I truly feel its a personal preference. I bought in the villages 9 years ago a new unit in Gilcrest. Since we rent that, last March we decided to purchase another home by lake Miona ,that we will live in when we retire next year. When we saw there was NO BOND, we jumped on it. I also wanted a particular style house for the past 9 years, and they don't make them anymore. There are many positive things about the new areas, such as walking and biking trails, newer recreation facilities , and yes, newer people. The downside for me was I like more mature areas, Love being near sumpter Landing and Spanish Springs area, Love driving my cart on Buena Vista, Love being by the theatres, and entertainment venues and all the shopping. As far as new people, the village I bought in is a bit secluded, and besides my husband and I, 3 new people moved into the area around the same time as us. It's a very tight knit area and they do a lot of things together. I guess also where you buy south of the turnpike makes a difference also. I have heard people complain that they hear the blasting from the stone quarry, or the speakers from the prison. The best thing to do is go to the areas that appeal to you and ask the people who live there and I bet you they will all tell you that they love their area. Soooo- personal preference.
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