[TOTV Newbie]

Looking at buying a 3 bed, 2 bath, 2 car garage with extra cart garage, 1,800-2,100 sq ft open floorplan single story BLOCK SFH that does not back directly into another house.

Is it possible to get the above around $325,000?

Can we pick a lot now and have it bulit? If so, how long for build?

Thx

[SALYBOW]

You would probably be a little higher than that. Stucco homes command a higher price so a siding home might be better. It does not take too long to build. I think they built ours in about 2 months. If you go to the homes for sale site of the Villages it will tell you which lots are available and at what premium. Click on build your own home.

[spring_chicken]

You can get that and more for 325k if you went preowned. You won't get that and privacy at that price on new. Privacy is at a premium on new homes, plus you'll also have about 25k in bond.

[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by spring_chicken

You can get that and more for 325k if you went preowned. You won't get that and privacy at that price on new. Privacy is at a premium on new homes, plus you'll also have about 25k in bond.

Many people want a new home and there isn't really a difference in price between new and used. I found this home right away. We have only had ONE used home once in our lifetime. People think new is more expensive and that isn't true.

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[spring_chicken]

Only speaking on experience. I would have had to pay $50k more to get what I have in a new home. And a villages sales person advised the same.

[graciegirl]

Here is one that is 299K... There are a couple this price with 1900 sq.ft. and a golf cart garage and block and stucco.



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I am not a realtor. NEVER sold a house other than our own. Don't work for anybody.

[VApeople]

In July, the basic price for a 3/2 Iris with a golf cart garage was $258K. There are a lot of lots for under $20K, but to get one that does not have a "kissing lanai" would cost more.

If you decided today to have a house built, it might be two months before you get to see a designer and sign a contract. Then it would be 2.5 to 3 months to get the house built.

[rjm1cc]

Does your price include the bond? The cost of a home is the price advertised plus the bond you have to pay.

You can easily get the home you want but you may have to look outside of the villages for a deal.

[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by rjm1cc

Does your price include the bond? The cost of a home is the price advertised plus the bond you have to pay.

You can easily get the home you want but you may have to look outside of the villages for a deal.

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OP is looking for a home at $325K a new one. Add 25K for the bond and this is spot on. A nice house too.

[TOTV Newbie]

Thx all. I see the frame builds are cheaper....so what are your thoughts on them here in FL versus block?

[TOTV Newbie]

Is the bond something that can be paid over time or is it up front? Also, is it the same price for all homes in my $300's range.

[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by TOTV Newbie

Is the bond something that can be paid over time or is it up front? Also, is it the same price for all homes in my $300's range.

It can be paid over time. It does have a high percentage rate. It is in the 25K range for all new homes that are Designers, which is what you mentioned, some are around 2000 sq. ft. Premiers which are larger have a bond of about 50K and cottages, and patio villa's are less. Courtyard Villa's may be the same as Designers...not sure.

Some people pay it off when they close and others like us who paid cash for the house didn't pay off the bond because we had already sold one new home and who knows, may decide we like one better than the one we have now. Moving furniture is far cheaper here than back home so many have three or more homes here before they settle down. Not paying the bond allows you to ask less for a home when you put it up for sale. Homes sell quickly here IF they are clean, decorated nicely, and priced fairly.