Dick Betts REALTOR® The Villages, Florida

You never get too old for a Flash Mob.  About 60 members of The Villages Twirlers, yep we have a club for twirlers blended into the crowd at The Lake Sumter Landing Square and were dressed in outfits from the 20 years the group has been together.  Two songs into the first set the DJ at the square...

If you ever want to try and figure out where most of the residents in The Villages, Florida moved from just look at the size of social clubs that support sports teams from that area.  Such is the case with the Red Sox Nation one of the largest clubs in The Villages, Red Sox Nation, counts more th...

I know some of you are getting tired of reading my almost daily post about The Villages, Florida but please consider why we blog.  We blog to get our name, reputation and expertise out into the cyber world and hope someone in small town Illinois Googles just the right combination of words and one...

This pristine home offers you a blank canvas to add your personal touch and make it yours. Boasting an array of sleek finishes and a thoughtful open floor plan. You’ll find tasteful updates throughout this recently renovated home, featuring 3 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms. Stunning polished porce...

Somethings never get old and one of those things are rocket launches from Cape Canaveral.  I live about 100 miles from the Cape and love walking outside and watching the launches.  I have an app “Launch Console” which has some pretty cool features.  First is the “Countdown” that shows the next la...

One of the many advantages of Living in The Villages, Florida is the Recreation Centers.  Currently numbering 48 with more under construction these are the hubs for most neighborhoods.  Many offer Billiards, Ping Pong and rooms for card games and meeting rooms for the many social clubs here in Th...

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...