This 3993 square feet vacant land with a park like view which is close to the clubhouse, swimming pool and shuffle board in a popular and active lifestyle 55+ community was just sold – 208 Roma Road Venice FL 35285 in Venice Isle was listed for $23,900 and sold for $23,500

The seller was from Rhode Island and the buyers are from Ontario Canada. It is thrilling to see both parties walked away happy and satisfied - I have both side of the transaction.

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Is a 55+ Community Discriminating Against Children?

I have lived in Venice Florida for over 20 years where we have many retired residents in the area. They are either full time or known as “Snow birds”. Some prefer to be in retirement communities without young adults or children. In that case is a 55+ community discriminating against children?

Most of the retired residents have children and grand-children; definitely they are not discriminating against children. So what is the point of having an age restriction?

Many like the idea of being part of a community “People of my age flock together; we are birds of a feather,” as the old proverb says. They enjoy the active and maintenance free lifestyle of living among retirees their age who share common interests like – bingo, golfing, shuffle board, tennis …

The children and grand-children may come for a vacation within a limited time, staying in the home but not moving in for permanent occupancy.

Is a 55+ Community Discriminating Against Children? Since the 1988 Amendments, the Fair Housing Act has exempted from its familial status provisions properties that satisfy the Act's 55 and older housing condition. At least 80 percent of its occupied units must have at least one occupant who is 55 or older, and that it publish and follow policies and procedures that demonstrate they provide housing for older persons. It must also verify the ages of occupants and register and pay fees to applicable governmental agencies.

The law gives the community some leeway by allowing up to 20% of the units not to be occupied by at least one person 55 or older. This is for the consideration if the qualified unit owner dies, leaving a younger spouse or children inherit the property.

The community must openly advertise its age restriction status. Buyers must sign a disclosure.

Any retired buyers thinking of buying in the 55+ community have to recognize that they may not be able to allow their children or grand-children to move in with them when facing financial hardship. Also when they are ready to sell the property, it will limit potential buyers to only age 55 or over.

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Venice Isle Venice FL 55 Plus Active Adult Community

Venice Isle Venice FL 55 plus active adult community is one of the largest resident owned mobile home parks in town. The main entrance is on US 41 Bypass N adjacent to Honda car dealer, and is a short distance to downtown, beaches, hospital, restaurants and shopping.

There are 992 homes in Venice Isle Venice FL 55 plus active adult Community. Maintenance fees are $130.00 per month for shareholders. Lot rent for non-share holders range between $439.00 and $665.50 per month.

As of September 6, 2011 they have 962 shareholders and 30 rental lots.

All lot rent fees including cable television of more than 72 channels, lawn care, edging, real estate taxes, park facilities, shuttle pick up and drop off.

Park facilities – the latest addition was a 9 hole mini golf course. There are 2 Clubhouses, 2 heated pools, 2 tennis courts, laundry facilities, TV lounge and room with computers and Wi-Fi internet, books and audio library, many different rooms for a variety of activities, Tiki hut, picnic area with grill and many more are available in Venice Isle Venice FL 55 plus active adult community.

Building ages range from 1969 to 2010. There are six lakes in Venice Isle Venice FL 55 plus active adult community; also there are pet friendly areas. Many homes have lake and preserve views. It is a paradise for retirement in the community itself as well as making a lot of new friends – they even have clubs for people from each state.

The garbage collection is part of the property taxes, collection is on Wednesday; recycling and yard waste collection are on Saturdays. This is the basic information of Venice Isle Venice FL 55 plus active adult community.

If you are buying or selling your home in Venice Isle Venice FL 55 plus active adult community, Venice and the surrounding area, contact Venice REALTOR® Kwee can assist you every step of the way, while keeping your best interests at heart.

Kweeh Wordless Wednesday 8/31/2011 – When Ladders Are Too Short

My sister in law has a part time job which she can’t manage by herself, so she asked my husband (her brother) for help.

The trees are too tall and when ladders are too short, the only way to reach the top was by climbing the tree. The hero on the tree is Mr. Andy Huset - my Superman husband.

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