[Tbugs]

Yes, that is correct. The monthly ammenity fee of $135 is for pools, rec centers, entertainment, etc. That fee may increase very slightly each year. Mine went up to $136.55 after the first year. Wow, I may have to refinance!

The maintenance fee is constant and is different for each "district".

You can see how it is wiser to buy a re-sale home with a smaller bond than on a new home. The home you were looking at had a $12,000 bond and new homes will have at least $20,000 and up to $40,000 bond. I have friends who moved into a new home of less value than mine. Their bond payment is $1,675 per year - mine is $400.

The Villages does have some fees and costs in it - but it is less than most communities and offers so much more in return.