Dick Betts REALTOR® The Villages, Florida

It is interesting how here in The Villages, Florida folks with a common interest get together and form a club.  There are more than 2,900 clubs in The Villages all self-started and managed by the members.  Elections are held for leadership and the clubs keep growing.  Here is an example of a newe...

Homes in The Villages sometimes are hard to find to meet the needs of folks seeking the lifestyle offered to those with no children under the age of 19.  Yes, anybody over 19 can live even buy in The Villages.  Technically 20% of The Villages can be purchased by those under 55-years-old but that ...

The weather is the number one reason I hear from potential buyers deciding to call The Villages, Florida home.  I do get a few current Florida residents that are making the move for The Villages Lifestyle but most inquires I get come from Northern States!Fifteen years ago, I walked outside in Her...

Why does a 55+ need a school system?  Simple it’s estimated over 20,000 people work in The Villages, Florida in all types of services, trades, legal and medical.  So, let’s do the math, according to the U.S. Census Bureau the average family in The U.S. is 3.13 times 20,000 equals 62,600 people wi...

I always say there is something for everyone in The Villages Florida and here is another fun club that is active in The Villages, this information from their website:Club MissionThe mission of the Polka Lovers Club is to promote Polka Music, Polka Dancing, and Polka Events for all Residents of Th...

Want to be close to The Villages but have a family?  Want to be close to your work in The Villages but want just outside The Villages?  We have the place!  Located just 2.4 miles from Lake Sumter Landing, ½ mile from the 466 and Chula Vista gate, 4.3 miles to the The Villages Charter School Campu...

There are quite a few car clubs in The Villages, Florida and The Villages Mustang Club is one of them!  There are 2 or 3 car shows a month at the town squares and it is a popular event to visit.  Many of us were “Motor Heads” back in the day and now we can be around others with the same passion! ...

Awhile back I wrote about a new restaurant opening in The Villages, Florida and I finally had the opportunity to dine there.  Here’s the story I shared:“Our choices have grown by one and I am excited about this restaurant located just one mile from my home, Costal Del Mar Seafood Restaurant.  The...

One of the guest who is staying at one of our investors homes here in The Villages, Florida called concerned about these little creatures that kinda look like very small alligators, they are all over the place!  This was their first experience with Geckos and we told them they are harmless and go...

I can’t take credit for this one but wanted to share, this comes maybe second or third hand.  A couple was touring The Villages, Florida with a real estate agent, not sure if a Realtor or one of The Villages Licensed Sales Agents.  During the tour either the husband or the wife commented you don’...