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The Sun City Center Buyer's Playbook.

The 28-page guide every buyer should read before signing on a Sun City Center home. neighborhoods, costs, financing, climate, and the questions to ask before you write an offer. Written by Dewey Kopenga and Travis Penny. Free, no spam.

What's inside the 28-page playbook

01The five neighborhoods of Sun City Center, side-by-side
02Kings Point vs SCC Proper. the honest comparison
03What HOA fees actually cover (and what they don't)
04The SCCCA Capital Fund Fee, explained
05The Renaissance country club fee. mandatory $2,778
06La Paloma new construction price points
07Cost of living: utilities, insurance, taxes, lifestyle
08Florida insurance 2026: 4-point inspections & wind mitigation
09Hurricane evacuation zones. Sun City Center sits at 60 ft
10Healthcare: HCA South Bay, Tampa General, Moffitt access
11Golf cart life. every street is approved
12200+ clubs and how to choose the right ones
13Mortgage strategy for 55+ buyers (asset depletion, DSCR, jumbo)
14Warrantable vs non-warrantable Kings Point condos
15Snowbird tax residency rules
16Florida homestead exemption & Save Our Homes portability
17Maine-to-Florida relocation timeline
18Out-of-state due diligence checklist
19What to verify in your sub-HOA documents
20Roof age, electrical, HVAC. the three insurance drivers
21Selling your northern home before you buy here
22Bridge financing options
23Tour week itinerary template
24Best time of year to buy in Sun City Center
25Common mistakes out-of-state buyers make
26Closing costs in Florida vs your home state
27Property taxes: how Hillsborough County calculates
28Day-1 checklist: utilities, mail forwarding, voter reg, license