[justjim]

Originally Posted by petsetc

I think that "discounting" is built into the initial pricing structure. Since there is no real competitiveness in the TV new home market, I believe "discounting" is purely a marketing ploy to accommodate the consumes need to feel like they got a deal. I do not think this is deceptive, just a marketing stategy.

JMHO

Petsetc, I think you are spot on about The Developer’s marketing and it can be good for the buyers.

[justjim]

Originally Posted by vintageogauge

The "bubble" burst in 2008.

Housing slowed but the “bubble” didn’t bust here in The Villages.

[vintageogauge]

Originally Posted by justjim

Housing slowed but the “bubble” didn’t bust here in The Villages.

Correct, it only slowed down here but it did allow for better discounts than say 2006 and into 2007 when there were no discounts to be had for any reason. You even had to pay extra for a "peak a boo" golf front home at that time.

[I Tango]

Originally Posted by justjim

Petsetc, I think you are spot on about The Developer’s marketing and it can be good for the buyers.

Not totally sure about this. We bought our new discounted CYV for the same price as a new patio villa. So I don't think building in discounted CYV prices to sell at the normal price of patio villas would be something they'd do on a regular basis. Although there can be exceptions to every rule.