10 Reasons You Might Not Want to Move to The Villages
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 7 ส.ค. 2024
- We are big fans of The Villages. We post videos on a regular basis that show just how great our hometown is. We see viewers every day and many tell us, "You're the reason we are here!" That makes us feel great. Sometimes though we wonder if our videos have ever led someone to uproot, move here, and then find themselves miserable. In this video, Jerry and Linda point out some things that might be a rude awakening for folks thinking about making the move. Remember, we love it here and are simply pointing out some possible negatives for people to consider before moving here.
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I know that personally, I could never live in the Villages for several reasons.
1: Climate. I can't handle a climate that is either hot all the time (Arizona) or humid all the time (Florida) southern Indiana where you came from, I think is a great climate. 10 inches of snow a year on average is not massive, I want all 4 seasons, but to live far enough south that you get a little of everything, and not too much of anything. I actually think Nashville would probably be my IDEAL.
2: HOA. I couldn't imagine having someone tell me what color to paint my house, where to put my garbabge cans, where to park my car, etc.
3: Close proximity of neighbors. You can choose your friends but you can't choose your neighbors. I assocaite with people I choose to associate with, I don't want to feel obligated to be social with someone just because we happened to buy a house next to them. I might HATE them, and if that happens, you're stuck living 100 feet away from someone you can't stand. My 40 acre farm is nice buffer zone.
4: Alligators scare them living HELL out of me.
All good reasons. Totally understand. 🙂🙂
Places like the villages are too cookie cutter for me. Too many rules and regulations. Too close to the neighbors and nosey ones at that. I wouldn't want to lose my individuality to reside in a place like that.
My friends moved down to Fenney and love it there. They bought their house new in 2018 for $346,00 and could sell it now for between $750-$800! I would never be comfortable there because the houses are too close together, it´s too hot and it feels like The Villages is taking over, like urban sprawl.
Thank you for your time and kindness in offering the information, Jerry and Linda. Craig
I just recently found you two and I think why I love to watch is because you two seem to have that magic together and your such a joy to listen to and also learn from. It's rare how a couple, who may be married as long as you two, seem to enjoy each other-worth watching and being grateful for you both!
Well even if I wanted to live there, you convinced me that I am not the right person for the villages. I'm not very out going and too many people around me would make me crazy. I'm happy for you because found the right place.
Thanks for trying to keep it real and giving some possible negatives to the Villages. I love watching your videos and seeing you two interact with each other. Keep up the good work. Have you thought about doing a video on a community service project? Stay safe and stay cool.
Thanks for another great video. I had a few of the concerns you mentioned prior to my lifestyle visit. You are 100% correct, you got to come down and see it for yourself. There is nothing on your list that would be a show stopper for me. Any place you live can be the best or worst depending on your attitude and what you make of it. Choose to be happy people, no one gets out of here alive!
GREAT video you too!!! Always such good info!!!
Very honest conversation not only if living in The Villages but living in Florida in general. Good job!
This was fun to watch. I appreciate the golf cart runs you vlog as well. It really gives a feeling for the area. Thanks
As always you did a great job thanks for the info
You guys are fun! Love this vlog…love you guys❤️
Every Monday I watch your show and you make the world right again, love the reset. These Thursday videos are great too.
As long as you both are happy, that's what important. As always, thanks for sharing your point of view!
Great information thanks & have a great weekend :)
Thank you for this very important message....ANY ONE should appreciate... Being honest is not wrong... I enjoy your shows, but I really enjoyed this program today... Thank you for doing this.
Loved the video. You had me laughing out loud & I didn’t even know what cha y’all were laughing about 😂. The video pointed out some good things to consider & absolutely people should take advantage of the Lifestyle visit. thx!
I’m an introvert. The Villages is not for me… but that doesn’t mean it’s not for others, especially the highly sociable.
I wish there was a “love” button because like doesn’t cover it-you two are so cute! Thank you for your candid approach to the downsides of the Villages. We know we’re still moving down as soon as we can (hopefully next year)!!!
29 years in Scottsdale Arizona, our blood is thin. Retired and just bought a new home in The Villages (online!!). Time for a new adventure. We kept a small condo in Wisconsin to escape, if needed. We close next Monday. Coming with a tv, folding chairs and coffee maker. Let the adventure begin! Glen and Lucie
Congratulations! See you when you get here!!
talking about minimalist ...
Lucie and Glen, my wife and I moved here from Tucson in August and we love it. The heat is a bit different here and takes a little getting use to, but we are really enjoying our new home.
@@dougmccune4966 Doug, I hope we are able to meet sometime. We have a lot of questions. Glen
I'm very curious, why leave AZ for FL to retire? We are currently reviewing both states as a possible landing spot when I retire.
We spent 15 years in Florida and we are out ! We enjoy watching your show while having our morning coffee. Everything you say about living in Florida is 100 percent true. Everyone should listen to you before moving there. Love Gizmo ! He reminds me of my childhood dog !
I really enjoyed this video, thank you 😊
Great video! Loved the humor and your honesty. ✨🌼.
So many more reasons……bugs&rats, super congestion that overwhelms infrastructure and destroys environment, unbelievable traffic and rude aggressive drivers, poor educational system, mediocre medical care, dysfunctional politics, overdevelopment at outrageous prices….and so on. This is not the Florida of my parents’ retirement 45 years ago. Your video was very cute and very honest. We remember visiting retirement communities 20 years ago…Villages, Del Webb, Robson. They are great for younger retirees who are golfers and socializers/joiners.
I have owned a house in The Villages since 2002. The one major item that was not covered in the video is that the traffic is getting unbearable both summer and winter. The Villages is not designed to handle the increase in vehicles from the increased number of residents.
Traffic can be bad anywhere... Atlanta, DC, NYC, Boston, LA, etc
@@JERRYANDLINDA it's supposed to be special
@@JERRYANDLINDA The Villages is in the middle of a rural area, not an urban area. You can't compare major urban areas to this area. Traffic is unbearable especially in the winter when all the "tourists" (short term renters) invade. This year we will see the true traffic increase due to all the new building. If you bought after February 2020, you have never experienced it due to Covid.
You have so many people moving to Florida that the roads aren’t equipped to handle the much higher volumes of traffic. Orlando, for example, is unbearable. The pan handle is also getting crowded at rush hour. 320,000 people moved to Florida in 2022. It’s to be expected until more roads are built.
LOVE your vlogs! Cannot wait to return to the Villages!
Yep ! Jerry & Linda your the reason we moved here ❤ thank you. We love it here. We’re here about a year and seven months, hope to see you guys one of these days in the village’s.
Thanks Ralph! We are glad you love it as much as we do!
It is so true that the main thing I miss are my doctors and dentist. As time goes on I’m certain I will find those as well. My neighbors are very friendly as the people who go to the pool!
Great show, thanks
Thx so much! You gave a real honest list to think about before moving. I did buy a house in the villages and you mentioned a few issues that I feel are challenging
Good show and informative for those who are not sure about a move to Florida and The Villages.
This video was a big help to us in making up our mind. Thank you.
Aww you guys are adorable! So cute! you guys really enjoy doing this, I am laughing so hard now!
I Love the wholesomeness of your channel!! Love it from CT
Great video!! You gave the ten perfect reasons why we snowbird between our beautiful acre in Vermont to the warmth of winter in Florida.
The Jerry and Linda snow globe was adorable!!
Another great MBM, there’s no reason not to do your homework before making the decision to move to TV.
We also watch Skip, he shows the positives but also that TV has the same issues as other Communities. Almost at 40,000 Subs keep it going. Have a great week.
We spent 16 years in Arizona and Florida retired. Loved Florida. Health and Family has us back in Iowa. Was very hard to leave our beautiful home and friends in Florida. You just know when it's time. Look forward to your videos every week. Thank-you 🙂👍🇺🇲
Gizmo, you sweetie!!!!
Another great show, thank you.🇺🇸💕
I just love your channel and I am so glad you love it here and you have adjusted so well. We are going on our 2 years next Dec. In the Space Coast of FL and we are embracing it full hearted.
You made me lough so hard at your (inside) joke. Lol.
Take care and love Gizmo.
Thank you for pointing out some of the downsides to living in The Villages. As a previous poster said, The Villages is not for everyone. 55+ communities are not for everyone who is 55 and better. Wherever someone chooses to spend their golden years, be it Florida, the Midwest, New England, the Pacific Northwest, or be an expat in Portugal like one of my former coworkers has chosen to do, the important thing is that one is happy and content with their choice.
We did a Lifestyle Visit in 2009. We loved the Villages and still do. But in the end, we built our "perfect" home in Windermere near Winter Garden for a couple of the reasons you mentioned. Our two sons and significant others live in the Orlando area. And now with a couple of new grandchildren, we made the correct decision for us.
That is a stumbling block for us, our Grandsons. We are very close but they too are growing up and their activities are a big part of our lives. However; we see them doing more with friends etc. It's a hard decision.
@@barbaraebner5889 When my boys were younger, I used to say that one only borrows their children for a short time. They get friends, develop independence, go to college/jobs, get married, and start their own families. If we were 10 years younger, I would not rule out moving to the Villages when the grandchildren eventually drift away as they will. But at our age, we believe we made our final decision when we built our current home. At least, we're in Florida and cold winters are a thing of the past! And luckily our sons were remote employees long before Covid and chose to live here too.
Great video. Thank you.
great video! Love it when you guys started laughing...wonder what was said... hee hee... bless you guys!!
Love your videos! All of them. Thanks for all your hard work keeping us informed😊 We will be there in April for a Lifestyle visit...all the way from Gig Harbor!
See you when you get here!😁😁
Loved this video, thank you🇺🇸🌴🤩‼️
It's obvious that you two are the perfect couple and enjoy each other immensely and that shows on every video you post. I always look forward to each new video because it gives me the chance to share your experiences in Florida. The heat would kill me along with the bugs, reptiles and certain people. When you both started laughing uncontrollably, it got contagious and cracked me up too. Your positive attitude, respectful manners, quirky jokes and intelligent comments keeps me coming back for more. Love the background too !!!
Ms. Lori, you are always so kind. Thank you. ❤❤
I can't stand humidity but its good to know someone's honest opinion.
I would love the restrictions because I have neighbors who don’t keep their yards up, don’t trim their shrubs, hide their crap behind their garages so the neighbors have to look at it. The list goes on. I’m an irritating neighbor because I suggest they clean up their yard etc., and not always in the most diplomatic way. I do put those cutesy yard decorations out, but they are small and few in number. I wanted to move to Florida, specifically The Villages, because I’m tired of freezing during our 8 months of cold and freezing temperatures. Shoveling snow is difficult for me now.
Awesome show…had me laughing…you guys are the best!
Thanks for sharing!
Thanks for your fun spirit. I’m not moving but I watch to enjoy your great shows. Love the laughter. Gizmo can you share your thoughts from the canine point of view on the villages life?
Excellent points. Good job.
Great videos. I just came across these videos on TH-cam by my algorithm search. I live in Tamarac near Fort Fort Lauderdale and live in a 55 plus deed restricted community. I bought my house here thinking it would be a laid back community and originally it was with many retirees, but South Florida is becoming too overpopulated and the local commissioners are in cahoots with the developers making every inch down here either a strip mall, condo or other large building with no regard for the residents and quality of life. I will eventually be selling my home because of this situation. Also, the road rage is another reason but I think that is because there are just too many people living in such a small area. 60 years ago, Miami used to be nothing but orange groves. Thanks and I enjoy learning and watching!
I just love how much fun you two have! My husband and I are thinking of moving to Florida and I'll be coming January to check things out. You two have given us so many reasons to consider this move and we thank you. Maybe I'll even see you there!
I am a snowbird for so many of the reasons you stated. I'm in Naples and love it when I'm here.
You guys are definitely cheerleaders for the Villages. Nice to see someone who is happy with a major decision they made. I appreciate your ability and willingness to also discuss some of the counter points. More people need to be able to see both sides of an issue and be a bit less polarized in their viewpoints. I think the deed restrictions, and small lot sizes will keep me from ever moving there.However, I would enjoy having neighbors who keep their property in a neat condition. I am the only person in my neighborhood who picks up leaves, so eventually I seem to inherit everyone else's . Nice Job.
You guys are great!
very informative... thanks
Love your blog! Just moved to the area (I call it Villages adjacent, not quit 55 yet) and love the Squares and the people! In a few years I'll be living in the Villages and enjoying the golf and recreation. Our family is from Loo-a-vul lol, so I loved the pics you posted as well.
Very good points👍
My husband and I always enjoy your videos! With thanks to the both of you, we are being acquainted with The Villages from far away. We decided to take a Lifestyle Tour. :)
That is awesome! See you when you get here!
This is a great and informative video. You really framed this well: we love it, but there are things that may not be right for other people. I moved from the pacific NW to central Texas and it was a shock for so many of the reasons you mentioned. There are things I really miss, like cool mornings and evenings, hills, redwoods and douglas fir trees, and so much more. But that doesn't mean I don't love the things I've found here, like the HEB grocery stores, the Texas Book Festival, and the tropical plants that don't grow in the PNW. Y'all are excellent ambassadors for The Villages and calling out negative things as well as the positive is an important aspect that I appreciate.
New here and I am absolutely addicted to your channel! You two are terrific! Watching your channel motivates me to do something about my dream of 'migrating' to FL from CT. Your talk about deed restrictions crack me up - gosh I'd love a good 10 page deed restriction where I live right now! 🤣
thanks for all you give here xx
Thank you, Cheryl! So nice!
I love your honesty. It gives much clarity to us northerners.
Thank you guys
You two are a hoot. Keep it up.
I have watched many of your videos because my mom lives in Lady Lake of TV.
This one by far was so much fun to see, and very true...
I got a good case of the giggles right along with you. Lots of good points made. See you Monday.
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Grew up in FL, many years ago, would like to return soon and love your description of TV!
I’m dying laughing… beginning was hilarious…
Great video!!!
10 reasons or not… Still moving to TV… love it!
I heard I'd better not go!! Things that make you go hmmm. Glad yall love it enough to have said it 1000 times. Some of the things mentioned aren't so bad. I 💘General Tso's too.
You seem like a nice couple. Cool videos and funny!
Very honest, thank you.
Good sense of humor.. we did Lifestyle preview, besides my sister lives here and I fell in love with the lifestyle. Took my wife a little more time but she loves it now
I love watching you two laugh together! :o)
Your number of watchers is amazing. I saw one of your posts got a million views. Wow, I can say I knew you personally before you were retirement stars. You guys are amazing!
Ha! Thanks, friend. 🙂
What a great show today as usual. The Regis and Kathie Lee of The Villages. We look forward to Mondays and Thursday
??? Regis ??? now THAT's an insult
I knew there was a reason I liked them. Kathie Lee just got her " Zoom Back " too HaHa..😁
Just turned 56 and I luv your blogs! You’re a great team together ! Happy Thanksgiving 🦃🍁
Awww... thanks, Belinda! 😁😁
I slipped on black ice last New Years and got a concussion, too! Can’t wait to be able to retire to winter warmth. Great show today, guys! Made me lol 😝 ⛳️🌴☀️
Whenever I hear "black ice" I cringe. I was in an accident in *April* 2018 where my vehicle slid on black ice. Fractured my pelvis, dislocated my hip, several operations, months of rehab. So being someplace where there's no black ice sounds really good to me.
That was a really good video. Probably the first one people should see if considering the Villages or any where in the South. We appreciate your insight advice.
Thanks, David!
The Villages may not pay you, but they should give you coupons or free “stuff!” You’ve got to be bringing in lots of new Villagers.
Today’s was fun😜
Sounds like a lot of retirement fun… I speak to ppl in the great white north who tell me they are moving to TV and love watching your - you tube channel! 👍
Love how you show both sides of the Villages.
OK, I just watched your latest video, I LOVE IT, seems like we're old friends. Sorry to say we're not moving to The Villages, we live in Oklahoma where our Kids are. However, you both brighten my day, I smile all the way thru the video. Your latest is fantastic. I hate snow, Fall isn't what it's cut out to be and mountains are pretty but one can live without them. ha ha ha. You make my day brighter. Question... do you and Linda have any hobbies, other than having a blast driving your Golf Cars, Golf, Shopping, enjoying the wonderful weather, beach if you want to. Keep up the great videos.
I sold new houses for a summer in a covenant protected community and was amazed as to how many people wanted to challenge the rules BEFORE they even bought a place!
Manicured lawns, drive ways free of 'project' trucks and RVs parked in storage lots may not appeal to some people but it sounds like heaven to me!
Preach!
HOAs. just take your monthly dues....waste of money.
@@michaelciccone2194 No HOA in the Villages.
You guys are great.
We didn't move to the Villages but we did move to Panama City Beach 3 years ago from Kansas and love it here!! i enjoy your videos!!!
What place is perfect? Heat is top of list for me. But cold and shoveling snow is one my wanna ove here. So gotta make choices. You guys are so 👍 Keep on sharing ❤
great show
Many thanks for sharing your opinions 🤩😎😻😘. 🥰🥰🥰Gizmo.
i just about lost what little mind what i have left when u 2 switched voices. thanx a lot
Greetings from Louisville, enjoy your video's. Looking forward to a move to Florida maybe next year. Who know's maybe the Villages!
I have been in Florida my entire life, there will be things that we dislike no matter where live. But through the hurricanes, heat etc, I can still go out and enjoy things unlike blizzards, and shoveling snow.
You guys are a crack up! Gosh we love you and your show!
AWWW... you're so nice, Marilyn! 😁😁
Your dog looks so happy.
You guys make me smile 😊 Than you. Have you visited Winter Park? We had a lovely day there a number of years ago and plan to visit in December again. Stay well and don’t ever change you are absolutely fabulous 💫
Awww... Elizabeth, you are so nice. 😁😁
Did y’all have a couple of drinks with dinner 😝😝?? Don’t think I’ve ever seen the two of you crack up like that!! Love it! Another 👍!!
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Loved this Blog (love all)
You guys are an invaluable well of knowledge and done with such good nature and humor! I live in upstate NY and am considering moving there within the next two years .. what about a show talking about The Lofts apartments.. somethingI am considering . Thanks for the laughs and info 😂
Try this:
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