The homes outside are much better quality. TOTW is where my Nextdoor neighbor moved to She hated the Villages. Higher end flooring, appliances, 50 year hurricane roof. The roofs last 10-15 years in the Villages. The HVAC same thing. We’ve lived here 9 years and our home is 15 years old. We’re waiting for our new roof to be installed and a new air conditioning unit to be replaced. Last year we had to replace our lanai because the concrete slab was sinking into the ground and major flooding was occurring every time it rained. It began leaking about the same time we moved in and cost us a mere $14,000 out of pocket since insurance does not cover lanais. We’ve replaced all the flooring since living here. What you’re buying here is a lifestyle. If you have a boatload of money for constant upgrades and repairs, by all means the Villages is the place to be.
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