[vintageogauge]

Originally Posted by mike1946

You can get new builds on the Historic side east of 27/441 'cos they are tearing out the old manufactured homes and building ranches and block and stucco - fantastic location a few minutes from all the stuff on 27/441 very quiet if you choose a plot away from the road and all the huge mature trees you could want - all bond paid !! Terrific !!!

It was mentioned here several months ago by someone that they are no longer doing that.

[FredJacobs]

The biggest difference is whether the Bond has been paid in the older sections. If not, the Bond is very high in the newly areas.

[nn0wheremann]

The infrastructure bond. Most in Marion County are paid off, or did not amount to much anyhow. Go south, and bond prices are big. The further south you go the bigger the bond will be.

[neilbcox]

Speaking from experience! One of the main reasons you need to highly consider is how fast do you want to make friends and how social do you want to be.

People in Older established neighborhoods already have established friends and social networks. In addition, the longer you live Here the less of the Amenities you will use...like the music on the squares.

People moving into newer areas are looking for friends and social groups to join. Friends are a lot easier to make and will accept you faster. They have a tendency to be extremely active.

Gook luck.

[Keninches]

Originally Posted by coffeebean

Seriously???????

I agree, Seriously?? If you live in The Villages you don’t go on 441/27 to shop Belks or wherever. You go in your golf cart. There is a golf cart bridge if you want to cross for Lowe’s etc.

[eywvicki]

Originally Posted by jayerose

What is the difference in living in a new area of TV than in a already established one?

Bonds are either paid or nearing the end and mature TREES!

[davem4616]

it all comes down to personal preference....every part of TV has pluses to it

We went new...didn't want the hassle of renovating, and it was easier to meet neighbors as everyone on the street was new

another fellow I know wanted to be in the more established areas where the trees were fully grown

we don't golf....but had been going to The Sharon, Savannah Center and Tierra del Sol on a regular basis....so being north of 466A makes that easier

when it comes to the bond...if the bond is paid off it's going to be reflected in the price somehow....if there is a bond you pay is over a number of years

good luck, hope you find the home of your dreams

[Tennisbum]

Speaking from my experience, the biggest difference is with the older home you will have to update everything! If you loved the 80's style of paint, lighting, fixtures, flooring, counter tops, north is where it is at! You may save on the bond, but you will pay that much on bringing the house into this century! Bought new on the south side just last week. Didn't feel like redoing an entire house. The drive ain't bad for the what you want on the north side. In my humble opinion! We all know what opinions are!

[cindyfeh]

I would look at all options. Many preowned homes have been updated and have amenities which would be costly to add in a new home. Another consideration is the lack of recreation centers with indoor meeting rooms considering the amount of homes south of 44. Many clubs are very crowded at Everglades, Riverbend and Fenney Recreation Centers. There are less rec centers per capita south of 44. During the hot months the usage of the outdoor amenities will decrease so the indoor activities are important too.

[Madelaine Amee]

Originally Posted by John_W

I guess who haven't been here. You should try a Lifestyle Visit. The info on the The Villages website, it's $99 a night and you'll stay in a courtyard villa with a golf cart near Brownwood Square. You could fill a book between the differences.

I live in a nine year old CYV that I bought new, so it's fairly established. We are 3-1/2 miles from LSL (Lake Sumter Landing) and 4 miles from Brownwood and 20 minutes from SS (Spanish Springs). If you like live entertainment at the squares, the movie theaters, restaurants, MVP at Brownwood or at SS (Spanish Springs), then right now those areas are not near the new areas and and cannot reached by your own golf cart until the bridges are finished.

The 12 championship golf courses, 10 of which are 27 hole layouts are in the established areas only, I can reach 8 of them in my own golf cart with my clubs on the back in 25 minutes or less.

The landscaping, the homeowners individual landscaping has all grown in and the homes appear like an established neighborhood.

As mentioned earlier, resales will have a lower bond or a paid in full bond. In fact the bond started at a much lower rate, my CYV bond was $14,000 when it started. I pay $1100 a year or there is a payoff of about $12,000 if I desired to do so.

Shopping and restaurant areas on the southside are Colony and Trailwinds. In the center part the entire 466 highway, which is only 20 minutes from my area. The SS area is 441/27 which is only 20 minutes from my area, and the north end is Mulberry Plaza. Plus these areas are all accessible by golf cart if I desired.

Essentially the new areas lack the shopping, championship golf and the nearness to the squares, and the connection via golf cart trails.

Brownwood Square



Lake Sumter Landing

Great photos John W. Hoping it will look like that again before too long.

[Lottoguy]

Yes, the direction for a lanai is north then east. People entertain in the afternoon in their lanai. If it's facing west your going to be real hot at that time. Facing south will always get the sun. Maybe for pool owners that might be good because the water will always be warmer.

[Lottoguy]

Check out the Villages of Tall Trees and Polo Ridge. To me, these locations are hard to beat. If you want an area with less snowbird traffic then go a little further north like the Village of Piedmont.

[tophcfa]

Originally Posted by Lottoguy

Yes, the direction for a lanai is north then east. People entertain in the afternoon in their lanai. If it's facing west your going to be real hot at that time. Facing south will always get the sun. Maybe for pool owners that might be good because the water will always be warmer.

Our pool/birdcage faces south west. It’s perfect for hanging out in the afternoon/evenings, we get great free solar heat in the pool, and the sunsets over the preserve are to die for.

[sueriddle]

If you buy a preowned home, the seller pays some of the fees. Buying new through The Villages, the buyer pays all fees. Also, a preowned home may have upgrades included, e.g. designer driveway, garage screen, enclosed lani, etc. It’s a personal choice. Good luck

[jcletus]

Established neighborhoods already have their groups determined and you'll have to put in some effort to find out how to join into the pickleball group, book club, poker group, etc so you don't feel like the odd man out. Versus a level playing field in a new neighborhood just starting out where everyone is new to each other.