You Asked, We Answered - I need to do what with a new home in The Villages, Florida??

Tina and Christine discuss what they weren't expecting to spend on when they bought a new home in The Villages...
Tell us in the comments below if you had other items you invested in with a new home here.

[@DeonBurke-t4x]

Great show!

[@LadiesoftheLanai-yb1ns]

Thanks for watching :)

[@susanl8589]

Thank you for answering that question. Very helpful and informative!!

[@LadiesoftheLanai-yb1ns]

Glad you found this video helpful! - Christine

[@MarkFord-n8o]

Just found your channel! Very informative. Thanks for sharing the tips.

[@LadiesoftheLanai-yb1ns]

Thanks Mark! we are glad you are enjoying our channel!

[@irvingclark3925]

Do garage floor before storage begins.

[@LadiesoftheLanai-yb1ns]

a lot of people are quite passionate about the garage floors!

[@Motlei1]

Thanks very informative. Moving very soon.

[@LadiesoftheLanai-yb1ns]

see you when you get here!

[@kylereed980]

Great show as always, thank you both for your input!!❤

[@LadiesoftheLanai-yb1ns]

Thanks Kyle we both appreciate you! - Christine

[@flybirds2024]

So I did my garage floor, full gutters and front landscaping, being a single man I have no issues with my clothes closet or pantry with the wire shelves. The only other thing I did was to replace the plastic sink in the laundry with a real cabinet and porcelain sink.

[@LadiesoftheLanai-yb1ns]

Thanks for sharing what you did Bob! - Christine

[@LadiesoftheLanai-yb1ns]

I like the plastic sink replacements you did! Closets were a definite must for me :). Tina

[@jay7621]

Great information! Really enjoy your videos. Have an amazing week.

[@LadiesoftheLanai-yb1ns]

Thanks Jay! So glad you are enjoying our videos, you have an amazing week too!

[@marywilson1948]

Great answer to a great question. Thx Tina & Christine!!

[@LadiesoftheLanai-yb1ns]

Thanks Mary!!!

[@keithr5638]

What was the ballpark cost for enclosing your lanai?

[@LadiesoftheLanai-yb1ns]

My lanai is roughly 10 x 15 We opted for single pane windows, not double pane and it was just under $9000.- Christine

[@Copicutretiree215]

Just wondering what the epoxy cost roughly?

[@LadiesoftheLanai-yb1ns]

Hi Allen, it was approx $1,400 to epoxy my garage only. That was done the end of 2022. Hope that helps and thanks for watching :)

[@cynthiaamitrano8915]

I’ve always said, for the price they charge for houses in The Villages, a washer and dryer should be included. A basic no frills set is around $1300. I think TV uses basic and sometimes inferior finishes for the prices they charge. This is just my impression. I have never been to The Villages. My opinion is based on videos such as your own.

[@MyLogHomeLife]

I’ve never had a new house in Florida, Tennessee, Virginia, or New Jersey that came with a washer or dryer.

[@LadiesoftheLanai-yb1ns]

An interesting choice regarding the no washer dryer, but, we knew what we were faced with. I guess part of the reason for basic choices is that if you want to upgrade, you can go buy it but if you are OK with basic, then you are not paying extra. We have upgraded countertops and a few other things and I am thrilled. If you want it to be all-in, you can always buy a pre-owned house, many of them are quite upgraded. - Christine

[@LadiesoftheLanai-yb1ns]

Oh that is interesting and good to understand! - Christine@@MyLogHomeLife

[@carolapostolos8929]

I've purchased 3 brand new homes and none of them came with a washer and dryer. I like to purchase the larger, commercial style washer and dryer so that I can wash my comforters.

[@Beth-g2b]

Hi ladies, you had a person on in another episode that dealt with medical care, I think she let yiu know about all the drs. In the area and the insurances and what they accept. Can u give me her name and number? Thanks ladies!

[@LadiesoftheLanai-yb1ns]

Yes of course. That guest was: Rebecca Brewer Licensed Benefits Consultant 803-614-8330 [e-mail] and that show was: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rHu1mXeDfLiSeq8

[@kimbrothers2180]

When you said the new houses don't come with these items- can you clarify if you built the new house or bought a new spec home?

[@LadiesoftheLanai-yb1ns]

Our house was brand new but already built. If you buy land and build, you do have a certain amount of leeway. Best to talk with a Villages Realtor for in depth details on where you can customize. - Christine

[@creativelanedesigns6198]

I was wondering about those garage screen doors. I see them when I looking at the villages homes. Are they pricey to add if you buy and need to add? ( we are two years away but I’m doing my research. Love the videos!)

[@LadiesoftheLanai-yb1ns]

We used Thumpers Retractable Screen doors and it was $3500 all in. His are quite unique and very beautiful and add architectural interest as well. We did Almond with white borders. There are other kinds out there that slide across and don't retract that are less costly. - Christine

[@AnnMarieZapolski]

Who did your closets and if you wouldn’t mind sharing a price range.

[@LadiesoftheLanai-yb1ns]

Hi. Closets by Design did my bedroom (master) and laundry room closets. It was around $3,500. There are many variables to the customization so pricing can definitely vary. Good luck and thanks for watching!

[@laurarahz12]

Do you guys have home tours on your channels?

[@LadiesoftheLanai-yb1ns]

Can you explain further what you are looking for with regards to home tours?

[@laurarahz12]

Like the tours people do of their homes/decor etc… just showing us around their homes… I love watching the realty channels and seeing inside all the different homes, hope that helps!!

[@LadiesoftheLanai-yb1ns]

Oh thanks for clarifying! I personally will not be doing a home tour, just for privacy reasons. But I appreciate you asking! - Christine @@laurarahz12