Dick Betts REALTOR® The Villages, Florida

Last week I got a call from a client and he said do you know the most affordable village in The Villages?  My answer was depending on what you are looking for in a home, you want close to certain things, do you consider the CDD Bond, you thinking updated home, I must have asked 10 questions to un...

This isn’t a normal topic for me but want to get this information out as it might help somebody.  A member of my family was diagnosed with Hydrocephalus and I had to Google to understand what it is, here is what I found:Hydrocephalus is the buildup of fluid in cavities called ventricles deep with...

Now that Thanksgiving is in our rearview mirror time to start decorating and preparing for our annual Christmas Party and this year we changed it up from Ugly Christmas Sweater to Pajama Party and as usual it is our outdoor movie night.  I predict ugly sweaters and pajama bottoms!This year we are...

This is tree lighting week here in The Villages, Florida.  Having three town squares you get to enjoy the event three times this week.  It is worth the time to attend if you never attended in the past, I remember my first time back in 2011.  It is much more than just flipping a switch, music, sin...

Welcome to your dream home 251 Landale Loop, The Villages, FL in the desirable Village of Hadley! With an AMAZING PRICE IMPROVEMENT, this rarely available 3-bed, 2-bath designer home is nestled "BETWEEN THE 6's" and just a short drive from the vibrant scenes of Lake Sumter Landing and Brownwood P...

We are a proud country as well as a competitive country and we like to be first. The Olympics for an example we want all the gold metals, any world competition either sports or business we want that brass ring of success.  When one of our international sports teams lose to small country we are li...

What is the most popular room to remodel?  The kitchen!  What room has the highest return on investment?  The kitchen!  What are the two rooms buyers focus on the most? Kitchen and master bedroom!  I think you see my point, thinking where you can spend money to improve your home, possibility addi...

Does it seem to you more people are moving today then before?  It turns out they are, before the Covid pandemic 13% of Americans moved each year after the pandemic 22% of Americans are moving.  Whether it’s retirement, remote work protocols, or in the face of inflation, we’re witnessing new post-...

The Villages, Florida has three town squares which means three Christmas Tree Lighting and they know how to make it a great time!  The first tree lighting this year is Lake Sumter Landing Saturday November 29th and it is much more than flipping a switch.  How about for entertainment Live Effect B...

The holiday season is upon us and The Villages and Central Florida has something for you to experience daily if you like.  I know Thanksgiving isn’t even here yet but I need to get a head start on what options you have.  Fifteen years ago, I moved to Ocala, Florida just up the road from The Villa...