Dick Betts REALTOR® The Villages, Florida

Being in Real Estate I get my share of items to donate, items leftover after estate sales, folks buying homes turnkey and not wanting items, flippers wanting the home empty and sometimes just decluttering a home to list for sale.  I try to spread things around to different charities plus I know w...

Nestled within the inviting community of The Villages, Florida this 2,256-square foot home offers an ideal blend of comfort and luxury. As you step inside, you're greeted by a spacious and inviting interior, thoughtfully designed to accommodate modern living. The heart of the home is the well-app...

You want to create your own oasis surrounding your pool or lanai and enjoy the privacy the answer is landscaping.  You have plenty of choices of fast growing bushes and types of Palms to accomplish that in Central Florida.  Many times, when I am showing homes I share some simply landscaping can a...

On social media, I see folks asking if termite protect is really needed in The Villages, Florida and some people say they never had a problem and don’t think it is necessary while others quickly say yes you need protection, my opinion YES in a big way.  A few years ago, I went to see a home that ...

Here in Florida homeowner’s insurance is going through the roof, well the roof has much to do with it going through the roof, let me explain.  Florida weather including sun, wind and hail are tough on a roof and insurance companies are getting tired of replacing roofs at a $12,000 plus price tag....

Insider tip on kitchen cabinets, LVP flooring and so much more, Pat’s Sales in Leesburg, Florida.  Personally speaking we have an eleven-year remodel project going on and have used Pat’s Sales numerous times.  Kitchen cabinets, bathroom vanities, thresholds, hard to find wood trim and much more. ...

It’s that time again, the annual Blueberry Festival held at the Brownwood Paddock Square from 4:00 pm until 9:00 pm on April 19th, 2024.  Market vendors there will be 68 of them, food at least 7 vendors along with all the restaurants surrounding the square.  There will be all kinds of entertainme...

Let me explain, most of my life I was influenced by the Chesapeake Bay as far as seafood.  Steamed Blue Crabs, Crab Cakes, Oysters and how we prepare most seafood, Old Bay Seasoning!  Problem when I make my seafood in the house the smell I love others not so much, here is what I use to steam seaf...

The other day I shared about the Tierra Del Sol Country Club and enjoying the Bar and Grill and one of our page followers brought up the Studio Theatre and she had just bought season tickets.  The Studio Theatre is in the same building as the bar and grill and many make an evening out of dining a...

Most Villagers use their garage doors to gain entry into their home using the remote in the car, golf cart even the code box outside but what if power is out and the garage door doesn’t open?  Do you have your house keys with you?  What if a neighbor wants to borrow something or you ask them whil...