the “North” I tell them to not store their Christmas candles in the attic because if you do you will have a melted candle. Temperatures in a Florida attic can be 130 to 150 degrees wh...
05/29/2023
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The Villages, Florida has one of the highest concentrations of veterans of any community in the country and the community shows its support for Memorial Day and Veterans Day. Take a ride around the community and you will see block after block lined with small curb side flags in honor of the holi...
05/28/2023
You head to the square to catch the first set of live music and Happy Hour at 5:00, maybe you ate before you left home or maybe you just walked off the Pickleball court or golf course and jumped in the shower and took off in your golf cart to get to the square. Whether you ate early or now need ...
05/27/2023
Need a home right outside of The Villages, Florida? Have a family and work in The Villages? We have the place for you! Located just 4 miles from the intersection of State route 44 and Morse Boulevard this stunning home awaits! Like the idea of not having a HOA on your 1+ acre lot your beautif...
05/26/2023
This is a tough subject, almost daily on social media folks are posting about being ripped off by all types of service providers. I had a great handyman helping me with projects for myself and clients, did a great job, I referred him to a client and just disappeared after being paid, another tim...
05/26/2023
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I had the pleasure of attending a concert with Lisa Haley last weekend at Morgan’s Music Junction just north of The Villages, Florida. Lisa is a Grammy Nominee in Zydeco and Cajun music and was great hearing her on her blue fiddle! Please Google her and take a minute to hear her music, now abou...
05/25/2023
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What a great day trip we had yesterday on the Chain of Lakes. A past client and now a good friend invited us for a day on the lakes. He picked us up and made the short trip to Leesburg and boarded his club pontoon boat, more about the boat club shortly. Off we go to the chain of lakes which is...
05/24/2023
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A friend called me over the weekend all excited she was buying a Mini Cooper, that’s a small car for anyone not sure what a Mini Cooper is! My friend is 4 foot nothing and she didn’t like her husband’s SUV as she could either reach the steering wheel or the petals. Problem solved a very small c...
05/22/2023
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Dick Betts
REALTOR® The Villages, Florida