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Originally Posted by SIRE1
One of the main reasons why we bought a "used" home is that the brand new neighbor hoods look so baren because of the lack of mature landscape and trees. The entire new neighborhoods look sterile when you compare them with those north of 466A. In the "older" neighborhoods the trees and landscaping are fully developed, and that makes the entire neighborhood much more attractive. Also, when you buy a "used" home, you know what your home and the neighbors homes are like. You can't get that perspective when you are the first on the block to move in. Yes, I REALLY like our "older" neighborhood.
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As for barren landscape. Add water and wait three years. If you are new to Florida the way things grow will amaze you.
We G's bought two more new homes here. We have built more than a half dozen times before moving here. I like all the well, newness.
Another perk is that in a new area, everyone is new to the neighborhood and there is a lot of social activity and chances to meet new people. In the newer areas some businesses have not yet moved close, but give them time. The areas south of Lake Sumter Landing are
all less than ten years old.
And..I think that the way our homes are built are excellent. We have all the new up to date windows that are supposed to sustain high winds and termite protection for ten years, or so I think I was told.
