My First Six Months in The Villages The Good and The Not So Good Review

My First Six Months in The Villages The Good and The Not So Good Review | The Villages Florida

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My review and honest opinion of The Villages Florida after living here for my first six months. I share the good, the bad, and everything in between, of living here so far. UPDATE: I launched my One Year Review video! Check it out: • My First Year in The V...
Corrections to some goofs I said in the video:
- I was wrong about the gym situation, I found nice gyms in some of the regional rec centers in The Villages at a great price, and made a video about it: • Fitness in The Village...
- I said we're an hour or so from Disneyland, we're actually an hour or so from Disneyworld! My bad!
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@TheVillagesChief Жыл бұрын

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@dr.jamiedipalma 9 ай бұрын

I agree with everything you said. I think the reason why they don't have gyms in the rec centers is Insurance, it would be too expensive. Great video 💖✌️

@TheVillagesChief 9 ай бұрын

@@dr.jamiedipalma I recently found out that they have gyms in some of the regional rec centers they’re called fit clubs. It is a paid membership and very affordable I joined, and it’s been pretty good and nice and clean and lots of facilities. I was wrong about the Gym thing I did come out with a new video talking about it: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/gtCKaq1eyZ28lYU.html

@dr.jamiedipalma 8 ай бұрын

@@TheVillagesChief What rec centers have these gyms, as I stated earlier I saw a gym outside my regional rec center near Monarch grove.

@juliachildress2943 Жыл бұрын

I'll be the only senior citizen ever to move to Fargo when I retire. I've lived in the south (including Texas and Florida) for my entire life, and each year get more sick of heat, humidity, gators, insects and hurricanes. After spending some time in Svalbard, I realized how much I love the cold, snow, and short summers.

@TheVillagesChief Жыл бұрын

I like a change of environment too, nothing wrong with that at all Julia!

@bravobravoh1344 Жыл бұрын

Well, the only time that Texas seems to warm up, it has rounds of thunderstorms with it, plus the Winters actually suck in Texas. The hurricane season in Florida can get rather precarious, but the Central part of the state seems relatively safe compared to the coastal areas.

@kathyhansen2820 Жыл бұрын

I miss the change of seasons including snow and ice, much more than I thought I would. Also, while initially pretty, these planned Florida communities have become rather bland and boring to me over time. However, the visual perfection does certainly help home values. Weighing the pros and cons makes sense.

@Dooguy Жыл бұрын

NO you wont Julia! Im with you lol. I hate the heat and humidity. My dream is to move to the north as I love the winter months

@borsch1115 Жыл бұрын

I don't know why you're moving to North Dakota for more cold, because Texas has relatively more cold days than the hotter ones that it's known for. Right now in the first part of April, we just dropped down into the 50s during the day and 40s at night. Just when you think that it's Spring, the cold weather keeps coming back, and it lasts and lasts. Frankly, I'm tired of it and ready to move to a more stable climate over this bipolar Texas.

@coriculp Жыл бұрын

This was super helpful in decision making. Thanks for sharing your experiences!

@TheVillagesChief Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Cori glad I could help :)

@kristent6777 11 ай бұрын

That was a very detailed review!! Thank you for sharing this!😊

@TheVillagesChief 11 ай бұрын

Thanks so much Kristen!

@puravida5683 Жыл бұрын

It's all about perspective! Been there done that. I am a 21 year veteran of color, and of means. I moved from the Villages because of the lack of racial diversity and political polarization. Not to mention hearing a resident shout White Power! I moved and purchased beachfront homes in Costa Rica and Panama. Where I can also enjoy great weather, lower taxes and expenses.

@TheVillagesChief Жыл бұрын

Sorry to hear that happened to you, thanks for watching and sharing your story

@kimwilliams-mc9jo Жыл бұрын

Thanks for speaking on that. I’ve heard much the same from other people of color.

@allthingsharbor Жыл бұрын

My financial adviser is considering a retirement in Costa Rica. It must be very nice down there. Very nice.

@rudester7557 Жыл бұрын

I still remember the many videos with the golf cart parades, hailing Trump. Think I’ll pass.

@maryswanson9982 Жыл бұрын

I don’t want to play pickle ball with a bunch of cultish MAGAS.

@TheShoopdaddy Жыл бұрын

Chief! As a Navy Veteran myself not retired but a disabled Vet so retired nonetheless. I appreciate your perspective from a single guy relative to my age. I’m closing on a house in late April up in orange blossom and won’t have bond. The bond thing isn’t just at the Villages, it’s just one of the things in Florida. It pays for the original infrastructure from developers; roads, sewer/water lines and electrical grid ect ect they had them down in the Orlando area too. 🤷‍♂️ They gym thing is unfortunate and was I shocked to know that situation. I’m moving for the golf, weather and the people. I have service dog and look forward to hanging with him and doing a lot of people watching. Keep sharing the good and the bad!

@TheVillagesChief Жыл бұрын

Awesome Mark! Interesting I didn’t know that about the bond I thought it was a Village thing, thanks for sharing shipmate!

@nangee2990 Жыл бұрын

I've seen the bonds in AZ, as well, and they weren't in the retirement communities.

@Armchair-Investor 2 ай бұрын

These bonds are called Mello Roos in California

@GracejoyTV Жыл бұрын

Hiya Neighbor! Thanks for the honest 6-month review! Me and hubby are coming up on our 2 year anniversary of being official villagers. Yes, the powerlines I think they call 'Power Angels' Lol. Sounds like you're really missing the mountains! There were mountains every where where I was born (Philippines) but being a Floridian for 28 years now, I don't miss it as much. Keep up the good work!

@TheVillagesChief Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! I was in the Philippines several times when I was in the military, loved it!

@adamnevis7636 Жыл бұрын

Excellent video! Thank you for your service! We're from North GA so I totally understand about the mountains!

@TheVillagesChief Жыл бұрын

Thanks Adam!

@stevem9766 Жыл бұрын

Good to see your video . I live in Hayesville now . Moved up from Jasper Ga . I love the Mtns myself. However, Every thing you mentioned positive about the villages , I find interesting. Very informative. Thanks ! Brother

@TheVillagesChief Жыл бұрын

Thanks Steve!

@cococook4790 Жыл бұрын

That was an exciting and honest perspective on things in The Villages. I love your positivity, I feel the same way. I am from West Virginia so I truly understand what you mean about missing the mountains. We once lived in Indiana where there are few mountains and I actually had a lonely feeling when I looked out and didn't see mountains. ( I also got lost a few times because the mountains help me get my bearings.) Then we moved to Western Kentucky and lived on the Ohio River. For some reason, living on the water somehow sufficed for the mountains and I loved it. So you might consider living by one of the lakes of ponds, which are numerous in the Villiages.

@TheVillagesChief Жыл бұрын

Yeah, I agree you need mountains or water nearby I do visit Lake Sumter Landing a lot here which I enjoy but I really do miss the mountains however, I love the sunshine! So I guess that’s a reasonable trade off!

@saranoble1025 Жыл бұрын

Great channel! I appreciate your honesty about everything including how much you paid for your house! Not being nosy...it's just interesting.😊 Also..when Covid hit, we invested in a garage gym setup...barbells, kettlebells, plates, you name it. It takes a little while and isn't cheap, but is so worth it! Just something to think about!

@TheVillagesChief Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Sara!

@scottpaulson1714 7 ай бұрын

Great insight and appreciate the honesty of your view of The Villages. Good info

@TheVillagesChief 7 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@jamiec.7222 Жыл бұрын

I’m planning a visit in a few days to check out the neighborhood and amenities. Thank you for all of the insight and good information, so helpful.

@TheVillagesChief Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Jamie!

@melodygarcia86 Жыл бұрын

We moved to TV 14 years ago. Lived in the bubble 6 years then moved outside the bubble for another 5. Then moved to SW Florida near the gulf. Beautiful community very high HOA fees so we moved back 2 weeks ago. I feel TV is beautiful, well organized and ran so we are happy to be back in the new section south of Brownwood.

@TheVillagesChief Жыл бұрын

That’s awesome you didn’t settle, I like moving around and experiencing new places until you finally find the place you love, we’ll done Melody! Thanks for watching!

@Doldham56 Жыл бұрын

We're strongly considering the Villages. Eastport is our target village when it opens up. Thanks for your perspective - your point about The Bond was well made. Do another vid in 6 more months!

@TheVillagesChief Жыл бұрын

Thanks and will do!

@shariwelch9573 6 ай бұрын

Thank you for your service and continue to enjoy yourself and the sun !!!😀

@TheVillagesChief 6 ай бұрын

Thanks so much!

@brianmcguire3814 Жыл бұрын

Great video. I agree 100 percent with your observations.

@TheVillagesChief Жыл бұрын

Awesome, thank you Brian!

@fredhobbs3613 Жыл бұрын

Great video Chief. Yeah the bond is tough to swallow. They say when you move to The Villages you are buying a lifestyle and I agree with that. The Villages is unmatched. Having said that, when it comes to purchasing homes, the developers charge a painful premium for what amounts to lackluster houses. Just my opinion. Stay well.

@TheVillagesChief Жыл бұрын

Well said

@LiveINtheGood53 Жыл бұрын

My mom lived there from 2004-2020 at the Villages (In Summerhill Village) and she loved it as I (and my family) would visit her a lot! I thought it was a very cool place as there are younger (starting at 55) people there too. I would love riding and driving the golf carts as the golf cart paths were always there all over to ride on. Good luck to you at the Villages!

@TheVillagesChief Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing!

@napervillerealestatelifewi5148 Жыл бұрын

I like your honest assessment. We are coming in May for our second lifestyle visit. I can’t wait to quit working. Take care!

@TheVillagesChief Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

@carolbradley4845 Жыл бұрын

The Village Chief! Clever! I love it. Thank you for your thoughtful video. We live in Texas and my husband inherited a mountain home in New Mexico. If we ever did buy a house in The Villages, we would definitely keep the mountain home. So I hear ya. The pull of the mountains are strong. I would love to do a lifestyle visit. I hear that there are no more openings until June. My husband tolerates the heat better than me. We shall see……take care and new subscriber here! ❤

@TheVillagesChief Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Carol!

@jarnwine4960 Жыл бұрын

I know exactly why you like the Blue Ridge Mtns. - they are breathtaking! I live in North Georgia and am always taking a scenic drive up the winding roads that curve back and forth through the mountains. Florida is beautiful too and it's great that you like the heat because the summers get pretty sticky, but if you live anywhere in the south you definitely have to adapt to the humidity and heat. Loved your video and nice to hear your take on the community.😊

@TheVillagesChief Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

@isabermudez3306 Жыл бұрын

As I randomly put the villages in my search because it’s very close to my current home I came across this video and I’m glad I did! You seem like a genuine guy and I’m very intrigued ❤ thanks for making my Monday start off a little better. xoxo

@TheVillagesChief Жыл бұрын

😎

@lanalohman8202 8 ай бұрын

Great. Thank you! Cannot wait to see your 1 year video. I want to move there too.

@TheVillagesChief 8 ай бұрын

I’ll be making that video soon. I’ve been so busy with stuff but I do plan on putting out my one year video here in the next couple of weeks. Thanks so much for watching!

@warrenbarnes9653 Жыл бұрын

Very helpful video. Thanks, Chief. Anchors Away!

@TheVillagesChief Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for watching Warren!

@georgebuscay8511 Жыл бұрын

I was a "Navy brat". We always lived around an ocean: Guam, Key West, Hawaii, Okinawa, Long Beach, Ca until my dad was last stationed in Monterey, Ca. So, learned to swim in the ocean and have always loved the ocean. My husband and I were married young and moved to Carson City. What a change for me! We lived there for many years and told my husband I couldn't stand the extremes in weather in northern NV. Freezing in the winter with snow which I first experienced when we moved to Carson City and roasting in the summer. Short spring with a little longer fall and I enjoy that type of weather. Some people like the changing weather and that is great. We sold everything 5 years ago and full timed RVd for about 3 years. We weren't planning on buying again so soon, just wanted to keep traveling around the country. But, fate happened and we fell into a great deal on a little house across the street from the Pacific Ocean on the Oregon coast. Ocean views, pine trees, hiking trails, seals, sea lions, no bugs, beautiful rides on the coastal road...... Some rain but not what I thought of Oregon. Not bad at all. A sweatshirt in the car just in case it gets chilly but never too hot or cold and no snow. I guess you just feel at home sometimes around a place like where you grew up. I just hope others find a place they love and are able to enjoy life. Kathleen

@TheVillagesChief Жыл бұрын

Thanks Kathleen, it sounds amazing!

@annieknight71 Жыл бұрын

I have found the place I love. It took me 25 years to get here. It on the Olympic Peninsula in WA state.

@jdgoodwin3136 Жыл бұрын

The Oregon coast is a beautiful place to live. So happy that you found your forever home. I grew up on Key Biscayne, Florida. My wife and I moved to Sonoma County, California in the mid-90's. Like you, we also found our paradise and forever home. We are very lucky people.

@John-wg1jh 4 ай бұрын

Who gives a shit? 😀

@keithpoindexter6758 4 ай бұрын

Such a Great Comment - We live on the beach on the SOBX & love it - We have some friends who live in the Villages & sounds nice, but way too far from the beach for me & way too many people- lol - plus we Love the NC Coast - It’s home to us & always will be 😎😎😎

@CarolAlbert64 9 ай бұрын

I'm dipping my toe into The Villages pool by renting at The Lofts for the first year. That'll give me an idea of what locations I gravitate to. Thank you for the great tips of what you enjoy most and what you're missing. PS I'm also a very warm weather gal. Love our summers in Florida!

@TheVillagesChief 9 ай бұрын

Good luck on your visit. Hope it goes well!

@johnpezzullo9644 Ай бұрын

Thanks so much Sir for this video, I am considering moving to the Villages and this has helped me a lot. But more Importantly THANK YOU for your Service to America. !!!!!

@TheVillagesChief Ай бұрын

Thanks!

@manbtm1 Жыл бұрын

Well done video, lots of good content and explanations, thank you, it looks like a great place to those who want that lifestyle, but personally , not for me, I just prefer the four seasons, being up north, love the old Rust Belt cities on the Great Lakes that are rejuvenating nicely, tons of culture ,architecture , enjoy diversity, history along with all the things big cities offer good and bad. More than happy just to stay up here north. But good luck to everyone, I hope you all enjoy a wonderful life!

@TheVillagesChief Жыл бұрын

Thanks!!

@e.turduckeny630 Жыл бұрын

Enjoyed the video! I'll add some thoughts on the bubble. I grew up in the area long before the villages as it exists came to be. Still living here, geographically not in a town (considered county), but closest to Lady Lake. I can remember when all that land was basically some form of pasture or swamp and there really wasn't anything much in areas of Sumter county. Parents would take kids to some of those lone roads to practice driving because of the lack of drivers. 30 years ago, Leesburg was the "place to be" in the general area. Had the mall, nice restaurants, etc. Over time, the surrounding areas have developed much more (Tavares, Clermont, etc). And with the growth of the Villages in Sumter County and now into Wildwood, many of the other areas have gone a bit downhill as the population moved. And with the more stringent rules for upkeep and aesthetics, many businesses started to move as well. I remember fast food locations that closed due to construction or fire, that re-opened in the Villages instead of the original location because it's more attractive now in regards to upkeep and customer numbers. Just kind of how things change over time. Would be nice if some older areas cared more about landscaping and such, so there wouldn't be such a contrast (Seen the same thing happen in parts of Orlando and Tampa) Even as a Villages neighbor, as opposed to resident, I can appreciate the shopping opportunities and restaurants. Though I admit sometimes the traffic is frustrating. I'm sure they'll finish the HWY 27 road expansions "someday".

@TheVillagesChief Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much, what a good insight from someone who really knows the area, thanks so much for sharing!

@danguest5379 Жыл бұрын

The prerequisite for living in the villages is , you have to be white and racist .

@pleiadesneptunes 11 ай бұрын

I used to be a beach person - now I am a mountain person. Nothing can compete with Sedona - to have your morning coffee there with a view - Zen! Thanks for the very informative video!

@TheVillagesChief 11 ай бұрын

Couldn't agree more!

@FuzzyDoxie 8 ай бұрын

The hummingbirds in Sedona is something I’ll never forget about that area.

@papaleon5264 Жыл бұрын

Thanks Master Chief, very informative.

@TheVillagesChief Жыл бұрын

Hi Papa, I’m a Chief, my polo throws people off cause it has all three anchors on it, thanks for watching!

@ThePerfectSeason1972 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the informative video!

@TheVillagesChief Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Stanley!

@cliffgehrke1848 Жыл бұрын

Good job Chief. You gave the facts as you see them in a concise format. Good objective approach with your important observations included. I agree with you about the power lines. They are unsightly and I do question the health effects to those who live close to the tall towers. Also, you are spot on about the degradation of beauty once one leaves the bubble of The Villages. I don’t believe the local municipalities have the wherewithal to deal with the poverty. Perhaps there are too many invested in the way things currently are. I am beginning to think the only solution may be for the Morse family to keep buying up the surrounding area and build more Villages. My only concern is that the local holdouts (for more money) would keep that from happening. Thanks again for a job well done.

@TheVillagesChief Жыл бұрын

Well said Cliff thanks for sharing!

@enjoyslearningandtravel7957 Жыл бұрын

There are many charities that clubs in the villages organized, help some of the towns, people outside the villages

@michaelchin3550 Жыл бұрын

God bless you. Enjoy your life in Florida. For now, my wife and I travel back and forth from New York, Boston and Florida. One son lives in Miami and the other in Boston. We love all these places because our loves are there.

@TheVillagesChief Жыл бұрын

That’s awesome! Thanks for sharing!

@josephschmidt2183 Жыл бұрын

Excellent video thanks for the owners perspective I’d love to try a live style visit in the next couple years.

@TheVillagesChief Жыл бұрын

You should it’s a great way to check it out, thanks for watching!

@user-dk6lx7jn6k Жыл бұрын

Oh my, it all resonates so true :) ! -I moved here last May (Brownwood area) and I too have mixed feelings... love it for what it is, but also miss, all that it isn't :) - Thanx for giving it a voice.

@TheVillagesChief Жыл бұрын

Thanks Judy!

@franko7357 Жыл бұрын

Great video, I am a retired United States Marine and am also 100 percent service connected disabled. thank you for sharing about the V.A. Clinic. I am seriously thinking of moving down there.

@TheVillagesChief Жыл бұрын

Awesome Franko, come on down!

@rosemarythornton5949 8 ай бұрын

My husband (we just got married!) is a 72-year-old Army veteran and I am so pleased with the strong military presence here. My husband was an Army Ranger and we've already discovered another Ranger in The Villages. And there's this: We've been to the Town Square twice and both times, I've watched him stand up and start dancing when the old rock-and-roll music starts. This place is so good for both of us. I love it here.

@Rockymountainhigh.357 Жыл бұрын

Great video! Thanks for the information. I'm considering moving there and this information helps me decide what I want to do! It's a hard decision because I also like the mountains and live in Colorado and also love Moab and Sedona... it's a difficult decision, but thanks for sharing!👍😎🌞👊🤩

@TheVillagesChief Жыл бұрын

Come and do a visit and see what ya think :)

@moniqueprice8918 Жыл бұрын

Sooo interesting! I live in VA, love the beauty here, going to AZ and UT next week to enjoy camping/hiking in the west. And yet I’m watching this video of The Villages. The quandary lives in my mind as well in preparation for retirement.

@TheVillagesChief Жыл бұрын

Thanks Monique enjoy your travels!

@charlottebarty6900 2 ай бұрын

Glad I found your channel! Considering snowbirding from Canada in a while.

@TheVillagesChief 2 ай бұрын

Nice! Thanks for watching!

@randy1644 11 ай бұрын

Great video chef. I will have to agree with you on somethings; however, I tried the Villages once for a year and could not wait to leave. I thought I was living in unreal place where people drank to much talked about what they did or didn’t have in their house. Maybe I just was around the wrong people. My husband loved it and still speaks of it. I am not complaining believe me I am expressing an option that as beautiful and all it has to offer …….The Villages I’d definitely not a place for everyone. I am very happy for you in the fact that you really enjoy being there and I also enjoyed watching your video.

@TheVillagesChief 11 ай бұрын

Thanks so much for sharing!

@emreth7773 Жыл бұрын

Great video, sir! Thank you.

@TheVillagesChief Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@987caffe Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your view…it was incredibly validating for me. I recently came upon this community, and I was curious. Everything you hit on regarding the Cons were excellent. I too love the mountains and that was one of my greatest concerns. The gym issue is big-I gotta have a great gym that’s affordable. And, yes the Bond…it’s just another marketing strategy… I agree, just increase the value of the homes don’t attach a phony up charge. Thank you!

@TheVillagesChief Жыл бұрын

I did an update on the gym situation, it's better than I thought, I switched over to the Villages Fit Club and I really like it, I was unaware of those gyms when I made that video, here's the update on the gym video: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/gtCKaq1eyZ28lYU.html

@beevee4445 Жыл бұрын

I have absolutely no intention of ever moving or living at the Villages. Been retired for almost 4 years and live in a beautiful town in NC. However, I so enjoyed listening to you that I watched your entire video :):)

@TheVillagesChief Жыл бұрын

Well thanks Bee Vee! NC is great, I’ve really enjoyed all my travels in NC especially the beautiful mountains. Thanks for watching!

@scottmagruder6907 Жыл бұрын

My Parents have lived there for over 20 years. I've been going there long before I was old enough to be a Villager and now that I'm old enough. I've never been bored. People are very friendly. Good luck keeping up with these retirees, they can party.

@TheVillagesChief Жыл бұрын

Absolutely! Thanks for sharing Scott!

@bobbear4437 Жыл бұрын

yep highest STD in the state!

@TheVillagesChief Жыл бұрын

@@bobbear4437 I have two opposing view points: if you play with fire you’re gonna get burned, or, is this the most fun place in the state?? 😂😂😂😂 sorry I gotta have some fun with the comments.

@andeboyette4875 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this video. I am actively looking for a new home and keep leaning towards The Villages (although I truly would love to find an active 55+ community on the ocean) and your positive comments (and negative) have truly helped me decide this sounds like this is the place for me. (Also loved your take on "swinging." For Pete's sake, everyone is an adult an can do whatever the heck they want and if someone doesn't like it, then move on. Not any bodies business anyway. Also don't know if I'd stay there forever but it sounds like a great place for a new begining. Keep posting!!

@TheVillagesChief Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Ande!!

@pauline4848 Жыл бұрын

Hi Chief thanks for sharing your thoughts with us, I agree outside TV is not kept up, Love the mountains and understand how you miss it, Rent a log home in north georgia for a week and enjoy the area and see how you feel when you get back home in TV. My husband hates the bond there and reason we haven't bought yet, All the fees and higher taxes, We are living in a gated golfing community here in fl without a bond and much lower taxes so it's been difficult for him to take, We've done the lifestyle visit last june and will be back soon for a few more days and thinking next year to buy depending on economy as things are terrible right now, Your home is lovely, Give it more time and see how you feel. Enjoy 👍

@TheVillagesChief Жыл бұрын

Great advice Pauline, thanks!

@dawnbanerdt-adams8356 9 ай бұрын

Hey Brother! Retired YNC here. Great review. Good balance of good and not so good. I'm retired from both the Navy and my job as an administrative assistant with my county human services department. As nice as The Villages looks, not for me. I'm the opposite of you. I prefer cold weather, don't like hot weather at all. Wisconsin is where I'm happy. Living in a condo, kind of the best of both worlds. I own my home, but don't have to deal with mowing the lawn, shoveling snow, or raking leaves. All that is taken care of by the monthly maintenance fee I pay. Your review was comprehensive and fair. I'm sure more people will be checking out your video.

@TheVillagesChief 9 ай бұрын

Thanks so much Sister! I love Wisconsin too, I lived in Kenosha when I was stationed at NAS Glenview. Great people up there!

@RayandRita Жыл бұрын

Great video and very informative. We live in North Georgia and have thought about moving to The Villages but we're like you when it comes to the scenery here. I know we'd miss it. Plus I love the fall and would definitely miss that. Glad you reminded us too about those power lines. We were checking out area last August and they were an eyesore.

@TheVillagesChief Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Ray and Rita!

@stephanielucas828 Жыл бұрын

We are in North Georgia and are planning our move this summer to TV. Thanks for your information

@TheVillagesChief Жыл бұрын

@@stephanielucas828 Thanks Stephanie good luck with the move!

@southerngirl773 Жыл бұрын

Great Information! Planning to relocate in the future but unsure where!!

@TheVillagesChief Жыл бұрын

Thanks Southerngirl!

@Shopgirl49 24 күн бұрын

Thank you for sharing your opinion and views… moving there soon and it helps to know another persons take on The Villages.

@TheVillagesChief 24 күн бұрын

Thanks!

@SEABEE150 Жыл бұрын

Great video as always .. I grew up in Ormond beach Fl and we used to head to inland to The area where the villages is to hunt .. People don’t realize that outside the bubble is the rural south . Lots of people that have visited Florida only see the tourist side of the state and never get to see the real Florida. I feel a lot of people forget they are in the rural south

@TheVillagesChief Жыл бұрын

Very cool!

@Cathy-xi8cb Жыл бұрын

Did geriatric home care in that area 30 years ago. I saw and heard things I didn't know existed. RAN back to Brooklyn!! I had a patient warn me not to drive alone on rural roads because she was worried I would be driven off the road and raped. Totally sincere little old lady. I took her at her word. Brooklyn was safer than that.

@TheVillagesChief Жыл бұрын

@@Cathy-xi8cb wow sorry to hear that!

@weekendatbernies2265 Жыл бұрын

@@Cathy-xi8cb Brooklyn, safer than Florida’s? As our feeble Pres would say, “Come on Man”. Not much Rural left in Florida these days.

@robertmoore2049 Жыл бұрын

@@weekendatbernies2265 yeah, that’s pretty sad that rural Florida is getting cleared away for so much development. To me rural Florida is the real Florida.

@amandasmith7323 Жыл бұрын

I was going to move to Virginia/ BR mountains a few years back and it wasn’t until I left Florida for a few months and suffered for weeks in the dark cold and sleet that I realized how good I had it living in here. Florida has a unique beauty you won’t be able to appreciate if you are longing for something else. We don’t have mountains, but we beautiful pine forests, amazing sunsets, and endless trails for biking, walking, horse riding..etc.. YEAR ROUND! Have you been to the Santos trails? Silver Springs State park? If you are into the outdoors like I am you will appreciate all that Florida has to offer. Florida has some of the cleanest and well maintained parks I have ever seen. This really is a great area to live in if you love the outdoors.

@TheVillagesChief Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing, I haven’t explored that much at all around here other than crystal river kayaking, and a few beaches on the gulf that was pretty awesome but I’m looking forward to really getting out there and hiking and biking the trails and learning more about Florida. I haven’t heard of santos or silver springs but I’ll look into it for sure, thanks for the suggestions!

@amandasmith7323 Жыл бұрын

@@TheVillagesChief My pleasure. Good luck!

@puppylove2493 Жыл бұрын

BS..born in FL and nobody with any sense goes outdoors in the high summer...Aligators and Pythons are real here.

@davidmarks5400 Жыл бұрын

@@puppylove2493 I lived in a swamp in Florida for 1 year. There were gators ,snakes,and everything else. I never had any problems whatsoever. That year, Aug 2012-Aug 2013 was probably one of the best years of my life ever! I don't remember even being bitten by a mosquito one time. I had no electricity,but I did have a battery operated fan to sleep with on the hottest nights-I still have it.

@Tex9Down Жыл бұрын

Ok, this is the best vid of the Villages I’ve seen. Really nice. I think we’ll look into one of those trips that you check things out.

@TheVillagesChief Жыл бұрын

Thanks David!

@JOJOMO443 Жыл бұрын

Nice video. I have been here 7 years now. Also live close to Spanish Springs. I love it here, even though winter continues to be more and more crowded. Just wanted to say that my understanding is that a few rec centers south of us do have fitness equipment. Not sure if that includes weights, but would be worth trying to find out.

@TheVillagesChief Жыл бұрын

Hi JOJOMO443, I found out about the Villages Fit Club after I made that video, and I have now joined the Fit Club, nice gyms, i made a video shortly after correcting myself : kzfaq.info/get/bejne/gtCKaq1eyZ28lYU.html . Thanks for watching!

@lowerrightlife Жыл бұрын

I'm not made for the planned community (we are currently shopping for a little farm in Florida) - but we'll be close enough that I'm looking forward to coming into the bubble to visit! As a former realtor, the top golf course community that I sold had HOA fees triple the Villages, and just one golf course. The amenities in the Villages are incredible. I think you did a great job talking about who would fit in the Villages, and I found your video very informative! We're moving in July, and the Villages "explore" is definitely on my list!

@TheVillagesChief Жыл бұрын

That sounds like a smart plan, live nearby because the entertainment is free to everyone, I think it’s a good move! Thanks so much for watching!

@lowerrightlife Жыл бұрын

Yes! And who knows, when I'm feeling like feeding chickens is too much work...I might just retire to the Villages, where you can just enjoy the Florida sunshine!

@sbh3216 Жыл бұрын

Moving to the Villages is definitely in my retirement future. I’ve got 10 years to plan. Thanks for your insight.

@TheVillagesChief Жыл бұрын

That’s awesome SBH :)

@g8joe Жыл бұрын

Hey thats about my timeline as well . Im Joey in CA would love to network... :)

@dannilikesreviews Жыл бұрын

Looking to move there soon but the man is old enough. It sounds super great though. Didn’t know the squares were open to the public. We may have to come check it out. Great video! Thank you for your service.

@TheVillagesChief Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@marsonnemyers754 Жыл бұрын

This was helpful! Contemplating a visit this summer to determine if this is the kind of community I want to live for six months of the year...You have great taste in music too :)

@TheVillagesChief Жыл бұрын

Thanks Marsonne!

@marsonnemyers754 Жыл бұрын

@@TheVillagesChief you are welcome! Do you find the majority of residents stay year around or just winter months or Fall- Spring. I agree with you wish there were mountains in Florida😂

@TheVillagesChief Жыл бұрын

@@marsonnemyers754 I'm still new here but it feels like about 30% or more are snow birds, but thats just a guess

@marsonnemyers754 Жыл бұрын

@@TheVillagesChief that makes sense…looking forward to your comments about your experiences…thanks again and a big THANK YOU for your service to our country!!

@BalokLives Жыл бұрын

Great video! Yeah, we bought a house with a bond. It's exactly what you said. It's a tax. It covers the construction costs associated with setting up the infrastructure in villages, such as sewer, electric, streets, etc. There is a bond with all new homes in The Villages, and everyone has the choice whether to pay it off or pay it at property tax time. Many of the pre-owned homes don't have them because the previous owners chose to pay them off. Some pre-owned homes still have a remaining bond because the previous owners chose to pay it over time. We decided to pay ours over time, because if we had paid it off and then later decided to move, that benefit goes to the new owners. Big waste of money, unless you can add it to the sale cost of the house. The amount of bond you are assessed depends on the property value you purchased. They assess a percentage of that value to each property owner in an area or village. The entire construction (and maintenance? not sure about that) cost is divided up amongst all of the property owners in your village. Good and bad of the bond? It will be hard to come up with a "good", but I will try: Good: In many places I have lived, property tax on items such as construction and maintenance of utilities are paid as a tax or monthly utility bill in perpetuity. So, the fact you can pay it off and it goes away is a net positive. IF, you ever get to that point. Bad: You have a huge yearly bill that gets lumped into the rest of your property taxes. From our experience, the bond is the largest part of our property taxes, and it hurts to see all that money flying out of our account at that time. Hope this helps.

@TheVillagesChief Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for breaking that down Grib, well said!

@georgiamorrow8233 Жыл бұрын

Something the Morse’s should be taking care of! Floridas greediest hometown!

@imahotdog8261 Жыл бұрын

that's the thing about any place where you have a ruling body, you are always paying for this or that whatever they decide. And it always seems like someone making these decisions is lining their own pockets.

@elainelapides9545 Жыл бұрын

Hi wantedto

@elainelapides9545 Жыл бұрын

Hi wanted to let you know my thoughts on. This. I am 84 live in a historic ho.e in Wellesley Ma I am close to Cape Cod. N.H. and Maine. I can go to Florida for a month to escape some of the winter. I still work from home as a family therapist. Would I move to a managed life in Florida. That will never appeal to me I know many people are enjoying that life. I am very social and like to enjoy life. It is not as easy as you get older but I still want to blaze my own trail. Wishing everyone the best. Elaine

@maddyglenn7926 Жыл бұрын

Your comments on traveling outside the bubble is exactly my experience, as I lived 39 years in Germany, and moving to the rural south has been hard. Like you, I have enjoyed the beauty created by people who took pride in their property. Hard adjustment for me.

@daveduffy2823 Жыл бұрын

Yep, poor is not an excuse to be a dirty slob. That is why I stay in the North East.

@TheVillagesChief Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing Maddy

@spiritualascentionsociety9394 6 ай бұрын

Cery informative..sounds amazing over there..thanks!

@TheVillagesChief 6 ай бұрын

Thanks so much!

@BETA-proof-of-concept Жыл бұрын

Hey Master Chief, thanks for the video. My wife and I found it very informative.

@TheVillagesChief Жыл бұрын

Hi Eric, I’m a retired Chief, not Master Chief, that polo I’m wearing has all three anchors so I know it looks that way sometimes, anyway thanks so much for watching!!

@BETA-proof-of-concept Жыл бұрын

@@TheVillagesChief 10 yrs ISI - E6 reserves (3x7), loved every minute on CVN 69. Keep up the good work, Chief!

@TheVillagesChief Жыл бұрын

@@BETA-proof-of-concept Thanks shipmate!

@MegaWeagle Жыл бұрын

I just found out about the villages about a week ago. Now me and the wife are laying out a 20yr plan to get there around 58! Assuming it’s still in the shape or better by then, fingers crossed.

@TheVillagesChief Жыл бұрын

Smart!

@215618680 Жыл бұрын

Great video Chief! Regarding the disappointment you feel about going to the surrounding area, I too experience that in northern FL (JAX). It seems anywhere you have no-income or low-income people, then trash and disregard for the environment follows. Shame. Fair winds and following seas!

@TheVillagesChief Жыл бұрын

Thanks Mark!

@johnq.u.n.reveille1703 11 күн бұрын

Born and raised in Miami in the 1950's and 1960's. Did not have air conditioning-no one did in my neighborhood (no one did) and we were not poor. That is how things were then. It was wonderful. Have been in Houston the past 38 years. Love it here-relatively low cost of living, WONDERFUL people, live close to work and amenities so the traffic is not an issue.. Having visited South Florida in the years interim I cannot imagine going back there. Hostile people, crushing traffic, horrific prices-I watched many videos on the Villages and it looks like a nightmare, cost-wise, people wise (and I know highway 441 like the back of my hand). No thanks. Let the snowbirds go there who prize weather over the other issues. I'm staying here

@TheVillagesChief 11 күн бұрын

Thanks for sharing John!

@carolsolotoff3991 Жыл бұрын

Love your vibe...Ain't No Mountain. High Enough😄

@TheVillagesChief Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Carol!

@pamela7211 10 ай бұрын

I love the mountains!

@remowilliams7569 Жыл бұрын

Hi Chief. First off, great video! One topic I thought you were going to discuss as a con is the population density at the villages between the snowbird winter months and the summer months. I heard the winter months at the Villages was just crazy crowded. So much so that golfing or any kind of dining had to be planned way in advance. If you get a moment, I would love to hear your thoughts on the topic. Thx.

@TheVillagesChief Жыл бұрын

Hi Remo, I've been here since September so I may not be the best to say but from what I noticed the traffic is only slightly busier. I live on the north end and probably don't get out enough to judge, as far as the southern area with more younger folks I wonder if they have more snowbirds because the younger folks are still working or more active in their home state still so more likely to be snowbirds? Just a theory, maybe they notice a more significant change. The squares seem much fuller, I noticed lately at Spanish Springs, most or all the provided plastic seating were taken and lots of people bringing their own lawn chairs. Brownwood looked really busy the last few times I was down there. As far as dinning I havent eaten out much but it seemed the restaurants around the squares looked full, or a few minutes wait, even with lines at moments, the outdoor bar seating almost always seems full after 6ish right now. Golfing I dont know about since I havent golfed a day in my life but I do plan on taking lessons and look forward to it!

@enjoyslearningandtravel7957 Жыл бұрын

I know a lot of people that live there year around and when the snowbirds come either they don’t eat in the restaurants anymore or are there much earlier than usual or how much later than usual to avoid the long wait at the restaurantS.

@janiceyoung8359 Жыл бұрын

@toniastadler5050 Жыл бұрын

Great review ! Thank you for your opinion. I had to laugh when you brought up “The Bond” because my husband had the same reaction. Plus, the house price disparity. Good to hear the positive & the negative from someone who actually lives there. We also were surprised about the gyms not being a part of the amenities and the lack of gyms. We were told they have done a survey and the elliptical & weights were utilized so maybe just more input might bring about a change.

@TheVillagesChief Жыл бұрын

Thanks Tonia!

@toniastadler5050 Жыл бұрын

I meant NOT used very much

@lauralampe1664 Жыл бұрын

I enjoyed your 6 month review of The Villages. I never really gave power lines a thought as they are all over suburban Chicago where I live. I will have to notice the placement of power lines on my upcoming visit to The Villages.

@TheVillagesChief Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Laura!

@jennykimball4457 Жыл бұрын

I lived in a similar community in SC for a few years. Now I'm in an Orlando suburb. 100% agree with you about the Florida winters - I love it! Where I lived in SC was 50+, and I was 51-53 years old when I lived there. My "con" of living in communities like these is that they're often located where land is abundant, so you do get the bubble you described of a perfect community within a rural setting. I'd go further and say that what that means for 50-somethings is that you don't run into very many people in the 45-60 demographic. I simply got there too soon. These communities are advertised as 55+, but I'd recommend them for 60+. Liked your video! Thanks!

@TheVillagesChief Жыл бұрын

That’s great advice! I agree I sometimes feel I came here a little too soon, but then in a couple years I’ll fit right in it’s such a hard thing to get just right, sometimes you gotta jump in and hope for the best which is kinda what I’m doing right now. I love the Orlando suburbs, it’s gorgeous down there with tons to do.

@jennykimball4457 Жыл бұрын

@@TheVillagesChief You do raise a good point in your video - you are within 2 hours of many cool places. If you ever take a motorcycle ride to Winter Park, send me a note and we can meet for coffee to compare notes on 55+/new to Florida.

@TheVillagesChief Жыл бұрын

@@jennykimball4457 sounds great!

@loosilu Жыл бұрын

I'll take northern winters any time if I can avoid rest of the year in florida. Hot and humid is my personal hell.

@SewingPostcards Жыл бұрын

The Villages offers so much more than Sun City (in SC).

@shilohwoods4516 Жыл бұрын

Hi Chief! Appreciate the AAR on The Villages. As a Navy veteran, how would you compare The Villages to that of a military installation? Approximately what is the percent of former military living in The Villages? How supportive toward veterans is The Villages? I understand the answers are just your opinion based on your experience, but I would like to read about it if you are willing to share.

@TheVillagesChief Жыл бұрын

This place is VERY supportive of veterans. You'll see a lot of service flags flying on homes all over the area. It was the first thing I installed at my house, Old Glory and the Navy flag! Here's an article from 2019 that estimates 19,000 veterans live in the Villages: www.thevillages.com/life/veterans-stronghold . I've heard the American legion here may be the largest in the World. This community loves and supports the military. It is very comparable to a military instillation in the cleanliness and how orderly things are, gates every where, and even some of the neighborhoods look like real nice military housing, except without the kids running around haha. It's pretty awesome. Great questions Shiloh.

@khunter8757 3 ай бұрын

I don't live in The Villages but my dad retired in Colorado and moved there. My dad is a Vietnam vet and growing up he would never talk about it or want it acknowledged. Now that he is in the Villages he is open and proud to show that he's a Vet. I love it!!

@sharker5809 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the informative video. I've been thinking about the villages, but it seems like it's mostly couples. And yes, the Bonds would be difficult to except. A motorcycle ride into the Blue Ridge mountains sounds awesome. It would be difficult to live where it was so flat, something to consider 😉

@TheVillagesChief Жыл бұрын

Yeah it’s very flat here but lots of sunshine, thanks for watching Sharker

@loricrudden2956 Жыл бұрын

Great info! Thank you! Hoping to be there early next year when I retire from the military 🇺🇸🇺🇸. Looking for an active lifestyle so this is perfect!! Good to know about VA clinic.

@TheVillagesChief Жыл бұрын

Awesome Lori, it's a great place for military retirees! Good luck!

@seanmelvin5115 Жыл бұрын

I’m not old enough for the village but it does look amazing. I live is south Ocala and one of the things that hit home for me is the cleanliness. You are very right about outside the bubble it becomes almost well a dump. People just dump trash even though the city will take it for free. Run down double wides. This area is a bit of a contrast. The over 55 community with $$ and the people that have grown up in the area with a top out pay of $18 an hour. When I first moved to the area I thought it had a Roseanne show feel to it. The city planning out side the Villegas leaves a lot to be desired. Anyone come from other states that did a great job with development so it had a beauty like the villages?

@TheVillagesChief Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing Sean, good points.

@Cwgrlup Жыл бұрын

I love to visit Ocala one day-thats where my thoroughbred came from. He was born and raised on a farm that used to be called Mockingbird farm. A very famous place in the racehorse community!

@user-fe7ss8xq5w Жыл бұрын

I don’t know how many times I found myself smiling while watching this. I’m not old enough yet but I’m a few years I think I’m going to be interested in something like that

@TheVillagesChief Жыл бұрын

Thanks Jason!

@teejay2483 7 ай бұрын

Enjoyed your commentary of TV. I compared it to our active adult community in Goodyear, AZ. It"s a gated community named Pebble Creek. We had a house built there in 2013 and are snowbirds from upstate NY. We love the area. Luke AFB is 10 minutes away by car and there are several clubs to take advantage of. Lots of pickle ball courts also. We also have the mountains but no hurricanes, tornados, mesquitos, or mildew. Since you mentioned that you weren't sure you would stay permanently in TV, thought I would mention this to you. Be well and enjoy the nice weather!

@TheVillagesChief 7 ай бұрын

Thanks Tee Jay, I love exploring places to live so appreciate the suggestion I’ll check it out :)

@hobielbnysusanclark1660 Жыл бұрын

Great video, thank you! Going for lifestyle visit first week of July 2023. Never understood the bond thing. Looking forward to visit. Hopefully will like, more into water sports....kayak, fishing, boating. But, willing to check out.

@TheVillagesChief Жыл бұрын

There’s lots of places to go kayaking, fishing, and even boating around here outside the Villages. But I have to educate myself more on that, maybe others could chime in? I know storing a boat etc might be an issue, not sure you can do that in your driveway here, I’ll have to research that. Thanks for watching!

@BethInstaNow Жыл бұрын

I’ve lived in Florida and now live in CO and get the love of mountain life.

@TheVillagesChief Жыл бұрын

Oh I miss the mountains

@kathykulba4320 Жыл бұрын

Blue Ridge Mountains, gorgeous!!!! Electrical wires, huge pet peeve of mine. I look to make sure the house is nowhere near them. It's too bad none of the rec centers don't have any weights. Finally finished all your videos, all caught up!!! Kat Good video!!!!

@TheVillagesChief Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Kat!!

@DougHanson2769 9 ай бұрын

Dude, you’ve got some muscle. Enjoy your relaxing vibe. I gotta watch the rest later. My Dad and Stepmom love it. I’ve only heard to 2:45

@TheVillagesChief 9 ай бұрын

Thanks Doug!

@VetteGuy57 Жыл бұрын

The Bond. I agree in that I didn’t understand it initially. It was a cost I hadn’t planned on and it is seemingly hidden because you pay it as part of your mortgage if you have one. I have learned that the bond encourages development in Florida by reducing risk for developers for the initial development costs (sewers, water, irrigation, gas, roads, etc). Bonds are issued to pay for this and residents pay it back. Less risk for developers encorages development. One of the reasons Florida is grwing so much.

@TheVillagesChief Жыл бұрын

Thats a good explanation, thanks Joe!

@donnaturner5522 Жыл бұрын

As I sit in my office at the courthouse in downtown LA watching your video, I am salivating at moving to the Villages in five years. It's my little fantasy to escape craziness and just play and relax with new friends. Thank you for giving those of us outside the bubble an invitation to join you guys. You're living your best lives, and I want to be part of the fun!

@TheVillagesChief Жыл бұрын

What a great comment Donna, makes the effort of doing these videos well worth it! I lived in CA for many years and loved it out there back in the day, but it's great here at this point in my life, come out an do a lifestyle visit if you havent yet, you'll love it!

@adr3naline23 Жыл бұрын

There are better spots 🎉

@TheBichonma Жыл бұрын

Donna, you don’t have to move to Florida and the humidity to enjoy this type of life. Take a look at Sun City Palm Desert. Honestly, it’s amazing, so many clubs, gyms, things to do, a wonderful Artists Village, friendly folks. 20 min into Palm Springs, and a great small international airport.

@MomCat6000 Жыл бұрын

Hey Donna just wanted to encourage you to keep on keeping on with your countdown! I’m just recently retired and it wasn’t very long ago that I was at the 5 year mark. You can do it! 🎉

@sgarrita2561 Жыл бұрын

Thx for the video. If it wasn’t in Florida, I would be all in, but Florida weather and culture is no bueno for me. Best to you! So important to be living a quality life in a place you love!

@TheVillagesChief Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@tommygunzus 8 ай бұрын

Love the shirt! From one Brother to another! Navy Chief, Navy Pride!!

@TheVillagesChief 8 ай бұрын

Right on brother!

@frankdillon6127 Жыл бұрын

had a elderly friend once tell me why he left a retirement community. he got tired of all the crabby, old folks and going to a funeral every couple of weeks. he moved to a so called normal community where there are kids playing and mostly younger families with (life all around). just not so diperssing.

@TheVillagesChief Жыл бұрын

I don’t find this place depressing at all, I see people doing way more here than in my previous neighborhoods. Thanks for sharing tho always interesting to hear other perspectives .

@devonnep.7126 Жыл бұрын

I certainly agree with you about missing the mountains. We moved from Kentucky in 1968 to Georgia and I've always missed the mountains. Florida is not for me. We drive thru to get to the cruise terminals, lol. It's too flat and not my type of landscaping. I'm always glad to get back home. Life is where you're happy! ❤

@TheVillagesChief Жыл бұрын

You’re so right Devonne!

@davisholman8149 Жыл бұрын

I used to live in Park City, UT…. I am a mountain person too. But as a military brat - I have grown to love areas all over the world, including Europe & Japan. I live In Scottsdale Arizona, but my soul sings in the mountains.

@TheVillagesChief Жыл бұрын

@@davisholman8149 park city is great area, I like all of Utah. Beautiful state!

@ep5005 Жыл бұрын

Excellent video, I’m sold!!! 😎🍹🌴☀️

@TheVillagesChief Жыл бұрын

Thanks EP!

@hoosiermama3001 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for providing your perspective on the good and not so good in TV. I look at the homes for sale online and if there is a powerline visible I automatically disqualify that house. Still looking for that Goldilocks house!

@TheVillagesChief Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing!

@carolepeck3829 Жыл бұрын

If you're the type of person he wants to live in a highly structured planned community this sounds like the appropriate place if that's the vibe in which you feel most comfortable.

@TheVillagesChief Жыл бұрын

Yeah honestly thats me, I think it's the military in my soul, it stays with you sometimes, and I'm one of those guys for sure that loves structure, with a little bit of controlled chaos every now and then. Thanks for watching!

@zkatt1959 Жыл бұрын

Yeah that's how I know the Villages are not for me. I plan on retiring in the Ocala area nice and rural with no gestapo telling me how to live.

@bjb2099 Жыл бұрын

Agree

@landahoy5217 Жыл бұрын

@@zkatt1959my goodness the villages doesn’t tell you how to live.

@susant5215 Жыл бұрын

I'm retired Air Force and hope to move there soon. Your videos are concise, informative and enjoyable. Thank you!😊

@TheVillagesChief Жыл бұрын

Thanks Susan!!

@davenehilla9610 Жыл бұрын

Great job Master Chief, thanks!

@TheVillagesChief Жыл бұрын

Hi Dave, I’m a Chief not a Master Chief but thanks!! My polo shirt has all three anchors on it so it looks a little confusing. Appreciate ya watching!

@davenehilla9610 Жыл бұрын

⁠@@TheVillagesChiefAll I know is that y’all ran the Navy and I was always thankful for the help as a young airedale!

@gaila.8830 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the video 😊

@TheVillagesChief Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Gail!

@David-rx2to Жыл бұрын

Had a home there (Glenbrook neighborhood) from 2001 to 2020. Maybe I wasn't paying attention but I found out about the bond at the closing for the home. It was a relatively minor expense back then ($6000), but what pissed me off was it had it's own separate mortgage rate, which was a couple points higher than the rate I got for my home. Anyway, I paid what I wa supposed to for a couple years, then paid it off. Homes back then were from $60K for a patio villa up to $600K for a variety of Premier homes. I think the lack of free weights might have something to do with liability insurance, but I could be wrong. Have you checked out the gym at Laurel Manor? Pretty sure they have/had dumbbells. Back in the day it was the best alternative to where you are going.

@TheVillagesChief Жыл бұрын

Hi David, yeah I found out about the gyms at seven if the regional rec centers and made a video about it kzfaq.info/get/bejne/gtCKaq1eyZ28lYU.html , I really like the one at laurel manor it’s the one I use now. Thanks for watching!

@jeffbrown9214 Жыл бұрын

Chief, another good video. Sounds like you need TWO places, one in The Villages and one in the Blue Ridge Mountains. That was my original plan but like you I had one, then the other. PS Don’t move south of 44 brother - you won’t be in The Villages down there ;-)

@TheVillagesChief Жыл бұрын

@@jeffbrown9214 thanks Jeff, good advice! Between the “6’s” is growing on me

@jeffbrown9214 Жыл бұрын

@@TheVillagesChief south of 466-A is ok too. Just don’t go south of 44. At that point, IMO, you’ve left The Villages. Too far from everything.

@angelwingz892 8 ай бұрын

My neighbour suggested we should all (older residents) live in one part of our apartment community. Not a chance! I love hearing children and life going on. My elder neighbour's talk endlessly about their aches and pains...it's tedious.

@TheVillagesChief 8 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@andrewspencer303 Жыл бұрын

I hope to all that is good that this place still exists in twenty years. I'm 35 so I know I have to wait a little while before I can find a home there. I'm a vet rated at 100% so I can't work any longer, but I'm going to start saving every penny so I can live here. Looks like heaven wow. Great video chief, thank you.

@TheVillagesChief Жыл бұрын

This place aint going anywhere, and btw, your young enough to move here now, it's an active adult community, 19 or older, not sure how it works but I would look into it if you want to move here sooner. Thanks for watching!

@andrewspencer303 Жыл бұрын

@@TheVillagesChief Thanks for the info! Due to the amount of disability income and debt I know it’s not possible to afford living there right now, but in the future maybe! I am lower class considering what I get for my benefits from the VA, no where near being able to afford a home or what it takes to maintain one. I’m working everyday to get better and reintegrate with society but it seems I’m stuck at this level. Hopefully in the future I’ll get a lucky break or heal enough to find a career so I can afford to come stay. Keep making great content thank you!

@lorettamadden-holman3653 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for that!!! I’m trying to decide whether to move to the villages or not. I too am retired Navy and I feel like I have a lot of life left in me! I just haven’t made a final decision and you are definitely contributing to my decision making. By any chance do you know if there are any military facilities around where I could take advantage of our retirement benefits? Obviously there is the VA, which is great information. Are there any places to take space a travel, use of the commissary or exchange?

@TheVillagesChief Жыл бұрын

Hi Loretta, honestly there are no commissary or exchanges near by that I know of, the closest might be at NAS Jax which is about 2.5 hrs away. But I’ll have to look into that more there might be some other smaller facilities around here that may have shopping and stuff. I would love to have an NEX near by.

@bilyclub Жыл бұрын

Tampa and Cape Canaveral are the closest I know of.

@TropicTrdr Жыл бұрын

@@TheVillagesChief There's a NEX at MCO that is left over from the NTC Orlando days. It's across from the maintenance hangars on the West side of the airfield.

@Danno-in-Maine Жыл бұрын

Lived in Maine my whole life, have visited Florida several times and love the weather, even went down in August to see how hot it gets , didn’t kill me. But the prices are getting so high, don’t know if I will ever be able to afford it. Just wish they had a more affordable neighborhood.

@TheVillagesChief Жыл бұрын

I agree Dan, last few years it’s sky rocketed, thanks for sharing

@guepster Жыл бұрын

My Mom lived in Top of the World in Ocala. She bought a unit in the older section where they have 4 units in each. I believe it was called Friendship Village. She bought an end unit. So she had a little patio area in the back. She was able to go everywhere on her golf cart. And it was reasonably priced. They also have single family homes and a couple golf courses.

@michelleanna1277 8 ай бұрын

Maine is beautiful . I wish I could move their