Home prices in the Villages Florida

[@Pete-rs4yz]

Definitely some nice homes and deals down south, I'm sure much to the chagrin of realtors selling pre-owned on the MLS. But don't forget those homes have non-tax deductible $50,000 bonds. And higher millage rates.

[@Libertaro-i2u]

There's always a catch or two.

[@fierceflyer5]

Another great video Gary, thanks for the information

[@aeroringordmngr8739]

Thanks for the video. Got lucky and was able to get my first choice of a WellPoint lot when they were released Friday. The process begins.

[@GaryAbbott]

Very nice!

[@MrFroglips69]

Groovy video

[@barbaraebner5889]

Still have those amenity going up. Insurance going up if you can find it and maintenance. We wanted to move there but the wallet says NO! 😢

[@GaryAbbott]

Hi Barbara, The amenity fee goes up each year based on when the original home was sold and usually goes up by 3 percent. Home insurance has been on the rise but I just shopped mine and it went back to what I paid two years ago saving me hundreds. You must be proactive.

[@barbaraebner5889]

@@GaryAbbott appreciate it Gary but living in Delaware I would be doubling my taxes. This is our second downsize. We went to a rancher from a two story colonial. I really wish we could make it work but can’t find what we want in the area we want.

[@prettygirlus9008]

@7:00: $389,900 and 1419 sf. That's $275/sf! That's not a deal!

[@Libertaro-i2u]

Agreed, but most of the people moving down to The Villages are moving from areas where home prices are higher than that.

[@Harold-u8c]

If you take your time IMO you will find the home you want. We purchased four years ago, went on line whittled down to sixteen homes. We found ours Village of Del Mar, 2 3/4 garage. I can fit two cars and two golf carts. It was totally remodeled inside and outside in 2017.

[@Mike-ew9zn]

Crazy expensive for what is offered! No idea why the villages are as popular as they are. Don’t forget all the fees etc…

[@GaryAbbott]

Depends where you are from. Cost and Fees in Florida in the Villages are a lot less here than just about anywhere in the Northeast.

[@davidteasley2018]

Try changing the sort feature to low to high instead of open house. Thanks , love your videos 😀

[@GaryAbbott]

Thanks for the tip!

[@Cheryl-yt8ee]

Don't all those areas have large bonds and a high tax district? Not a deal if they do.

[@Jeff-ps4ks]

Can you do a video showing how you can get all the way to Eastport strictly on the separate intermodal cart paths. Both from Brownwood and Sawgrass. As the villages has gotten bigger and there is way more traffic, I don’t like the idea of cars passing me right on the left. Even though the road may be limited to 30 mph. Seems higher potential for trouble. Trying to figure out the best village to live in. (I don’t count driving within the villages itself to get to the cart path problematic). Love your videos and any insight you can share on this topic would be interesting to a lot of us.

[@Harold-u8c]

You can see that on The Villages app. I just looked yesterday, it give the path from our house in Del Mar to the new HS.

[@GaryAbbott]

Jeff, I struggled with your question enough I made a video that will be released tomorrow. Hopefully I kind of answered your question.

[@Jeff-ps4ks]

@@GaryAbbott wow……you are truly the best. Thank You

[@GaryAbbott]

Jeff, I have a map for you that gives better information that you were looking for. vayens.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Villages-Multimodal.pdf

[@SonnyPruitt-q1s]

$225+ a square ft for a small home built like a cracker jack box is overpri ed.

[@GaryAbbott]

Have you ever priced a 100 year old home in New England with unlevel floors, bad heating systems, tiny rooms and lots of maintenance. Way over $225 a square ft.

[@SonnyPruitt-q1s]

@@GaryAbbott "There is a fool born every minute"

[@deedeew4040]

for every hurricane that strikes Florida and does damage, home insurance and taxes increase.

[@Pete-rs4yz]

It used to be in between 'the sixes' was TV hotspot. Is it still is or has that sentiment moved South?

[@allisonearley9944]

Bonds aren't being mentioned on the resales?

[@GaryAbbott]

I agree that resales for the most part they don’t mention the bond amount making you have to ask or look up online. If I got interested in a property I would email the realtor/agent for the balance and annual payment.

[@sharirusso7213]

What do you think about location of the village of waters edge

[@GaryAbbott]

This area will be highly sought after being so close to Eastport. I anticipate this area will cost more as well especially if you get a lot near the water and big trees.

[@guerro327]

Is it beneficial to pay off the bond when buying the home or make the payments over time? I assume the money doesn't come back should you sell the home later?

[@GaryAbbott]

it works similar to a mortgage as you pay over 30 years the cost is a lot with interest. So it’s best to consider your situation. If you most likely not going to keep the house for long don’t pay it off. if you think it’s your last purchase and have cash, pay it off.

[@barbaraebner5889]

Just wondering do you think most buyers are full timers, snowbirds or investors?

[@GaryAbbott]

This one is easy. My guess is each year 45 percent are full timers and 45 percent are part timers. Now both investors or those buying a home to rent it out until they move/retire is probably 10 percent. I made this as an educated guess based on my own neighborhood. Now this is just my opinion after living there 3 years.

[@RobertB-w1j]

How would I find a great buyer broker to help me with all this.

[@lauralampe1664]

Several MLS agents in The Villages have KZbin channels. Ira Miller & Robyn Cavallaro have KZbin channels.

[@lauralampe1664]

Jana Raber and James Haviland are 2 other MLS agents who have KZbin channels featuring homes for sale in The Villages and information about The Villages.

[@gonebyrv9748]

"Red Dots" are all pre-owned homes. The Charlotte (which was discounted) is the only new home still available in that area.