[zcaveman]

Originally Posted by buggyone

I would say that might be a good idea but check with a financial advisor.

I bought a re-sale home 3 years ago and it had every extra in it that I could imagine plus a golf course view. The price was negotiable with the owner since he needed money to buy his new place. No construction going on around me. Mature landscaping. Instead of $20,000 bond, it had $1500 left on the bond. Re-sales are always worth checking out before buying a lot in a new section.

I am not sure where you bought but on the north side the bonds were reasonable. Mine was about $6000 when I bought new in 2001.

So it you had $1500 left, it must have been a low bond to begin with.