Dick Betts REALTOR® The Villages, Florida

One of my clients shared this video with me and I think it does a nice job talking about The Villages, Florida.  Yes, I know all the jokes about this place and I have lived her going on 12 years and haven’t seen once in person the lifestyle that is rumored to be going on here.There was a book wri...

Before I start talking home prices I want to share what has happened to home prices in The Villages in the past year.  Please remember The Villages is a microcosm when it comes to home prices, people are coming here regardless and folks around the country have a date on the calendar when they pla...

I had to go to Ocala to meet with clients and it was around 5:00 pm and my wife decided to come along.  Being it was time for dinner went on a hunt for pizza and Italian.  For those who know the area we were on 200 heading toward Ocala and we came across Milano Italian Grill and decided to stop. ...

Yep we got one of them!  Another one of the social clubs started by residents with a common interest.  If you can’t find a club with your interest start one, I’m sure of the 140,000 that live here somebody else shares your interest!  From their website:“The Segway Riders Club of The Villages plan...

What a treat, we ventured 4 miles outside The Villages, Florida to try out a new restaurant.  Alfee’s Grill in Lady Lake and it did not disappoint!  I had the scallops and fried oysters, others at the table had shrimp, crab legs and frog legs and all of us were thrilled with our meals.  I started...

Open HouseFriday May 12th 11:00 until 2:00210 Palermo PlaceThe Villages, FloridaMLS # G5063575New Price Reduction$519,000Completely remodeled home featuring 3 bedrooms and 3 baths plus a bonus room. This spacious home has been remodeled and updated from top to bottom and nothing was spared. Enter...

The Villages, Florida has its own cruise line that operates out of the Lake Sumter Landing Market Square daily, weather and lake conditions permitting.  This Mother’s Day the Lake Sumter Line is offering the cruise for just $2 from 4:00 pm until sunset on a first come first served.You don’t need ...

Yep it happens and especially now during alligator mating season here in The Villages, Florida.  This season we have had a rash of problems with alligators, now PLEASE don’t let alligators keep you from moving to Central Florida or The Villages.  I been here 15 years and only ever seen a hand ful...

Open HouseWednesday May 10th 11:00 until 2:00702 Pine Hills PlaceThe Villages, Florida 702 Pine Hills PlaceThe Villages, FloridaMLS # G5065531$369,000 Located in the highly desirable Village of Winifred. A short 2.3 miles to Lake Sumter Landing, 1.3 miles to Southern Trace with plenty of shopping...

The Villages, Florida Recreation and Parks do an excellent job of helping residents and visitors understand what activities are available each day.  Their website listing 100’s of activities every day from Aerobics to Zumba.  Here is an event that caught my eye I knew nothing about, Funshine Bing...