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Originally Posted by michaelUK

Is it just my impression or have others noticed a startling number of retirement communities, with a variety of amenities and prices, springing up all over Florida and beyond? A difficult choice to be sure. A show of hands: Has anyone moved here from other existing retirement communities?

The answer is " Yes ". We moved here 7 years ago from Del Webb located in Summerfield FL, approx. 20/25 min. from The Villages.

The comparison really is gated, amenities, location, .

Del Webb one Rec Center, everthing at the center stays basically the same and remains that way to this day.

More house for the $$$ certainly but that said we wish we moved to the Villages sooner. Plus most retirement communities begin to show their age quickly, which effects the property values.

The properties at Del Webb have remained pretty much stagnate since we left. That said they remain the best of the retirement communities in this area in our opinion.

It is impossible to compare The Villages with any retirement community anywhere.

Look long range, what the Villages offer and take your time. The price point range in The Villages is for everyone and the location(s). We are smack between Sumter and Brownwood located in " Sumter County ".

I wish you all the best, I know it is an exciting fun time.