Thoughts on Independence

[Winter Garden]

The reason I say don't believe all the sales people tell you is they tell you about the future school, shopping center, and road to the 429 toll road. Some of this could be 10yrs away but they word it so as you think it is in progress (some of the land is still in private hands). I live and work here and it is a great place, as for an interstate move being a big thing I came from the UK (just a little island out to the east) but the people here are great and that is what counts. I can say I love living here

[cfIfan]

Originally Posted by obxfamily

We are looking to relocate in the next 9 months. We visited Indendence a week ago and we were very pleased. We currently live in Tennessee and even though our real estate market here has not suffered like Florida, our market is full of builders who built and built without a contract. So the empty feel of the neighborhood should go away soon.
I am curious though, one of the posters stated not to believe the sales people. Can you give some detail on that? I am a realtor licensed here in Tennessee and plan to get licensed in Florida, and I know what to ask, for the most part. I have done my own research on the taxes, schools etc and so far everything the sales person said showed up correctly. Its a gigantic move for us, so any information you can give me would be great.
Thanks!

I have said previously you won't get the same indepth info unless you use a realtor who specializes in the area and lives there like myself. A sales person for the builder does just that, work for the builder. As a realtor you should know this. Also don't be under the illusion because ur a realtor gives you an edge as ur not from the area. Just as if I were coming to tennassee I would still use a local realtor.

[cfIfan]

hi. Winter garden where in the uk are you from originally. I also live in independence but originallyfrom kent uk

[infonextlive]

My husband and i were going to move there before we brought our first home...and I do happen to know they are still trying to develop things and the after effect should be nice- we just found a better price but where live is quite nice- still you just need to confirm somethings and do your research and you should be okay.

[jemelb]

The fitness center open a few weeks ago...not too bad...

[Winter Garden]

Somerset UK - and yes use a Realtor we work hard for our clients and cost you the buyer nothing.The second pool is well under way and the tennis courts so this place is only going to get better.