Agree with all of the above. But in the short term at least, I don't think it matters in regard to interest rates in the Real Estate market. The message in the main video basically says to focus on your own house instead of the White House. Focus on the things you can control instead of the things you can't.

@@prettygirlus9008 it’s a 55+ city but they will allow x percent of homes to be sold to you youngsters as well 😊 I believe that varies on each community but it’s not solely for 55+ residents.

@@sirishneal1613 typo. Sorry, not sure if that was me or the video editor.

@@alexb7699 hope you like it. Let me know your feedback. I haven’t been to the other locations yet but the one in Bradenton that we go to is the perfect size and always relatively busy. It wouldn’t surprise me if the Ellenton one is quieter but hope you enjoy it.

@@radanovics haha. Hope you’re well my friend. Come down and see me. I’ll treat you to breakfast here? My treat.

@@sillycalgal2 absolutely. Glad you’re safe too. Was hoping it may have stopped raining by now but it’s still going 😩 kind of over it now.

Hi Michael, which part of the video are you referring to and I’ll explain. This one is a lengthy one compared to our usual videos.

@burgessteam hi we are from the UK and looking to retire in florida and were looking at WILD BLUE lakewood ranch

@@michaelcarr7785 thanks for reaching out. Can you email me directly at [email protected] I’ll be able to go through the home buying process here and we can explore your options. Wild Blue is a lovely community but you may also want to consider some other options based on your criteria.

HOA is $190 a month and the CDD is around $1900 per year

You’re welcome, Doug. I’ll respond to your email asap tomorrow 👍

Esplanade Waterside? There's Esplanade at Azario and Waterside. Both a few miles apart in LWR. But unless I've missed something there isn't an Esplanade at Waterside in the works.

@@burgessteam No problem. I heard it was in the works but don’t know any other details.

@@Quincyq15 i'll see what I can find out. I know another Esplanade is coming to LWR soon (within a year or so) but apparently the next one won't be on a golf course. So it will likely be a bit smaller in size as well. Waterside would be an amazing location for the next Esplanade if so. I'll come back to this thread once I know more.

Esplanade Water Side is 2 years out.

I think he bought in park east

@@Quincyq15 correct. Park East @ Azario kzbin.info/www/bejne/q5_Sgp2jireBb6s

You're welcome!

Oh come on it’s not that bad. I’ve been to plenty of outlet mall’s in other states that are worse than Ellenton. It’s not ghetto either. A bit sparse in areas and it can feel a bit quiet at times, but it’s not a bad outdoor mall to shop for certain items

@@burgessteam It’s bad, actually the worse I’ve visited in the US. And I’ve been all over the country on business.

@@yvaldesmunoz it’s a 5 or 6 out of 10 for me. Definitely not everybody’s cup of tea, but you’re only 20 minutes from UTC mall if you want a mall that’s more upscale. Ellenton could do a lot better with their food options, as their food court is like a ghost town and the restaurants outside are a little too far removed from the mall itself

They won’t have balconies. Not if they’re the same ones as Avalon Woods at least. I guess it’s a spot where LWR can offer more affordable housing, and being close to the schools makes sense for a convenient location. That land isn’t really big enough for single family homes.

Overbuilt? Not at all. Depends where you’re coming from I guess. I’m coming from Riverview, FL where it’s seriously overbuilt.

@burgessteam my friend used to have a ranch in that area..had to sell it because of all the traffic and light..couldnt even seethe night sky anymore

@burgessteam more of a general problem of county commissioners allowing whole ecosystems to be destroyed against the will of the people..commissioners basically bought and paid for by developers. But Im sure your quite aware of that

@@buffaloman5042 i'm sure the homeowners on ranches and land in the area can't stand how developed LWR is now. Especially the ones who have been there for forever. I get it. But the area in general has too much to offer for it not to develop. Add that to the housing boom, national housing shortage, Covid restrictions and other political issues in other states the past few years, it's now the number 1 best selling master planned community in the U.S. They also have another 10-15 years to grow and develop as well. If your friend had kept that ranch it would be worth a fortune today.

@burgessteam I disagree..we have to save what's left..not destroy it..

“Yes, golf carts may be used within a village, or to travel short distances on non-major roadways, but are not permitted on main roads where travel speeds exceed 35 mph. When operating a golf cart inside Lakewood Ranch, drivers should avoid sidewalks or trails, whenever possible, and adhere to HOA rules for parking. Golf carts driven outside a village, must be registered with the DMV and be equipped with headlights, brake lights, turn signals and a windshield.” This is on Lakewood Ranch’s official website. If you haven’t been to the area before it’s very big in size, so unless you live quite close to a town center than it’s not really practical. Hope this helps.

Thank you! Highland Homes at Aviary at Rutland Ranch are ok. I used to think the community was really isolated, and it still is a little bit, but with all of the development coming to Rye Ranch and further along Rutland Road, it won't be for too much longer. I haven't had any bad experiences with Highland Homes, but it really depends on who you're comparing them with.

@@burgessteam thanks so much for your reply. It’s been a process trying to compare all of the affordable builders in the area. You are right it definitely has an isolated feel due to how far back it is but we have seen all the new developments coming to that area. Guess I won’t be able to have that middle of nowhere country girl feeling for long lol!

@@zassy4778 great to hear and best of luck! Make sure you’re being represented by a Realtor as it’s a free service and no doubt you’ll be leaving some $ on the table if you go it alone. This is the market to be negotiating hard and ensure you have the home inspected professionally and independently before you close.

@@burgessteam yes thank you. We do have a good realtor and lender as well so I am thankful. It seems difficult to do much negotiating with a new build but I will be making sure we aren’t leaving any money on the table especially as a first time buyer. Thanks for your advice and responses. Much appreciated!

No amenities, lower fees.

Thanks for reaching out. You’re looking in the right place 😊 I’m currently out of the country and will be back in the U.S tomorrow. Can you send me an email and I’ll send over my recommendations and breakdown the best neighborhoods for you, based on zoning and distance to good schools. Do you also have a timeframe of when you’d like to find the rental home by? Thanks again. [email protected]

Between $100-$150k depending on the size and view. There will be quite a range in this community.

@@burgessteam Are there any incentives?

@@denisepalmeri60 yes, please call or message me to discuss. 813-295-0144 / [email protected]

I think it will be more semi retirees / retirees with MPS, and probably the same for the smaller M/I Homes. But the bigger 2 story homes with M/I will likely have younger families. With so many floor plans and sizes it will certainly be a blend, but I would hazard a guess at a 75/25 split, with the younger families being in the minority. Traditionally Nokomis has been more of a retirement area, but the landscape is changing and more younger families are moving to the area too. I don’t believe the community will be very active though. With no amenities and a lot of homeowners having their own private pools, I believe the social activities will be limited. I can’t say for sure, but the community does seem to be designed that way. Lower fees usually means less activities.

No amenities. HOA covers the security gate and basic cable and internet.

Don’t believe the hype. There will be apartments right in the back yard of these million dollar homes. Medallion is not to be trusted. Medallion lied to the entire Cross creek neighborhood by placing CDD on everyone after telling folks they didn’t have one. And then let the neighborhood go after blocking improvements needed.

Thank you, Victor! I hope you’re well.

Ok, you need to stop trolling my videos over Hallandale Beach. This is like the 4th one you’ve mentioned this place lol. I’ll gladly drive you there at this point!

Riverside Preserve Estates will be the closest community to what Lake Toscana offers with natural gas. Expect to pay $200k+ more for a similar sized home on a lot half the size of this one though.

NP - Central Florida is more affordable Ocala and others with land etc.@@burgessteam

There's such a wide range of floor plans that it's hard to say. "All-in" I would say $450k-$550k for the smaller homes, $600-$800k for 2400-2900 Sq. Ft. homes and $800k - $1.1m for anything bigger with a pool.

I'd never heard of Hallandale Beach until you mentioned it. Good to know, i'll check it out. West Coast is always the best coast though ; ))

@@burgessteam definitely check it out it’s a beautiful beach city, in South Florida.

There’s so many great villa’s to choose from right now. If you email me your criteria I’ll send you the best options : [email protected]

You’re welcome, thank you for watching. I did just put together a video on 8 new communities coming to LWR this year / early 2025 if your timeframe’s a little further out : kzbin.info/www/bejne/p6XSoWaPo7iBe80si=uuCimiwNeJgVYVEt Hard to help if you need any guidance.

So did we, and we’re now paying $400k more to build the same home in Sarasota lol. The comps in the area easily support the price now though and it has a very high ceiling to appreciate in price.

Great to know, thank you! I had visions of them off-roading people to potential lots lol. I’ve had that before and it’s not ideal. Shellstone will be a nice community. The one thing I forgot to mention was the school that’s coming there as well. Along with bigger floor plans, I feel Shellstone may be more catered for families compared to Lakehouse Cove.

@@burgessteam we are deciding between those two locations, and we are almost retired, so no young children. You believe Lakehouse Cove is the better fit?

@@paulastahl7227 I believe Lakehouse Cove is the better fit for retirees, yes. LHC has many more smaller homes and although a very small distance, it’s closer to Waterside Place. I personally believe LHC is one of Lakewood’s very best communities. Here to help if you want to discuss in more detail : 813-295-0144