Dick Betts REALTOR® The Villages, Florida

Back in 1992 is when Orange Blossom Gardens a small manufactured home park changed the name and became The Villages.  An area between Leesburg and Ocala with 8,000 residents and 3 golf courses.  Times have quickly changed and the amazing growth of The Villages continues today.According to a recen...

The other night had some friends ask if we had plans for dinner, of course not been running all day.  They came over and we started the what are you hungry for?  BBQ? Nope one of them had that.  Sushi? Nope want more than that.  Italian or Mexican?  Nope, so I said Greek?  That sounds good plus A...

We bought a home built in the 1990’s in The Villages, Florida and you ask why when there are new homes.  Location, convenience, mature landscaping and the list goes on and each person needs to decide what is best.  I tell you this because I want to share a story, on wires and cables.  When we bou...

The past 4 articles I hope I helped some of you with services you need, disclaimer some of the people I listed are my 2nd or 3rd person I have used and maybe in a year my list will change.  I had a great handyman and one day he packed up and left for South Florida, I had a painter that disappeare...

I started this list 3 days ago, from first article:  After a 10-year remodel of our own home, helping investors with more than a dozen properties, working with flippers and needing repairs made for clients new to the area I have a Guy for that list.  You can use the magnifying glass on this page ...

I started this list 2 days ago, from Part 1 article:  After a 10-year remodel of our own home, helping investors with more than a dozen properties, working with flippers and needing repairs made for clients new to the area I have a Guy for that list.  You can use the magnifying glass on this page...

I started this list yesterday, from yesterday’s article:  After a 10-year remodel of our own home, helping investors with more than a dozen properties, working with flippers and needing repairs made for clients new to the area I have a Guy for that list.  You can use the magnifying glass on this ...

After a 10-year remodel of our own home, helping investors with more than a dozen properties, working with flippers and needing repairs made for clients new to the area I have a Guy for that list.  You can use the magnifying glass on this page and search for whatever guy you might need.  I tell t...

Yesterday was a disappointing day for dealing with contractors here in The Villages, Florida.  I have warned in the past about some of the people offering services here, there is a good reason we have four Seniors VS Crime offices in The Villages.  Most contractors are honest hardworking people b...

We have a Mexican Restaurant a mile and half golf cart ride from home.  It is our “Fast Food” place.  In a hurry but want a sit-down meal you eat with utensils?  Yep Ranchitos, plus they have 2 for 1 margaritas!  From their website:Only Fresh IngredientsWe're committed to giving you the delicious...