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.
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
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
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)
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!
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!
@@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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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 😂.
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.
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.
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. 😊
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.
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!🥰😇❤❤💅💅.
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
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.
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
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
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 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
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.
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!
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.
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!
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!
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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 $12K depending on what style of home she bought. Due diligence and homework are important.
You guys did a great job. I live in Jacksonville and wouldn’t go anywhere else. We have lived at the beach and a couple of other places here, but I grew up only a few miles from here. There is no state income tax and it is very easy to get around this city, even with the traffic getting a little heaver. The people from here are friendly and there is a lot to do from the beaches to golfing and a hundred other things. 😅
I'm two months in the rear on this video. I would like to share this with our 22 year old grandson. This is reality, it is called adulting. Your calm, educational, and factual approach was very enlightening. I know you both are teachers, this should be shown in schools. I would like to add,,, imagine adding two or three children to this budget? Thank you Jerry and Linda.👍❤️# real life.
Thank you, it good to see the price differentials your side of the Pond. This side in my part of London/Essex is so different. House/Contents Insur. £400 p.year, No property taxes, I pay a local Council tax if £130 p.month which covers, rubbish, recycling, policing & other local related things. Council tax is based on size of property. Mine is 2 bed one level house, 50ft garden, parking for 2 cars. My gas & elec combined £41 p.month summer, winter £65 p.m. no insect/termite control we don’t have termites here. No irrigation charge. Water & sewage combined £176 p.year. I don’t have cable I have Freeview but we all have to pay BBC Licence fee (tax) £157.50 p.year. Petrol for cars is expensive here around £1.30 per litre at the moment. Car insur. Fully comp. I pay £349 p.year.
2nd read! we are still in our house , we still have lots to learn,I want to move hubby wants to stay , I have been retired 12 years,my husband longer. Rapidly he is unable to be our no cost handyman but he stands firm about aging in place (and all that costs ,btw our electric >400$/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
Great information, thanks so much. I just turned 58. Live in Maine and have recently been wandering the internet to find out what I can about retiring in Florida. That day is coming sooner than later. I loved it when you said you can live in shorts almost all year. I soooo want to retire in a warmer climate. Thanks again. Keep the videos coming
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!
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
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.
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.
Thank you, both! You are delightful! I am single, and could never afford the Villages ( even without Golf! Ha! Ha!) But, you opened my eyes to the other costs that I didn't know existed. Glad you are happy Beautiful Couple!
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.
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!
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!!
Thanks for the information. Will cost us less than living here in NJ. Looking forward to when we can move down there. Can't wait to get rid of my full length down coat!
New Jersey supposedly has the highest property taxes of all 50 states. Illinois, where I live, has the 2nd highest property taxes. Property taxes, cost of living and no snow are 3 considerations for me in deciding where to live when I retire.
Well done for newcomers. You are right about some services think that all seniors are loaded with money. These services will try to take advantage of seniors. Beware!
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🙏
Great content! We live in a Palm Aire in Pompano Beach, moved from NYC. 4 years ago We absolutely love living down here. We are going to visit The Villages sometime this year, to check things out. Only thing that seems to be missing, is a beach nearby. Otherwise, sounds amazing, and seems to have a lot more activities, and a lot of friendly people seem to live there. We will see.
@@JERRYANDLINDA so true. I looked this up, and your area is relatively save from hurricanes, but the sinkholes are a concern where you are. Central Florida is more prone to these sinkholes. Nevertheless, we want to check out your area, for sure.
I just discovered your videos today. So well done! Thank you!! I'm a former Hoosier myself (Logansport), now in Virginia. I'm approaching retirement and I find your videos really helpful.
Thanks for the information, very helpful. The cable bill didn’t sound too bad. We used to pay about $200, but we ended up cancelling and just stream now. We don’t miss it at all! PS - the guy with the 4 Corvettes might be a millionaire! 😂
Wow... if you move fifty miles north it will only cost you 150.00 a month total..lol. Town has a blinking yellow light and Akins isn't open on Sunday. And I just want to say thank you for scaring my up north relatives from moving here! Villages are beautiful. A great place to live you are very blessed.
If you have a good retirement it would be,, I live in Lutz North of Tampa my monthly bills are less then $1,000 My S.S. is $1300 my state retirement is $1500 I have more money to spend buy living here
You guys did a great job of putting together your monthly budget, I would have liked to have a seen a column listing just fees in the Villages. Thanks!
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!💙💙
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.
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!
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 absolutely love all the golf carts!!! You can go anywhere on your cart!!! Plus I love all the unique decorated carts!!!
HOTTY TODDY!
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. 😁
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!
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!
What a pleasant couple ! The Villages is lucky to have them both
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 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.
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! 😁😁
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.
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.
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.
Brother your wife is so adorable. You are lucky to have her.
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.
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 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.
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.
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!
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.
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. 😊
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.
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!
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.
Very informative and by far such 😀a nice couple ! enjoy every minute of The Village, thanks!
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
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.
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
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.
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 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
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.
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!
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.
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!
Really good to know. This is way more than I can afford, more expenses than I have here in VA
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.
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.
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!
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!
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!
Thanks for the in-depth run down of living expenses. Well done.
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.
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.
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 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
I’ve been researching active adult communities for my mom and this was very helpful. Thank you!
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've lived in TV since 2013...............Nice Job on laying things out for the tire kicker.
Absolutely the best, most informative video yet! We thank you so much. Be safe!!
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! 💕
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.
I don’t have to describe how much you both did to us. Just two words for you couples-: Super helpful!!
Thanks, Kam! 😁😁😁
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.
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. 😅
Cute, cute, cute!
We have thought about the Villages. It's on our short list.
I came for the cute dawg. I stayed for the info. Thanks for taking the time to put all this together.
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.
Incredible job. Thank you. This is actually a great list to modify where ever you live.
That was really helpful--thanks for doing so much to help us all figure out whether/how/when we can manage to live comfortably.
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.
Thank you for taking the time to update monthly costs - great job - very informative.
I’m 35 and know I’ll live there someday. My in laws bought a place there and I’ve loved each and every visit. Thanks for the information content.
Hope we'll see you when you get here...in 20 years! 😁😁
Thanks you guys! I looked all around for info. on budgeting for retiring at The Villages... yours was the best! Thanks for the commonsense !!
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 your time & thoughtfulness with this video.
This is the best video on Florida ever made. God bless you.
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!
Great information, thanks so much. I just turned 58. Live in Maine and have recently been wandering the internet to find out what I can about retiring in Florida. That day is coming sooner than later. I loved it when you said you can live in shorts almost all year. I soooo want to retire in a warmer climate. Thanks again. Keep the videos coming
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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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
Thank you for taking the time to compile this good information. It would be nice to live there. Take care.Stay safe. 🐾🌺
Thank you for the time you spent on this video. You two are a lovely couple. Take care
Thanks for this thoughtful and informative presentation. The work you put into your videos is very much appreciated. Take care!
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.
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.
Thank you, both! You are delightful! I am single, and could never afford the Villages ( even without Golf! Ha! Ha!) But, you opened my eyes to the other costs that I didn't know existed. Glad you are happy Beautiful Couple!
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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!
Very informative....didn't see Gizmo towards the end of video...hope he didn't fall off the sofa! LOL! Thanks for sharing and God bless.
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.
THANKS TO YOU BOTH, YOU HAVE CHANGED MY MIND.
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!
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.
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!!
Great info ! I’m so happy that I came across this video … both are very clear and on point ! I’m scouting on my retirement place . Thank 🙏🏽
Thanks for the information. Will cost us less than living here in NJ. Looking forward to when we can move down there. Can't wait to get rid of my full length down coat!
Yes, you won't need that!
New Jersey supposedly has the highest property taxes of all 50 states. Illinois, where I live, has the 2nd highest property taxes. Property taxes, cost of living and no snow are 3 considerations for me in deciding where to live when I retire.
The Villages and a Florida look like my idea of HELL! NO THANKS!
Well done for newcomers. You are right about some services think that all seniors are loaded with money. These services will try to take advantage of seniors. Beware!
Please don’t stop. You are so informative.
Thanks, June!
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.
I love Linda! She has the sweetest smile that brightens my day. 💕♥️🌻
Thanks, Susan!
Great content! We live in a Palm Aire in Pompano Beach, moved from NYC. 4 years ago We absolutely love living down here. We are going to visit The Villages sometime this year, to check things out. Only thing that seems to be missing, is a beach nearby. Otherwise, sounds amazing, and seems to have a lot more activities, and a lot of friendly people seem to live there. We will see.
You are right about that period however it is a double edged sword. The closer to the beach, the closer to the hurricanes,
@@JERRYANDLINDA so true. I looked this up, and your area is relatively save from hurricanes, but the sinkholes are a concern where you are. Central Florida is more prone to these sinkholes. Nevertheless, we want to check out your area, for sure.
I live in Australia but I loved watching that !, Beautiful puppy too
I just discovered your videos today. So well done! Thank you!! I'm a former Hoosier myself (Logansport), now in Virginia. I'm approaching retirement and I find your videos really helpful.
Seriously considering a move to the villages for retirement. Your channel definitely helps in that consideration. Thank you.
Thanks for the information, very helpful. The cable bill didn’t sound too bad. We used to pay about $200, but we ended up cancelling and just stream now. We don’t miss it at all! PS - the guy with the 4 Corvettes might be a millionaire! 😂
@cash money you took my post way too seriously. And I find that funny coming from someone named “cash money.”
Wow... if you move fifty miles north it will only cost you 150.00 a month total..lol.
Town has a blinking yellow light and Akins isn't open on Sunday.
And I just want to say thank you for scaring my up north relatives from moving here!
Villages are beautiful. A great place to live you are very blessed.
If you have a good retirement it would be,, I live in Lutz North of Tampa my monthly bills are less then $1,000 My S.S. is $1300 my state retirement is $1500 I have more money to spend buy living here
You guys did a great job of putting together your monthly budget, I would have liked to have a seen a column listing just fees in the Villages. Thanks!