CYV's are not condos, they are single family homes. Homeowners are responsible for maintenance accordingly. We just sold our CYV south of 44. The newer CYV's in this area have straight driveways with two car garages. The fenced back and side yards are the obvious benefit. Also, CYV can utilize decorative rock for the entire front yard area minimizing yard maintenance - this type of landscaping is not allowed with designer homes. Some of the negatives we experienced, is that there are more renters and snowbirds within CYV neighborhoods - so the yards for some of these occupants aren't as well maintained. The homes are closer together, so it can feel more congested than other areas - especially during the day when there are vehicles parked on the road (landscapers, moving trucks, remodeling trucks, etc.). And the homes are smaller - 1,400 to 1,700 SF. We found the layout of the rooms to suffer accordingly - small bedrooms, small kitchens, etc. Ultimately, I think the positives outweigh the negatives given the price points of CYV. However, The Villages sells Veranda homes that are essentially designer homes with fenced back yards (I think these type homes are only available in the newer neighborhoods south of 44). Which is what we purchased.
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