[spark291@comcast.net]

Hi purchasing a new home in hammock at fenney , not sure of decision is anyone aware if you can get your 2500 deposit refunded if you keep looking
Thanks PMAM

[retiredguy123]

I think you can probably apply the deposit to another house.

[spark291@comcast.net]

Does the villages charge for trash pickup separately and sewer fees? Or any other monthly fee besides amenities and taxes

[triflex]

We switched houses after we signed the original contract. It was no big deal. Supposedly there is a $75/day penalty for switching. Not sure it was ever charged though.

[Number 10 GI]

Originally Posted by spark291@comcast.net

Does the villages charge for trash pickup separately and sewer fees? Or any other monthly fee besides amenities and taxes

Yes. You really need to talk to your agent to get this information.

[Decadeofdave]

All of your fees, water, reclaim water, sewer is on one monthly statement with amenity fee.

[spark291@comcast.net]

Originally Posted by Decadeofdave

All of your fees, water, reclaim water, sewer is on one monthly statement with amenity fee.

But they are charged in addition to amenity fees
I was told about 240
A month plus 179 amenity seems like a lot for Florida
Thought all would be included with property tax

[retiredguy123]

Originally Posted by spark291@comcast.net

But they are charged in addition to amenity fees
I was told about 240
A month plus 179 amenity seems like a lot for Florida
Thought all would be included with property tax

You will get a monthly bill for about $240, that will include your water (potable and irrigation), sewer, trash pickup, and amenity fee. The $240 includes the $179 amenity fee.

You will get an annual tax bill that will have an ad valorem (based on value) section for your property tax, and a non-ad valorem section for your fire rescue (about $250), maintenance fee for the local infrastructure (about $500), and your bond payments (principal and interest). The non-ad valorem section is not a charge from the county, but it is included on your county tax bill for convenience.

[Ashley from UK]

Originally Posted by spark291@comcast.net

Hi purchasing a new home in hammock at fenney , not sure of decision is anyone aware if you can get your 2500 deposit refunded if you keep looking
Thanks PMAM

We purchased a Designer Home at Marsh Bend - and were given 3 months to finalise designs ($10,000 deposit). We came home thought about it and went back 3 months later and decided that we didn't like the lot after all. We were able to change with no hassle whatsoever to Chitty Chatty (which had just been released). The process was VERY simple - one document.

Speak to your realtor and they will talk you through the options.

[jonathanb]

If you decide you do not want the house you went to contract for you cannot get your money back. But The Villages will sometimes at their discretion put it in a TBA ( to be allocated ) account for 90 days but they will penalize you depending how long they had the house off the market. But they do not have to do this for you. Your representative can find out if they will do this for you and how much your penalty will be. Also, if you find another home and you just switch from one house to another the new home must be able to close on the same day. I was a Village sales rep retired 2 years ago. This is how it was done unless its changed.

[Lil GTO]

Originally Posted by spark291@comcast.net

But they are charged in addition to amenity fees
I was told about 240
A month plus 179 amenity seems like a lot for Florida
Thought all would be included with property tax

Our complete bill is right at $274.00 to $285.00 depending on how much water we use.

That includes water sewer, irrigation amenities fee and trash collection if the $179.00 amenities free removed the rest would be $95-105 per month just watch your sprinkling it can make a difference.

Amenities were $143.50 when we bought summer 17 and have seen annual increase each year since

[BlueStarAirlines]

Originally Posted by spark291@comcast.net

I was told about 240 A month plus 179 amenity seems like a lot for Florida
Thought all would be included with property tax

Are you saying you put money down on a lot without understanding what things cost?

[thevillages2013]

Got to put a toe in the water to check the temperature before jumping in

[Susan1234]

Originally Posted by spark291@comcast.net

But they are charged in addition to amenity fees
I was told about 240
A month plus 179 amenity seems like a lot for Florida
Thought all would be included with property tax

Look around at the landscaping, pools, rec centers, flowers, etc.I would say that fee is very reasonable compared to fees in other areas.

[Jewelz]

This was taken from The Villages web site:

Estimate Based On Average Sale Price Of $352,000

Monthly Amenity Fee
$179.00
Average Gas/Electric*
$100.00
Trash Collection
$22.00
Average Insurance
$85.00
Average Sewer
$40.00
Average Taxes**
$383.00
Average Water
$30.00
Average Development District Assessment
(bond + maintenance + fire)
$168.00
Total Per Month***
$1,007.00