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Originally Posted by jimbo2012

They must have changed their ways then.......

They only PUSH new not resales at all.

I had a great tour anyway, not saying we wouldn't consider new but wanted to see the rest of the market.

Met a MLS that was nice enough to show us.

The strange thing is the new home was less than any resales of the same model????????????

I think there should be a big difference in a 10 year old home v new

I think we will move forward but now it makes it tougher to shop.

The Cabot 'patio villa' caught my wifes eye, I would otp for a low end unit for like 60K to see how it goes for a while then move to what we want.

But she didn't like anything about the mfg homes or areas, she would walk into one


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Hi Jimbo2012,
When you compare the cost of two homes:

• be sure you add the bond (if any) on each to get the total price. For example, a new home selling at $150,000 with a $20,000 bond would cost more than a resale selling for $160 and no bond.
• consider any upgrades that may already have been done in a resale that you would want and have to pay for separately if you bought new. (Examples might be solar lights, attic stairs, upgraded flooring, counters, cabinets or closet organizer systems; landscaping, etc.)
• compare the lots of each home. (TV charges a premium for new homes on lots with a view, on a golf course or water, on a corner, non-kissing lanai's etc. So if a resale is on a premium lot and the same design new home is not, that could account for some of the difference.
• Remember that the price of any resale is negotiable. You are not likely to pay asking price; and at any rate, you can always make a lower offer. The price of new homes in TV is not negotiable. The asking price plus the bond is what you will pay (plus the cost of any upgrades you add).

Hope this helps. Best wishes in your search and please keep us posted.