How to choose a 55 plus community

[@TheRealLivingWithLisa]

How many 55+ communities have you viewed?

[@teribunker5223]

772Living With Lisa several Del Webb’s FL, SC.🤷🏻‍♀️

[@alain0323]

A good social agenda and lots of activities, fun people around should be a must. Especially if you live alone like me.

[@55communityguide]

One of the better videos explaining this concept. Good job!

[@maryjanegreen7601]

In a manufactured community, will there be HOA plus lot rent, or is the lot rent the HOA as well?

[@TheRealLivingWithLisa]

Hello MaryJane, you will pay either LOT RENT or an HOA fee in most cases. RENT, is often a land lease. When an HOA fee is in play, you usually OWN the land, so not rent. Hope that helps~

[@maryjanegreen7601]

@@TheRealLivingWithLisa I just don't want any surprises! Thanks

[@jessicahampton4581]

I'm still working but I will be 55in October I'm looking at lakes of Melbourne and have wood in pompano beach FL..

[@TheRealLivingWithLisa]

Hi Jessica, I can find you a realtor if your interested. Just email me at [e-mail] I don't cover those areas.

[@michaelpicozzi3910]

Thank you Lisa

[@VernonBCRealEstate]

Great video...we get a lot of 55 plus up here in the Okanagan

[@terrilowe3530]

Family close by would be good.

[@michelesimko7541]

Transportation is very expensive. Cheaper to keep $300 car payment than to rent taxi etc

[@mikeeger7581]

Very very helpful information thanks 🙏

[@selecttravelvacations7472]

I see you are on the Atlantic side. Is the Atlantic side cooler than the gulf side in mid summer? Is it the colder side in winter? Thanks

[@afriikaa1]

Awesome tips! Thank you for sharing.

[@christopherphillips2708]

Great video. I am 56 not feeling my age. Will I fit in? Lots of questions.

[@TheRealLivingWithLisa]

Every community is different, I would suggest a "newer" neighborhood however.... the 55+ communities that have been around for 10 or 15 years will have people that have lived there for 10 or 15 years... meaning 70 years of age and up could be the average age... thanks for watching~~

[@annmariecottone2195]

How is the 55 and over community called Key colony Inn Fort Pierre’s they are located off of Virginia Avenue and I’m purchasing 2090 Colonial Rd. unit two

[@TheRealLivingWithLisa]

Hi Annmarie. This is a CONDO/TOWNHOME community built in the 1980's. No clubhouse amenities other than a small pool. Busy location.

[@bklyn2miami553]

Hello Can you please tell of any condo active communities in Florida/ Broward next to a beach please?

[@TheRealLivingWithLisa]

Hello... I cover Martin and St Lucie County which is about an hour north of Broward. ( So I really don't know that area) We have dozens of condos on the beach here in the Treasure Coast....

[@bklyn2miami553]

Ok I would love to see condos in that area that are have many activities.

[@bklyn2miami553]

For over 55 Active community.

[@josephsielskisr3742]

I like to move into one

[@yttube5165]

Great information,,but why did you made face expressions that seemed negative😜

[@bluesdirt6555]

Made the mistake of getting a mixed breed puppy that turned out to be 110 lbs. and not all communities let you have them.

[@koala10ish]

Are +55 properties generally cheaper than others?

[@TheRealLivingWithLisa]

Hello and welcome. Actually no, not cheaper, the price per square foot runs the same as most gated communities.

[@koala10ish]

@@TheRealLivingWithLisa Hello Lisa, Thanks for getting back to me. What is then the advantage for going for 55 plus property? Best, Paul

[@TheRealLivingWithLisa]

@@koala10ish big range Paul... as low as $400K to over 1 MM for single family homes.

[@koala10ish]

​@@TheRealLivingWithLisa Thanks Lisa, We want to be close to any beach; so, where should we look for then [in terms of value for money] for a top floor studio or 1b condo within a complex that has a resort-type pool and tennis courts yet with HOA under $500/m? Best

[@madusonkeeper]

Do you cover palm bay area?

[@TheRealLivingWithLisa]

So sorry... I do not..... but its a nice area.

[@lotuskim296]

Good points...

[@mojojeinxs9960]

What kind of activities do they have bingo card club book card club I'm 55 there is no way what I want to live in a community with a bunch of elderly people. Would have absolutely nothing in common with anyone in such a community.

[@GS-st9ns]

Good information. Are these communities gated? It sounds more like condominium living. There's a lot to think about. The HOA fees are more than my house payment which I guess that's not fair because the house is paid for. Balancing things out I never thought about. I just bought a house raising my kids and sat my butt down. I only do not wish to do maintenance

[@TheRealLivingWithLisa]

most are gated and include all yard maintenance.

[@SB-mw1bg]

What 55+ community would you recommend for economy and amenities?

[@TheRealLivingWithLisa]

Most have great amenities. If I knew your respective housing budget I might be able to help~~

[@SB-mw1bg]

@@TheRealLivingWithLisa I have been looking at Cypress lakes..... Lakeland but I think that the lot rent may be a bit steep. Also Four Lakes in Winter Haven. They seem to be on par with one another. What are your thoughts on Cypress Hills?

[@TheRealLivingWithLisa]

@@SB-mw1bg Morning. I service the "Treasure Coast" area. (Martin County, St Lucie County and a portion of Indian River County). I could not give you any beneficial feedback on Winter Haven other than it is a nice community. Sorry, I can't help you more.

[@SB-mw1bg]

@@TheRealLivingWithLisa ok

[@dogcrazy25]

What is the Treasure Coast.

[@johnedmunds1380]

East coast of Florida

[@TheRealLivingWithLisa]

East coast between Palm Beach County and Indian River County.

[@dorissolis6208]

@@TheRealLivingWithLisa are you available to meet with and we can get some information from you, we will be in the area this coming wk.thanks

[@TheRealLivingWithLisa]

@@dorissolis6208 Please email me at [e-mail] I have a very full schedule , but I can see if there is an opening.

[@brandymzdollredd2717]

Good video.

[@bellarose8511]

How about 55+ apartments with NO HOA?

[@dawittywats1934]

Sadly likely does not exist

[@roseannholliday777]

@@dawittywats1934 ..... yes they do exist...I live in one

[@laurieuebbing3500]

I’m just looking for a 55+ community where I can rent....

[@tonyking2206]

Transportation is a non factor . Uber and Lyft can fill in those blanks!

[@VegasNegus]

very helpful...

[@deanc.5984]

Nice video, good info. What kind of drinks do you like?

[@danimal6070]

Common sense.

[@princessunicorn669]

I love the 80’s Porn music soundtrack

[@dawittywats1934]

How would you know? 😆

[@bkinouye]

What if you're a liberal? I've heard some have regretted moving into The Villages because of the political demographics of that community.

[@everetteborr]

Absolutely true, The Villages is not a liberal stronghold. It is not Massachusetts or California or New York or New Jersey with solidly liberal majorities. It is has liberals, but not nearly in the numbers or percentages that most liberals need to feel comfortable.

[@dogcrazy25]

@@everetteborr there is a couple that live in the villages that does YT videos. They did one video on expenses. Way over my budget, they spent over $2500 / month on expenses other than the mortgage.

[@everetteborr]

@@33Jenesis I also think that finding a community in a solidly liberal state, like California, New York, New Jersey, or Massachusetts, would greatly increase the probability of finding liberals in retirement communities. Those who have not migrated from those liberal bastions in retirement are more likely to appreciate liberals than those who migrate to more conservative states. California has everything a liberal would ever want with the highest state taxes for more fairness and extraordinary social programs along with beautiful weather, mountains, and beaches. California is a liberal utopia, and outside of Los Angeles and San Francisco, the costs are reasonable in California. I have three friends who retired to California, and they love it. Kiplinger’s did a very favorable article on retiring in California.

[@Mitzi73]

There’s a difference a difference between liberal and progressive people. Most conservatives are true liberals who believe in having the freedoms reflected in the Constitution. Progressives are those who actively believe in changing traditional society. If you are a liberal then The Villages would be ok for you.

[@everetteborr]

@@Mitzi73 yes, the definition of “liberal” changed between the 19th Century and the 20th Century. Words often evolve over time.

[@michelesimko7541]

Hike fish and bird watch alone......you are lucky...sufficient money and good health

[@mangafq8]

I also want to go to church. Fortunately there are Catholic churches all over Florida.

[@donflash1128]

First thing: Am I 55? lol

[@vincenta1652]

Nice information but the "Captain Kirk" delivery style has to go....

[@penelopepitstop762]

Agreed. She seems very pissed off at having to do the video.

[@RG-hf4et]

She talks like a robot. It is so annoying.

[@craigmulholland9703]

This lady is terrible. Don’t need to be talked down to

[@maremiy9007]

5 minutes in…….” GEESUS KRIEST ! I’m getting Old “ 😂🤣👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🥳

[@TheRealLivingWithLisa]

lol... we're all getting old!