Definitely DO use both a Villages agent and a MLS agent.
They know this is a well used method of buying homes. You do not have to be sneaky about it. Let them know upfront you are working with both.
A resale, in my opinion, is how to go. First, you can negotiate the price. The bond may be paid down or even paid off. This alone can save you $30,000. You won't have extras like rain gutters or downspouts to buy. Landscaping will be mature. You will not have surprises pop up next to you like a neighbor's pool.
Established neighborhoods like Caroline, Mallory, or Hemingway are great places to live.
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