The Villages Pre-Owned Homes compared to New  
 
 
 
Traditional additions to pre-owned: Average costs can range  
From: To:  
               
Granite Countertops   $3,500 $8,000  
Landscaping       $2,000 $10,000  
Gutters and Downspouts   $500 $1,500  
Landscape Curbing     $500 $2,500  
Window Treatments     $750 $3,500  
Water Softner / water treatment $750 $2,500  
Add on Florida Room   $15,000 $25,000  
Enclosed Lanai     $4,000 $10,000  
Bird Cage        $3,500 $8,500  
Pool / Spa       $8,500 $50,000  
Solar Tubes       $500 $1,500  
Garage Pull Down stairs   $200 $500  
Garage storage cabinets   $250 $750  
Ceiling fans (each)     $75 $350  
Window treatments     $500 $5,000  
Closet Organizers     $300 $1,500  
Leaded Front Door     $750 $3,500  
Blinds       $500 $2,500  
Screened Garage Door   $750 $4,000  
Driveway and walkway Pavers $3,500 $8,500  
Painted Drive and walkways $1,500 $2,500  
          $47,825 $152,100  
               
* Although these costs are only estimates, you can easily see the   
value of add-ons to pre-existing homes when considering the cost of   
a new home.            
               
* Another major benefit of purchasing an existing home is the size   
of the remaining BOND which will generally be lower or possibly paid  
OFF!              
               
* Do you like to cook with electric or gas.  Most new homes are totally   
electric while most existing homes are set up for gas and/or electric.  
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
 
CLOSING COSTS / $200,000 HOME CASH  
               
          Pre-Owned "NEW"  
          BUYER BUYER  
NEGOTIATED PRICE                YES      TBD  
TITLE INSURANCE          
BROKER SERVICES          
STATE DOC STAMP ON DEED        
RECORDING FEES          
ATTORNEY FEES          
HOME WARRENTY          
FAX OR EXPRESS MAIL FEES           $100    
PROPERTY TAXES (prorated)        
ACCESSMENTS FIRE EMS             $75    
AMENITIES, TRASH & WATER PRORATIONS      
WATER/SEWER/TRASH THRU NEXT          $100    
BILLING CYCLE                $68    
RECORDING FEES              $122    
VILLAGES SETTLEMENT CHARGES          $10    
IMPACT FEES, ELECTRIC HOOK UP      
HOME INSPECTION & TERMITE            $325    
TOTAL          $800