Just a comment, not getting into this debate.
When we first bought here, my husband questioned the bond and all other costs very carefully. He's very sharp with money. Did he like it? No! He was not thrilled with what he saw and although we paid amenities in Illinois, he was really taken back by the bond, plus amenities fee.
However, I challenge Ms. Ritchie to show me any retirement community with anywhere near what The Villages has to offer. She won't find one. We looked, not only at the cost, but obviously, what we were getting for our money.
You can have steak or you can have hamburger. We chose steak. We do not feel we were taken on our house in any way, shape or form. We love it here and it is well worth the price of our home and the amenities and all of the beautiful surroundings.
Long story short -- we think living in The Villages is worth every penny!
