You have received some good advice, and some bad advice here. The only reason realtors "steer" folks to homes south of SR44 is because that is the only area where you can buy a newly constructed home. Realtors are in the business of selling homes. If you tell them you are interested in both new and pre-owned homes, they will show you properties all over The Villages. The best advice given is to do the Lifestyle Visit. Come on down, get a feel for the area, enjoy the amenities, meet some people, and you will start to focus in on what is important to YOU. Most of all, talk to people you encounter (yes...folks are friendly here!). Keep in mind, though, that everyone thinks their village is the best village! You simply cannot get a feel for The Villages by reading about it, or asking questions in absentia. You must physically be here to take it all it to savor the experience. Some call it "drinking the Kool Aid."
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