[walkje]

I would like a approx. cost of the yearly expense of a patio home. This would include a care taker for rentals , utilities,outside lawn care, all taxes. bond, cable , insurance, everything.I would pay cash so there would be no CDD bond.
Thank You

[elevatorman]

Check out the section on the first page "Nuts and Bolts", it is at the bottom of the page. Also come for a "Lifestyle Preview" there is no presure from sales people, and you can see all the different homes. Patio Villas range from $150,000 to about $250,000.

[swrinfla]

walkje:

I'm not so sure that cash will eliminate the CDD Bond. The bond is imposed on all homes - it essentially pays for the infrastructure that was put in before the homes were built - regardless of how you might pay for one.

Welcome to TV and TOTV!

SWR

[JohnN]

The Villages often eliminates closing costs on a cash deal, which is significant.
And only if you pay the CDD bond, will you eliminate that LOL.

[cologal]

I bought a patio villa last year, paid the bond and my neighbor's watch the house during the off months. I don't rent it out.

Bug Service $400.00 annually
Lawn Service $40.00
Electric = $40.00 - $100.00 ( I have an electric cart)
Gas = $20.00 - $80.00
Flood Insurance = $350.00 annually
Cart Insurance = $100.00 annually
Cable = $12.50

[Green Sailor]

Originally Posted by cologal

I bought a patio villa last year, paid the bond and my neighbor's watch the house during the off months. I don't rent it out.

Bug Service $400.00 annually
Lawn Service $40.00
Electric = $40.00 - $100.00 ( I have an electric cart)
Gas = $20.00 - $80.00
Flood Insurance = $350.00 annually
Cart Insurance = $100.00 annually
Cable = $12.50

May I ask why?

[Bryant]

Flood Insurance?
What about property taxes, homeowner's insurance, amenities, water, sewer, trash?

[Sanron]

Originally Posted by Green Sailor

May I ask why?

I am moving to the villages in November and wonder about the flood ins. also since I opted not to get it. I, too, am interested in all the expenses.

[cologal]

Originally Posted by Sanron

I am moving to the villages in November and wonder about the flood ins. also since I opted not to get it. I, too, am interested in all the expenses.

I get the flood insurance because of hurricanes....just after I bought there was a big hurricane that kept coming over TV. Lots of water everywhere.

Some people say that the houses in TV will not flood because there is a drainage system in each street but they can get clogged with stuff....

So $300.00 a year is peace of mind.

[zummy]

Please read your exclusions, you may find back up of water from sewers and drains is not covered.

[l2ridehd]

EVERYTHING except mortgage and bond maintenance will be between $800 and $900 a month. This includes all expenses I have had on a home for two years. It includes taxes, Insurance, amenities, lawn, pests, repairs, pressure washing, gas, electric, insurance, home watch, cable, phone, everything I spent on anything.

[WAFRet]

Originally Posted by l2ridehd

EVERYTHING except mortgage and bond maintenance will be between $800 and $900 a month. This includes all expenses I have had on a home for two years. It includes taxes, Insurance, amenities, lawn, pests, repairs, pressure washing, gas, electric, insurance, home watch, cable, phone, everything I spent on anything.

...size, age and type of home? Would you mind itemizing the $900 out over each item? Thanks



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