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Old 07-11-2012, 11:48 AM
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Originally Posted by l2ridehd View Post
As with everything else their are pro's and con's to both new and re-sale. I have bought a few different homes in the Villages and I stay on top of the market. In my experience you can always do better on a re-sale over new. Part of that is what has been completed by someone else, part is being able to negotiate on price, and part is lower or no bond. .
We bought two resales in TV. I agree with the above poster that you can do better financially on a resale over new. Plus getting a larger lot in a mature neighborhood, and a more central location.

However there is an emotional component to buying new. For many Wrinklies, their home in TV will be their last opportunity to buy new. There is an excitement in choosing a lot and being part of the creative process; of making choices and feeling the satisfaction of seeing a vision come to life.
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