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Old 04-17-2024, 07:36 PM
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The main reasons Villages market struggles are inventory, interest rates and overpricing. About 55% of homes sold by the Villages are financed. Homes are still about 15-20% overpriced. If the Developer appears to be selling lots at 0 dollars, he really isn’t. Bond on many of these is 50 k, nothing is free. Then comes the home with certain mandatory restrictions for upgrades.
You must go through the design phase to see which type of home will fit on a particular lot. The zero dollar lots have the profit margin built in. It is not a giveaway nor a marketing scheme.