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Originally Posted by STLRAY
Thank you all again for answering all my questions. Per the advice I have received on this forum I have done the lifestyle visit and have arranged to rent a house for the winter while I decide where to buy. One thing that has me scratching my head is the older homes in the Spanish Springs area seem to sell for as much or more than newer homes near Brownwood. Many of the older homes seem so dated, there appear to be fewer pools and such but the prices paid do not seem to reflect these deficiencies. This leads me to wonder if I am missing something that makes the older areas more attractive. I drove around a LOT while I was on my lifestyle visit and could not answer this question for myself, so I am asking the source of all Villages knowledge.
What is the attraction of the historic section?
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I myself have been looking at new homes South compared to older homes in the North. There are cheaper houses that need updates but in a good location, older homes with upgrades and new Villages close to turnpike. The older homes have little to no bond but may reflect in higher prices. If you don’t mind the Turnpike within earshot the new homes with full bond is a good option IMO because the upgrades are present. Since you are at an advantage being in the area renting I would take your time and explore the established areas especially between Lake Sumter & Brownwood. I have been researching for 2 years for purchasing mid 2021. The prices seem to have jumped since Fall/Winter 2020. Prices nationwide have risen 7% according to articles I have read in recent weeks. Prices may or may not fall in late Spring to Summer 2021 with snowbirds departure. If you don’t mind a carport the patio villas are a nice option under $170,000 for a 2/2 in Hawkins. We will be down mid Spring to look at leftover homes in Bradford & St Catherine’s. I myself have been debating back and forth between older lower cost homes in the North past Lake Sumter and a new home in the new build area. I need to get down there and explore like yourself. Be cautious when looking at homes Northwest in District 4. The sinkholes are prevalent and have an added bond maintenance due to the issue. I do not know this first hand. I have only read about the ongoing issues. I have viewed a map of the sinkhole problem areas and they decrease going further South. Below is a district map (not sinkhole map). Check out Goldwing Nut on YouTube. His videos are great for viewing areas from above. The man is a wealth of information. Have fun in your new adventure.