Dick Betts REALTOR® The Villages, Florida

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...

I try to share something daily but sometimes life gets in the way.  I decided to share some information on a bunch of different topics.Don’t forget the Brown & Brown Strawberry Festival which starts this weekend, scroll down my page to January 31st for details.  Never attended you should try!Work...

Yesterday I stopped by Total Wine and More to stock up for the Super Bowl party, I was concerned about inventory of kegs of beer and maybe they would run out.  I went to the case and keg room with a shopping cart and could barely get in.  Wall to wall kegs plus new selections, I use two 1/6 kegs ...

So many times, I see folks move to The Villages, Florida right after they retire and said finally I can golf, play Pickleball, go the pools, play cards and visit the squares every day and not have to work!  My retirement dream has come true!  After about 6 months they decide they need something m...

One question I am often asked is there a VA clinic close to The Villages, Florida?  Actually, there is one in The Villages on the north side and the vets who I have spoken with are very happy with the care they receive there.  It stands to reason we have a clinic here, The Villages has the second...

If you are considering selling your home and you have the option of removing everything from the home it might be a good idea for you.  This is where virtual staging comes in, it’s all done magically by somebody sitting behind a computer somewhere in the world and the results are fantastic.  I of...

Today I was asked about painting vinyl siding on a 2 ½ year old home I am preparing to list.  I asked why and it turns out the color so I shared about life expectancy of vinyl siding.  Most vinyl siding will last from 30 to 40 years with proper maintenance and care.  Even here in Florida for the ...

It seems lately I have been called upon sadly to help out families that their parents living here in The Villages, Florida need to move on to the next chapter.  Some a spouse has passed or for health reasons it is time to return to where home was and be near family.  I can count five in the past ...