Why We Chose NOT To Retire In The Villages!

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Michelle and Jeff are two amazing Explore55Plus Buyers who sat down with J, Nicky and Patti to share their homebuying journey. Check out their reasons for picking K. Hovnanian's Four Seasons at Orlando over The Villages.

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[susanv]

A wall oven would be a deal breaker for me too. Who wants to bend to lift a heavy item out of a regular oven, or get on the floor to clean it. Wall ovens are great.

[GenXrLife]

My wife and I looked at several places. Originally thought the villages, but once I was there to experience it, decided it wasn’t for us.
Not that there is anything wrong with TV, but it just wasn’t what we expected. Way too big and no end in sight for expanding.
We decided on another community close to TV, so if we want to go to a square/play/concert we are 6 minutes away.
Agree do your research, when relocating over 1K miles in our case, get a good agent and don’t “settle”, get exactly what you want in your budget.
There are many options.

[Mushkiepotamus]

I am glad there are different options for people. I LOVE LOVE LOVE The Villages more every day!!

[johnmayerislovee]

Thanks for the stream and another vote for The Villages...

[JohnHoganN]

I have to say I love The Villages BUT I prefer some of the designs in places like Royal Highlands.

[domerbuz]

Any couple spending 2 days every week at Disneyworld should live near Orlando. Sooner or later, even golfing 3 or 4 times a week gets boring. I would think the same goes for Disney. That's when the 3500 clubs and activities of the TV comes into play.

[Bestcabinetmaker]

I really didn’t buy just a house, I bought a lifestyle. Love the Villages.

[rameye]

looks like a neat place! congratulations

[michaelsheedy]

The big plus is that you can do most of your errands and entertainment by golf cart, not just some in the villages. Although outnumbered, there are more Democrats here than you think.

[JR_SupportOurHeroes]

Happy Thanksgiving to you and your Mom you two sure have Awesome videos and I understand how much work you all put into all these videos. Always great watching 👍😎👍

[found_treasures]

I find it interesting that adult children are allowed to live in 55 and older communities.

[bfnghh]

I love the Villages because they have free golf. Some of the other developments it cost 3700+ a year for one person

[peziki]

This video could have been much more helpful. The moderator was lousy, just let the conversation wander into talking about health of fam, etc., non essentials. Would have been bettr to have a pt by pt effort abt each community, describe good bad etc.

[richiehunt]

My parents lived in The Villages for 6 years before my mom passed away. Purchasing a new home was a good experience for them as the Villages operated swiftly and things went off without a hitch. My mom didn't like the limitations they had to work with in design.

I've found that often times it comes down to an affordability and what a person's hobbies are. If you play golf a lot, then you will probably want to live in The Villages due to the severe restrictions for non-Villages residents.

The same goes for if you're looking to meet new people. Those that feel they can safely afford it tend to choose The Villages. Those that are unsure...it comes down to how much they think the extra cost of living in The Villages is worth it.

[hirschreal]

Would love to see you guys review Palm Beach County and Port Saint Lucie 55 plus communities

[weareallamericans]

We personally visited K. Hovnanian's Four Seasons and found it disappointing.
Next to a Smelly Water Treatment Plant and a Very Sketchy Neighborhood ! !
HARD 🤬 PASS

[adamwagner]

So if a parent dies and the daughter or son on the house he or she can still live in the 55 plus communities? Just have to be older than 19.

[stephanierabideau]

Do you know of condo units in 55+ communities? I am interested.

[MrKeithw]

do you have any videos on "ON TOP OF THE WORLD" 55plus community

[TruthInspector]

I had found since my thirties old people revert back to being children and acting like spoiled brat s