Can You Afford A Home In The Villages?
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- Jerry and Linda take you to where it all started, Orange Blossom Gardens.
Built in the 1980s as a community of manufactured homes, it is now the oldest area of the ever growing Villages. Ride along and see the homes that were the precursors of today’s designer homes and villas. With homes for sale priced from the low 100Ks, they can be attractive for someone looking for The Villages lifestyle on a budget. Residents enjoy the wonderful amenities such as golf, pickleball, bocce, shuffleboard, swimming and more.
Situated in the Spanish Springs area, Orange Blossom Gardens and Silver Lake are close to major shopping and health care. The Villages Regional Hospital is nearby as are a large number of doctors and medical services. Major retail is near as well, such as Sam’s Club, Home Depot, Target, Kirklands, Kohls, multiple drug stores and more.
We would like to thank everyone for watching our videos.
“See you when you get here!”
Mailing address:
Newcomers
P.O.Box 888
Fruitland Park, FL 34731
All information and opinions in our videos are ours alone and not guaranteed as accurate. We are not endorsed by nor paid by The Villages, Florida. We are just trying to share answers to questions we had when we were trying to decide if moving here was for us.
Stay the Newcomers. It works just fine. We will be the Newcomers if & when we come. ❤
What about “Newcomers to Becomers” ? That way you still have the word Newcomers in it but obviously have transitioned. With love from Texas!
Thank you for this. It gives me greater perspective on how The Village communities are maintained even decades later. The original neighborhoods being kept to a standard regardless of home structure is amazing. Beautiful neighborhood. Kudos to the residences that maintain the standard.
NEWCOMERS forever! The people have spoken :)
LOL!!! Thanks, John!
Hey i am just 47 years old but enjoying watching u linds love you, your husband has a smooth voice love listening to him, you too Linda.
Thanks Fiona!
Always and forever; keep as “Village Newcomers” that is Jerry and Linda. God Bless
Appreciate ya Stibs!
I’m late entering the conversation, but I say stay “Newcomers” because even thought y’all aren’t newcomers anymore, you are helping others who are. I really enjoy your videos!
Thanks, Penelope… that is the plan for now.😁😁
I've conferred with the judges and you are being awarded bonus points for use of the word "deciduous". Congrats! 😆
Unless you're a native who was born and raised there, you will always be a newcomer. Keep the name.
Don't change your name - your videos will always be helpful to people looking for information on The Villages. Your videos keep getting better and better! Good info and always fun - you are such a great couple!
Thanks June! We appreciate it!
Thank you so much for the wonderful tour of Orange Blossom Way-very much appreciated and enjoyed!!!!
Glad you liked it, Geneva!
I love all the mature trees in this neighborhood! It gives it a different look than yours. The lawns aren’t all perfect either. Kind of refreshing!
Thanks, Bob!
Thank you for the wonderful tour,enjoy the old homes it was very quiet there
Thank you ..this is probably the only place I could afford to live...I'm a 66yr old widow living on widows benefits & working part time to make ends meet...I'm freezing here in Iowa...Thanks again..Stay safe...
Bless you! Hope it warms up and you have a great summer!
This is the best Community you’ve shown!
Love the maturity of the trees and the size of the lots.
Thx for the tour! Another vote for newcomers, you’re showing all of us potential newcomers around!
This is the pool I used to go to when I visited my parents. They lived there on st. Andrew blvd 3 blocks away when there were only 4000 people. So was fun to see this video. Thanks
Thank you . I am 1 year 2 months away from 55 . My mom lives in the villages. orange blossom gardens is the only place I could possibly afford. You two gave me the perfect video and info that I need. The timing of finding this video is special. I have watched alot of your videos. Thanks again.
It will be here before you know it, Barry. See you when you get here!
I can retire in less than 8 years and have been wanting to retire in the Villages for over 15 years! Getting closer to my dream. Thank you so much for taking the time and the passion to do these videos. I have learned so much. We use to vacation there every summer when my girls were little to visit their Aunt and Uncle. We always had a great time.
Great! See you when you get here!
I love the "long ride", appreciate it.. Great job with the narration of the ride video, as well.
Thanks you two for this tour. I’m one who asked for a less affluent more affordable area after beautiful drive through the Millionaire row😊 TV does have a $ for everyone👍Lots are actually bigger too. No Bonds or District Fees big $avings. Perfect Snowbird nest.
My Vote, Keep the Name. You’re no longer “Newcomers” but others are and will be through your name on searches. Great job filming Linda.
Thanks, Aurora!
The Newcomer is your name AND let it stay!!!!! It's who you are in heart!!!! Ron Ana NYC.
One of your best drive around vids yet. As much as I love the way the villages look, majority of it pristine, neat and tidy. I loved the way Orange Blossom looked, so much more character. I would be more than happy to live in a modular or manufactured home, would not have a problem. Stick with Newcomers. Great job guys.
We appreciate it Cliff!
I think I love this area. Reminds me so much of Old Florida.
LOVED THIS!!!!!! We looked in this area when we visited - this has us rethinking it- while we love the more southern area we could keep a bit more of our $$$$ hmmm 🤔. Thanks for showing. We are hoping to come soon!!!!
See you when you get here!
Love the large yards. Flags flying. Little more freedom. Enjoyed this. Thanks
You two are great ambassadors for The Villages.
Thanks, Linda!
Enjoyed the Villages tour of Orange Blossoms Gardens community and homes. Looking forward to scheduling a visit (post covid).
We got a VA loan and got a 1 bedroom 1 bathroom.... our total $ investment was $6000...... We love it
Wow! That's great!
😲😉 way to go!!!
Being a "Newcomer" is a state of mind. Always remain newcomers then your view, evaluation and enjoyment of The Villages will always be new and appreciated by folks like me. Kind of like saying to stay in touch with your inner child! Please keep being a Newcomer and thanks for your videos.
Thanks, Robert! We appreciate it!
Loved Orange Blossom Gardens.
Tomatoe, Tomahto.. ...Stay the Newcomers! I did giggle when you said lean to instead of carport....love you two!
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Thanks so much for your Awesome video and you talked me into looking into the homes in the village.
Thanks for the ride! I love Linda's voice like she is a real estate tycoon. "walk in showers....handrails". It's very adorable and endearing! I'm seriously looking at this place! Hubs says no....my mom lived to be 88 and I have a lot of living to do!
My folks have lived in The Villages since 05 in Chatham. and I enjoy watching your videos. Have made so many wonderful visits there.
Keep the name - you show us all The Villages with fresh, new eyes!
Stay The Newcomers :)...your positive attitudes and inquisitive nature keep you guys "new"! Thanks for a very fun and informative video.
Don’t change your name. You always look at things from a fresh perspective
♥️♥️♥️ I really enjoyed this. Love my 55+ Community but, I Live in Colorado. I Love this so so much.
Love this video really enjoyed it. I look at these older neighborhoods all the time they do have a lot of character and personality and looks like they have a larger lot than some of the newer places. Thanks Jerry and Linda! D!
Hi Jerry and Linda your biggest fan here darryl Miller from new Jersey just watched your orange blossom video you guys show me why I go to work everyday can,t wait to retire 60 years old and counting you guys are a blessing to me thank you.
Thanks, Darryl! That made our day. See you when you get here!
Keep the name!!! You’re always newer than someone!!! Enjoyed the tour!
Really enjoy your posts! Keep them coming!
Yes, Newcomers forever. ❤️❤️
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I think: Keep the Name
Why? When “Newcomers” move here they need some guidance and will find your videos informative and entertaining. It’s a good show.
Thanks, Lynn! The response to remain "Newcomers" was overwhelming. We appreciate you!
Yes, that is the reason I watched this video. I wasn't looking for places to live this popped up in my feed. When I saw the word newcomers I thought " information".
Seems very peaceful. Thank you for the tour.
Our pleasure, Stephen.
Most are trailers. But clean. Thank you for your time. I drove around in there in January because I was interested what the older villages looked like.
Please don’t change the name. I love it.
Don’t change your name. Love The Villages Newcomers name👍✅
Thank you, Flora!
Excellent video you guys, we were down for a few weeks over winter, looking at many different retirement communities, we did not go to the villages because we thought it was out of our price range, 200k is our limit, so now I think we will have to take a look here. Thanks so much for what you do
You are most welcome. After seeing your comment I went to The Villages app and put in a maximum price of $200,000 and found that there are currently 79 homes for sale under that amount. So yes, it can definitely be done! In fact the app shows 55 brand new homes Under $200,000.
You took me on a peaceful drive with this video, I forgot all about my cares and worries for 30 min. Thank you.
This was great! And, your videos have been extremely helpful! Since, we are planning our 1st visit in November, from Southeast Fla.
Loved seeing the different sections of homes
Such a cool video of ole Florida style! Love it!
I appreciate this video so much. Been watching for a few years now and even did a lifestyle visut. I don’t ever remember being shown this neighborhood! I love this neighborhood. Would want to buy a home in this neighborhood
Love your videos, I do not even plan to move there but I watch your videos anyway.
We appreciate it, John! 😁😁
“Newcomers” is your branding, almost as important as “see ya when you get here”. You’re providing information about the community for potential future residents. Wouldn’t change it!!!
Thanks, Brian!
Keep the name! Cute little village - very appropriate for the time it was developed.
This was so much fun!! LOVE your vlogs and you should NOT change your name!!! This is YOU and YOUR journey.... even if years pass, this is STILL YOUR JOURNEY from NEWCOMERS!! It is perfect and what brought me to your site!! Couldn't believe when you made reference to the sky, because that is exactly what I have always loved about Florida!!! The most beautiful SKY!
We love it Donna, alw as us beautiful. A storm is brewing right now and it is magnificent.
Thanks so much for another orientation video of the Villages! I agree, keep the name of Newcomers!
I've been to Florida...You can have the Humidity and Bugs! I'll stay in Northern AZ where it's cool and scenic!
Keep newcomers. It helps those of us looking.
I've enjoyed your tours of The Villages here!
I am a Florida native, born in Orlando, raised in the suburbs of Tampa. Also raised my children in the suburbs of Tampa.
I DO love my home state.
My aunt is a nurse in The Villages but lives on land adjacent to the Ocala National Forest. I've visited The Villages and really enjoyed the park square with live music and little shops.
At age 45, I'm semi-retired. I homeschooled my 3 children through high school and now I keep busy with pet sitting in Bradenton. I love being on the water! Not far from the top-rated beaches!
Yes, a number of retirees live in this area. We had a hard time finding a RV Resort because most are 55+. I considered getting a fake ID.. I've always been an old soul.
We are very near one of Florida's first planned retirement communities, Sun City Center.
Florida really IS the good life!
LOL! Enjoy those young years, they fly by whether we notice it or not.
Keep your name, you have a lot of equity in the name , Linda and Jerry, the "Newcomers" . A trusted name .
That's nice. Thank you, Daniel!
Videos never too long for me to watch, always enjoy them and that was another great one, thank you x
Thank you for the wonderful tour!
My aunt and uncle moved to Orange Blossom Gardens in 1986. They lived on Parker Place. We visited them often Your video brings back a lot of good memories.
Thanks for that!!
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I like The Newcomers name. Its good for people considering The Vilages. We actually bought in the Panhandle but I still love your show!
Thank you, Lande!
We are considering the panhandle! Could you tell me of any with small actual towns that are friendly, on the water with the ability to walk or ride bikes freely and safely? Thanks!
Thanks for a great tour. That just might be the ideal neighborhood for me. I could walk to Spanish Springs & the Target in Rolling Acres.
Yes, they are close!
Thank you so much for taking me along with you on a Sunday Drive. While you may no longer feel like a newcomer, everyone who watches your show would like to be, so you just keep that name so we know who to watch!
We appreciate your comment Ellenray! Thank you!
Don’t change your name! If those people don’t like it they can stop watching. Some people on here only make negative comments to “stir the pot”. Keep the videos coming under the Newcomers name, they are Great!
Thank you so much!
The Villages Newcomers! That's who you are to us. That's the name you should keep. We love "The Villages Newcomers"! That's my story and I'm sticking to it! LOL. Thanks for the ride.
LOL!! Thank you Theresa, you're always so kind.
Thanks for the tour. My wife and I own a new 2017 house on tarrson blvd in silver lake and plan to retire there in a couple years. Due to the pandemic we had to cancel our may trip so this was great to see. Was like going for a golf cart ride that we really enjoy when we are there.
Thanks, Bernie... that is GREAT! We bet you cant wait!
Newcomers are always discovering new things. I like your neck of the woods better than the older homes. More crisp.
Thanks, James!
Orange Blossom Country Club just a really beautiful club love this pool u feel like your somewhere tropical.
do yourself a favor and get a priority pool membership because come summer your gonna want it and there are so many beautiful pools to visit here its like a staycation👍🏻 trust me you’ll be glad you did.
I enjoyed the tour immensely. Stay
With your name.
Keep the same name, smiles and friendliness
these homes seem to have some more 'elbow room' lot size and front setback from some of the other villages you've previewed in other videos, and they are charming, very unique and design simple in a world of complication.
Yes, a perfect fit for some folks! Thanks!
I have enjoyed your videos for months now. Thank you for being such a friendly face during the pandemic. It is nice to see interesting places, friendly faces and it helps during this time during this isolation time. You make a difference!
Wonderful video. This village is so quaint. It has so much character. Thank you so much for sharing. By the way, keep your name.
Thanks GiGi!
Keep her Jerry. Linda, you’re a good photographer.
Thanks, Lynn!
You mention Snowbirds. Maybe why it looks pretty vacant. They’ve all gone back home for the Summer. I’ll be 56 next month. I’ve always been more aquatinted to the older generation my whole life. Did some good for me and some real bad. Thank The Lord He had more good in my life.
Two more years and the youngest is off to college. Might be a golf cart in my future and neighbors that done play music till all hours of the night. Been wanting out of California for years now.
Your vid inspired our golf car ride today from the northern most point on Schwartz in OBG to Rohan Rec Center. It is a 12 mile, 50 minute ride going 17-20 MPH on the MMP (12 MPH on the Morse bridge). A Peachwave Frozen Yogurt stop in Colony Plaza gave us the energy to get back home.
Our kind of people! Great fun!!😁😁😁😁😁😁😁
Nice video thank you Jerry and Linda
Another beautiful ride. This neighborhood seems to be very quiet. It looks very nice. Thank you. I hope you keep your name. You will always be the Newcomers to me. Thank you..
Thank you Elsa! The response to remain "Newcomers" has been overwhelming. We appreciate you guys so much!
I love the mature trees and the shade. Not sold on the manufactured homes. If I were to buy now, not sure it will survive another 30 years. I'm not ruling this area out though, but considering a typical house in this village. I love love love the larger lots and shade. Lots to consider. Thank you for all your tours!!!
Loved this video! Although there are nicer homes in the other areas, I appreciated the diversity, character, and maturity of this community. The convenience of this area sounds appealing too. I'm assuming people are responsible for their own lawn care here? Thanks for showing us another perspective of The Villages.
Thanks, Rich! Yes, maintain your own yard or pay someone to do it.
Jerry, Linda, we are new to your channel and am really enjoying it and yes we subscribed. Keeping the same name for your channel will serve you folks well into the future, most channels keep the same name and have great success.
Thanks for the fab tour of OBG in the Villages.
Frank
If someone was 65 years old in 1985 and retired to Orange Grove...they are now 100 years old!!!
Keep the Newcomers. It's already your identifying mark...Its suits you well and we like it. Thanks for ALL you do.
Thank you! The response to remain "Newcomers" was strong!
I finally realized why I enjoy these videos, your demeanor is very mr. rogers~esk. Well done.
LOL... I wish! But, thank you!
Yes, agree... Jerry has a very pleasant speaking voice!
New comers nice! Actually the name drew me to watch the video blessings
Thanks, Ralph!
Keep Going As Newcomers
Very professionally done guys (and by guys I mean you, Jerry) 😂😂😂
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I just love you two. Such a sweet couple.
Thanks, Rebecca!
Keep your name you always look your News at from the "newcomer's view" Thanks for sharing
In Scotland, unless you were born “in the place you have moved to, even after fifty yrs” you will always be known as “an incomer”......love from p and Pancho..he says hi to Gizmo 🐾🐾
Thanks Patricia, always appreciate your comments!
That's one of the best looking trailer parks I have ever seen!
Another great production, thank you Jerry and Linda, yes keep your name ;-) Danny...
Thank you, Danny!
I vote for keeping the name Newcomers. You offer a new perspective on life and everything you are and do is new and fresh.
Thank you, Kat!