Definitely use BOTH a Villages Property agent and an outside agent. ERA and REMAX are both outside agencies and are located just outside Villages boundaries.
Fully consider a re-sale home over a new home. First, you can negotiate price with the re-sale but not with a new home. Bond will be lower in a re-sale. My bond for my re-sale only 3 years ago was $2,500 as compared to friends who bought new at that same time being $21,000. Now, most new homes have a bond of at least $23,000 and up to $50,000.
In a re-sale, you know exactly what is around you and will not be surprised when your new home is built and a 3 story tall assisted living complex is built across the street.
Landscaping is mature in a re-sale which saves a lot of money.
Take your time and do not be rushed into buying a "piece of dirt" to build on.
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