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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 |
I looked there too and very interested. Not only is it going back near the beaches I so miss (8-10 miles good to be safer from FL storms as area not so prone), but back to the real world of convenience, lots of restaurant choices, and places to explore up and down the coast.
3000 max homes they say. Beach Club. One square with dancing/ music. Perfect. After a while the big numbers trying to get a seat at our squares, in a rec center, etc wears thin. 9 years here and so much has changed. 80,000 to 140,000 and growing beyond what feels like fun.