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 NO
TITLE INSURANCE       $1,238
BROKER SERVICES      
STATE DOC STAMP ON DEED     $1,400
RECORDING FEES      
ATTORNEY FEES        
HOME WARRENTY      
FAX OR EXPRESS MAIL FEES   $100 $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 $10
IMPACT FEES, ELECTRIC HOOK UP   $10,000
HOME INSPECTION & TERMITE   $325  
TOTAL $800 $12,748