[champion6]

Hi everyone... first-time poster. I've been lurking for a while and getting familiar with TV. I have a couple questions that relate to new vs. pre-owned.

1. Is there a significant difference in the property tax rates among the three counties that TV is spread across?

2. Is there a significant difference in the annual fees related to the various CDDs?

3. How much more restrictive are the covenants (if that is the correct term) in the new areas compared to the pre-owned that are further north, but west of 27/441?

Mike

[angel222]

Hi Everyone...I would like to add some thoughts -- I am presently renting for three months (beginning 1/1/09) in El Cortez a CYV and this is my third visit to TV in the last 7 months. What a wonderful place to live no matter what village you're in. I thought it would take me all three months rental to decide if this was the place to live for me but I bought a new home two days ago in Hadley. I can't believe how lucky I am!! The distance from Hadley to LSL is not far and it seems to me all the shopping, churches, squares, etc. are no more that 15 minutes away...That to me is great! In NY it takes me 20 minutes to get to the mall.
I researched many resales and new homes each time I visited TV and since I am a widow I thought a new home would be the best choice for me since I am about as unmechanical as they come. The resales do have many improvements but the prices they are asking in this market are just too high for me. I think new or resale doesn't really matter - happiness is the key - whatever works for you!!
I'm happy to say I am now a true Villager!!

[iandwk]

Here's a link to the article about the lady who bought the house and TV bought it back on the condition that she could not buy another house in TV. Of course, it's a bit one-sided.

http://www.ccfj.net/CDDPOAexile.html

[rshoffer]

Originally Posted by iandwk

Here's a link to the article about the lady who bought the house and TV bought it back on the condition that she could not buy another house in TV. Of course, it's a bit one-sided.

http://www.ccfj.net/CDDPOAexile.html

Sounds like she could still buy a "used" home in TV if she wanted to live here. I'm pretty cynical and critical but I gotta admit, of the many homes I've owned over the years, my Camillia built by West Construction is the best quality built home I have ever owned or lived in. My end of the first year inspection by Precision revealed only the most minor cosmetic defects.

[Taj44]

Originally Posted by graciegirl

You know, I don't think we are a ways from everything in Hadley or Hemingway. We are closer to the Colony Recreation Center where we take water aerobics and play bingo and cards, I take Art lessons at the Colony too. We are close to Kilimanjaro, Truman, Roosevelt, Bogie and Bacall Golf Courses and we are right next to Odell Recreation center where we have potlucks, Bingo and exercise class every morning! Those who play tennis, pickleball, bocce and shuffleboard are close to those activities and then not to mention the social activities that occur in your neighborhood. We are close to the restaurants and Publix at Colony Plaza too. We aren't as close to the square and the dancing as folks in Caroline.(The square is about ten minutes away) And we have to drive to Sams, Lowes, Walmart, Kohls, and Home Depot, etc. But none of those places take longer than ten to fifteen minutes. I think it is all relative.

I believe, (correct me if I am wrong) that the homes around Lopez were sold originally when the market everywhere was higher.

I don't think there is a bad area in the villages. I like new because it is a blank slate for decorating.

Actually, the area around Lopez was sold years ago when everything was priced lower.

Desired location will vary depending on one's lifestyle. Many couples only have one car and a golf cart, so it is desireable, particularly when it comes to resale value, to have easy golf cart access to popular activities.

If you like to go to shows at the Savannah Center, for example, I'm guessing a trip by golf cart from Hemingway would take you an extra 15 minutes more than the same trip from Caroline. If you wanted to play golf at Orange Blossom, the same applies - an extra 15 minutes already added to a ?25 -30 minute golf cart ride. A more central location allows you to go to all the places you could access from Hemingway by cart, whereas the Hemingway location takes some extra time to some of those places. If you like to play softball, you'd want to have faster access to the ball fields. Maybe you like to go to the movies at Spanish Springs - easy to go by golf cart from Caroline, but sure takes longer from Hemingway.

You seem to find your location ideal for the activites you participate in Gracie, which is great, but my post is a suggestion to buyers who may have interests different than yours. Fifteen minutes extra doesn't seem a lot at first, but if one is making mulitiple round trips per week it starts to add up, and can end up being inconvenient. It can also make the difference between being able to go by golf cart, vs. having to go by car. And it may impact resale value as well.