[Lottoguy]

I suggest you look north of 466, which seems to have the better prices.

[Penglobal]

I thank you all for your input and after reading all your opinions and based on information from my real estate agent, attorney and primarily my gut feeling, I have decided to rent a new home for a year here in The Villages where the owners never moved-in.

BTW - I have closed on all my properties here in the Lancaster area and I hope to see all you guys soon! Thanks


Glad inflation is under control !

[JMintzer]

Originally Posted by Lottoguy

I suggest you look north of 466, which seems to have the better prices.

True... But the houses are significantly older and may need to be updated (if they aren't your particular taste...) That needs to be factored into the price...

[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by Lottoguy

I suggest you look north of 466, which seems to have the better prices.

I disagree. I think it is wiser to buy new. New everything. Not more expensive either.

[JMintzer]

Originally Posted by graciegirl

I disagree. I think it is wiser to buy new. New everything. Not more expensive either.

New is most certainly more expensive...

A 1900 sq ft 3 BR 2 BA "up North" go for $350-400K all day long...

New? Try finding one under $450K...

[Keninches]

Not always. Our home is a designer stucco, 20 years old great condition. The bond back then was $3,200. That was a steal in 2003.

[Keninches]

Originally Posted by Penglobal

I thank you all for your input and after reading all your opinions and based on information from my real estate agent, attorney and primarily my gut feeling, I have decided to rent a new home for a year here in The Villages where the owners never moved-in.

BTW - I have closed on all my properties here in the Lancaster area and I hope to see all you guys soon! Thanks


Glad inflation is under control !

Good luck. Look around for awhile.

[Pat2015]

Originally Posted by JMintzer

True... But the houses are significantly older and may need to be updated (if they aren't your particular taste...) That needs to be factored into the price...

That’s the same thing I was thinking. When you go north of 466 you are looking at older homes that will require updates, appliances, and a new roof which has been problematic with trying to get homeowners insurance. If you want new you have to go south of 44 where the prices, bonds, and taxes are higher. Personal preference which is different for everyone.

[yanksansky]

Agreed

[KAM+6]

Originally Posted by Penglobal

I thank you all for your input and after reading all your opinions and based on information from my real estate agent, attorney and primarily my gut feeling, I have decided to rent a new home for a year here in The Villages where the owners never moved-in.

BTW - I have closed on all my properties here in the Lancaster area and I hope to see all you guys soon! Thanks


Glad inflation is under control !

You can't have it both ways. You are selling high therefore you will be buying high. Also, the house in Fenny you saw 3 years ago would most likely have upgrades and 5% selling commission.

[Spalumbos62]

Originally Posted by Michread

Susan,

To our surprise we bought a new home, because it was cheaper than an older home. We got lucky and bought in October 2020 when inventory was high because everyone was afraid. That was the time to buy, you missed it.

None of us are going to live forever, so buy now before prices continue to go up. Just buy, a smaller home that is in your budget.

Best of luck!

I agree, buy now. Not that we all can't see your dilemma, we do. The good thing about TV is that at the very least you will break even, but surely the odds are you will increase in value. I especially agree with what someone said about the generation of 63 yr olds wanting to buy...I know, I'm one of them. We bought 2.5yrs ago, easily up 25-30k today. Best of luck

[Penglobal]

Originally Posted by KAM+6

You can't have it both ways. You are selling high therefore you will be buying high. Also, the house in Fenny you saw 3 years ago would most likely have upgrades and 5% selling commission.

Hello - I totally agree but I am 100% confident that when Fenny was breaking ground, a house I saw went for about $305K and it recently resold for 391K. In just three years. The exact same house with NO extra's done by the old owner. The online interior pics were identical. But then, three years ago, I had a healthy husband and things were different for everyone. Now I'm a widower trying to figure things out. I really miss my husband. Sorry

[ldj1938]

Get an outside realtor. Buy north of 466. We've lived in Santo Domingo for over 20 years. Nice neighborhoods. In our second home. Most homes have had many upgrades and updates. We have new roof, new paint, new appliances, etc. I've not noticed in huge price increases in the homes. Bonds paid years ago. Nice stable area. No dump trucks or cement mixers. Not much traffic. Check it out. The smart buyers Have the interior repainted or updated before they move in. Very smart move if you have time.

[Blessed7]

Hi Susan from Lancaster. Are you from Lancaster PA? Beautiful country up there. My wife and I are planning to sell a 3/2 designer home in Calumet Grove. It has not yet listed. We can offer a lower price around $319k if we avoid listing. Contact me if interested. Good luck!

[Spalumbos62]

Originally Posted by graciegirl

The cost of the bond is figured into the cost of the home after it is fully paid. ALWAYS.

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