Looks like pre-owned are getting more and more attractive. One should add the benefit of additions especially landscaping (this is very expensive for you novices) and the remainder of a bond vs. what ? my water heater will last 5 more years on a new house Vs. used.

Lots to think about, not only a water heater but roof age, heat/AC, windows, appliances, irrigation, lack of warranties, all have to be taken into consideration. These new homes today have everything you need to move in and with a warranty no unexpected expenses to worry about. Landscape is minimal but it is okay.

Our new lot in Bradford is at least 3 times larger than our yard was in St. James.

Our lot in the Historic Section is modest sized, but we have an extra long driveway and therefore a bigger front yard. No kissing lanais here. The lot is 5700 square feet. No idea if that's big or small but it fits an "extended double-wide," carport, shed and attached golf cart garage, with indoor space of 1250 SF, a front lanai, and a front yard that's a postage stamp compared to where we moved from up north.

Not sure that is totally correct.....with the building of the new design center in Brownwood I believe you get to pick and choose the level of appliances, blinds, fans etc. Moving to some customization ability.

I think folks are talking about standard lot sizes. There will always be oversized lots available for a premium.

My home is 2 years old and just like all the other homes I bought here in villages it came with blinds, fans and a washer and dryer . I actually wouldn’t care if they did not , because the first thing I do is replace fans , blinds and sliders and flooring and paint before I even move in , but I can give the things away to charity so it’s okay

Several generational improvements to homes south of SR44 with corresponding price increases. We are in our third home in TV in last 11 years and each increment in amenities has been worth it for us. Of course your mileage may vary.

Now during a build you have to pay for blinds, fans and a washer & dryer. Different paint colors are extra. You can opt out of fans, lighting and appliances and supply your own when moving in. They do offer a credit.

Wait few years see if you have same opinion:icon_wink: