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The Villages Real Estate Blog

Buyer guides, market data, and local insights — everything you need to make a confident move in The Villages.

📖 Buyer Guides & Features
Buyer & Seller Guide
The Villages Has Two Real Estate Markets — And One Critical Choice
Only an MLS agent is your fiduciary. Here's what that means for buyers and sellers in The Villages — and why the difference between MLS and VLS matters more than most people realize.
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Property Tax Alert
Florida's $250K Homestead Exemption — What Every Villages Buyer Needs to Know
Florida voters decide in November. If it passes, moving here before Dec 31, 2026 vs. waiting until 2027 could cost you $7,000–$8,000 in extra taxes. Here's the full breakdown.
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Just Published
#186 Nationally · #9 in Florida
The Villages Made America's Best Places to Live — Here's What That Means
U.S. News ranked The Villages #186 nationally and #9 in Florida for 2026–27, ahead of Naples, Tampa, and most of the state. We break down what the ranking means and why it matters for buyers.
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Buyer's Guide
The Historic Side
Manufactured Homes in the Historic Area — The Smart Move
Full Villages amenities. Fee-simple land. Prices from $120K–$295K. Here's everything you need to know about the Vintage Side's best-kept secret.
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📊 Weekly Market Updates
Latest · June 23–29, 2026 · Now includes POV/VLS stats
The Villages Market Update — June 23–29, 2026
75 total transactions — 35 new listings from $150K to $2.75M, led by a 5,904 sqft lakefront estate on Lake Miona Drive. 40 homes under contract. Avg $292/sqft. First week tracking POV/VLS market data.
New Listings 35
Pending 40
Avg $/sqft $292
Top Price $2.75M
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June 16–22, 2026
The Villages Market Update — June 16–22, 2026
58 total transactions — 27 new listings from $259K to $1.65M, led by a 3,163 sqft luxury home on Worth Circle. 31 homes under contract. Avg $296/sqft.
New Listings 27
Pending 31
Avg $/sqft $296
Top Price $1.65M
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June 9–15, 2026
The Villages Market Update — June 9–15, 2026
83 total transactions — 40 new listings from $215K to $850K and 43 homes moving to pending, including a $2.5M luxury contract on Iron Oak Way. Avg $275/sqft.
New Listings 40
Pending 43
Avg $/sqft $275
Top Price $850K
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June 2–8, 2026
The Villages Market Update — June 2–8, 2026
74 total transactions — 45 new listings from $239K to $995K and 29 homes moving to pending, with avg $267/sqft on new listings.
New Listings 45
Pending 29
Avg $/sqft $267
Top Price $995K
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May 25–May 31, 2026
The Villages Market Update — May 25–May 31, 2026
83 total transactions to open June — 34 new listings from $130K to $1.195M and 49 homes moving to pending, with avg $281/sqft on new listings.
New Listings 34
Pending 49
Avg $/sqft $281
Top Price $1.195M
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May 24–30, 2026
The Villages Market Update — May 24–30, 2026
The biggest week of the month — 86 total transactions, new listings from $130K to $1.295M, and 47 homes under contract.
New Listings 38
Pending 47
Avg $/sqft $248
Top Price $1.295M
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May 23–29, 2026
The Villages Market Update — May 23–29, 2026
Six homes went under contract including a standout at $699,900 on SE 85th Willowick Cir. New listings range from $400K–$527K.
New Listings 4
Pending 6
Avg $/sqft $254
Avg Price $456K
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