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Originally Posted by under55
Have been in The Villages over 13 years. Built 2 new homes here. But some things you just can't put a finger on just a feeling it's time for a change. Went last weekend to check out Latitudes Margaritiville Daytona Beach. Nice small development everything is new. There is now a range of preowned homes to buy so you don't have to wait to build. We purchased a preowned and moving next month. On to our next adventure. We also thought about OTW and Trilogy but the monthly fees seemed high. Our villa fees will be about 270 per month but that includes all outside landscaping upkeep and irrigation and any new exterior painting and roof replacement as needed. They will go up another $20 when the Beach Club opens up. But no Bond and no yearly maintenance fee.
Here is a great article on the place. Latitude Margaritaville Daytona Beach Retirement Guide |
Yes, we looked at homes there as well. Very small. You get more for your money here. There are more activities and stores locally to use your golf cart here in the villages. Margaritaville only has one stage, no room for golf cart, unless you are buying a 3 car garage. But if you like small it’s good for you. But, I wasn’t thrilled living so close to Daytona Beach. Crime is getting worse there. And I would question why so many resales? They have only been opened couple years. We moved from a development in St Cloud Florida. They started in 2016, so many resales because the builder isn’t doing what he said, St Cloud is old and run down city, crime is worse over there. Kississimee is right next store. It was a small development and they are still building new but people are desperate to get out. We got lucky selling. Good Luck there.