First house was an MLS listing and we paid $5000. deposit. We made a cash offer and were buying sight unseen. (I know, right? Live and learn). We thought a cash offer was pretty cool, and would give us some leverage - but it is not a big deal in the Villages.
Second house we bought from the Villages and they required 10%, which was hefty. Unless you are buying a brand new home get it inspected and make sure any exterior changes to the home were approved by the Architectural Review Committee, including landscaping. Best of luck.
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