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Originally Posted by taylor111947

This is the link to the Villages Page:

http://www.thevillages.com/homes/index.asp

Click on 'Check out how affordable it is to live in the Villages' on the left bottom.

I think I'm still confused. It sounds like the Average Taxes amount must refer to the Tax Bill received in Nov. and according to someone (sorry I lost the threads) includes the Bond payment (broken into 12 months).

But I think someone else said that the Development Distric Assessment was the Bond payment.

I guess what I need is more clarification on those two figures and where/if the Bond payment is included. Does anyone know what the interest rate for the Bond is? It sounds as if it is like taking out a thirty year mortgage for that amount.

Whew!

We closed in Apr on the 'historic' side. My bills so far indicate $135/mo...amenities, about $25/mo.....sewer, $25-40/water(gotta cut down my irrigation), HD cable (1 dvr) & internet... $80/mo (for 12 mo), Trash...about $15/mo (billed quarterly), electric (no gas) Budget @$102/mo. My insurance is escrowed (about 98/mo). Your Tax bill will be figured at the full assessment until you can apply for the Homestead credit in January. They also do not figure in any Mortgage payments. (not everyone has one) A lot of people just use cell phones instead of a land line or get the triple play (cable, phone, internet) bundles. The CDD assessment would be the Bond and is in addition to county tax bill and varies by district. Not all homes have them. Also have to take into consideration Vehicle registration, insurance, possible separate golf cart policy (keeps any claims off your homeowners policy). If a part-timer or unwilling or unable to maintain landscaping, Lawn and pest services which may range from $50-100/mo, or more, depending. Hope your eyes haven't glazed over yet. Grocery and entertainment costs, I think are fairly reasonable , in and around TV, depending on where coming from and your personal preferences. Overall, Do-able for the most part and worth it for the lifestyle and the people you'll meet. C'mon Down!