The bond is part of the cost of your home. You can pay it off when you buy or pay it per the schedule.
It really is an asset just like the home. Someone has to pay for the infrastructure, water supply, streets, gas supply etc..
Some developments may have more amenities and therefore have a higher bond. If too high, buy elsewhere. To avoid bonds, buy in an established community where all such bonds are retired.
It is your choice.
Similar decisions have been around for years. In 1950, my parents bought a suburban home on a dirt, gravel road with no supplied water, gas or sewers. Everyone had wells, septic systems, propane tanks etc. As time passed, the community evolved and the road was paved, water and gas lines were added. But that did not happen for free. Owners were assessed a fee based upon frontage just to make access possible. Additional costs were incurred to connect.
However, that increased the value of the homes.
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