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Originally Posted by janht
So my question is, why do some homes stay on the market? Is price the big problem or are there other factors that tend to kill it even if it's bargain basement priced? Do dated interiors really turn most people off? What would absolutely rule out a home if you were looking now in TV? And the opposite...what do people jump on...are there ever bidding wars?
Throw it out there...any info appreciated!
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Most resales that I have seen that stay on the market too long here are overpriced. That is not a phenomenon specific to The Villages, it happens everywhere.
My advice to you in picking a resale home is
1) Determine what general area (Spanish Springs, Lake Sumter or Brownwood) you want to buy in and then try to narrow that down using specific criteria such as
What type of view are you looking for?
Do you want another home directly behind you?
How far do you want to be from a town square?
How far do you want to be from shopping?
How far do you want to be from doctors, the hospital etc?
How much of a bond are you willing to take on?
Once you can determine that then look for a home that suits you in terms of size, number of bedrooms, is the bond paid etc etc.
If no houses meet your criteria this trip, continue looking at what goes up for sale in the area you have chosen. Something will come along shortly.
Good luck !