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Old 06-15-2021, 01:34 PM
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Originally Posted by J1ceasar View Post
Right now it's crazy just like it was about 20 years ago. Prices are going up 20 or 30% every year due to shortage of Labor and materials. There are some perfectly acceptable Senior communities 30 - 50% less in cost per square foot within 10 mi of The villages. Unless you must play golf every single day I'd recommend you look elsewhere whether the roof is new or old.
Golf is not the ONLY reason for living in The Villages. IMHO - The community and life style here is not the same in the cheaper retirement communities....nor is the resale should you not like it.