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Redwitch makes some good points. Everyone has different needs and what they like and don't like. Probably depends on where you grew up. If it was in the city with apartments and houses on every side, TV lots and close neighbors may not be an issue. If you grew up on a farm in the country then it will be a challenge to find what you want here. My list would be different from redwitch for different reasons.

1. Golf course lot. BUT, not close to a cart path and not where I could be hit by golf balls. So a very small percentage of lots. And this is what I bought in TV.
2. Preserve or water view, BUT one that did not lose it's water or get really low during a dry season. Very few meet this criteria.
3. Back to a street, BUT a very non busy street. Not a street that even is a feeder street in a neighborhood. And not a Morse, Buena Vista, Bailey Trail, Odell Circle, Canal street or any main street. These will get worse over time as the build out continues.
4. Cul-de-sac lot with offset lanais. So a larger lot, offset and distance between homes. My rental home in TV.
5. Patio Villa. Having the lanai in front is not a bad option at all. Offers more privacy, street usually not so busy, and front yard views where places are usually better landscaped. Issue for me was size and garage space.
6. A water view where it less predictable.
7. A golf course lot where I may get hit once in a while with a ball, still away from the cart path.
8. A busier street, but still not a through street
9. Another development where I can afford something in the 1 through 4 range.

And I know many of you have bought based on different desires and requirements and probably some I have showed I would not consider. And that works for you. These were my requirements and they worked for me. Most everyone would have a different list then mine. You have to decide what is important, how much you can afford, what your lifestyle will be, then find a home that meets those needs. If your going to golf all day, party all night and just sleep at your home, buy the cheapest priced most home available. If your planing to "live" there, build your list that works for you and stick with it. Location is still the most important value in Real Estate.