[mperzow]

my home for sale in south florida and need the money before buying outright here in the villages
I heard they have almost NO FLEXIBILITY..I am not negotiating price would just like to hold a home until mine sold say about 1- 2 months maximum

[jnieman]

Originally Posted by mperzow

my home for sale in south florida and need the money before buying outright here in the villages
I heard they have almost NO FLEXIBILITY..I am not negotiating price would just like to hold a home until mine sold say about 1- 2 months maximum

Ask about a bridge loan. That is what we did but we waited to make an offer on a home until we had a contract on ours back home.

[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by mperzow

my home for sale in south florida and need the money before buying outright here in the villages
I heard they have almost NO FLEXIBILITY..I am not negotiating price would just like to hold a home until mine sold say about 1- 2 months maximum

They take no conditions on a new home sale.

[cmj1210]

Originally Posted by mperzow

my home for sale in south florida and need the money before buying outright here in the villages
I heard they have almost NO FLEXIBILITY..I am not negotiating price would just like to hold a home until mine sold say about 1- 2 months maximum

You could find out about building. This a longer process approx 6 months or so.

[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by cmj1210

You could find out about building. This a longer process approx 6 months or so.

They give you your closing date and HOUR when you contract to build a home. No deals, nothing. They don't have to. People buy their homes here without VA or FHA Mortgages for new homes, just traditional loans. Most people pay for their homes in full. I think that is kind of amazing and great.

[Mrs. Robinson]

Originally Posted by mperzow

my home for sale in south florida and need the money before buying outright here in the villages
I heard they have almost NO FLEXIBILITY..I am not negotiating price would just like to hold a home until mine sold say about 1- 2 months maximum

The developer has NO flexibility whatsoever when you purchase a new home. None! Another poster said they don't have any flexibility and they don't. In actuality, they are very cold about the entire process which is very cut and dry. They could be a lot more considerate, but they aren't. There is nothing nice in the purchase of a new home from them. What should be a pleasant transaction is very impersonal and cut and dry.

You might be better off purchasing a resale and there are always newer homes on the market, if that's what you're after. A seller might be amiable and accept your offer contingent upon you selling your house.

If you buy new from the developer -- good luck. You'll need it!
Please check your Private Messages for additional information.

[Jayhawk]

Originally Posted by Mrs. Robinson

The developer has NO flexibility whatsoever when you purchase a new home. None! Another poster said they don't have any flexibility and they don't. In actuality, they are very cold about the entire process which is very cut and dry. They could be a lot more considerate, but they aren't. There is nothing nice in the purchase of a new home from them. What should be a pleasant transaction is very impersonal and cut and dry.

You might be better off purchasing a resale and there are always newer homes on the market, if that's what you're after. A seller might be amiable and accept your offer contingent upon you selling your house.

If you buy new from the developer -- good luck. You'll need it!
Please check your Private Messages for additional information.

Totally disagree. The Villages developer is RUNNING A BUSINESS. They have determined their best practices. No different than any other business that has policies and procedures.

Try buying a new Ford and asking the dealer to "hold it" for you until you have the money to pay for it.

[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by Mrs. Robinson

The developer has NO flexibility whatsoever when you purchase a new home. None! Another poster said they don't have any flexibility and they don't. In actuality, they are very cold about the entire process which is very cut and dry. They could be a lot more considerate, but they aren't. There is nothing nice in the purchase of a new home from them. What should be a pleasant transaction is very impersonal and cut and dry.

You might be better off purchasing a resale and there are always newer homes on the market, if that's what you're after. A seller might be amiable and accept your offer contingent upon you selling your house.

If you buy new from the developer -- good luck. You'll need it!
Please check your Private Messages for additional information.

Totally disagree. The Villages developer is RUNNING A BUSINESS. They have determined their best practices. No different than any other business that has policies and procedures.

Try buying a new Ford and asking the dealer to "hold it" for you until you have the money to pay for it."

I very much agree with this post from Jayhawk.

I am really proud to tell my friends how there are no conditions to buying a new home here. It shows that this is a sought after place and that our homes continue to rise in value. There was no coldness to us at all in any phase of the process.. NONE.

[dbussone]

Originally Posted by Mrs. Robinson

The developer has NO flexibility whatsoever when you purchase a new home. None! Another poster said they don't have any flexibility and they don't. In actuality, they are very cold about the entire process which is very cut and dry. They could be a lot more considerate, but they aren't. There is nothing nice in the purchase of a new home from them. What should be a pleasant transaction is very impersonal and cut and dry.



You might be better off purchasing a resale and there are always newer homes on the market, if that's what you're after. A seller might be amiable and accept your offer contingent upon you selling your house.



If you buy new from the developer -- good luck. You'll need it!

Please check your Private Messages for additional information.

I completely disagree. We bought a new home in 2012. It was a wonderful experience. The closing staff were congratulatory and very pleasant. I'd rate it as our best closing experience out of the numerous we've had.


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[thelegges]

Originally Posted by Mrs. Robinson

The developer has NO flexibility whatsoever when you purchase a new home. None! Another poster said they don't have any flexibility and they don't. In actuality, they are very cold about the entire process which is very cut and dry. They could be a lot more considerate, but they aren't. There is nothing nice in the purchase of a new home from them. What should be a pleasant transaction is very impersonal and cut and dry.

You might be better off purchasing a resale and there are always newer homes on the market, if that's what you're after. A seller might be amiable and accept your offer contingent upon you selling your house.

If you buy new from the developer -- good luck. You'll need it!
Please check your Private Messages for additional information.

Our first home in TV sold in 3 days, closed in 28 days. Even a fsbo would have a hard time waiting for sale of your home

[Barefoot]

As Mrs. Robinson said, if you buy a resale, the owners may accept a conditional offer.
We feel resales are a better deal anyway.
You can find a home in a central location backing on a golf course, and pay a fraction of the amount that
The Villages charges for a new home on a golf course. And the price is negotiable.
When we bought our second resale in The Villages, we made it conditional on selling our first resale home, a CYV.
But I understand that many people want new homes, in which case I suggest you sell first and then buy.

[vintageogauge]

why not just sell your home then come up and rent one while you decide what to buy, there is always plenty of inventory both new and used. Our experience buying a new home was great, a little miscommunications with a new member of the closing team but other than that it was smooth and fast. As a matter of fact it took us longer to buy a new car down here than to close on the house. I'll also put in a good word for our sales agent Beth Pope, couldn't have been happier, she knew what we wanted, showed us what we wanted and we bought the first day. Great girl.

[Mrs. Robinson]

Originally Posted by thelegges

Our first home in TV sold in 3 days, closed in 28 days. Even a fsbo would have a hard time waiting for sale of your home

You were very fortunate and lucky that your home went under contract that quickly.

However, you would be amazed at the number of people -- FSBO or otherwise -- that would accept a contingency on the sale of a buyer's home.

[Topspinmo]

Plenty of homes for sale in the villages and for the foreseeable future. More than most realize. Don't get panicky. When you sale there will be plenty to choose from. Villages sales like to create frenzy, so people will make quick decisions. You know like when the build out was hot topic. For about 4 years.

[justjim]

OP, there is not one good reason for the Village Developer to hold a certain house for you until when and if your current house sells. That said, perhaps a better house will be built while your house sells. The Village Developer builds about 200 new ones a month. Good luck selling your home.