[JeffAtkins]

My preference of CV over BVV is primarily because CV is a lot less crowded. It has the feel of laid-back retirement living much more than BVV. BVV has a 4-lane US highway running through it (and right along many of the golf holes), the roads are bad, and its relatively crowded compared to CV.

Other comparisons:
HSV has the best roads
HSV is on a sewer system, BVV and CV are on septic
HSV is gated, BVV and CV are not
HSV is the only one that has stayed un-incorporated (Property Owner Assoc only)

[nmnita]

Originally Posted by JeffAtkins

My preference of CV over BVV is primarily because CV is a lot less crowded. It has the feel of laid-back retirement living much more than BVV. BVV has a 4-lane US highway running through it (and right along many of the golf holes), the roads are bad, and its relatively crowded compared to CV.

Other comparisons:
HSV has the best roads
HSV is on a sewer system, BVV and CV are on septic
HSV is gated, BVV and CV are not
HSV is the only one that has stayed un-incorporated (Property Owner Assoc only)

Thanks Jeff,

I understand what you are saying. After locating CV it dawned on me, the location wasn't convenient for what we need. We want to be NW AR or NE OK. thanks again. As for the gated community of HSV, having a daughter living in a gated community (which she loves) makes me wonder what the advantage of a gated community of thousnads of people really is. Of course it could simply be snob appeal and I don't mean this as a put down. Our older daughter and SIL are checking out areas to buy land. It has come down to HSV or BV. As for un-incorporated, it would be my guess this may not last much longer.

Again, thanks for your input.

Nita

[JeffAtkins]

Originally Posted by nmnita

As for the gated community of HSV, having a daughter living in a gated community (which she loves) makes me wonder what the advantage of a gated community of thousnads of people really is. Of course it could simply be snob appeal and I don't mean this as a put down. Our older daughter and SIL are checking out areas to buy land. It has come down to HSV or BV. As for un-incorporated, it would be my guess this may not last much longer.

Again, thanks for your input.

Nita

You're welcome.

I understand your point about gating a big area... what's the point of having a gate if everyone is inside the gate? :-) But everyone isn't inside the gate, and it keeps our crime rate very low.

I don't see HSV ever incorporating, there is very little gained and much lost.

[nmnita]

Originally Posted by JeffAtkins

You're welcome.

I understand your point about gating a big area... what's the point of having a gate if everyone is inside the gate? :-) But everyone isn't inside the gate, and it keeps our crime rate very low.

I don't see HSV ever incorporating, there is very little gained and much lost.

I wonder why BV found it necessary to incomporate then? Just cusious. We have a situation here that is similar. We have about 8,000 people living in Rio Communities but practically no business. Three times incorporation has been voted on, lost all three. If we incorporated we would have better police protection among other things, but with our tax base so low can you imagine what would happen to property taxes. Of course the other option is to let our neighboring city annex up. they would love the litte business we have but don't want any part of our community. A river (if you can call it that) separates us and the people on the other side are afraid if they annex us our side would take over the town. As I have said before, the mind set here is very different.

Nita

[JeffAtkins]

Originally Posted by nmnita

I wonder why BV found it necessary to incomporate then? Just cusious. We have a situation here that is similar. We have about 8,000 people living in Rio Communities but practically no business. Three times incorporation has been voted on, lost all three. If we incorporated we would have better police protection among other things, but with our tax base so low can you imagine what would happen to property taxes. Of course the other option is to let our neighboring city annex up. they would love the litte business we have but don't want any part of our community. A river (if you can call it that) separates us and the people on the other side are afraid if they annex us our side would take over the town. As I have said before, the mind set here is very different.

Nita

There was a contingent that was upset with the way the POA was run, there were others that were unhappy with the developer control, and they had big money problems. Perhaps there are other reasons.

Regarding the financial. In AR, incorporated towns get "turn back" funds, which is tax money given to the town. Yes, the rural residents of AR pay taxes to pay for the expenses of the towns. Its not enough that the rural residents go to the towns to shop, and pay local sales tax. Very sad but a reality that we deal with.

My understanding is that the town of BV will get about $1,000,000/year that they didn't get as a POA. The POA still runs the amenties, but the town is now responsible for fire, police, etc.

[nmnita]

Originally Posted by JeffAtkins

There was a contingent that was upset with the way the POA was run, there were others that were unhappy with the developer control, and they had big money problems. Perhaps there are other reasons.

Regarding the financial. In AR, incorporated towns get "turn back" funds, which is tax money given to the town. Yes, the rural residents of AR pay taxes to pay for the expenses of the towns. Its not enough that the rural residents go to the towns to shop, and pay local sales tax. Very sad but a reality that we deal with.

My understanding is that the town of BV will get about $1,000,000/year that they didn't get as a POA. The POA still runs the amenties, but the town is now responsible for fire, police, etc.

Jeff, that is pretty interesting. When we looked at BV (btw, we loved it) we were a bit taken back by the $24 per month POA dues. Not that we mind it, just never lived in a city that assessed everyone each month in this form. I told my hubby, to me, it is just another name for taxes. It certainly isn't the same as a fee you pay when owning a town house or condo. Again, I have no problems, the area is beautiful, I was just surprised.

Nita