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Originally Posted by patfla06
There has been some debate about golf course lots being worth the money. A lot of people talk about "if you can afford it, do it." I really don't think affordability is the main issue.
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We decided on a purchase price. Since we are seasonal residents, we wanted something manageable. For our purchase price, we could buy a Lantana, 2000 sf, with a kissing lanai. Or we could buy a smaller house, 1500 sf, on a golf course lot. For us, privacy was our number one goal, so we choose a smaller house with a view.
Each to his own. You'll find the perfect house for you. I suggest you write out the top five BASIC things that are important to you in a home, and stick to the list once you start looking. That way, unless it is a priority for you, you won't be tempted by wall colors, or updated appliances, or the inclusion of a golf cart. Remember, you can change flooring, or countertops to granite or add a birdcage, but you can't change location unless you move!