Dick Betts REALTOR® The Villages, Florida

One of the many great things about The Villages is the neighborhood social clubs.  The social clubs are resident lead and have use of one of the local rec centers at no cost.  So many times I hear from past clients who move into one of the 82+ villages in The Villages and get involved with the so...

The other day one of my team members called me about a home her clients were considering and wanted me to take a look at the property.  Knowing the area, I scanned to the Flood Zone Code and it was AE, alarm bells!  Most of The Villages, Florida is in Flood Zone X which is outside the 100-year an...

Happy Birthday George! The City of Eustis celebrates George Washington’s Birthday during a week-long, family-friendly event taking place February 17-24, 2024. Georgefest is the longest running celebration of George Washington’s Birthday in the State of Florida, and is now the longest, continuousl...

Every once in a while, we have one of those dreary, rainy and yucky days but not to worry in a few days it will be back to our typical Florida weather.  It’s Sunday and they are calling for 97% of rain what can we do?  Sit in the house, nope, watch football, season is over, how about you explore ...

That was the question I was asked yesterday by a buyer outside the area.  I explained there are other golf cart communities within a few miles of The Villages, they might have a rec center, pool, Pickleball court and a golf course but no there are no other communities like The Villages.  I highli...

In Florida Stone Crab Season runs for October 15th until May 1st so I picked up a couple pounds the other day.  My go to place is Lighthouse Seafood on CR 466 in The Villages.  Be prepared to pay about $38 a pound for large and $58 a pound for the jumbo claws, but they are so good!  Having a Ches...

Please feel free to share on your own timeline!  I met with a home inspector Wednesday morning and he shared a story.  Back around 2014 a roofer was going through The Villages replacing roofs, more than likely unlicensed and uninsured.  To cut corners the roofer never applied for a building permi...

Today I worked with two buyers and wanted to share questions and comments that buyers that have limited knowledge of The Villages.  First couple met at 9:00 am to discuss what they were looking for, had 5 homes scheduled to see and canceled all of them.  They needed a 4 bedroom as they are bringi...

We set a record with over 120 people attending the Super Bowl Party!  It was so great meeting so many new people including many who read my daily articles on my Facebook Page.  What a game, only second overtime game in Super Bowl history!  Sunday afternoon I got a little nervous about how many pe...

Did you know Super Bowl Sunday is the second highest eating day, Thanksgiving is number one.  Most popular food for the Super Bowl?  Wings, 1.4 billion of them!  According to DoorDash the top 10 ordered food for the Super Bowl: Mozzarella Sticks. Boneless Wings. Chips & Salsa. Caesar Salad. Peppe...