Welcome to the Villages. An exciting time. First you need to decide location. Hopefully you have visited and have an idea where you want to be. If you want to build then you have to be south of 44. That would put you in Marsh Bend, Linden, or Monarchy Grove. If you build you probably will not be able to get in before the end of the year. Talk to the tax assessment office about getting the $50k homestead exemption. If you want a spec house there are lots to choose from down south. If you go preowned route then you need to contact a Villages RE agent AND a Realtor. The MLS homes are not on the Villages website. So you will need two agents plus look for For Sale By Owner. Both the realtor and the Villages agent can give you a lot of information. Finally, talk to a lot of people. People are more than willing to give you their opinion. So at the squares, at activities, at pools, golf courses, neighbors, etc talk to people and get their opinion. Good luck!
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