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Originally Posted by Foemom
Hi, We are coming down from Chicago to stay there for the month of November and "test drive" The Villages. Because we are limited to 3 weeks does anyone have any suggestions on how to see and learn the most about the place?
We spent one day there last Spring and decided to check it out some more and find which neighborhood we would be interested in purchasing a home.
Any ideas on where to start?
Can anyone explain the additional expenses involved after purchasing a home, ie HOA's, Bonds, keys, etc? I keep reading about additional hidden fees.
Is there a hunting and or gun club for my husband?
Is it better to purchase a used home from The Villages themselves or through a private Realtor? Is there a best time of year to buy? Are homes sold fully furnished ever?
Any info will help. Thanks everyone.
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Start with a Village Realtor and trolley tour at Lake Sumter Landing. Jim Minnelli is an awesome realtor. Before you come explore website of TV sales office for homes for sale. Also use a private realtor. Best website Bev Shive. She is also a realtor who's top notch. Suggest contacting realtors now with your questions about fees.
Make sure you will be able to get guest id's...if renting in TV your homeowner can get the passes. That allows you to use recreation facilities and other ID only entrances.
Yes there are gun ranges and clubs. If there is not a TV hunting club, we are surrounded by prime hunting areas for deer and hogs that locals know about.
Fully furnished and turnkey sales are not infrequent but can seriously limit selecting a location.
Personal challenges for me with buying:
limited amt of property with home
limited selection of homes without traffic view or with no homes in rear view
rules against building fences
homes with natural habitat are rare, and if there's water, there are gators.
Finally, to see what's going on, use website for newspaper, The Daily Sun and VCDD's website link to weekly recreation news.
Visit all three town squares, esp sales offices, which are a treat to see.
good luck!