All of TV is kept in beautiful condition by the developer as far as landscaping and infrastructure. The Historic side has mature lanscaping and they are not trailer homes. They are as safe as any other part of TV. IMHO
You will see when you get down here. For the time being, go to
www.thevillages.com and click on "pre-owned" homes. You can look at pre-owned homes or new if you wish. Call the sales office to get a map of TV so you see where your potential new, (to you), home is located.
Plan on going to open houses. You may want to contact a VLS agent as well as a MLS agent to see all of the homes that are available before you arrive
Have a great visit.
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MOM
I just want to do the right thing! Uncle Joe, (my hero).