[Greg Nelson]

Originally Posted by coolkayaker1

Friends in Estero pay $1800 per month fees for a fourth floor condo in a twelve story building, one of two such buildings, in gated complex (which also has some individual homes) with private restaurant, private beach, etc. that they purchased in 2012 for 499k. Yes, you read that right: they pay $$21600 per year in fees (not mortgage, property taxes, insurance for their individual unit, etc: those are all extra)

On the bright side, similar complexes in their building now selling (not listed, actually selling) for $799. Top floors $1million. Even with that fee!

So, yep, some people (not me) willing to pay high fees for superbly secure and lush places with all the amenities.

And, sometimes what seems a "bargain" is not: ever see a Villages home sell for 65% more than it was purchased for only four years ago? No.

Wows er! A lot more $$ than I have. I talked to an 83 year old man yesterday that rented at Amara Kay next door for 3 months. He got a reduced rate from $250 a day.