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Originally Posted by Bettiboop
From one Betty to another...Hi!
I'm with ya on the privacy issue! I don't have many concerns, but that is one of them...especially privacy off the back of the lanai.
That is good thing about the CYV's - the fence. We are leaning more toward a designer at this point, but some of the ones we've looked at have what seems like little or no privacy from the neighbor behind you.
I've been taking notes for for a long time too, so I'm always happy to read everyone's opinions and suggestions.
Good luck!
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Hi Betty - I've learned a great deal from reading this list. And I think we are lucky that so many are willing to share their experiences (good or bad). I looked at a ton of homes while I was visiting TV a few weeks ago and I was amazed at what I noticed. Many of the new designer homes that are now discoundted - i.e. the Allamanda priced at around $191,000.00 right now are actually the exact same floor plan as one of the ranchers (the Amarillo) which costs a whole lot less - now selling new for around $179,000. So you need to be on the lookout for this. In fact, the new cottage villas have the exact same floor plan as the Patio Villa - both the Colony and the Cabot Cove. Although, the new cottage villas do have different outside layout. Instead of the lanai being in front like it is in the Colony or Cabot Cove, it has been redirected to the side of the house now and a deck has been added. I guess what I am saying is - you can pay for a "designer" house but if it is the floor plan you really like, you MAY be able to get the same thing cheaper in something else. You just need to do your homework. I discovered this on my own while looking at all the different homes, just two weeks ago. I can't say it holds true for all of the designer homes, because I wasn't in all of them.
Betty