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Originally Posted by justjim
Real Estate in The Villages, in many ways, is different than any place we have lived and we have lived and purchased several houses in Florida and different states. The very same model of house on a golf course lot, water lot or view lot may sell 50% to 100% more than the same model house sitting on an interior lot. I’ve seen this happen over and over in The Villages the last several years. We have been on both sides of these type of real estate transactions.
Because of the “amenities” the same model house in The Villages may be more expensive than one just outside of The Villages like in Middleton or another subdivision close to The Villages. As always, any house only sells for what somebody is willing to pay for it. Markets change and recently it has moved a bit toward a buyers real estate market.
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Where I came from, I lived in a beautiful, safe rural area, but I could easily go a week or two without talking to anyone. In The Villages I perform in seven or eight musical jams or performances a week in rec centers, and I have at least a hundred acquaintances to talk with. Plus, The Villages is constantly beautiful, manicured, and safe. There’s so much more I could do if I wanted to or had the time. I love it here. A similar home not in The Villages would cost much less, but I definitely get my money’s worth. When I moved here, I bought a house on a golf course with a pool and a mortgage. After two years, I downsized to a lovely courtyard villa with lots of privacy, no pool or golf course, and no mortgage. $225,000 less. That was a great decision. The more expensive house was worth it, but this one is. Even more worth it. I wouldn’t want a villa with “kissing lanais,” though. I love my private courtyard.