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Old 07-22-2025, 08:03 AM
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Originally Posted by Sully2023 View Post
IMHO, look for a home you love, in a location you like. Stop worrying about a bond payment. If the bond is not on a home, its already included in the purchase price so the owners can recoup the costs. I rented in different parts of the villages before buying. I ended up purchasing a new home in Citrus Grove. If I was doing it over again, I would choose a home very close to Eastport. It's a great area and will only add to the value of your home and life.
Correction. Sorry, but if a bond has been paid off, it is Not included in the resale listing price “to recoup the costs”. That is illegal.

It is only a selling point A good one to be sure, since over time owners pay almost double the original bond amount with the administration fees & interest.
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