Mneumann....
In fact, TV listings are shown ONLY by TV Sales People. I'm not sure they are really agents. MLS agent/brokers will show you ONLY MLS listed properties. Homes shown on the TV website as "Properties of The Villages" are shown only by TV folks. There are lots of NICE MLS listings so be sure to check them out. I think you will find the MLS properties more realistically priced and often with many nice upgrades. Plus, you can haggle with MLS owners a lot more easily than with the TV agents who are programmed to avoid bargaining (read, presenting a lower offer).
Also, not sure where you are getting $250-$400/sf unless you are looking at very high end homes. If you haven't actually been here yet, don't assume you need a comparably priced home to replace what you are coming from $$ wise.
Think of what you REALLY need for space and adjust your search accordingly.
