I can’t believe that you two selflessly put together a budget for people you never met. Jerry & Linda, you are the epitome of what people look for in friendship. Anyone living in “ The Villages “ would be blessed to have you as friends. Enjoy yourselves as my wife and I will continue to enjoy your videos.
Very good job. I’m 74, very active but I don’t want to be around people my age. Too many political views, clicks, etc. older people can be worse than younger people with jealousy etc. this is just me. But again you guys did a very good job explaining the Villages.
Yeah, I’m 66 and decided long ago that I wanted to live in a diverse neighborhood with the whole range of ages, ethnicities, political views, religions, etc. I’ve heard an awful lot about TV and know people love it there - but it depends on the type of environment you prefer.
@@wesleymullins2371 St Petersburg is lovely but they had a study that said you needed $60,000 a year to live here. I believe it! I'm moving somewhere but where?
I agree with you I've been in Broward County since I was a young girl and my husband wanted to retire in The Villages I said oh hell no much too expensive
I’m a single, 45 yr old Mom so long way from retirement but I came across your video. Just wanted to say, I love that you are both so calm and balance each other. I can feel the love 💕 between you both. I love the way Linda looks at Jerry with admiration and Jerry joking around with her 😁I hope someday I’ll be able to retire in a nice neighborhood too like The Village. Love from NC
Excellent point to say it’s easy when your house is paid for! We are 18 months away from paying off our home. We’ve made sacrifices to double down on the payments and what keeps us going is knowing how liberating it’s going to be to no longer have that monthly housing expense! Thank you great video guys! :o)
I have no idea why I just watched this but for some reason I couldn’t stop watching. I’m 29 Y/O and work in Residential Real Estate. I live here in Pittsburgh and have no plans of moving to Florida any time soon but very informative video nonetheless 😂.
Jerry and Linda, one of these day you two just might have your own show on TLC. Thank you once again for providing a useful, cogent insight to budgeting and living in The Villages. Semper Fi, Hank
Linda and Jerry thank you very much for opening a piece of your personal life. What I like is you are both very honest and real. Linda love your hair. I hope you keep the channel going, you give a great perspective of living in The Villages.
Jerry and Linda, thanks to your diligence in putting the numbers together, you have illustrated most likely the most important point of retirement - no mortgage!
Thanks for sharing! Your budget makes a lot of sense, and answers questions particular to the Villages too. We have noticed since COVID, how much extra we seem to have each month, and have to attribute it to not eating out, as that and gasoline is the only thing that has changed. Quite amazing! I’m really getting sick of cooking, but it has changed some of our habits, and that’s probably a good thing! Take care.
Since March my dining indoors in restaurants has declined dramatically. I haven't dined in a restaurant since early October. I am still doing takeout once a week to support my local restaurants. I worked from home for 2 1/2 months from March to May, and I have been working from home again the past 7 weeks since mid September. . Since my commute to and from work is 50 miles, I have spent siignificantly less on gas this year as I have worked from home for a total of 4 months since mid March. I am very fortunate that my employer has been very proactive about employee safety since COVID-19 started and has mandated that employees work from home for the month of November.
i have friends who live in the Villages. They moved from Kentucky. When I found out, it bowled me over because I could always count on them living in Kentucky, which is where we met in college. I introduced them. I am wanting to come visit.
It used to be very affordable to live there. It seems now, I could be wrong, but a solidly middle class retired couple, middle, middle-class, probably couldn't afford it now. Too bad! If you take that list of expenses shown and add a 2K monthly mortgage payment, this exceeds some budgets.
HOLY CRAP! Thanks for this info, we are so glad we didn't go this route. Hubby and I bought our home in cash and have very little in terms of taxes going out, phew! We only pay $500.00 a year for our home taxes. and all those fees, no thanks. WE're in a 1600+ sq ft home with almost an acre of land, our rooms are large and we love that, we owe very little out a month. No thanks to neighbors being right next door. I need breathing room but again thanks for sharing this info.
You guys are wonderful!! We just got back from spending a week there at a family friend's house. We have been there 4 times over the last few years. We love the atmosphere at the villages. Far and above people are very, very friendly, the areas very safe, well maintained and beautiful! We are not retired yet but man it makes you want to live that life. Take care of yourselves. Really enjoyed the video.
In response to "everyone has to pay property taxes", Veterans are entitled to property tax exemptions in Florida if they have service connected disabilities. Veterans rated at 100 percent permanent and total disabled are exempt from paying any property taxes in Florida. There are a lot of veterans in Florida.
I watched the whole thing. I was waiting for you to add the HOA fee. The info was interesting. Way over my humble budget! LOL. I have spent some time there staying at my brother's and really enjoyed riding around in the golf cart! Thanks again for the video. I was amazed at all the "extra" charges. Nice place to visit!
I am so glad to know that there's still people around who does not drink alcohol. I do not drink any alcoholic beverages and like only clean fun. Im so glad to see others who do not drink and party. Who likes clean fun like myself. GOD BLESS🙏
This is a fantastic video. You gave a very thorough explanation of your budget. Although I live on the West Coast of Florida, I find this information very valuable, especially since you included everything you spend each month. I love your sense of humor, your positive attitude, and honest presentation in your videos. I especially enjoy Gizmo! Thank you for sharing.
Jerry, Linda and Gizmo, thank you for this comprehensive and informative video about the estimated living expenses in TV's. Well done! Best to all three of you. Ron
This IS WHY I moved to North Carolina! My property tax is $1,050. Water bill is $13- $17 a month. Electric bill is $65- $120 depending on how much AC or heat I use. Homeowner’s Ins. is $850. I do not have an HOA. I loved South Florida & miss living there so much but I can’t afford to live there on my social security & I’m not using my savings when I can live in North Carolina so much cheaper!
@@maureennorth7961 I live in a small town just outside the city limits in NW North Carolina in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. South Carolina is also a nice area to live! I loved it when I lived there! The meadows & grassland are semi flat. I love the small towns that are near the interstate is where I lived so it was very easy to be in a large town in no time at all! The weather was great! A few chilly days in the winter, but usually mild.
Once my father in law passed away my mother in law visited a friend who lived in the Villages, she loved it so much she bought a house on that trip. She has absolutely thrived!! We love it there but have 2 businesses in Oklahoma so maybe some day we’ll move there. 😊
Ahh what a sweet couple :) I’m single 69 & you lost me half way down the list :) However well worth the watch enjoying your cute pup!! You two have FUN ... enjoy life ! Cheers
Very detailed. Thank you for doing this. Many of the expense categories are applicable wherever anyone lives. This is helpful to compare costs in The Villages to where one may live now and a good list of things not to forget like groceries and dining out. What is really helpful is the prompting to think how your lifestyle might change in TV and the cost impact of that such as more eating out, less time watching tv, more time spent in sports and or crafts & hobbies and the related expenses (clothes, equipment, fees). Keep the videos coming!
Looked into them, but the very high cost of their HOA fees reminded us of years of paying very high New York State property taxes so we decided that it was much cheaper to build in Palm coast.
Both of you are so charming and informative. I turn 59 in March and it’s never to early to plan for retirement. Thank you for sharing your experience and knowledge.
Love watching you guys. Always wanted to know why my grandparents were so committed to being Floridians. Loved my spring vacations and hope your family gets to appreciate your investment.
Good vlog. Our HOA (Solivita) does our lawn maintenance and irrigation is included. Also Polk County does the trash/recycle pickup and it's included in our property tax. Keep em coming.
I just wanted to say thank you for your videos on living in The Villages. My wife and I visited about 3 months ago and stayed in Spanish Springs. Before that visit, we had never heard of The Villages. Our stay intrigued me on the lifestyle that Villagers have. I'm too young to move or retire there yet (I'm only 47) but someday I hope to be able to live in a place like that and videos like this help me to understand what I can anticipate for my own retirement. Thank you so much for your videos and for keeping me updated on all that is happening down there. I hope to visit again soon. I'm now a subscriber and I have to say your videos always give me a great feeling about my future and where I want to be in 10-15 years. Keep up the great work and enjoy the day! ~Future snowbird from Illinois
Jerry & Linda.Thank you for your informative costs for living in THE VILLAGES,I have a friend who has lived there more than 20 years and is very happy there.We are from Grand Rapids,Michigan and moved to Chattanooga area in the 90`s and we sold our home near Chattanooga just before the housing sales crash and lived for 5 years as full timers in our motor home so we enjoyed so much seeing the 48 states.We now live in a small home in Cleveland Tennessee and we are planning on staying here as the climate is more moderate than in Michigan.Thanks again for your informative video for others to consider.My friends name is Chris Haan and is from Grand Rapids as well.
I live on the west coast of Florida in the Sarasota area. Even though I’m not in the Villages, I think your videos are great. The information you provided is so valuable on so many levels. You included all aspects of your living expenses which is so important in making a budget. You both have a great sense of humor too and Gizmo is a great addition to your videos. Thank you for sharing.
I watched a video of yours right before Covid and it helped me decide that my husband and I need to live in a 55+ community after our son is out of high school. Thank you so much for being so open and honest about your experiences.
We have two adult sons and have been debating the move. My Sister-in-law has a place in The Villages. My only worry is like Covid, many young people have lost their jobs. If they had a child, where would they go? They couldn't come move in with Mom & Dad. My Sister-in-law doesn't have kids so it's not a consideration for her. It's just gotten me into a more worried head space.
Why not move to the Indian River Colony Club where your yard, appliances, roof, plumbing, pest control, fertilizing, irrigation, air conditioning and much more are maintained by our maintenance staff? IRCC has a golf course, pool, tennis courts, shuffleboard, bocce ball, gym, croquet court and pickle ball courts coming next year. IRCC is located in Viera on the space coast.
@@joeskwara5823 IRCC accepts up to 20% of non-military but you don’t have to be a military retiree to be considered military. Any military service regardless of rank or length of service qualifies. For instance, one of my friends spent just 6 months in the Marine Corps. He managed to get shot his first week in Vietnam, was sent home and eventually retired from Kodak.
I wish you all the best, but there is no way, I would never be happy living around so many people, and with so many restrictions. But it seems to suit some folks. Best of luck.
Linda and Jerry, great information. .Thank you for doing this. In suburban Chicago, the property taxes on a house like yours would be at least $5,000, probably more. This gives prospective buyers an idea of how much costs are in The Villages. A new resident posted in a Villages FB group a few days ago that she didn't know the home she recently purchased in The Villages had a bond payment...bad "surprise" for her. It's best to do your due diligence and homework before buying than to have a "surprise" expense a few months after moving in.
Laura, the bond is no surprise. When you buy you get the bond details before closing. People can get very giddy when they get here and throw caution to the wind. The bonds in the new areas can add $1000+ to your tax bill.
Try a couple more things to say after watching the entire video I absolutely 100% love this video I absolutely want 100% love Linda your smiles during the video is such a refreshing thing to see with so much crap that you see on the air lately It really does make the videos and you guys really do compliment each other very well when you're making videos!
Wow. Thanks for sharing your budget ... we live on $1600 a month total ... no golf but deep sea fishing recreation We also live in Mexico. So totally different adventures to budget for ... and different lifestyles. But I really do appreciate the budget you shared as I always wondered ... included food and eating out. We don’t drink either.
Love this! I have no intention of moving to Florida, however watched this just now because my to do this week is to calculate my income/expenditures. This will definitely help to guide me in everything I need to remember to include.
Your budget came out the same as ours. We eat in. We seldom go on vacations because we had no kids and been all over the world and are enjoying staying home and hitting the casino once or twice a year. We get about $50K in Social Security and can draw down about $18K a year from investments. Plus I work full time for $75K a year. We are making more than we did before we moved here. We were living off of SS for two years and doing fine. The extra money from working is paying for home improvements, a new kitchen, new floors and lots of toys to enjoy. We are living better than we did living in NYC.
Thank you, it good to see the price differentials your side of the Pond. This side in my part of London/Essex is so different. House/Contents Insur. £400 p.year, No property taxes, I pay a local Council tax if £130 p.month which covers, rubbish, recycling, policing & other local related things. Council tax is based on size of property. Mine is 2 bed one level house, 50ft garden, parking for 2 cars. My gas & elec combined £41 p.month summer, winter £65 p.m. no insect/termite control we don’t have termites here. No irrigation charge. Water & sewage combined £176 p.year. I don’t have cable I have Freeview but we all have to pay BBC Licence fee (tax) £157.50 p.year. Petrol for cars is expensive here around £1.30 per litre at the moment. Car insur. Fully comp. I pay £349 p.year.
a great alternative to dish/cable is Hulu live! it’s about 86.00 month and you get all channels. premium channels are extra. you will need a smart t.v. we do not miss dish!
Good morning, I enjoyed this TH-cam regarding costs to live in the villages. I am a single person, considering a move to The Villages from NH. I'm signed up for a LifeStyle visit in May. This information was extremely helpful. Thank you! Darlene
Your contribution on Florida living is so invaluable, thank you both. I like your dog too, as I have a dog myself. We live in Hampshire United Kingdom, and have considered Sarasota when my other half nearly bought a property there but at the last minute changed his mind due to the property tax - that was 10 years ago though. We will continue to follow your videos. God bless you both and your gorgeous dog :)
I don't think I would ever live in The Villages bc I have other places in mind to retire to, but I watch your videos regularly. Both of you are very pleasant and give a lot if good information which could be applied to other similar living set ups or help educate us on what questions to ask ( like is garbage pick ups included or not-things you take for granted). Keep up the good work. And I love watching your pup in the videos. He's so cute!.....That brings a question--->What is the pet policy at the Villages? Can you do a segment on that? Thank you!
Very interesting video. Thank you for sharing. Well, I will say that to live in the Villages the total amount that you quoted is very reasonable. Here in Connecticut, with high taxes, etc. you can count on about double the amount you quoted. Let me leave you with this funny little quote, "Living on Earth is expensive, but it does include a free trip around the sun!" Hi to Giz! Keep those videos coming!
Your information is very useful and I appreciate it. My husband and I visited The Villages last December and fell in love! We are still a few years out from retirement, but we are planners so this is realistic and helpful, thank you!
I'm two months in the rear on this video. I would like to share this with our 22 year old grandson. This is reality, it is called adulting. Your calm, educational, and factual approach was very enlightening. I know you both are teachers, this should be shown in schools. I would like to add,,, imagine adding two or three children to this budget? Thank you Jerry and Linda.👍❤️# real life.
Many thanks, Jerry & Linda for provided excellence information and a budge to live in THE VILLAGES. We are wonder the cost to live in The Villages? This video is so helpful. Thank you so much. Have a blessed day!🥰😇❤❤💅💅.
Thanks for your cost summary. We have about 5 or 6 yrs to go before my wife and I retire; maybe a lot sooner if my company offers a good buy out, I'll buy the plane tickets tomorrow. Anyway I thought it would be much more expensive than it may be, but after seeing your cost summary I realize I could probably swing it for the both of us on just my pension alone, so thanks again for giving me a new perspective and a new hope.
Just remember, that the numbers will all depend upon your particular situation. You may end up with higher cable bill higher phone bill etc. The taxes and insurance will depend upon the size and location of your new home, and whether you have one vehicle or 2, 1 golf cart or 2. Medical expenses, etc. There are many different factors that will affect how much money you need.
Just found your site. Simply loved the humbleness. A few months ago we boondocked in our class B close to the villages. It looked like a very lovely area. We are from Ohio and just purchased a new home two weeks ago. Traveling in our class B is still one of our favorite activities. Concerning criticism, Just ignore, it is part of life. Focus on the good and have fun. Once again, love your site. Would love to meet you someday.
Always great information and I watch all your videos. I’m in southern Indiana also and plan on moving to The Villages within the next 5 yrs, I’m 50 and the wife is 52. You’ve definitely had a positive influence on us.
That was a good subject to review. To make it more meaningjul, I think it would help to know how many square feet youir home is and what its value is and how much of an acre your yard is. We're thinking of moving to Florida and would find that info helpful. Thanks!
I'm near retirement age, 64, and I live in a small town in TN.(debt free) My bills are cheaper here. Not as fancy as living near the ocean. This video shows me that my taxes and utilities(no fees) are not as high as I thought they were. Glad I saw this video...and I really like Florida. My 10 acres and 3 houses are taxed at $1700yr. My light bill in my 2000sq ft brick house is usually $80-$100 a month. And no state tax in TN. The Hall tax is going away next year.
The best part of being able to live cheaply in Tennessee is that it probably gives you money to go to Florida in the winter and rent a furnished place for a month or two. And, you get to stay in your home with your friends and your family and enjoy your beautiful spring, fall and summer.
I’ve considered moving to Tennessee, my daughters family all live in Scottsboro Al, so figured Tennessee would be just the right distance. I would love to be close to Nashville. I own my home up here in Washington state so could pay cash for a home. I also think Tennessee has less risk of the storms that hit Florida or further south. Will see, it is a few years away since I’m only 62, and don’t want to retire until I’m 67.
@@joytoyouandme4593 I had one of my employees take a early buy out and move to Murfreesboro. He's originally from Alabama. Has a daughter in that area. A son in AR and their parents in AL. He said Nashville was way out of his price range for what he could get for his $$. From what I've seen on Zillow, eastern TN (Johnson City, Kingsport, Bristol is the least expensive for homes and land. They call it the tri cities. I have a cousin that lives in Kingsport. Understand that the area is beautiful. I'm also looking at Knoxville. Kind of in between cost wise between the Nashville area and the Tri Cities area. Does have the big university there. Supposed to have a good music scene similar to Austin's TX. TN did get a fair amount of rain from this years storms. I'm 61 and I'm chomping at the bit to retire. Tried of the corp grind.
@@BobLobsiger - Murfreesboro could be an option it’s not to far from Nashville. I figure once I’m about a year away from retirement I’ll head down for a month or so and see how I like it. My home here is Seattle keeps going up in value, which really helps with projections. I’ve never been outside the Nashville airport, but it looks real nice down there. I also have a cousin that lives there. If I could I would move to Europe but that’s not really an option. 😂
You guys did a great job. I live in Jacksonville and wouldn’t go anywhere else. We have lived at the beach and a couple of other places here, but I grew up only a few miles from here. There is no state income tax and it is very easy to get around this city, even with the traffic getting a little heaver. The people from here are friendly and there is a lot to do from the beaches to golfing and a hundred other things. 😅
I will not be moving to Florida however, thanks for all your videos about living in The Villages I used to work with a lady who lives there. She loves to golf so that place is up her ally.
Two thumbs up for such a fantastic video. 👍🏼👍🏼 Detailed, organized, and perfectly presented! Thank you for your transparency. I always say an educated buyer is a happy buyer. 😀 I’m definitely onboard with that trail fee/pass. 🛺⛳️❤️ The local course where my sons play here in Arkansas is a possible “throw your back out” experience with cart paths full of pot holes and missing concrete. A smooth ride is easily worth that $4.00 to me! Adore you guys and sweet Gizmo! Stay well. Best! 💕
I agree about being educated. I read a post a ew days ago in a Villages Facebook group where a new resident who bought a new home in The Villages had no idea her new home had a bond payment. That surprise had to be at least $12K depending on what style of home she bought. Due diligence and homework are important.
Jerry and Linda thanks for the informative video. When considering where to live and / or just life in general So many don't take these cost into a final consideration!
Great info here. I've lived in FL but moved back to Wis when the covid started. Sold my hse in FL. One thing to add: Florida has the best medical facilities and staff anywhere; treatments of all kinds in all cities. Don't fear leaving your doctor for a new one.
Jerry & Linda -- Really liked your video and I followed along checking my spread sheet. We don’t have cable... we use Xfinity (90) for internet and TV streaming . We subscribe to TH-camTV (54). Netflix (10) Amazon Prime (15) for 169 per month. We don’t have a land line we use our cell (129 - more if you have to pay off your phone). Under home maintenance add house wash 2x year 160/ yr, and AC service (150 / yr) Geek squad for the work at homers 220. / yr. - Don’t forget to mention GIFTS. bday, holiday wedding etc. We allow 300 to eat out and you should consider charitable donations as well . we have a 2/2 cottage, no bond with annual taxes of 1714 & HO ins 1080 which are escrowed and paid monthly with our mtg - our total budget comes in at 4600 / mth and we do stay on top of spending . Love life in the villages.... 12 months here as of 11/2. Thanks again enjoyed all your videos.
Hi Ismay, You definitely hit on some items that we did not list. I hope people that watch realized that they will have expenditures that are unique to them that we may not have. Therefore their monthly expenses may be more than ours.
Im in my early 50s and u guys are great !!! Love your honesty. I think u guys should have guest on your show and ask questions to get another insight on villagers retirement living : keep it up u guys are great
Thanks so much for taking the time to post this video. You guys did a tremendous job detailing cost for the Villages and it's a guide for how to build a budget no matter where you are. The Villages sounds like a great place to retire but unfortunately the political climate/animus down there has turned lots of folks off. Hopefully this will pass before I and a lot of others retire.
Thanks Kontiki. Those perceptions are totally bogus. We stay out of politics, but we can truly say, don't believe what you see on the national news regarding The Villages. That is sensationalism at its worst.
We cut our expenditures in half by moving to The Villages from Taxachusetts. No more anxiety about paying bills and we are never at a loss when deciding what to do for fun. Some days we have to take a break from recreation!
Such a wonderful video! Thank you!! I live in the Midwest (boring) and I pay so much more in taxes and so many of the other categories. Once Covid is over I am going to try to come down for a visit! Thanks again!!
2nd read! we are still in our house , we still have lots to learn,I want to move hubby wants to stay , I have been retired 12 years,my husband longer. Rapidly he is unable to be our no cost handyman but he stands firm about aging in place (and all that costs ,btw our electric >400$/month and we are not total electric!!)we moved here because it was country in the city and few children,we had only one. Now it is pretty nearly a retirement community with no amenities except those you make happen! I have a few close friends here but we like being"waving neighbors",we are not unsocial ,we just like mostly being to ourselves. I have completed 2 more college degrees I wanted ,hubbies projects are everywhere and I am just ready to go. your info priceless! thnx
I can’t believe that you two selflessly put together a budget for people you never met. Jerry & Linda, you are the epitome of what people look for in friendship. Anyone living in “ The Villages “ would be blessed to have you as friends. Enjoy yourselves as my wife and I will continue to enjoy your videos.
Thanks so much Ken, very nice of you to say.
@@JERRYANDLINDA ,
I love your videos and dog snoozing on the couch in the background. 🐶
Hoosiers are pretty nice folks
Thank y’all so much.
I agree. Not everyone would share their personal financial info, but it was very helpful. Thank you.
This was really clear and helpful. So nice of you to be so transparent. You’re a lovely couple. Good people!💙💙
Very good job. I’m 74, very active but I don’t want to be around people my age. Too many political views, clicks, etc. older people can be worse than younger people with jealousy etc. this is just me. But again you guys did a very good job explaining the Villages.
Yeah, I’m 66 and decided long ago that I wanted to live in a diverse neighborhood with the whole range of ages, ethnicities, political views, religions, etc. I’ve heard an awful lot about TV and know people love it there - but it depends on the type of environment you prefer.
Thank you for this budget estimate. It is very, very helpful. This video is 2.5 years old, but I liked and subscribed.
We have added some newer cost comparisons. Thank you!
Florida native here . There is just no way I would ever live in the villages ! So many beautiful places to choose from that cost a lot less .
Would you mind giving a few examples?
@@wesleymullins2371 St Petersburg is lovely but they had a study that said you needed $60,000 a year to live here. I believe it! I'm moving somewhere but where?
I agree with you I've been in Broward County since I was a young girl and my husband wanted to retire in The Villages I said oh hell no much too expensive
Yes please post less expensive I so want to retire Florida - thinking even do a RV type setting
Where?
I’m a single, 45 yr old Mom so long way from retirement but I came across your video. Just wanted to say, I love that you are both so calm and balance each other. I can feel the love 💕 between you both. I love the way Linda looks at Jerry with admiration and Jerry joking around with her 😁I hope someday I’ll be able to retire in a nice neighborhood too like The Village. Love from NC
What a nice comment. We really appreciate your kind words. When people spread sunshine it makes life so much more enjoyable.
Excellent point to say it’s easy when your house is paid for! We are 18 months away from paying off our home. We’ve made sacrifices to double down on the payments and what keeps us going is knowing how liberating it’s going to be to no longer have that monthly housing expense! Thank you great video guys! :o)
I have no idea why I just watched this but for some reason I couldn’t stop watching. I’m 29 Y/O and work in Residential Real Estate. I live here in Pittsburgh and have no plans of moving to Florida any time soon but very informative video nonetheless 😂.
Tim, we really enjoy hearing from young people that enjoy our channel. Thank you for letting us know.
I so admire these two from a distance they appear to be a true power couple. True love is clear and visible
Thanks James. Linda is very patient. 😁
I absolutely love all the golf carts!!! You can go anywhere on your cart!!! Plus I love all the unique decorated carts!!!
HOTTY TODDY!
Jerry and Linda, one of these day you two just might have your own show on TLC. Thank you once again for providing a useful, cogent insight to budgeting and living in The Villages. Semper Fi, Hank
Well... we ARE available! 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 Thanks, Hank!
Linda and Jerry thank you very much for opening a piece of your personal life. What I like is you are both very honest and real. Linda love your hair. I hope you keep the channel going, you give a great perspective of living in The Villages.
your doggie is so well behaved.
Jerry and Linda, thanks to your diligence in putting the numbers together, you have illustrated most likely the most important point of retirement - no mortgage!
Thanks for sharing! Your budget makes a lot of sense, and answers questions particular to the Villages too. We have noticed since COVID, how much extra we seem to have each month, and have to attribute it to not eating out, as that and gasoline is the only thing that has changed. Quite amazing! I’m really getting sick of cooking, but it has changed some of our habits, and that’s probably a good thing! Take care.
Since March my dining indoors in restaurants has declined dramatically. I haven't dined in a restaurant since early October. I am still doing takeout once a week to support my local restaurants. I worked from home for 2 1/2 months from March to May, and I have been working from home again the past 7 weeks since mid September. . Since my commute to and from work is 50 miles, I have spent siignificantly less on gas this year as I have worked from home for a total of 4 months since mid March. I am very fortunate that my employer has been very proactive about employee safety since COVID-19 started and has mandated that employees work from home for the month of November.
What a pleasant couple ! The Villages is lucky to have them both
My husband and I are planning a move to Florida to a 55 plus community in a year. This video was SO helpful! Thank you so very much! Merci! ⚜️
De rien, Cynthia! 😁😁
I'd pay $1,000 extra a month to have cool neighbors like you guys! :)
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i have friends who live in the Villages. They moved from Kentucky. When I found out, it bowled me over because I could always count on them living in Kentucky, which is where we met in college. I introduced them. I am wanting to come visit.
It used to be very affordable to live there. It seems now, I could be wrong, but a solidly middle class retired couple, middle, middle-class, probably couldn't afford it now. Too bad! If you take that list of expenses shown and add a 2K monthly mortgage payment, this exceeds some budgets.
HOLY CRAP! Thanks for this info, we are so glad we didn't go this route. Hubby and I bought our home in cash and have very little in terms of taxes going out, phew! We only pay $500.00 a year for our home taxes. and all those fees, no thanks. WE're in a 1600+ sq ft home with almost an acre of land, our rooms are large and we love that, we owe very little out a month. No thanks to neighbors being right next door. I need breathing room but again thanks for sharing this info.
You guys are wonderful!! We just got back from spending a week there at a family friend's house. We have been there 4 times over the last few years. We love the atmosphere at the villages. Far and above people are very, very friendly, the areas very safe, well maintained and beautiful! We are not retired yet but man it makes you want to live that life. Take care of yourselves. Really enjoyed the video.
In response to "everyone has to pay property taxes", Veterans are entitled to property tax exemptions in Florida if they have service connected disabilities. Veterans rated at 100 percent permanent and total disabled are exempt from paying any property taxes in Florida. There are a lot of veterans in Florida.
Absolutely right. I am a 100 percent permanent and total and I don't have to pay taxes where I live now in central florida. Thank you.
I watched the whole thing. I was waiting for you to add the HOA fee. The info was interesting. Way over my humble budget! LOL. I have spent some time there staying at my brother's and really enjoyed riding around in the golf cart! Thanks again for the video. I was amazed at all the "extra" charges. Nice place to visit!
I am so glad to know that there's still people around who does not drink alcohol. I do not drink any alcoholic beverages and like only clean fun. Im so glad to see others who do not drink and party. Who likes clean fun like myself. GOD BLESS🙏
I don't drink either.
This is a fantastic video. You gave a very thorough explanation of your budget. Although I live on the West Coast of Florida, I find this information very valuable, especially since you included everything you spend each month. I love your sense of humor, your positive attitude, and honest presentation in your videos. I especially enjoy Gizmo! Thank you for sharing.
Jerry, Linda and Gizmo, thank you for this comprehensive and informative video about the estimated living expenses in TV's. Well done! Best to all three of you. Ron
Thank You both for Sharing your expenses at the Villages. Looks like you put a lot of time and effort into it. Hello from New York State.
This IS WHY I moved to North Carolina! My property tax is $1,050.
Water bill is $13- $17 a month. Electric bill is $65- $120 depending on how much AC or heat I use. Homeowner’s Ins. is $850. I do not have an HOA.
I loved South Florida & miss living there so much but I can’t afford to live there on my social security & I’m not using my savings when I can live in North Carolina so much cheaper!
What area are you in? What about so.carolina?
@@maureennorth7961 I live in a small town just outside the city limits in NW North Carolina in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains.
South Carolina is also a nice area to live! I loved it when I lived there! The meadows & grassland are semi flat. I love the small towns that are near the interstate is where I lived so it was very easy to be in a large town in no time at all! The weather was great! A few chilly days in the winter, but usually mild.
Once my father in law passed away my mother in law visited a friend who lived in the Villages, she loved it so much she bought a house on that trip.
She has absolutely thrived!! We love it there but have 2 businesses in Oklahoma so maybe some day we’ll move there. 😊
Ahh what a sweet couple :) I’m single 69 & you lost me half way down the list :) However well worth the watch enjoying your cute pup!!
You two have FUN ... enjoy life !
Cheers
Brother your wife is so adorable. You are lucky to have her.
Very detailed. Thank you for doing this. Many of the expense categories are applicable wherever anyone lives. This is helpful to compare costs in The Villages to where one may live now and a good list of things not to forget like groceries and dining out. What is really helpful is the prompting to think how your lifestyle might change in TV and the cost impact of that such as more eating out, less time watching tv, more time spent in sports and or crafts & hobbies and the related expenses (clothes, equipment, fees). Keep the videos coming!
Thanks, Dorebea!
Looked into them, but the very high cost of their HOA fees reminded us of years of paying very high New York State property taxes so we decided that it was much cheaper to build in Palm coast.
Both of you are so charming and informative. I turn 59 in March and it’s never to early to plan for retirement. Thank you for sharing your experience and knowledge.
Love watching you guys. Always wanted to know why my grandparents were so committed to being Floridians. Loved my spring vacations and hope your family gets to appreciate your investment.
U guys r great. Dont live in villages. Have friends that do. But really enjoy watching and the input u give. Thanks
Good vlog. Our HOA (Solivita) does our lawn maintenance and irrigation is included. Also Polk County does the trash/recycle pickup and it's included in our property tax. Keep em coming.
I just wanted to say thank you for your videos on living in The Villages. My wife and I visited about 3 months ago and stayed in Spanish Springs. Before that visit, we had never heard of The Villages. Our stay intrigued me on the lifestyle that Villagers have. I'm too young to move or retire there yet (I'm only 47) but someday I hope to be able to live in a place like that and videos like this help me to understand what I can anticipate for my own retirement. Thank you so much for your videos and for keeping me updated on all that is happening down there. I hope to visit again soon. I'm now a subscriber and I have to say your videos always give me a great feeling about my future and where I want to be in 10-15 years. Keep up the great work and enjoy the day! ~Future snowbird from Illinois
Thank you Lars, what nice things to say. We are glad you like it here, and hope you come back again.
I think I will stay here in Moldova. The two of us live on one social security check of $1397 monthly.
where's Moldova?
@@t.s.5206 Moldova is in Eastern Europe between Romania and the Ukraine. We live in the capital, Chisinau.
Moldova probably has less B.S. , Lol! you're better off there.
@@michaelengle9062 Especially NOW!
@cash money Once upon a time I lived in Florida. My biggest fear is that when I die, my soul will be trapped in a garage in Jacksonville.
Jerry & Linda.Thank you for your informative costs for living in THE VILLAGES,I have a friend who has lived there more than 20 years and is very happy there.We are from Grand Rapids,Michigan and moved to Chattanooga area in the 90`s and we sold our home near Chattanooga just before the housing sales crash and lived for 5 years as full timers in our motor home so we enjoyed so much seeing the 48 states.We now live in a small home in Cleveland Tennessee and we are planning on staying here as the climate is more moderate than in Michigan.Thanks again for your informative video for others to consider.My friends name is Chris Haan and is from Grand Rapids as well.
I live on the west coast of Florida in the Sarasota area. Even though I’m not in the Villages, I think your videos are great. The information you provided is so valuable on so many levels. You included all aspects of your living expenses which is so important in making a budget. You both have a great sense of humor too and Gizmo is a great addition to your videos. Thank you for sharing.
I watched a video of yours right before Covid and it helped me decide that my husband and I need to live in a 55+ community after our son is out of high school. Thank you so much for being so open and honest about your experiences.
We have two adult sons and have been debating the move. My Sister-in-law has a place in The Villages. My only worry is like Covid, many young people have lost their jobs. If they had a child, where would they go? They couldn't come move in with Mom & Dad. My Sister-in-law doesn't have kids so it's not a consideration for her. It's just gotten me into a more worried head space.
you might want to check out On Top Of The World also before making a decision
Why not move to the Indian River Colony Club where your yard, appliances, roof, plumbing, pest control, fertilizing, irrigation, air conditioning and much more are maintained by our maintenance staff? IRCC has a golf course, pool, tennis courts, shuffleboard, bocce ball, gym, croquet court and pickle ball courts coming next year. IRCC is located in Viera on the space coast.
Isn’t it just for retired military ?
@@joeskwara5823 IRCC accepts up to 20% of non-military but you don’t have to be a military retiree to be considered military. Any military service regardless of rank or length of service qualifies. For instance, one of my friends spent just 6 months in the Marine Corps. He managed to get shot his first week in Vietnam, was sent home and eventually retired from Kodak.
Ty for the review. You both are very nice
I wish you all the best, but there is no way, I would never be happy living around so many people, and with so many restrictions.
But it seems to suit some folks. Best of luck.
Really good to know. This is way more than I can afford, more expenses than I have here in VA
I don’t have to describe how much you both did to us. Just two words for you couples-: Super helpful!!
Thanks, Kam! 😁😁😁
Linda and Jerry, great information. .Thank you for doing this. In suburban Chicago, the property taxes on a house like yours would be at least $5,000, probably more. This gives prospective buyers an idea of how much costs are in The Villages. A new resident posted in a Villages FB group a few days ago that she didn't know the home she recently purchased in The Villages had a bond payment...bad "surprise" for her. It's best to do your due diligence and homework before buying than to have a "surprise" expense a few months after moving in.
Yes! We bet that was a shocker!
Laura, the bond is no surprise. When you buy you get the bond details before closing. People can get very giddy when they get here and throw caution to the wind.
The bonds in the new areas can add $1000+ to your tax bill.
Correction disabled vets are property tax exempt! Why we are moving to the Villages...
Try a couple more things to say after watching the entire video I absolutely 100% love this video I absolutely want 100% love Linda your smiles during the video is such a refreshing thing to see with so much crap that you see on the air lately It really does make the videos and you guys really do compliment each other very well when you're making videos!
My Parents Have lived in the Villages since 2000,They are so Glad they made the move all those years ago..
Thanks, big John. That is what most people say that live here... the critics mostly have never even seen the place.
Wow. Thanks for sharing your budget ... we live on $1600 a month total ... no golf but deep sea fishing recreation We also live in Mexico. So totally different adventures to budget for ... and different lifestyles. But I really do appreciate the budget you shared as I always wondered ... included food and eating out. We don’t drink either.
Love this! I have no intention of moving to Florida, however watched this just now because my to do this week is to calculate my income/expenditures. This will definitely help to guide me in everything I need to remember to include.
Your budget came out the same as ours. We eat in. We seldom go on vacations because we had no kids and been all over the world and are enjoying staying home and hitting the casino once or twice a year. We get about $50K in Social Security and can draw down about $18K a year from investments. Plus I work full time for $75K a year. We are making more than we did before we moved here. We were living off of SS for two years and doing fine. The extra money from working is paying for home improvements, a new kitchen, new floors and lots of toys to enjoy. We are living better than we did living in NYC.
A good friend of mine who was a big time businessman said this about N.Y. City "the big apple, rotten to the core!"
Thank you, it good to see the price differentials your side of the Pond. This side in my part of London/Essex is so different.
House/Contents Insur. £400 p.year, No property taxes, I pay a local Council tax if £130 p.month which covers, rubbish, recycling, policing & other local related things. Council tax is based on size of property. Mine is 2 bed one level house, 50ft garden, parking for 2 cars. My gas & elec combined £41 p.month summer, winter £65 p.m. no insect/termite control we don’t have termites here. No irrigation charge. Water & sewage combined £176 p.year. I don’t have cable I have Freeview but we all have to pay BBC Licence fee (tax) £157.50 p.year. Petrol for cars is expensive here around £1.30 per litre at the moment. Car insur. Fully comp. I pay £349 p.year.
I’ve been researching active adult communities for my mom and this was very helpful. Thank you!
Absolutely the best, most informative video yet! We thank you so much. Be safe!!
a great alternative to dish/cable is Hulu live! it’s about 86.00 month and you get all channels. premium channels are extra. you will need a smart t.v. we do not miss dish!
Thanks for the in-depth run down of living expenses. Well done.
Thank you for your time & thoughtfulness with this video.
Good morning, I enjoyed this TH-cam regarding costs to live in the villages. I am a single person, considering a move to The Villages from NH. I'm signed up for a LifeStyle visit in May. This information was extremely helpful. Thank you! Darlene
That was really helpful--thanks for doing so much to help us all figure out whether/how/when we can manage to live comfortably.
Your contribution on Florida living is so invaluable, thank you both. I like your dog too, as I have a dog myself. We live in Hampshire United Kingdom, and have considered Sarasota when my other half nearly bought a property there but at the last minute changed his mind due to the property tax - that was 10 years ago though. We will continue to follow your videos. God bless you both and your gorgeous dog :)
I don't think I would ever live in The Villages bc I have other places in mind to retire to, but I watch your videos regularly. Both of you are very pleasant and give a lot if good information which could be applied to other similar living set ups or help educate us on what questions to ask ( like is garbage pick ups included or not-things you take for granted). Keep up the good work. And I love watching your pup in the videos. He's so cute!.....That brings a question--->What is the pet policy at the Villages? Can you do a segment on that? Thank you!
Very informative and by far such 😀a nice couple ! enjoy every minute of The Village, thanks!
Very interesting video. Thank you for sharing. Well, I will say that to live in the Villages the total amount that you quoted is very reasonable. Here in Connecticut, with high taxes, etc. you can count on about double the amount you quoted. Let me leave you with this funny little quote, "Living on Earth is expensive, but it does include a free trip around the sun!" Hi to Giz! Keep those videos coming!
Hopefully 80 or 90 trips!
Your information is very useful and I appreciate it. My husband and I visited The Villages last December and fell in love! We are still a few years out from retirement, but we are planners so this is realistic and helpful, thank you!
You're welcome, Julee... and thank YOU!
I'm two months in the rear on this video. I would like to share this with our 22 year old grandson. This is reality, it is called adulting. Your calm, educational, and factual approach was very enlightening. I know you both are teachers, this should be shown in schools. I would like to add,,, imagine adding two or three children to this budget? Thank you Jerry and Linda.👍❤️# real life.
Many thanks, Jerry & Linda for provided excellence information and a budge to live in THE VILLAGES. We are wonder the cost to live in The Villages? This video is so helpful. Thank you so much. Have a blessed day!🥰😇❤❤💅💅.
See you when you get here!
Thanks for your cost summary. We have about 5 or 6 yrs to go before my wife and I retire; maybe a lot sooner if my company offers a good buy out, I'll buy the plane tickets tomorrow. Anyway I thought it would be much more expensive than it may be, but after seeing your cost summary I realize I could probably swing it for the both of us on just my pension alone, so thanks again for giving me a new perspective and a new hope.
Just remember, that the numbers will all depend upon your particular situation. You may end up with higher cable bill higher phone bill etc.
The taxes and insurance will depend upon the size and location of your new home, and whether you have one vehicle or 2, 1 golf cart or 2. Medical expenses, etc. There are many different factors that will affect how much money you need.
Just found your site. Simply loved the humbleness. A few months ago we boondocked in our class B close to the villages. It looked like a very lovely area. We are from Ohio and just purchased a new home two weeks ago. Traveling in our class B is still one of our favorite activities. Concerning criticism, Just ignore, it is part of life. Focus on the good and have fun. Once again, love your site. Would love to meet you someday.
Thank you, Michael. Congratulations! We hope you love it as much as we do!
The United States has become rules rules with rules even in towns where people barely get by. Great post folks stay healthy in these times.
Always great information and I watch all your videos. I’m in southern Indiana also and plan on moving to The Villages within the next 5 yrs, I’m 50 and the wife is 52. You’ve definitely had a positive influence on us.
Thanks Aaron, see you when you get here.
I really want to thank you for opening your life to us on here. This was so helpful! 🌸
Our pleasure TH, sure glad you enjoy it!
That was a good subject to review. To make it more meaningjul, I think it would help to know how many square feet youir home is and what its value is and how much of an acre your yard is. We're thinking of moving to Florida and would find that info helpful. Thanks!
If everyone in the Villages were as nice as you two, it would be a wonderful place.
Thanks X... most of the people we meet are GREAT! 😁😁
Very true!
I agree 👍 💯 👏
You two are very personable, really fun and enjoyable to watch.
Incredible job. Thank you. This is actually a great list to modify where ever you live.
I'm near retirement age, 64, and I live in a small town in TN.(debt free) My bills are cheaper here. Not as fancy as living near the ocean. This video shows me that my taxes and utilities(no fees) are not as high as I thought they were. Glad I saw this video...and I really like Florida.
My 10 acres and 3 houses are taxed at $1700yr. My light bill in my 2000sq ft brick house is usually $80-$100 a month. And no state tax in TN. The Hall tax is going away next year.
The best part of being able to live cheaply in Tennessee is that it probably gives you money to go to Florida in the winter and rent a furnished place for a month or two. And, you get to stay in your home with your friends and your family and enjoy your beautiful spring, fall and summer.
what part of TN? Have a cousin in the tri cities area so been looking there...
I’ve considered moving to Tennessee, my daughters family all live in Scottsboro Al, so figured Tennessee would be just the right distance. I would love to be close to Nashville. I own my home up here in Washington state so could pay cash for a home. I also think Tennessee has less risk of the storms that hit Florida or further south. Will see, it is a few years away since I’m only 62, and don’t want to retire until I’m 67.
@@joytoyouandme4593 I had one of my employees take a early buy out and move to Murfreesboro. He's originally from Alabama. Has a daughter in that area. A son in AR and their parents in AL. He said Nashville was way out of his price range for what he could get for his $$. From what I've seen on Zillow, eastern TN (Johnson City, Kingsport, Bristol is the least expensive for homes and land. They call it the tri cities. I have a cousin that lives in Kingsport. Understand that the area is beautiful. I'm also looking at Knoxville. Kind of in between cost wise between the Nashville area and the Tri Cities area. Does have the big university there. Supposed to have a good music scene similar to Austin's TX. TN did get a fair amount of rain from this years storms. I'm 61 and I'm chomping at the bit to retire. Tried of the corp grind.
@@BobLobsiger - Murfreesboro could be an option it’s not to far from Nashville. I figure once I’m about a year away from retirement I’ll head down for a month or so and see how I like it. My home here is Seattle keeps going up in value, which really helps with projections.
I’ve never been outside the Nashville airport, but it looks real nice down there. I also have a cousin that lives there.
If I could I would move to Europe but that’s not really an option. 😂
Cute, cute, cute!
We have thought about the Villages. It's on our short list.
This brings to mind the Progressive Insurance commercials about becoming your parents.
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You guys did a great job. I live in Jacksonville and wouldn’t go anywhere else. We have lived at the beach and a couple of other places here, but I grew up only a few miles from here. There is no state income tax and it is very easy to get around this city, even with the traffic getting a little heaver. The people from here are friendly and there is a lot to do from the beaches to golfing and a hundred other things. 😅
Please don’t stop. You are so informative.
Thanks, June!
I will not be moving to Florida however, thanks for all your videos about living in The Villages I used to work with a lady who lives there. She loves to golf so that place is up her ally.
Thank you for taking the time to update monthly costs - great job - very informative.
Thanks you guys! I looked all around for info. on budgeting for retiring at The Villages... yours was the best! Thanks for the commonsense !!
Two thumbs up for such a fantastic video. 👍🏼👍🏼 Detailed, organized, and perfectly presented! Thank you for your transparency. I always say an educated buyer is a happy buyer. 😀 I’m definitely onboard with that trail fee/pass. 🛺⛳️❤️ The local course where my sons play here in Arkansas is a possible “throw your back out” experience with cart paths full of pot holes and missing concrete. A smooth ride is easily worth that $4.00 to me! Adore you guys and sweet Gizmo! Stay well. Best! 💕
Always a pleasure to read your comments Natalie. Thank you!
I agree about being educated. I read a post a ew days ago in a Villages Facebook group where a new resident who bought a new home in The Villages had no idea her new home had a bond payment. That surprise had to be at least $12K depending on what style of home she bought. Due diligence and homework are important.
In Dallas we are paying at least double for almost every category that you have listed.
Jerry and Linda thanks for the informative video. When considering where to live and / or just life in general So many don't take these cost into a final consideration!
Thanks, James.
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Great info here. I've lived in FL but moved back to Wis when the covid started. Sold my hse in FL. One thing to add: Florida has the best medical facilities and staff anywhere; treatments of all kinds in all cities. Don't fear leaving your doctor for a new one.
Jerry & Linda -- Really liked your video and I followed along checking my spread sheet. We don’t have cable... we use Xfinity (90) for internet and TV streaming . We subscribe to TH-camTV (54). Netflix (10) Amazon Prime (15) for 169 per month. We don’t have a land line we use our cell (129 - more if you have to pay off your phone). Under home maintenance add house wash 2x year 160/ yr, and AC service (150 / yr) Geek squad for the work at homers 220. / yr. - Don’t forget to mention GIFTS. bday, holiday wedding etc. We allow 300 to eat out and you should consider charitable donations as well . we have a 2/2 cottage, no bond with annual taxes of 1714 & HO ins 1080 which are escrowed and paid monthly with our mtg - our total budget comes in at 4600 / mth and we do stay on top of spending . Love life in the villages.... 12 months here as of 11/2. Thanks again enjoyed all your videos.
Hi Ismay, You definitely hit on some items that we did not list. I hope people that watch realized that they will have expenditures that are unique to them that we may not have. Therefore their monthly expenses may be more than ours.
Im in my early 50s and u guys are great !!! Love your honesty. I think u guys should have guest on your show and ask questions to get another insight on villagers retirement living : keep it up u guys are great
I love Linda! She has the sweetest smile that brightens my day. 💕♥️🌻
Thanks, Susan!
Thanks so much for taking the time to post this video. You guys did a tremendous job detailing cost for the Villages and it's a guide for how to build a budget no matter where you are. The Villages sounds like a great place to retire but unfortunately the political climate/animus down there has turned lots of folks off. Hopefully this will pass before I and a lot of others retire.
Thanks Kontiki. Those perceptions are totally bogus. We stay out of politics, but we can truly say, don't believe what you see on the national news regarding The Villages. That is sensationalism at its worst.
@@JERRYANDLINDA Thanks for the quick reply, that's good to hear. Unfortunately, everything seems to be sensationalized these days!
Thanks for this thoughtful and informative presentation. The work you put into your videos is very much appreciated. Take care!
I've lived in TV since 2013...............Nice Job on laying things out for the tire kicker.
Great presentation for anyone considering moving to The Villages in Florida.
Yea, but it sounds to me like they are getting sodomized. but to each his own!
We cut our expenditures in half by moving to The Villages from Taxachusetts. No more anxiety about paying bills and we are never at a loss when deciding what to do for fun. Some days we have to take a break from recreation!
Email us your contact info... maybe we can get info for a show.
villagesnewcomers@gmail.com
Such a wonderful video! Thank you!!
I live in the Midwest (boring) and I pay so much more in taxes and so many of the other categories.
Once Covid is over I am going to try to come down for a visit!
Thanks again!!
2nd read! we are still in our house , we still have lots to learn,I want to move hubby wants to stay , I have been retired 12 years,my husband longer. Rapidly he is unable to be our no cost handyman but he stands firm about aging in place (and all that costs ,btw our electric >400$/month and we are not total electric!!)we moved here because it was country in the city and few children,we had only one. Now it is pretty nearly a retirement community with no amenities except those you make happen! I have a few close friends here but we like being"waving neighbors",we are not unsocial ,we just like mostly being to ourselves. I have completed 2 more college degrees I wanted ,hubbies projects are everywhere and I am just ready to go. your info priceless! thnx
Thank you for taking the time to compile this good information. It would be nice to live there. Take care.Stay safe. 🐾🌺
Great video, just retired and have been curious about the villages, thanks!