We just closed last Friday on a home in Mira Mesa, we love the old area it is very homey, with lots of trees. We rented for 2 months Aug. & Sept., and went to many open houses, that helped us figure out what area and house model was right for us. We bought an older designer house,two other things to consider in buying is age of house and bond balance. Insurance in FL is different then in the north, because our house is older we pay more insurance, but we do not have a bond balance.
I have watched the market here for the last 3 years it does seem to be going up a little, the selection also seems better now than when we got here in August. It appears new people coming in want to be in the new areas, I think it depends on you and what you want to be close to. People told us the younger retirees like Lake Sumter, but we like both squares and live a little closer to Spanish Springs. I think just being here will help you figure it out, we were told people move 3 times within the Villages we don't expect to do that , way too much work. Good luck on your search.
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