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Originally Posted by Aw Man

To Originl Poster,
Based on your 2 posts and your expressed interests, I strongly agree with the advice and suggestions in Jazuela's post, above.
But also, if you're truly interested in moving to a +55 retirement community I'd suggest that you also look at the separate communities of Del Webb Spruce Creek and Stonecrest. You can buy a nice home in either community for a lot less money than you would pay for a similar home in The Villages. Both communities are in Marion County and are along the vibrant Rt 441 corridor on the north edge of The Villages.
I live in The Villages and I love it but both my wife and I are avid golfers. If we didn't golf I can tell you we'd be living in Stonecrest right now.

We rented for two months, but my wife was sold after three days. We looked at over thirty five homes including Stonecrest and nearly bought a home that needed some updates but had a million dollar view with an in ground pool. After seeing that it took six months or more to sell we decided to choose something in TV, where homes sell quickly. You just never know, circumstances sometimes change fast. We rented in the Spanish Springs area and loved the close proximity of shopping and two Town Centers (we like to dance and listen to music). We looked everywhere, didn’t like the distance to anything and non-connectivity south of 44. We did like the new homes but not the feeling of smaller lots. We ended up buying the Spanish Springs area for the reasons stated. They say ask anyone what area they like best and they’ll tell you where they are, I’ve found that to be true. I like it all, I think if I was doing it now I would want between 466 & 466A, or newer homes near Brownwood or maybe near the pitch & putt, now that connectivity is close...Good Luck, it is also said Villagers move an average three times.