[coffeebean]

Originally Posted by 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!

Our home was built in 2007 and we are one round-a-bout away from LSL off Morse Blvd. (excellent location) When we purchased our pre-owned home in 2013, it was a far cry from 80's decor. That isn't to say we did not need to put our own "stamp" on our home but it was certainly livable if we chose not to update at all.

[CatskillBill]

Good answer, and I see your point.
Sorry to hear of your predicament.
You always add informative posts to this forum, and I was just noting
that the original $14,000 bond will cost you $33,000 if paid back in 30 years.
That's a lot of interest. Thank God our bonds aren't in the $30K-$50K range like south of SR44.
Enjoy yourself and Good Luck John.

[Travelhunter]

Originally Posted by jayerose

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

New areas have new neighbors

[vintageogauge]

Originally Posted by CatskillBill

Good answer, and I see your point.
Sorry to hear of your predicament.
You always add informative posts to this forum, and I was just noting
that the original $14,000 bond will cost you $33,000 if paid back in 30 years.
That's a lot of interest. Thank God our bonds aren't in the $30K-$50K range like south of SR44.
Enjoy yourself and Good Luck John.

The range is NOT 30 to 50 thousand it is $17,000 and up. Our bond for a waterfront Ivy south of 44 is $29,000 and our Patio Villa bought new a few months ago south of 44 is $19,000. It all depends on which village you choose and the size of the footprint.