How Much Does it Really Cost to Live in The Villages + BONUS TIP |The Villages FL
ฝัง
- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 24 ก.พ. 2021
- I have many of my clients asking "How Much Does it Cost to Live here in The Village?" With so much information on the internet, some very straightforward, some not. It can get very confusing. It is my hope this episode will help clear up questions about costs and I have included a Bonus tip you have to stay until the end!
Questions about costs?
Did I miss something?
Add you comments below
______________________________
Find Out What Your Home Is Worth. Click here for a complimentary home report
cloudcma.com/api_widget/bcd23...
________________________________________________________
I've recently located in Florida, The Villages, Fl to be exact. I am not the "Normal" Villages, FL resident meaning that I am in my 50's, not retired, and do not own a golf cart. I call myself the "New Villages Florida Demographic"
I love searching for new and exciting things to explore in my new Floridian home.
Robyns Road Trips- food, fun, Florida. Join my journey
Oh, yes...Please subscribe and like my videos.
Disclaimer:
All opinions expressed in my videos are my opinion and based on the best of my knowledge, experience, and taste. I am a resident of The Villages Floria but are not employed by them nor do I receive any type of compensation but I am a licensed Realtor in Florida.
If I post a link in the description it may be an affiliate link.
You will not pay any more for the item but I may receive a very small commission. I will be sure to mention that in the video.
Find me:
Instagram @robyncavallaro
Instagram @pickleball_robyncav
Facebook / robyncavallaro1
Pinterest / robyncavallaro1
Website robyncavallaro.com
#RealEstate #TheVillages #RobynCavallaro
Great video Robyn. Thank you for being so straightforward.
Love your straightforwardness Robyn! Great video!!
Fenney Trail has had River Otters, Alligators, Turtles, multiple exotic birds as well as fish. All are happily living in the spring fed stream.
This was great, thank you so much - short and to the point. This was three years ago, a you do an update on this.
I have take a look at this video th-cam.com/video/nfk4533_Uwc/w-d-xo.html
Wow on the sale tax on a car. Currently live in a state that doesn't charge sale tax. Thanks for the tip.
Thanks for the tip Robyn! Great video on breaking down the expenses!
Glad it was helpful!
Well done. I have seen other examples of the cost of living at the Villages and your example here is one of the best. Nicely done as are all your videos. Be well. Best of luck to you.
Thank you . I put a lot of work into my episodes, its fun for me. Happy to hear when other appreicate them too!
You should mention that property taxes and electric rates are higher in Lake County
Thanks for the video & great to meet you 😎
From Maryland here, lots of my friends are from Pennsylvania plus many have come down to Ocean City Maryland with me over the years where our family & then me had a condo in Ocean City Maryland on the Bayside
I know a lot about HOA fees and Condo fees and even TSOA fees.
Are the Villages setup as a Foundation etc because it's so huge with over 179,000 people and goes across multiple counties in Florida?
In Gaithersburg Maryland Montgomery Village and Columbia MD are setup with an overall Foundation with HOAs and Condo Associations within each Foundation (aka like an Umbrella over all the HOAs & Condo Associations)
Thanks Robyn!
There is an older guy , Skip, who has a you tube channel, and he said it best, All these retirement communities are Expensive, so pick the one you like best.
Love Skip! He speaks the truth
Got to hand it to you. Realtor, chef, and budding pickle ball champion. You’re doing great.
Thanks so much robin- great info!!!
You are so welcome!
If we move there, we will be coming from Virginia. I am interested in the costs to live there. Thank you for this video.
You’re welcome. I’ll produce and updated video all about expenses
I eat at home. I cook better than any restaurant I’ve eaten at, except maybe for a steak, but I make a killer prime rib roast on a Webber. I go out to breakfast once every two weeks. I so want to move to The Villages with my nephew who is not much younger than me. He loves his aunt. I’m just afraid I’ll come to depend on his financial contribution to the household. Then he’ll meet some lovely widow and bye bye Aunt Cynthia. That’s okay. I prefer to live alone, but..... I have a 3 bedroom house with a basement plus two floors. I don’t like multiple level dwellings as I’ve aged. It would be so much easier on one level. Thanks for the info.
Another excellent video!!!
Thanks for watching
We are curious. We are contemplating a move to the Villages. What are your thoughts, when moving to the Villages, to rent a home first to make sure the lifestyle fits us perfectly before buying?
I would recommend renting or a lifestyle visit.
Hi Robyn! As always, I enjoy your videos and the information you provide, thank you! Recently I've heard that it's becoming more difficult to obtain catastrophic sinkhole insurance in Florida. Have you heard or experienced that? Best regards to you - Ron
I have not but I will do some research and let you know
Would love to hear of your experience being single and living in the Villages. Have heard different things. Some say you are not included. Thanks!
I have so many friends here- single and married. I do not feel excluded. Many of the groups (unless specifically a singles group) plan activities for the entire group regardless of marital status. For example I am part of a group called Born in The 60"s They have so many fun things planned each week for an status. Now if someone is on the hunt for a relationship than you would have to use the traditional online dating apps and I cannot offer an opinion since I do not particiate. There are probably couples in the neighborhood that may not include you if you're single.
Thanks for the video Robyn. Nice to see warm temperatures, sunshine and no snow. 😎
It is warms and sunny :)
@@Robyncavallaro I can just now start to see a few small patches of grass here in suburban Chicago. Emphasis on few and small. LOL. 🌞😎
Is it somewhat cheaper to live in Summerfield and still use the accommodations of The Villages?
You can visit the Town Squares, shop, enjoy the restaurants in The Villages but you cannot use any of the amenities or clubs unless you’re a resident
Which way is cheaper, bring a car from michigan to register in Florida or buy a car from there?
Car prices are the same as a home. I’d keep your car but too many variables for me to give you advice
What is bond?
Thanks
The bond pays for all the infrastructure BEFORE the home is built. For example, sewer & water lines, underground utilites, site clearing. Many home builders include this in the price of a home but in TV they do not. It is paid over 30 years with interest .
Thanks Robyn. Does your monthly expenses include the bond and amenities fee??
The monthly expenses in this video include the amentiy fee but DO NOT include the bond. Bond varies by home and too hard to estimate
You have a great face, absolutely lovely.
Oh thank you!
How much is vehicle sales tax in Florida? In Minnesota it’s 6.5%. But, you don’t pay personal income tax in Florida. We do in Minnesota. I won’t bore you with other costs, but I will tell you I pay over $55 per month for garbage and recycling service.
Sales tax is 7%
Less than it costs to live in Duluth Minnesota. I bought my house for 50K and it’s now worth $160K. In another part of town, add $100K or more to the higher number. I never wanted to be house poor. I have my own personal rules. I have good neighbors but the lots are small.
Don’t tell anyone you hear it from me, hahahahahaha
You know, Robyn, if Florida wants to charge additional sales tax on a vehicle 6 months or a more recent purchase, if tax in state of purchase was less than Florida tax, it would follow then that they should refund any monies in excess of their states tax. Florida has a 6% vehicle sales tax, whereas Minnesota has a 6.5% tax. When I relocate, they should refund me that half percent. Fair is fair. Right?
Doubtful. But it’s only if You purchase the car less than six months before moving to Florida. What they’re trying to prevent are people buying cars out of state to avoid paying sales tax and bringing them to Florida
HOT!
The question is, is Bror Fredrik aware of this news?
Just looked him up on TH-cam...probably not. lol
@@Robyncavallaro He claims to know everything, if you watch one of his videos.