Dick Betts REALTOR® The Villages, Florida

Remember awhile back I shared we are getting into party and festivals times?  Let’s fill your October with fun events.  Brews, Blues and BBG in Fruitland Park is coming up, located just half mile east of The Villages on 466a at Millers Farm 1350 Miller Blvd, Fruitland Park which is hosting this e...

2:00 pm yesterday I turned on the TV to see the announcement and a little of the commentary then turned it off.  I am going to share three opinions on what effect this has on the housing market.First Ronda my lender guy, she is not a guy:  As we all have heard, since March 2020 our interest rates...

If you are like me you have rode by this restaurant countless times and never noticed it was there.  One of friends told me they eat there often, and I should try it, okay I will soon but haven’t yet. Pho Saigon is a Vietnamese Noodle House and Small Bar.  I checked out their website www.phosaigo...

When it comes to buying a home we deal with all kinds of buyers, cash buyers, 20% down up to 50% down I have had and there is another way.  It is called a HECM and when I start explaining the type of loan I ask people to let me explain before you say no.  HECM is a Home Equity Conversion Mortgage...

Somethings I share I have done others might be on my bucket list and some nope, this is on my bucket list.  You have a few different choices for sunset cruises at Crystal River but pulled one up to share.  I mapped it from Lake Sumter Landing, 47 miles about one hour 15 minutes.  Going to let the...

The other day Michelle stopped at Fresh Market on 466 on the west side of The Villages to pick a few things up.  She bought a pack of four Howe’s Oktoberfest Bratwurst, oh my they are the best I ever had.  I fried some peppers and onions, couple handfuls of frozen French Fries in the oven, didn’t...

I’m not a lender but I have worked with many buyers looking for a mortgage and want to share a few things.  Some of these I have learned the hard way working with clients through the process of getting a mortgage.  First Florida doesn’t accept legal separations from other states and doesn’t forma...

Welcome to 863 Shellbark Way in the heart of Sabal Chase, one of the most sought-after areas in The Villages, FL!  Bond Paid and New Roof (2024)!  This beautifully maintained Extended Lantana model boasts 2,074 sq. ft. of spacious living, featuring high ceilings, engineered hardwood, and NO carpe...

Every once in a while I am contacted by a club or group telling me about their organization and wanting me to share.  I am happy to do it for a couple reasons, giving them publicity and second another group I now know about.  I never knew this group existed until I got the email, Thrill The Villa...

For many of us it was a sad day when family-owned Mom and Dad’s Italian Restaurant closed after serving Lady Lake for five decades.  The good news is a new beginning for the location, Lady Lake Pizza and Pasta.  The restaurant will open on Thursday September 12th.  According to corporate records,...