The Villages · 55+ and Senior Moves
55+ and Senior Moves in The Villages
A Seniors Real Estate Specialist who moves at your pace and keeps family in the loop when you want them there.
55+ Moves in The Villages: What You Get
The Villages is a 55+ community in FL, and moving into it or out of it at this stage of life brings its own questions. What you get from us is a Seniors Real Estate Specialist who handles those questions plainly: the age rules, the right home for the years ahead, and the timing of a sale that may also be a goodbye.
Why Lili
Lili Whittington holds the SRES designation, has worked in The Villages since 2016, and has sold more than 450 homes. She brings a life-coaching background to conversations about change, and she includes family by phone or video whenever you want them there.
Choosing a Home for the Years Ahead
- Single-story living and wide doorways, so the home works now and later.
- Distance to healthcare: know your nearest hospital and specialists before you need them.
- Golf-cart access to a square or recreation center, for independence without always driving.
- Upkeep: a patio or courtyard villa usually means less exterior work.
Community age rules can affect who lives in a home, so we confirm the rules for any property you consider.
A Move to Assisted Living, Handled Start to Finish
A couple in The Villages was moving to an assisted living facility, and their home had to be sold after they left. Here is what we handled for them:
- Before the move: we helped them declutter the home and pack the belongings that were going with them to the facility.
- After the move: a cleaning crew deep cleaned the whole house, and we staged it, arranging the furniture so each room showed at its best.
- At the signing: when we found the buyer, we went to the facility so they could sign the documents in person, without leaving their new home.
The sale went smoothly, and so did their move. That is what a Seniors Real Estate Specialist is for: the sale is only one part of a bigger change, and we plan the whole thing around you.
Local Context
Life here is built around joining in, with clubs and more than 100 recreation centers. For newcomers, that's the fastest way to feel at home. For sellers leaving The Villages, we plan the sale around the next step, whether that's family in another state or a smaller home here. See downsizing in The Villages, relocating to The Villages, our 55+ guide, or talk to Lili.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are there age rules in The Villages?
Yes. It's a 55+ community with age rules, so confirm how they apply to any home you consider.
Can family join the process remotely?
Yes, by phone or video whenever you'd like.
The Villages
What 55+ and senior moves looks like in The Villages
The 55+ active-adult community with three town squares, golf carts and villas through premier homes.
The 55+ active-adult community with three town squares, golf carts and villas through premier homes.
- The homes
- Patio and courtyard villas, cottage/ranch, designer and premier homes, roughly $205,000 to $1.2 million. North of 466 is the older sections; south of 466A the newer ones.
- Why people choose it
- A 55+ active-adult community. Retirees relocating from cold-weather states and Spanish-speaking regions.
- Getting around
- Golf carts.
- Nearby
- Three town squares (Spanish Springs, Lake Sumter Landing, Brownwood), dozens of golf courses, more than 100 recreation centers.
- The trade-off
- The bond and amenity fees. A paid-down bond changes the real math on a resale compared with new construction.
The method
How we do it in The Villages
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Ready to make your move with The Lili Whittington Group?