The Villages · Buying a Home
Buying a Home in The Villages, FL
Matched to the right village by how you want to live, with bonds and fees explained in plain English.
Buying a Home in The Villages: What You Get
When you buy a home in The Villages with Lili Whittington, you get someone who tells you what you'd regret, not only what you'd love. That means a short list matched to how you live, every cost laid out before you offer, and an offer grounded in what similar homes in that section actually sold for.
We sell every type of home here, from patio villas to premier homes, so we'll point you to the right tier as much as the right house.
Why Buyers Choose Lili
Lili has worked in The Villages since 2016 and sold more than 450 homes in more than 20 years, with Soundings LLC. She explains bonds, fees and resale versus new in plain English, in English or Spanish. And she's there after closing, pointing clients to the right club or resource when the move feels big.
What Buying Here Involves
- Get pre-approved or gather proof of funds. Cash purchases are common here.
- Budget the whole cost: bond, amenity fee, taxes, insurance and any assessments.
- Choose your area: town square, north or south, golf-cart access.
- Tour three to six homes with the same written questions for each.
- Offer with comparable sales, including timeline and contingencies.
- Inspect, roof and A/C first, and review the district documents before due diligence ends.
- Close, file for homestead, and join a club in your first 30 days.
The full buying plan is on how we help you buy.
Local Context: Villas to Premier Homes
Home types here run roughly $205,000 to $1.2 million. Patio and courtyard villas are the most affordable and lowest-maintenance. Cottage and ranch homes sit in the middle. Designer homes are the popular step up, and premier homes are the top tier. Where a home sits matters as much as what it is: the older sections around Spanish Springs, the central area near Lake Sumter Landing, or the newer villages near Brownwood.
Comparing brand-new with resale? See new vs. resale in The Villages. Moving from out of state? See relocating to The Villages. Or read our general buying guide and start your search with Lili.
Frequently Asked Questions
What price range are homes in The Villages?
The homes we work with range from roughly $205,000 for patio villas to $1.2 million for premier homes.
Is paying cash common in The Villages?
Yes. Many buyers sell a long-time home first and buy outright. Have proof of funds ready.
What should I ask about every Villages home?
Bond status, the amenity fee, community rules, and the age of the roof and A/C.
The Villages
What buying a home looks like in The Villages
The 55+ active-adult community with three town squares, golf carts and villas through premier homes.
The 55+ active-adult community with three town squares, golf carts and villas through premier homes.
- The homes
- Patio and courtyard villas, cottage/ranch, designer and premier homes, roughly $205,000 to $1.2 million. North of 466 is the older sections; south of 466A the newer ones.
- Why people choose it
- A 55+ active-adult community. Retirees relocating from cold-weather states and Spanish-speaking regions.
- Getting around
- Golf carts.
- Nearby
- Three town squares (Spanish Springs, Lake Sumter Landing, Brownwood), dozens of golf courses, more than 100 recreation centers.
- The trade-off
- The bond and amenity fees. A paid-down bond changes the real math on a resale compared with new construction.
The method
How we do it in The Villages
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Ready to make your move with The Lili Whittington Group?