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Originally Posted by CharlieK
Long time lurker to the forum but first post. I just booked a lifestyle visit for June. My wife & I want to look at some houses of course - we're leaning towards CYV because we have a dog and would like a fenced in yard. I'm leaning towards a new house while my wife is leaning towards a more established house / village. We have been to TV twice but only for a day at a time - this will be our first extended visit.
I'm aware of the North v South debates and also understand there really is no bad place to live in TV. I'm curious as to if there are better locations in terms of bonds / taxes.
I have read comments on other threads that the salespeople don't necessarily volunteer information. I'm wondering what questions / information do you wish you had asked for while you looking for your house.
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Bonds/ taxes: There are areas of Sumter County (and Marion County I think) in TV that are unincorporated, so tax wise, you will not have municipal taxes in those areas and would only pay taxes to the county. Some areas of Sumter and Lake counties are in municipalities (Wildwood, Fruitland Park or Leesburg)and pay additional taxes to whatever municipality they are in.
I think someone else already covered that you will have a bond on a new home, but can find homes in the mid and northern areas with no, or partially paid bonds.
Age of roof on preowned homes is a factor for insurance purposes.
You will have annual maintenance fees, which often are not mentioned by agents. Not a large fee, but some people are surprised by it after they buy.
CYVs are not your only option for fenced yards. There are designer homes called Verandas that have fenced yards. Also, there are a small number of homes in the village of Bradford that have, or allow, 3ft rail fences that are not shared with the abutting property as the CYV and Veranda homes do. Many people (even some agents, I suspect)are not aware those properties even exist.
If you like to walk you dog, the areas south of 44 have miles of recreational paths that you can walk without dodging golf carts. Yep, there’s a turnpike. Sometimes you hear it, sometimes not so much, depending on the wind, season (more foliage in summer), amount of traffic and proximity. We live south of 44 and haven’t met anyone yet who is bothered by it, although some are. We aren’t. My mom lives way up near Lopez and it’s very quiet but lovely up there, too. It all depends on what suits you best.
There are so many options! Enjoy your visit and have fun exploring.