Depending on what realtors you talk to, they usually will tell you what THEY think is important, or WHAT they can sell quicker. . My thought is what is YOUR LIFESTYLE? We live about 4 miles from Spanish Springs and 5 miles from Lake Sumter. We are close to all the shopping on Rt 466 and on 441/27. For us that works fine. We can get to everything in a few minutes by car or 20 by golf cart. ( Publix, Kohl’s, Target, Homegoods, 2 Walmart’s., Lowe’s, i Hop, Longhorn, Olive Garden, Bonefish Grill, Fresh Market, Aldi the list goes on and ALL fast food and banks), We went down to one car and a golf cart. There are very few places we can’t get to by cart. While my wife is out with friends going to classes and exercises in the am, I can do the same or golf, or RC. Plane and drone or dance class in my golf cart. The Town Squares are wonderful BUT not the end all for us. With all there is to do here, you will be at one square a week usually. Golf is big here, and continues to grow. Over 54 corses at current. Not an issue in OUR lifetime. Insurance is personal. we would not think of leaving The Villages and going back to NJ so I can’t help you there. And by far a golf cart is the way to go. Our first was a used electric for 3000. That has served us well for 5 years. We just bought our 2nd cart (a gas) one now that we are here full time, as it is our 2nd (car). We kept the 4 seater electric for when company comes to visit. (And they will). My advice, look at homes that YOU would want, check out those by The Villages Realtors AND regular realtors like Sellstate, as they each can only show you homes in their prospective groups. Our first home was a patio villa 2/2 and loved it as snowbirds, but upgraded to a modest 3/2 with a golf cart garage now that we are here full time. Big difference if you find a golf cart garage. We have 2 full size care AND 2 golf carts in ours with room to spare for workbenches, storage, and stationary sink. Also look to a home on a corner or cul de sac, as yards are usually bigger. Lots of luck and welcome to paradise.
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