Okeechobee Florida

amother

Thu, Jan 26 2023, 9:54 pm

Anyone have any update about this new development. DH and I are seriously considering it. We've seen the website and videos, but we feel we need more info.
About the crowd. And just general info please.
TIA

amother

Magnolia

Thu, Jan 26 2023, 10:14 pm

amother OP wrote:

If you can be more specific about questions you have. General info is on their site.
The crowd I have met at the gathering is normal people from many chasides’en and communities.
You can also contact them directly and ask.

amother

Thu, Jan 26 2023, 10:28 pm

amother Magnolia wrote:

Is it fine chassidish people?
When is Phase 1 truly happening?
How many families already fully committed?
Which shops will there be?

Im chassidish. Not ultra. Not modern.
Fine Vein.

amother

Magnolia

Thu, Jan 26 2023, 10:48 pm

amother OP wrote:

Is it fine chassidish people?
When is Phase 1 truly happening?
How many families already fully committed?
Which shops will there be?

Im chassidish. Not ultra. Not modern.
Fine Vein.

Yes that's the gist of the crowd that I got (was around 50-70 ppl). I obviously didn't talk to all off them but overall didn't look chanyukt or zichen zich bessere gliken. All kinds headgear, flip phones, smartphones...

Supposed to be done end of summer this year. No clue if it's really happening. They are building infrastructure already. They say the way it works there is that building the houses can be done in I think 6 months.

Last I heard was around 200 deposits. It's probably more now. Though not all of these will end up signing contracts. (It's refundable)

All basic that's needed in a community far from established ones.

That's the kind of people I want there!

amother

Thu, Jan 26 2023, 10:58 pm

amother Magnolia wrote:

Yes. I can't stand wannabes.
You're saying not sure it will happen. Is it still up to there?
That's the problem; not all who gave deposits are actually committed.
Basically, its pretty risky.

amother

Dahlia

Thu, Jan 26 2023, 11:05 pm

I'm one of the families that gave a deposit. Went to the meet up afew weeks ago and I was extremely impressed with the crowd. A real nice mix of all kinds. I did not see anyone that was trying to run away from the system or rebel. Really decent people. I'm so excited and can't wait to actually move iyh. I hope it will actually be ready for Sukkos like they said.

amother

Dahlia

Thu, Jan 26 2023, 11:36 pm

amother Plum wrote:

How do you hear about this?
Is it only chassidish families?

Phase 1 is geared for Chasidish people. Meaning the cheder/school will be teaching in Yiddish and English.

amother

Magnolia

Thu, Jan 26 2023, 11:41 pm

amother Dahlia wrote:

Which one did you go to? Monsey?

amother

Magnolia

Thu, Jan 26 2023, 11:43 pm

amother OP wrote:

Yes. I can't stand wannabes.
You're saying not sure it will happen. Is it still up to there?
That's the problem; not all who gave deposits are actually committed.
Basically, its pretty risky.

Why? The deposit is refundable if it ends up being different than you expected, and you don't close until you know how many people are seriously ready to close.

amother

Magnolia

Thu, Jan 26 2023, 11:48 pm

amother Dahlia wrote:

Yeah.
I wish though they would give more updates.
One major hold back I am still having is that due to certain circumstances non of the current layouts will work for me. He said they are redoing layouts (again!) And will probably be able to accommodate. So still waiting for updated plans. With the current ones I can't see it working for us.

amother

Dahlia

Thu, Jan 26 2023, 11:55 pm

amother Magnolia wrote:

I'm happy to hear they can make it work for you. That's great! To be honest, anything and I do mean anything is a major upgrade for us. We live in a tiny apt with 5 kids in BP. I wasn't particular over the layouts. I think we decided we like 'The Villa' best.

amother

Magnolia

Thu, Jan 26 2023, 11:59 pm

amother Dahlia wrote:

Well I'm still waiting to see if they can accommodate!

amother

Fri, Jan 27 2023, 1:23 am

amother Magnolia wrote:

The joke is I'm newish to this site.
Kept on seeing Threads titled S/o.
I thought it stood for Someone. As in someone please answer my questions.
Basically you taught me what S/o really stands for.
Rolling Laughter

amother

Fri, Jan 27 2023, 1:25 am

amother Magnolia wrote:

Why? The deposit is refundable if it ends up being different than you expected, and you don't close until you know how many people are seriously ready to close.

I meant risky as in a risky endeavor. Like, will it really take off and happen?