Cypress Lakes, FL 55+ after 3 yrs. (see discription)

A look around after living here for three years. Lot prices have gone up so don't go by my prices in the video......

[@Vagabondo-fs6qu]

Chuck & Mary what a wonderful video thanks for sharing. So it's three more years down the line; hopefully you have enjoyed them as much as you did the first three.

[@brendadepoortere2671]

Good video, very informative. Doing our research now for our next chapter

[@jenniferhodge6881]

Thank you for this tour. This was great to see. I know you did this a few years back but you did a great job. 🤗🤗🤗

[@margehernandez9220]

Love this tour. I’m looking for a place like this and planning to relocate back to Florida very soon. Hopefully I’ll take a personal tour soon but this was very helpful. Thank you so much 😊

[@lorimalander5662]

Thank you so much for the very informative video! Gosh, that was awesome. I haven't been able to find anything close to getting the info I was searching for. I will definitely remember your names when I come to visit Cypress Lakes. Thanks again from Indianapolis.

[@CypressLakes55Community]

Hey Lori. Yes, please do mention Chuck and Mary's name when you visit. Please call our office at 863-859-1431, and ask for Amy, to schedule a personal tour.

[@joangosselin]

Thank you for the rolling tour Chuck and Mary!! ~Ed & Joan ~ Loved it! :)

[@kentville72]

Thank you very much for the video. We are planning on retiring there sometime in 2017, and your video really helped!! You guys explained all the questions we had and showed all the areas. GREAT JOB!! Hope to meet you when we retire there!!

[@nateforrester435]

Hey! Not before we do.

[@PaulBrinkmann]

Hi Susan, did you wind up moving the Florida?

[@CypressLakes55Community]

@@PaulBrinkmann yes, they are here!

[@catf.8198]

Thank you so much for doing this! It helps a lot. We're seniors in MI, trying to relocate to FL

[@suehofkamp8594]

Very nice! So glad you enjoy living there, it just makes retirement so much more enjoyable when you’re happy where you are. 😊🌴☀️

[@QueeniesTreasures]

You are the reason I spent April 2016 there and I have bought my new home there now. Will be moving soon and hope to take you and Mary to dinner and give Kashi a treat :-) (met you at the dog park)

[@susanrussell8199]

This was a great video to display the neighborhood. Thanks so much!

[@wattsr5922]

enjoyed your video. We just bought a place there on Apr. 1 but had to come back home. thanks for doing this.

[@marycopeland9340]

What a great Tour guide you two are!!! Such a beautiful place to retire! 😊 thanks

[@janep8487]

Loved the video. You did a great job! My husband and I are seriously considering Cypress Lakes and are coming down in April for vacation and are hoping to tour this wonderful community.

[@CypressLakes55Community]

Hi Jane. Thank you for watching Chuck and Mary's video. They are very popular! Are you coming down here this month? If so, please give us a call to set up an appointment. You can call 863-859-1431 and ask for Amy. :)

[@janep8487]

Cypress Lakes 55+ Community Hey Amy! We are coming and have an appointment scheduled for the 22nd at 11 am. Hope to see you then!

[@pacluv]

Jane P let us know what you think 🤔 of it in person. On the video it looks very nice.

[@tncluster66]

I enjoyed your video very much! I have decided to follow you.And we will be in Tampa around middle of July and will be here to check this place out.

[@solomon14x]

Thanks for sharing and looking forward to moving there in 5yr when I turn 55.., I’m already retired from federal GOV now.

[@dontknowbrian]

Wow! What a great movie! I’ve never seen you folks before but feel like we could be good friends. It’s nice people like you is why I miss Florida so much! I lived in new port Richie for four years at which my spouse died and I had to return to New York. Since then, I’ve been getting my finances fixed and plan to return to Florida some day depending what COVID does next. Thank you for the drive around movie, it shows just how big a place you’re living in. At this time, I live in a manufactured home in Saratoga Springs, New York. Last winter we had more than four feet of actual snow on the ground! Most decks and shrubs were almost missing! If I can figure out how to send that picture in this letter, I will. My name is Brian and hope to meet you folks one day soon.

[@VBanks99]

Great video Chuck! Thanks for the information.

[@vickygoodrich4761]

Sounds like a wonderful place to retire. I'm still working 7 days a week, not sure I'll be retiring none too soon. Loved the tour.

[@thornbird6768]

Beautiful community and the homes look large , but very expensive ground rent !

[@martymahem236]

The lot rents are almost always much higher in the over 55 parks, mainly because they usually offer far more amenities for the retired folks than regular developments. That big golf course, the swimming pool, etc, all cost a lot of money to run. if you're not interested in golfing or swimming or other outside the home activities a park like this is not for you. You'd be paying for things you'd never take advantage of.

[@csxjim]

Excellent video. I still have just under 4 years but I really like this place. The location looks like a winner

[@fernandosoares8619]

Hi thsnks for u show this amaxing place

[@MrMoises27]

Nice video guys, can't wait to retire and move there, this place looks like heaven to me. Thanks.

[@CypressLakes55Community]

Hi Moises. We would love to have you start living the great life at Cypress Lakes! Let us know when you want to visit, mention these videos, and I will take all the time you need to see what we are all about. Give our office a call at 863-859-1431 and ask for Amy to schedule your tour!

[@benignorivera3419]

Thank you Chuck and Mary for an awesome video

[@wpc5833]

Thank you both for this! God bless

[@heatherfling7095]

Thank You for the tour. I enjoyed it all. Loved it.

[@nancybrown1777]

Enjoyed your video so much! Thank you, Chuck and Mary!

[@rh8152]

Thx so much for this video. My husband and I will retire to Fla in about 3 yrs, but I'm already checking places out, lol. So far it's Cypress Lakes for the win. Ill definitely mention you and your wife!

[@heroldsluder6041]

If you own the house and property , is there a monthly rent fee.

[@benignorivera3419]

What a beautiful community I wouldn't mind living there

[@johndeveney3878]

I'd rather buy acreage out in the country! I don't care for HOA, extra fees and restrictions. If I've worked 30+ years I'm done with the B.S. thanks😉

[@deckard313]

Great vid...if I can get my wife to leave NJ...this looks like the kind of community We are looking for....

[@kevincow1448]

No buy in a community is cheap or worth it

[@nancyrouse2131]

I love your videos that you help me a lot more than the advertisements do I did try to get a hold of you or your wife to know your name and address and phone number you said you get a kickback if somebody moves in there well you never know I will look at real hard and I love that place

[@kevinshannon2902]

Great video. Very informative. Love this community.

[@donnawagener635]

Love it. Thank u for sharing

[@cartoonmark75]

Great video thanks. My parents are in a similar park in Port St. Lucie. Great tour thanks.

[@darrylhoffman4633]

Thanks for all the info. Great Tour 😀

[@LLthereistome2024]

50k for a used modular?????

[@angelasmith257]

That was 3 yrs ago try 90k and up fora decent one in 2022🤦🏻‍♀️

[@ruthsichting9840]

Love these drive around I have two questions. Is the property resident owned? What is the monthly hoa? Thank you

[@thomascollier4913]

So if you pay cash for your house you still have to pay 800 plus for lot rent, and that is subject to go up yearly.

[@pueblodove]

and its a trailer! that depreciates!

[@kevincow1448]

Yes and that a price you have no control over and have to pay it they won't let you into the park

[@SuperMatrix59]

It's cheaper going in but remember if you have to sell you will lose big time. You have to sell that lot rent.

[@ManufacturedHousingExpert]

Thomas Collier there are many benefits to the lifestyle. You might like some of the videos we have on our channel.

[@jborrego2406]

Have u heard of condo an hoa lol

[@auroranite]

Nice tour thanks for sharing. Is the park resident owned and how many lots total?

[@cherylharewood2549]

Nice community. It is clean and tidy.

[@jayelm5392]

Wow, what a great informative, interactive and descriptive video.

[@annietaveras9923]

I just found your channel, are you still living there? I was looking at this place to go live there, which aerea do you recommend most, well alligator hmmm scared

[@migilco]

Well done tour. Thanks!

[@davidbaker4879]

Awesome thanks looking closely at this area

[@michaelpicozzi3910]

Are you guys still down there your videos the main reason why me and my wife are coming down in May 2020 to look a house there

[@joebirdwell5071]

Thanks for the info. Can children and grand children visit for a few weeks?

[@danhamann7639]

Great video. Thank you. You mentioned some lot rents up to $850; how much are some of the cheaper lot rents?

[@gaillamont9134]

Thanks Chuck and Mary , will definitely mention you names If we venture down there . You mentioned some lots are owned not rented ?

[@tinarossie7443]

Thanks for the videos My grandad past and my mema owns her home but it is too large for her. This would be ideal for her. I know you made this in 2016 but the cost of the homes seems very reasonable. Being from Califonia 40K$ might get you a look at the property. What are the other associated monthly fees? Thanks

[@Kiki-wi7px]

Hey U "2". 👋👋 Enjoyed the Tour. We've Lived in Vegas for almost "44" yrs. in a "55" and Older Senior Retirement Community. We Couldn't "Handle" the Bug's or the Humidity Back that way. Would really Like the Moderate Year Round Temp though. Have a Nice Day. 🍃🐦

[@sim33009]

Thank you for the ride.

[@lynnanson4969]

Looks do nice....I'm 65 and so ready to retire but I have and need to find a place I can take my handicapped 38 yr old son too..he is a quiet stay at home person..

[@CypressLakes55Community]

Lynn, your son is welcome with our 80/20 rule. 80% of the homes have to have 1 person 55+. No children under 18 can live in a 55+ community.

[@lkjeasen1643]

Thank you so much for the tour. How much is the average purchase price of a lot & HOA fees if you own your lot?

[@Foxfire_Pony]

Very nice, and very tempting!

[@florencekerr1136]

Chuck, I watched your video and got to see our house as you where going by. We ready do miss being there. With the kids I guess we will not be back to live. Miss and love you both.

[@susane4078]

Looks like vinyl siding. Some in poor shape. Is there any other type of siding? Can family with kids come visit here? Thanks.

[@charlieking3115]

Chuck and Mary how are you doing thank you for the video

[@ruthsichting9840]

This looks real good but what are the lot rents running.

[@charlesortiz5388]

This is awesome and exactly what I want.

[@Mytimenow123]

Great video. Thank you.

[@greeneyedgirlina]

Nice neighborhood, wish we had ones in Texas that looked as nice, neat, and manicured, and as economical. Thanks for posting. Has your monthly lease increased every year you’ve been there, is there a maximum percentage it can be raised each year?

[@louistaylor1205]

Ppp0

[@grettalemabouchou6779]

Nice...but the lot rent is high...I do believe you must pay taxes as it is a moto vehicle. Not for everyone.

[@greybird4257]

This is a really beautiful Park ...we are snowbirds from New York and lived there from 2006 to 2008 until we move to Largo Fl...I like Largo area better than Lakeland ... but I have never been in a nicer Park than Cypress Lakes..I wish I could move the park.

[@MsKendricks1]

So it is resident owned. From my understanding leased rent and resident owned payments are half of what residents who pay lot rent. Is that true here? What is the amount of the HOA or lot rent?

[@tlrogers6083]

Very informative. Thanks

[@dianedavies6399]

Lot rent is so high! So, let me get this right, you buy a mobile home then rent the lot monthly for 700 or 800 a month? Seriously? I think we’ll pass.

[@gregklein7640]

Do you get a lot of thunderstorms there?

[@andreamurphy1126]

Excellent Video. Very nice Speaking Voice too. But, wow, prices are so high...

[@debbiehuser9056]

They look like trailers because they ARE trailers!

[@harryhoudini3656]

The siding on some of those houses needs replacing.

[@billyhooper9327]

What is the HOA per month for land own lots.?

[@jackierule3032]

I will be 55 soon .and i would love to go back to tampa .and there is a place on westshor ave its right off gandy its on the water .i was wondering if anyone nows the name of the park.

[@codeguy112]

Hi guys. Thanks for a wonderful video. My wife and I are considering this community. Question- what is main difference or advantage of leasing or owning your land? Thank you

[@bikeman9419]

Never lease, NEVER. Go into a co-op or condominium association park where you own your land. In a rental park the land can be sold out from underneath you.

[@robertreams3632]

Any inventory and recent pricing?

[@marywegrzyn506]

The lot rents are so high!! And that's on top of the house payment!!

[@BrittMFH]

Damnit Bobby Exactly. I have a Florida home like this where I own the land, too, which makes living really cheap!

[@BrittMFH]

Damnit Bobby It's in Lee County, Fort Myers. Smaller homes, you can buy for $50-$150K, depending on lot and unit. Very nice community. Formerly had a bigger unit in a different park (also land-owned, $275K).

[@edwardsimon5955]

Me and my granddaughter

[@orion3706]

@Damnit Bobby Cypress Lakes is in Lakeland, between Tampa and Orlando.

[@orion3706]

@@BrittMFH Its not in Lee County. It's in Lakeland.

[@gayleaver7649]

Thank you!

[@kathyradford4048]

Is it easy to find insurance on the houses? You know, hurricanes...and all. What part of the state is this in? Near where? I'm 53. If I wanted to buy and rent the home out until I can retire, would I be able to do that? Is there an HOA fee? How much?

[@CypressLakes55Community]

Hey Kathy, I wanted to answer your questions. Yes, insurance is available on all of our homes here at Cypress Lakes. It is between Tampa and Orlando, just north of I-4 in Lakeland. Yes, you can buy a home and rent it out, with a minimum rental period of 30 days, all renters have to be 55+ and have a background/credit check. HOA is $15 a year, but not amenities are taken care of by them, the developer (us), takes care of those, mows, trash, security 24/7, etc., and lot rents start in the $600s up to the high $800 per month. You are buying an amazing lifestyle here! Call our office at 863-859-1431 and ask for Amy. I would be happy to answer any additional questions and invite you to visit us soon!

[@pueblodove]

Ask how old the oldest trailer is there, some of these types of places wont let you keep your home there after it is so many years old.So as you get older you could find yourself moving your home, or buying a new one.

[@cindyking7229]

@@CypressLakes55Community why is there a HOA fee separate from the lot rent ??

[@angelasmith257]

@@CypressLakes55Community do u have listings on rentals?

[@charlesbennett7688]

Great video loved it 😍

[@theropesofrenovation9352]

I absolutely loved living there. Would still be there if we hadn't had to move for work!! Lived on Top Flight.

[@AwilsonBLOGME]

Do they finance the homes for the person or you have to find your own bank to do it

[@MrsEJV]

These homes are largely in the $50,000 +/- range. You do not want to move to a place like this if you can’t pay cash. A mortgage plus $750 approximate lot rental would be a lot on a moderate retirement income. If these are manufactured homes, getting a mortgage is difficult.

[@angelasmith257]

@@MrsEJV prices right now are 90k and up so not sure many can do cash….and lot rent like 900…

[@charlieking3115]

Chuck how are you and Mary doing you have not made any up date videos hope all is well

[@bettegregory4960]

They look like one good storm and it's gone !

[@faithrada]

Of course that is true of most of Florida. How far is this area from coastal hurricane surge?

[@2011Ecstatic]

About 2 hrs drive from either coast

[@angelasmith257]

No there place an weather a storm ok u n Be surprised it’s way far from the coasts but very hot summers inland not far from Disney…

[@daveborchard2019]

How did you discover that gated community? Where did you move from? I never heard that the fishing licenses were free for over 65 seniors. Both freshwater and saltwater licenses and family fishing licenses? I saw a lot of for dale signs. Is there a reason that there are so many for sale signs? The lot rentals for modular and mobile homes is usually pretty high. It close to the monthly payment cost on a 30 year mortgage for a $300K house, not counting the cost of the house that sits on that land. The high cost of the lot rental makes it not such a good deal compared to other options, although other option Florida might also have HOA fees and other fees. The high monthly lot rental costs in Southern California are more affordable compared to the traditional single family housing costs in Southern California. But in Florida, there are a lot of other housing choices that could better compete with the high monthly cost of housing in Florida. Perhaps, it would be better to purchase the lot if your intention was to stay in that park for years. However, if you purchase the lot in the gated community, then there are probably HOA fees. The gated community upkeep and maintenance needs to be done, and someone has to pay for it.

[@hoomihoohoo]

free lifetime license for over 65 only. no family license. there is an out of state short term license...but mostly non residents are going to pay to fish.

[@roberta.lofgrenjr.9182]

Dave Borchard, You are right. It is a beautiful place, but the park rent is truly outrageous. You can buy a stick built house in Florida for cheap money and the taxes are cheap as well. It would be much cheaper then this place. The guy kills me, they cut your grass every week. First of all none of them have big yards. For the price of the park rent they should be doing so much more.

[@daveborchard2019]

Sherry Krol Thanks for the information about the free Lifetime fishing license for seniors over age 65. Is that for both the freshwater and saltwater licenses? I’ve seen many KZbin videos of the FWC officers checking on people fishing, so I think it might be risky to fish without a license.

[@daveborchard2019]

Robert A. Lofgren Jr. I agree that the park rental seems pretty high for Florida. My brother in law lives in a senior trailer/manufactured home park in Southern California, and pays about $1,000 a month in park rental fees. But in Southern California, a single family home is typically about $500K to about $1M for a basic house. Paying about $1,000 a month is close to the 30 year mortgage payment on a $300K home. The new manufactured homes are about $120K, which is cheap for Southern California when you consider the cost of the home and park rental fees, compared to the alternatives in Southern California. There’s only about $200 a year vehicle tax on the mobile homes in Southern California, which is dirt cheap compared to many thousands in property taxes for single family homes in Southern California. But the alternatives in Florida are much less expensive. So, I can see your point about the high cost for the park rental costs in Florida. But those are individual choices. Gated communities are generally more expensive, especially when it’s well maintained and has 24 hour manned security. A low crime area and a nice location is also a consideration. That community isn’t really for me since I can afford to live in a fancier home because I educated myself to obtain a high income career and lived well below my means for decades. But that park is an alternative for some people. Although, I was a little concerned about the high number of for sale signs I saw in the video.

[@roberta.lofgrenjr.9182]

@@daveborchard2019 I know the homes in California are very expensive, and even here in Massachusetts they are ridiculously high but not nearly as high as Cali. One of my sisters was interested in moving to Florida. She has been there many times on vacation and loves it. She was looking into a Manufactured community but realized the park rent is to high. She said she would be better off to buy a stick built house in a gated community, pay her taxes and HOA fee and it would be cheaper then the manufactured homes. I think the manufactured homes are great, but the park rent is crazy. Even if you bought a new manufactured home, in a few years they depreciate in value like a car. One of my sisters lives in a mobile home park in New Hampshire and her park rent is a little cheaper. I think it is $430.00 a month but it is not Florida either. My other sister who loves Florida said when one spouse dies then the other one quite often has to move out because there is now only one social security check coming in and the surviving spouse can't afford the park rent and other bills. I'm sure that is not the case for all but many maybe. You are lucky you have a great paying job. Thanks for responding back. At least you have no alligators!

[@vivianevans1228]

Over 50 lakes? And how many Gators live in those lakes?

[@jayj3990]

so where are the cheap places for seniors, is there any inland apartments. or is it for rich people only.

[@georgiabutka5096]

is there lots you can buy so you don't have to rent the lot?

[@antoniohernandez7523]

It too much money for the place it not worthy

[@cherylconroy3080]

Do you have any yearly rentals!?

[@carlosrosa1711]

Hi, I just need information about how much rent start for one or two bed for example etc?

[@luxdevoid]

I briefly used to sell mobile homes like this.... I was young and naïve. When I found out how people people were getting cheated out of their life savings through massive depreciation and fraudulent loans, I walked off the job.

[@roberta.lofgrenjr.9182]

@Damnit Bobby You sound like a park owner. When one spouse dies, the other has to sell and go live with one of their kids because they can't afford the park rent and other bills with one social security check. That happens frequently in Florida. The park is beautiful and I would have no problem living in a mobile home, buttttttttt the park rent is absolutely outrageous. It's cheaper to buy a stick built home and pay cheap taxes on your house then to pay $750.00-$850.00 a month on park rent. The park owners are millionaires because of it. One more thing, you can keep the alligators and the rest of the wild life and BUGS. Forgot the SNAKES!!!!!!!!

[@roberta.lofgrenjr.9182]

@Damnit Bobby I am not financially uneducated. I know all about life insurance and that is also costly and some seniors are not eligible to get it. Exactly what does that have to do with anything? I assume you are trying to tell me seniors should spend their money on foolish costly park rent and leave their life insurance for their children. Is that what you are trying to tell me?? Read Lux DeVoid's comment if you think mine is bad?

[@roberta.lofgrenjr.9182]

@Damnit Bobby I get it now with the life insurance. What if the surviving spouse has to use the life insurance for the deceased funeral arrangements? Most seniors have to screw out of the park when the other spouse passes. Only the few wealthy can remain.

[@oliverabone4564]

@@roberta.lofgrenjr.9182 Yikes! So true. I unfortunately sold a studio condo which did not have the added huge monthly rent. I was looking into a cheaper mobile home but no thanks.

[@orion3706]

If you don't buy new, there's not as much depreciation. It's like buying a brand new car. You'll never get what you paid for out of it. I'm wanting to buy at Cypress when my wife and I retire. At that age in our lives, we're not looking to make a profit, but are wanting the best quality of life we can get for the time we will have left on this Earth. We're taking the steps now to ensure we can afford the lot rent, or taxes if we buy land owned.

[@353uba]

Wow I like it what’s the lot rent n HOA also what’s the water fee

[@daviddevine9295]

It looks really beautiful there

[@j2fax]

do they have any singles events in the park?

[@MJ-my9sg]

j2fax I live in a 55+ singles park here in Florida. Our fees are much lower. lots of singles events and activities.

[@angelasmith257]

Curious do y’all still live in there?and do u still like it?

[@PWS777]

Are any lots able for you to purchase?

[@CypressLakes55Community]

Yes there are! There are two sections that you can own your land. Call us to schedule your tour: 863-859-1431.

[@faithfulbudgetblingaccesso2866]

Thank you so much enjoyed this video. We are currently in Sebring Tanglewood and want to move more north, I believe you made up our mind on where to live.. OUTSTANDING VIDEO.. and we will mention your names.

[@2011Ecstatic]

Hi, my Mom & her hubby live in Tanglewood.

[@353uba]

A lot of lakes what about mosquitoes issues any for rent to see if I like it

[@earlwyattmccrory.wyattearp6197]

What part of Florida is it. Nearest city.

[@joez3706]

Google

[@353uba]

How much is the lot rent.?