Taken from http://wvidfl.blogspot.com/2017/08/notice-of-next-regular-board-meeting.html
Sarasota Herald-Tribune
8/18/2017
Miscellaneous Notices
WEST VILLAGES
IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
NOTICE OF REGULAR BOARD MEETING
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Supervisors of the West Villages Improvement District will hold a regular Board Meeting on August 29th [Tuesday], 2017, at 11am in the Chambers of the City of North Port located at 4970 City Hall Boulevard, North Port, Florida 34286.
The purpose of the Regular Board Meeting is to conduct any business properly coming before the Board. The meeting is open to the public and will be conducted in accordance with the provisions of Florida law. A copy of the agenda for this meeting may be obtained from the District's website or by contacting the District Manager at
(561) 630-4922 and/or toll-free at
1-877-737-4922.
From time to time one or more Supervisors may participate by telephone; therefore, a speaker telephone will be present at the meeting location so that Supervisors may be fully informed of the discussions taking place. The Regular Board Meeting may be continued as found necessary to a time and date specified on the record.
If any person decides to appeal any decision made with respect to any matter considered at this Regular Board Meeting, such person will need a record of the proceedings and such person may need to insure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made at his or her own expense and which record includes the testimony and evidence on which the appeal is based.
In accordance with the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person requiring special accommodations or an interpreter to participate at this meeting should contact the District Manager at (561) 630-4922 and/or toll free 1-877-737-4922 at least seven (7) days prior to the date of the meeting.
Meetings may be cancelled from time to time without advertised notice.
WEST VILLAGES IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
www.westvillagesid.org
PUBLISH: SARASOTA HERALD TRIBUNE 08/18/17
Hope to see you there!
Ali
Check out area neighborhoods and new construction options at www.WestVillagesHome.com. You can also search the MLS for resale homes.
See more posts about the district at wvidfl.blogspot.com.
Thanks for reading!
Monday, August 21, 2017
Thursday, August 17, 2017
Gran Paradiso at the West Villages: West Villages Final Budget Approved for 2017-2018
Here are the final budget budget documents as approved at the Meeting of the West Villages Supervisory Board on August 10th, 2017. Contact me at westvillagesrealty@gmail.com if you would like me to send you the pdf version. I can also provide a link to audio of that meeting.
Thanks,
Ali Johnston
West Villages Realty LLC
Check out information about the various area communities at westvillageshome,com, and check out our West Villages blog at wvidfl.blogspot.com!
Or, check us out at westvillagesrealty.com
Thanks,
Ali Johnston
West Villages Realty LLC
Check out information about the various area communities at westvillageshome,com, and check out our West Villages blog at wvidfl.blogspot.com!
Or, check us out at westvillagesrealty.com
Wednesday, August 16, 2017
Gran Paradiso at the West Villages: Metrostudy report for the area shows it is booming!
This was taken from http://www.metrostudy.com/sarasota-bradenton-housing-2q17-new-home-starts-decline-2q17-best-quarterly-closings-since-recession/
- 2Q17 Quarterly New Home Starts Down 1.5% YoY & Annual Starts Up 2.2% YoY
- 2Q17 Quarterly Closings Up 8% YoY & Annual Closings Up 10% YoY
- New home production continues to trend to higher price ranges, with starts over $250K up 9.7% YoY
Metrostudy’s 2Q17 survey of the Sarasota-Bradenton housing market shows 1,457 single-family units were started in the second quarter of 2017, down 1.5% compared to 2Q16 but a 7% increase from 1Q17. The annual start rate totaled 5,515, up by 2.2% compared to the same quarter last year. Single-family quarterly closings totaled 1,540 units, 5.8% higher than 2Q16 levels. The annual closings rate was 5,380 units, 10% above the rate in 2Q16.
“The second quarter of 2017 had the best quarterly closing rate since the recession, but the first two quarters of 2017 have been down in terms of new housing starts versus the same quarter of 2016,” said Tony Polito, Regional Director of Metrostudy’s Sarasota/Bradenton market. “This may be reflective of some price pressure however, Manatee County’s average closing price per square foot was level at $145/SF with the 2016 rate, and Sarasota County saw its average price per square foot fall from $157 to $154 over the same period. Even with this slight decline in housing starts, the Sarasota/Bradenton market is building at 119% of its 20-year moving average and it is one of only two Florida markets building above the long-term average. Naples/Ft. Myers is the other.”
For the twelve months ending June 30, 2017, annual new home starts in price ranges under $250K totaled 1,277 units, down 16.7%% from 2Q16. Annual new home starts in prices over $250K were up 9.7% from the rate at the end of 2Q16. The marginal 118-unit increase in the annual start pace was split: 256 fewer units under $250K and 374 more units above $250K.
In 2Q17, Manatee, Sarasota, and Charlotte Counties were the region’s top three markets based on annual starts. Manatee County recorded 2,649 annual housing starts, up 0.6% from 2Q16. Sarasota County had 2,114 annual starts, up 2.9% from the same quarter last year. Charlotte had 746 annual starts ending 2Q17, a 6.7% increase from 2Q16. During the second quarter of 2017, Manatee County recorded 629 starts, down 7.2% from the prior quarter and down 5.3% from 2Q16. Sarasota County recorded 482 starts, down 18.4% from 1Q17 and down 13.9% from 2Q16. Venice is now building 174% of the volume of North Manatee but 60% of the volume of SE Manatee County.
Total single-family inventory, which is composed of units under construction, finished vacant and models, equaled 2,832 units on the ground at the end of the second quarter, a 6.3-month supply and up 5% from last year. Compared to last year, under construction inventory rose by 17 units to 2,077. Finished vacant inventory increased by 28.6% YoY to 463 in 2Q17. However, the number of move-ins exceeded completions during the quarter and FV inventory decreased by 33 units. We consider FV equilibrium between 1.5 and 2 months. As of June 30, 2017, the months of supply of FV units for all of Sarasota/Bradenton stood at 1.0 months. All told, total inventory of 6.3 months is at the low end of equilibrium, but price increases may be difficult.
The table below ranks the top ten communities in the market by annual starts:
Community (Area) Annual Starts
Lakewood Ranch ……………………………………901
The West Villages …………………………………..428
Palmer Ranch…………………………………………229
Del Tierra……………………………………………….207
Grand Palm ……………………………………………185
South Gulf Cove ……………………………………..171
Rotonda …………………………………………………168
Punta Gorda Isles …………………………………..160
Milano…………………………………………………….153
Sarasota National ……………………………………131
About Metrostudy: Metrostudy is the leading provider of primary and secondary market information to the housing and related industries nationwide. Metrostudy provides research, data, analytics and consulting services to help builders, developers, lenders, suppliers, retailers, utilities and others make investment and business decisions every day.
About Hanley Wood: Hanley Wood is the premier information, media, event, and strategic marketing services company serving the residential, commercial design and construction industries. Utilizing the largest editorial- and analytics-driven construction market database, the company produces powerful market data and insights; award-winning publications, newsletters and websites; high-profile executive events; and strategic marketing solutions. To learn more, visit hanleywood.com.
Let us know how we can assist you today!
West Villages Realty LLC
www.WestVillagesRealty.com
www.WestVillagesHome.com
And, check out our West Villages blog at wvidfl.blogspot.com
Local Markets
SARASOTA / BRADENTON HOUSING 2Q17: New Home Starts Decline, As 2Q17 Has Best Quarterly Closings Since Recession
Metrostudy NewsAugust 7, 2017
- 2Q17 Quarterly New Home Starts Down 1.5% YoY & Annual Starts Up 2.2% YoY
- 2Q17 Quarterly Closings Up 8% YoY & Annual Closings Up 10% YoY
- New home production continues to trend to higher price ranges, with starts over $250K up 9.7% YoY
Metrostudy’s 2Q17 survey of the Sarasota-Bradenton housing market shows 1,457 single-family units were started in the second quarter of 2017, down 1.5% compared to 2Q16 but a 7% increase from 1Q17. The annual start rate totaled 5,515, up by 2.2% compared to the same quarter last year. Single-family quarterly closings totaled 1,540 units, 5.8% higher than 2Q16 levels. The annual closings rate was 5,380 units, 10% above the rate in 2Q16.
“The second quarter of 2017 had the best quarterly closing rate since the recession, but the first two quarters of 2017 have been down in terms of new housing starts versus the same quarter of 2016,” said Tony Polito, Regional Director of Metrostudy’s Sarasota/Bradenton market. “This may be reflective of some price pressure however, Manatee County’s average closing price per square foot was level at $145/SF with the 2016 rate, and Sarasota County saw its average price per square foot fall from $157 to $154 over the same period. Even with this slight decline in housing starts, the Sarasota/Bradenton market is building at 119% of its 20-year moving average and it is one of only two Florida markets building above the long-term average. Naples/Ft. Myers is the other.”
For the twelve months ending June 30, 2017, annual new home starts in price ranges under $250K totaled 1,277 units, down 16.7%% from 2Q16. Annual new home starts in prices over $250K were up 9.7% from the rate at the end of 2Q16. The marginal 118-unit increase in the annual start pace was split: 256 fewer units under $250K and 374 more units above $250K.
In 2Q17, Manatee, Sarasota, and Charlotte Counties were the region’s top three markets based on annual starts. Manatee County recorded 2,649 annual housing starts, up 0.6% from 2Q16. Sarasota County had 2,114 annual starts, up 2.9% from the same quarter last year. Charlotte had 746 annual starts ending 2Q17, a 6.7% increase from 2Q16. During the second quarter of 2017, Manatee County recorded 629 starts, down 7.2% from the prior quarter and down 5.3% from 2Q16. Sarasota County recorded 482 starts, down 18.4% from 1Q17 and down 13.9% from 2Q16. Venice is now building 174% of the volume of North Manatee but 60% of the volume of SE Manatee County.
Total single-family inventory, which is composed of units under construction, finished vacant and models, equaled 2,832 units on the ground at the end of the second quarter, a 6.3-month supply and up 5% from last year. Compared to last year, under construction inventory rose by 17 units to 2,077. Finished vacant inventory increased by 28.6% YoY to 463 in 2Q17. However, the number of move-ins exceeded completions during the quarter and FV inventory decreased by 33 units. We consider FV equilibrium between 1.5 and 2 months. As of June 30, 2017, the months of supply of FV units for all of Sarasota/Bradenton stood at 1.0 months. All told, total inventory of 6.3 months is at the low end of equilibrium, but price increases may be difficult.
The table below ranks the top ten communities in the market by annual starts:
Community (Area) Annual Starts
Lakewood Ranch ……………………………………901
The West Villages …………………………………..428
Palmer Ranch…………………………………………229
Del Tierra……………………………………………….207
Grand Palm ……………………………………………185
South Gulf Cove ……………………………………..171
Rotonda …………………………………………………168
Punta Gorda Isles …………………………………..160
Milano…………………………………………………….153
Sarasota National ……………………………………131
About Metrostudy: Metrostudy is the leading provider of primary and secondary market information to the housing and related industries nationwide. Metrostudy provides research, data, analytics and consulting services to help builders, developers, lenders, suppliers, retailers, utilities and others make investment and business decisions every day.
About Hanley Wood: Hanley Wood is the premier information, media, event, and strategic marketing services company serving the residential, commercial design and construction industries. Utilizing the largest editorial- and analytics-driven construction market database, the company produces powerful market data and insights; award-winning publications, newsletters and websites; high-profile executive events; and strategic marketing solutions. To learn more, visit hanleywood.com.
Let us know how we can assist you today!
West Villages Realty LLC
www.WestVillagesRealty.com
www.WestVillagesHome.com
And, check out our West Villages blog at wvidfl.blogspot.com
Sunday, July 23, 2017
Gran Paradiso: West Villages District Budget Meeting Notice
Taken from www.wvidfl.blogspot.com
Sarasota Herald-Tribune
7/21/2017; 7/28/17
Miscellaneous Notices
WEST VILLAGES
IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE ADOPTION OF THE FISCAL YEAR 2017/2018 BUDGET AND NOTICE OF REGULAR BOARD OF SUPERVISORS' MEETING
The Board of Supervisors of the West Villages Improvement District will hold a Public Hearing on August 10, 2017, at 11:00 a.m., or as soon thereafter as can be heard, in a Meeting Room of the City of North Port located at 4970 City Hall Boulevard, North Port, Florida 34286 for the purpose of hearing comments and objections on the adoption of the budget of the District for the Fiscal Year 2017/2018. A regular board meeting of the District will also be held at that time where the Board may consider any other business that may properly come before it.
A copy of the agenda and budget may be obtained from the District's website or at the offices of the District Manager, 2501A Burns Road, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida 33410, Telephone: (561) 630-4922 and/or toll free at 1-877-737-4922, during normal business hours.
The public hearing and meeting are open to the public and will be conducted in accordance with the provisions of Florida law for special districts. The public hearing and meeting may be continued to a date, time and place to be specified on the record at the meeting. There may be occasions when staff or Supervisors may participate by speaker telephone.
Any person requiring special accommodations at this meeting because of a disability or physical impairment should contact the District Office at (561) 630-4922 at least forty-eight (48) hours prior to the meeting. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the Florida Relay Service at 1-800-955-8770, for aid in contacting the District Office.
Each person who decides to appeal any decision made by the Board with respect to any matter considered at the public hearings or meeting is advised that person will need a record of proceedings and that accordingly, the person may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, including the testimony and evidence upon which such appeal is to be based.
Meetings may be cancelled from time to time without advertised notice.
Todd Wodraska, District Manager
WEST VILLAGES IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
Thanks,
Ali
Sarasota Herald-Tribune
7/21/2017; 7/28/17
Miscellaneous Notices
WEST VILLAGES
IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE ADOPTION OF THE FISCAL YEAR 2017/2018 BUDGET AND NOTICE OF REGULAR BOARD OF SUPERVISORS' MEETING
The Board of Supervisors of the West Villages Improvement District will hold a Public Hearing on August 10, 2017, at 11:00 a.m., or as soon thereafter as can be heard, in a Meeting Room of the City of North Port located at 4970 City Hall Boulevard, North Port, Florida 34286 for the purpose of hearing comments and objections on the adoption of the budget of the District for the Fiscal Year 2017/2018. A regular board meeting of the District will also be held at that time where the Board may consider any other business that may properly come before it.
A copy of the agenda and budget may be obtained from the District's website or at the offices of the District Manager, 2501A Burns Road, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida 33410, Telephone: (561) 630-4922 and/or toll free at 1-877-737-4922, during normal business hours.
The public hearing and meeting are open to the public and will be conducted in accordance with the provisions of Florida law for special districts. The public hearing and meeting may be continued to a date, time and place to be specified on the record at the meeting. There may be occasions when staff or Supervisors may participate by speaker telephone.
Any person requiring special accommodations at this meeting because of a disability or physical impairment should contact the District Office at (561) 630-4922 at least forty-eight (48) hours prior to the meeting. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the Florida Relay Service at 1-800-955-8770, for aid in contacting the District Office.
Each person who decides to appeal any decision made by the Board with respect to any matter considered at the public hearings or meeting is advised that person will need a record of proceedings and that accordingly, the person may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, including the testimony and evidence upon which such appeal is to be based.
Meetings may be cancelled from time to time without advertised notice.
Todd Wodraska, District Manager
WEST VILLAGES IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
Thanks,
Ali
Thinking about buying or selling your home in this area? Our in-depth knowledge and experience here is exceptional, as you can see, and can be of particular value to you throughout the process. Contact us today and find out all of the ways we can be of help to you!
Ali H. Johnston, MHA, MBA in Real Estate
Realtor®, Lic. Broker #BK3284964
West Villages Realty LLC
Office: 941-460-3179
www.WestVillagesRealty.com
Sunday, July 16, 2017
Gran Paradiso: Notice in the mail regarding West Villages assessments July 2017
Hi,
Friends and neighbors -
It has
been a while since I last blogged about the district meetings. Mostly, because
there really didn't seem to be much "meaty news" in the proceedings
for a while. There has been a lot of general business stuff (like
authorizations to pay vendors' bills, work orders, formal process requirements
of items already addressed, and these kind of things), but not much of anything
truly noteworthy at the ones I have been able to attend...until recently...
Most homeowners,
if not all, that live in the district have by now received a notice in the mail
about the bond funds being refinanced. From talking to neighbors, there does
seem to be quite a bit of concern, confusion, and questions out there about it.
So, let me just give a brief summary of the basic plan and what it means.
It was
said outright at the last West Villages Improvement District Supervisory Board
meeting on June 29th that individual residents' annual assessments are to
remain the same and have the same maturity date. The plan is to refinance the
bonds at terms more favorable to the district, so as to increase the total
volume of funds that are available for various projects and services needed to
improve the district. There will be more money for the district to use for
operations and improvements, irrigation improvements for one, but not costing
residents more in the process.
A
public hearing is required for them to move forward on this. It was suggested
and set to occur with the next regular board meeting on August 10th. These are
generally held at North Port City Hall off Sumter beginning at 11am.
Hope
that helps clarify some, and hope to see you at the next meeting!
Ali
Thinking
about buying or selling your home in this area? Our in-depth knowledge and
experience here is exceptional, as you can see, and would be of particular value
to you throughout the process. Contact us today and find out all of the ways we
can be of help to you!
Ali H. Johnston, MHA,
MBA in Real Estate
Realtor®, Lic. Broker
#BK3284964
West Villages Realty
LLC
Office: 941-460-3179
www.WestVillagesRealty.com
Sunday, July 9, 2017
Gran Paradiso: West Villages' area is 4th Top-Selling Master-Planned Community in the US
Copied from our West Villages blog post of 7/8/17 at https://wvidfl.blogspot.com/2017/07/west-villages-4th-top-selling-master.html
Our area remains a top-ranked choice in popularity across the nation!
Below taken from developer info newsletter/email http://mailchi.mp/d9bb13172f21/were-number-4?e=a9d3178443
RCLCO Ranks West Villages Florida
Number 4 in Nation
RCLCO Real Estate Advisors has ranked West Villages Florida as the 4th Top-Selling Master-Planned Community in the United States in the first half of the year.
Already one of the fastest-selling new home communities in the United States, West Villages in south Sarasota County had 526 sales in the first half of 2017.
“We are proud to be ranked so highly on this prestigious list,” said Paul Erhardt, President of West Villages. “The momentum we are building is beginning to capture national attention as we put in place the building blocks for West Villages to be the most desirable new home town in the country.”
The community is home to the area’s finest and most reputable builders including Mattamy Homes, Neal Communities, Lennar, DiVosta, WCI Communities, Sam Rodgers Homes, D.R. Horton and M/I Homes.
West Villages also recently placed in the number four slot on the annual John Burns Real Estate Consulting list of top-selling master-planned communities in the United States. There were 848 new home sales in West Villages in 2016. West Villages is comprised of five actively selling neighborhoods, including Sarasota National, Gran Paradiso, Grand Palm, Island Walk and Renaissance. Two new communities are planned to open later this year.
Contact us at West Villages Realty LLC to assist you in purchasing your new home in this fabulous region!
Thanks for reading,
Ali
Ali H. Johnston, MHA, MBA in Real Estate
Realtor®, Lic. Broker #BK3284964
West Villages Realty LLC
Office: 941-460-3179
www.WestVillagesRealty.com
Friday, July 7, 2017
Venice City Bicycle Ride
Monthly City Bicycle Ride
(Open to Public)
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