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Old 03-01-2025, 06:18 AM
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Originally Posted by sdeikenberry View Post
Our home was built in 1995 and has hurricane wind mitigation. This is just south of Spanish Springs. I believe you get more for your money with an older home. Landscaping, home upgrades, renovations, and stable neighborhood, and generally better construction than the newer homes
Can you define "better construction"? That is not my experience in The Villages. Also, be careful about a house that has extensive landscaping that requires a lot of maintenance. Many people want a smaller lot with less landscaping.