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Originally Posted by opinionist
Some manufactured homes are better constructed than others. There have been hurricanes that have passed overhead with no rash of homes destroyed. Being in central Florida means that storms will lose much of their energy when they make landfall, and the risk is much lower than in a coastal location.
I live in Orange Blossom Gardens, which has a mix of manufactured homes, stick-built homes, and a couple of blockhouses. The village has friendly people, but I suspect that is true for most villages. I am not far from the main highway, but the road noise is not a problem. Once in a while, the music from the square can carry over into the village. You have access to a myriad of activities from almost everywhere in the villages. I like the greenery in the northern end and the short walk to Paradise Park.
I have a view of Paradise Lake, but there are other locations with views of golf courses. I like the feeling of being in nature even if the house next door is 15 feet away. I don't care for a backyard view of someone else's backyard. For your price range, you are looking at a manufactured home or maybe a stick-built one. If you have enough space for your needs, a smaller house is not a problem.
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That WAS true about hurricanes in the past. However, in the last 5 years the whole Earth has warmed to record levels. July 10th, 2024 was an all time record. The Gulf of Mexico gets to NEW RECORDS each passing summer. So, it is likely only a matter of time before a LARGE hurricane comes through The Villages. Also, we have had tornadoes spin off from hurricanes in the past. So, it is better to be up North during the summers. Look up a graph of the increasing Earth's temperature for the last 5 years. It is ALL there for just a few Google clicks. I am NOT making this stuff up.