Unhappy 6 Months Ago... How does he feel now?

We met with newcomer Michael 6 months ago. he was less than happy because he had found out that he was totally surrounded by rental units rather than full-time residence that he could make friends with.
Now he has had time to Settle in. how is he getting along? Has he made friends? Does he love his new home? Come and check out all his upgrades and hear him discuss his life now that he has been here a while.
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[@marykoritheasmith2411]

My gosh you would never know this was the same guy! He is so happy, it's wonderful to see. He got involved with activities, neatly nested, and is understandably house proud. Just a feel good story. Probably the most organized closets I've ever seen. Wonderful follow up video. 😊

[@michaelseibel858]

Thanks so much Mary

[@mileshusky4775]

He’s put a colossal amount of work into making his home perfect. Gotta respect someone who knows what they want and makes it happen!

[@karendjohn8803]

Huge thanks to Michael for opening up his beautiful home for all to view. Just gorgeous! Never knew what a bird cage was till now. I can picture myself out there relaxing with a book. I am so glad that things have turned around for Michael. Thanks Jerry & Linda for the wonderful update. 😊

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

Our pleasure!

[@SandyJS1]

Every inch of his home looks like it came right out of a magazine. Home decorating on that level is an art. What an admirable ability!

[@michaelseibel858]

Wow, thanks Sandy

[@d.l.n.7133]

@SandyJS1 I know !! He should become a designer …. A design consultant or work at one of the local furniture stores helping people pull it all together!

[@snowygirl131]

I disagree. It DOES look cozy, though, and he certainly seems happy. Good for him.

[@jodib4445]

@@snowygirl131 what? you felt the need to put someone down? there is no need to put an insult into someone's compliment. that shows what kind of person you are. And he IS a talented designer! are you always that rude snowgirl?

[@snowygirl131]

@jodib4445 I was not rude. I had an opinion. He doesn't even have artwork on the walls of the guest bedroom and I felt that those bedside lamps were too short to provide balance to the room. That's MY taste. He is outstanding at storage and organizing, though. I would certainly hope to always speak my mind, as long as it is NOT intended to hurt anyone's feelings.

[@maryjanehiggins4974]

Michael has done an amazing job with his home…it’s absolutely beautiful!

[@michaelseibel858]

Thank you

[@kimberlydeprey]

This man loves his clothes. Holy moly! Beautiful home :)

[@joanklag2640]

Beautiful inside and out ! Michael did a great job.

[@judiruthmeredith6427]

Jerry and Linda you guys are really helping people! So uplifting. Thanks for showing up and doing this show.

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

Our pleasure, Judi! Thank you.

[@zzzzipy12]

Glad to see that life in TV has become great for Michael, what a beautiful home he has created! What Jerry says is true, a new home fixer-upper! Well, Linda, tell Jerry to get that checkbook ready! ❤

[@karenanderson6495]

What a beautiful home! Perfect size with beautiful upgrades! As a single person, this is exactly the size I would choose. It's great to see and hear that Michael is so happy and involved in TV life! And no wonder, we could tell from the first video that he has the personality that would have a great life there! Congratulations Michael!

[@michaelseibel858]

So sweet, thanks Karen!

[@adoptsalot]

Wow! Michael has fabulous taste. Great job!!!

[@suz165]

He looks so happy!

[@michaelseibel858]

I am - very blessed indeed

[@suz165]

Are you single haha ?@@michaelseibel858

[@airybrook]

Without watching (which I am about to do), my guess is that he is doing great because he is such an upbeat person.

[@jackieholst7094]

He almost did everything new in a new home …. Expensive but beautiful!!!

[@PamelaW-li9rg]

I saw the first interview with Michael and have been wondering how he was doing. This was such a good update, especially seeing how happy he is. Michael did a wonderful job updating his villa inside and out. Thanks for allowing us into his home. Regards from the Village of Marsh Bend. I love it here!

[@robcaldwell2799]

Wow....I think he will be getting requests for interior/exterior design of other's properties. Could be a nice side gig.

[@cynthiaamitrano8915]

New flooring is beautiful. I can’t believe the sub-standard paint The Villages uses inside and out on their new homes. For that price, they should be using top of the line paint and finishes. Not the case. Farrow and Ball paint has lovely colors, but we have wonderful domestic paint brands, even the Behr brand is excellent. I’m very glad things have worked out for you, Michael. Terrific video, Jerry and Linda.

[@michaelseibel858]

Thank you

[@lizhaley803]

Wow, I’m impressed. Michael has worked so hard to upgrade his beautiful home. He seems so happy, I’m so glad he has made friends.

[@contentpeckham8460]

Michael, please give Jerry and Linda a list of all the contractors you used who you felt were great. It will help all of us!

[@kathykulba4320]

You can see how happy Michael is!!! Wonderful!!!

[@PederE007]

I love The Villages. I am a tenant. I have a two-year lease and am adding another two years. My landlord is wonderful. My neighbors are great. We all have a great time.

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

Thanks for sharing!

[@miketaylor7305]

Hello Peder..I would also like to be a tenant and check out the villages…looked on the villages website but I would like to get in touch with a homeowner..what do you recommend thank you.

[@cutlove100]

I remember this video, and I thought then till just about 10 seconds ago, that a "birdcage" was an actual birdcage that holds birds, you know a SMALL cage. So, they say if you learn something new every day, you'll live longer, this is my "learn" for the day Jerry and Linda. LOL A birdcage is in fact, meant to be other things then something you hold your Parrot in. tee heeee....Here in Central Illinois, I guess I would have called that an enclosed patio. Cute. Love your video's, and thank you so much for sharing pieces of your life. R.I.P. Gizmo xoxo Nancy

[@lindablair919]

I live nearby in Ocala. We call it a screened-in patio or screened-in pool. I don’t know where the birdcage term comes from. When I first heard it, I had no idea what it was.

[@ritagary3645]

He is so neat and pleasant

[@brendaberisha2634]

What a great job he did! It has changed my mind regarding patio villas. He really thought outside the box!! Great video. Enjoy all your upgrades!

[@rosemaryknoll5805]

It’s so good to see that Michael is now having such a great time in his neighborhood. He has done a wonderful job adding his personal touches too. Thank you Jerry & Linda for doing this ‘feel good’ video.

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

Thank you so much Rosemary!

[@miryamhiatt3528]

I'm glad to know that he is enjoying his beautiful new home and new friends.

[@LadyD7]

Michael you have a beautiful home inside and out.

[@tessjones5987]

Michael really did a fantastic job on his home. Loved it.

[@brimoren7320]

Michael is a gem💎 ! Please take up his offer to show his 1 year inspection results. His choice of upgrades & landscaping 🌴are truly beautiful and I’m sure very costly. Did you ask him how much he spent in total? Thanks for an inspiring show, Bri

[@whitleygail25]

Wow! What a beautiful home 😍 I was sold when he showed his perfect closet!!Nothing better than a clean and organized Man ❤

[@michaelseibel858]

😀

[@yvette968]

Thank you 😊 great video. Linda was so quiet, I knew her wheels were turning and thinking of all the things she wants to do at home. Get ready Jerry! Michael did a beautiful job upgrading that patio villa. He didn’t miss a thing, it’s gorgeous. Now that it’s all done he seems so much more relaxed and settled in. That floor is stunning.

[@michaelseibel858]

Thank you

[@byrnesrus]

The Flooring is Stunning!!!! Beautiful cohesive color in the kitchen with a beautiful Quartz counters and undermount sink!

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

We totally agree!

[@SaraSparkles]

Wow he’s done an amazing job with his home. With a home that welcoming and loving personalized he comes across as caring and invested. His new friends have a good one in him.

[@travelwithmarkbrenda5881]

Michael and I became friends during the first video he did with Jerry and Linda! He has actually been going over to our house in Dabney taking pictures during all the construction! Thank you, Michael!

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

That is awesome!

[@michaelseibel858]

Thanks Mark - looking forward to you and Brenda getting down here this month! Life is very good here, and retirement is the best!

[@gussybush6944]

Interesting segment. Would be great to build on these series of personal interest videos. Thank you for sharing.

[@sparkleevenmore9638]

Michael! Nice to see you again. 😊

[@michaelseibel858]

😀

[@mariedoucet2371]

I am so happy for Michael….video well done. Jealous of his patio villa. Good for him.

[@rathernotsayrathernotsay9829]

God Answers Prayers! I prayed for you after the first video, Michael. I'm very happy for you. Your Home Sweet Home and yard are perfection! Like Linda, you put several things on my Wish List as well. Thank You for the inspiration & ideas! Great filming, Jerry! Even though I'm in the northeast, you & Linda are my virtual neighbors & friends. I love where I am but I also love to 'visit' you in Florida twice a week! The best of both worlds! 🤍🌱🤍🌱🤍🌱🤍

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

Thank you so much rnsrn!❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@michaelseibel858]

Wow, that means more to me than you realize - thank you for your prayers and kind words.

[@rebeccamartin4267]

You can see the happy and enjoyment on his face😊 congrats

[@michaelseibel858]

😁

[@jthooper1963]

A genuinely nice guy! Great video!

[@michaelseibel858]

Thank you Joel - and thank you for being such a good friend 😀

[@Judes121]

😮 very very nice ! Wonderful and beautiful ! Thanks for sharing !

[@karensnook7419]

I'm glad things are working out & going so well for Michael. Thanks for the update & Thanks to Michael for sharing his home. It might be nice if there were neighborhoods dedicated for rentals.

[@erniecheung5282]

Michael, beyond impressive for the amount of work and improvement !!! Neat guy indeed. Great storage ideas and organizer. You should start a consulting service offering your keen eyesights for home improvement.

[@michaelseibel858]

😀

[@mselle66]

Omg I need to move there I feel like a hermit here in Missouri and there's nothing to do. His home is beautiful

[@kaymcabee9487]

Michael, please come remodel my home! Yours is amazing!! Great job!!!

[@michaelseibel858]

Thank you

[@susang888]

Beautiful home and great upgrades Michael! I love how everything has a place. And that corner landscaping is excellent plus! 🌴 🌳 🐈‍⬛

[@michaelseibel858]

Thank you

[@DisMindy5767]

My only remaining question, is Michael's home a Topaz? His home looks beautiful! Clearly he's making so many new friends because he really seems like he is a good friend! To make a friend you must be a friend. What a nice guy! 😊

[@michaelseibel858]

Thanks! And you guessed correctly - y model is a “Topaz”

[@zelmabyrn2115]

Glad Michael made some friends and has settled in to his peaceful place.

[@bluebirdhill1]

What a wealth of knowledge. Incredibly motivational. Great ideas for home improvement.

[@beckyforbis4858]

I’m so glad to hear a positive update. BTW Linda, send Jerry golfing & invite Michael over for lunch. He has a great eye, hint, hint Linda 😂

[@judi5818]

Thank you for updating us on Michael. It was great to learn he is busy, happy, and enjoying TV now. Michael, you have a lovely home. Enjoy!

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

Thank you so much!

[@michaelseibel858]

😀

[@susanpope2906]

I really enjoyed the tour of Michael’s home. It gives a much better perspective on the home than a floor plan or a static 3d tour. It is also helpful to see the improvements made to the original home. Please do more of these tours!

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@KimberlyManuel-ee3ov]

I am so excited for him and he seems like such a nice person. He has done so much work and it all looks great and I bet Pepper enjoys that outside covered area. Thanks for another great video.

[@terryklinger1648]

Great show, thank you Michael for showing us your home great example of what you can do to customize your retirement home. Thank you, Jerry & Linda for a video that shows what you can have if you want a smaller home and how customizing it can upgrade it fabulously. This was informative and fun, I think you may have many viewers who are now interested in moving to the villages thanks to Michael. I am so happy Michael has found what I believe is his forever home.

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

Glad you enjoyed it, Terry!

[@Jo11ee]

Multiple coffee makers and grinders. That is the man for me! :). Love the pull out shelving. I need to get that.

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

The best!

[@LifesLittleAdventures28]

I love what he has done!!!!

[@myjoysunshine]

Looks great! Show him again down the road!

[@tomkinney1165]

he did a fantastic job with his house. It helps when you have a lot of extra money from all the insurance premiums people have been paying which apparently much has gone to his salary. He even paid his house off in cash. I would not be so jealous but then i think of the huge insurance premiums i have and wonder how much i am making insurance agents wealthy . This is opening my eyes to what is happening here in florida.

[@IMOO1896]

This guy impresses me with his upgrades.

[@BB-qu3go]

Michael gorgeous home. Moved here from CA site unseen.took a leap of faith. Don't know anyone either. can't wait to get involved.

[@michaelseibel858]

Hi - congrats on your move - though things started off a bit slow at first, I quickly met many, many people and so many friends, and you will too - just get out and get involved in the many activities.

[@noreenn6976]

I was wondering how Michael was doing, glad to hear he's doing well. Thanks for the update!

[@JeffWeymier]

This was a great show. It was nice to see how he is doing and the progress in the house. What a great guy. Such a positive attitude. Beautiful home Michael.

[@michaelseibel858]

Thanks Jeff

[@JeffWeymier]

@@michaelseibel858 you’re welcome. Have a great day.

[@lindylou3519]

Wow. His house is so nice & love the landscaping! I have really been concerned over how many rentals there are, though.

[@kmaynor16]

I'm glad he is fitting in so well and meeting lots of people! He's done a great job updating and customizing his home!

[@kathryn1335]

I have friends Sandy and Norm that bought there years ago and watching this made me realize I need to get in touch with them. I live in North Palm Beach and not looking for a place, but I’m really enjoying your videos. You are the cutest couple.

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

Thank you, Kathryn! ❤❤❤

[@faygallagher8425]

Thankyou for the followup video, Jerry and Linda. Your kindness reached out to Michael and he is well on his way. With such a positive attitude and of good character, Michael has surely been blessed. What a beautiful home he has made for himself. Well done 👏

[@sharonkarelse]

OH I JUST LOVE what you did with the house. I have never seen some use a quartz for a back splash. What a GREAT idea! I have to renovate my kitchen and love this so much I might borrow the idea. Also love that extend the counter top on the island to make it more functional.

[@lindakurman8642]

How nice for him to and such a beautiful home😊

[@carolapostolos8929]

I'm so glad Michael is enjoying his new home and lifestyle. The upgrades are beautiful and well thought out. Thank you, Michael, for sharing your lovely home with us!

[@michaelseibel858]

My pleasure, glad you enjoyed the video

[@laurarahz12]

What an awesome follow up, he’s for sure living his best life!! ❤

[@dianekestle513]

So HAPPY FOR YOU, MICHAEL !!!! Hopefully other potential " Villagers" will follow your positive energy and realize this "IS" a wonderful area to retire.

[@michaelseibel858]

Thanks so much 😀

[@teresameyer8155]

Love his upgrades and cute house! Thanks for the video. Cya in 2 days.

[@beingkitschroeder2507]

Love what he's done with the house! Richmond is the ONLY new neighborhood I would consider, due to its excellent location. Michael's closets are AMAZING! I would also love to have a world map of all the places we've visited - I have a space reserved for it in my "dream" Lantana home. I would love some garage cabinets like Michael's for my plug in countertop appliances. I also prefer the dark birdcage to the white one. I see that the door is not shut on the birdcage - Hope he didn't get any snakes in the lanai! Jerry, could you please reference your golf cart video where you recommend all the desired upgrades?

[@beingkitschroeder2507]

Only if you keep your doors open.@@homestylecharlie146

[@happycamper4ever873]

1000 likes from me! What a great video! Michael what a beautiful home! I’m so happy to see YOU happy! 😊

[@michaelseibel858]

Thank you

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

❤❤❤❤❤

[@sharronr]

I have been online perusing the Villa models and really liked this model but didn’t like the desk area in the kitchen. It seemed to me to be a waste of space so it was great to see how creatively he solved the problem. Great video. Thank you.

[@rkoleda]

Michael certainly has an eye for design and decorating. Based on so many positive comments, the villages should create a Topaz - Michael version with all the same upgrades. They could sell so many homes with this upgrade package. In round numbers, it would be nice to know the total cost of all the upgrades (or individually). Love your home.

[@serenemaureen]

Michael, your home is so beautiful! Thanks for sharing

[@michaelseibel858]

Thanks!

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

Thanks so much!

[@cherylhillskemper7564]

Love the birdcage!!!

[@beckyhowes]

I am so glad that you did an update on this guy! I have been worried about him!

[@Bill_and_Jeanie_Steele]

We were told by people we know here that when we moved in we'd have a steady stream of neighbors knocking on our door to welcome us. Not one person did. We moved in a year after everyone else so we figured neighborhood friendships had already been established. So we decided that we would go around and shake hands. We also went daily to the pool, and attended every gathering we could think of. We've been here for 5 months now and we have friends and activities that keep us busy. Don't be afraid to introduce yourself to people- people here want to meet you and befriend you.

[@michaelseibel858]

Bill and Jeanie - you did the same thing I did - you got out there and mingled in the community, and naturally made friendships - glad you are enjoying the lifestyle here as well.

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

Great advice Bill and Jeanie!

[@frannader2739]

It's nice to see another happy Villager and the nice home he's created. He gives lots of inspiration to others. Fun to see.

[@garrettriley]

What a great looking house! Perfect location with the berm adding privacy and glad Michael has more friends now than he knows what to deal with!

[@angelaterranova1577]

Love to see this happy update! Thanks for following up Jerry and Linda! Beautiful home Michael!

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

Our pleasure!

[@sheilagilliland2336]

So glad things turned around for him. There is so much to do here in The Villages … I’m trying so many new things.😎

[@jerrysmith3402]

I have that back door in my home. Love it. Went to purchase another like it & it was tripple the cost I paid 10 yrs ago. I went cheaper on my new door up north !

[@texasmimi5566]

Glad it has worked out positively for Michael. He has a lovely home. Thanks for doing a follow-up.

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

Our pleasure!

[@milantoombs6696]

Excellent video, Michael has made a new home out of a new home! Beautiful!!!

[@BB-qu3go]

Just moved here from CA in Lake Denham. My neighbors were on your show. Been watching for over 2 yrs. Can't thank you enough for all you do! Now just hope to see you to ty in person.

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

You will! 🙂🙂🙂

[@annelloyd3725]

One of the most enjoyable and informative episodes. Such a knowledgeable and delightful man. Thanks so much. Your show is always a pleasure.

[@donnapolom8586]

great- enjoyed the tour of a beautiful home.

[@davebrown5130]

Michael’s pride in his home makes him a neighbor everyone would love to have 👍🏻

[@jamesinkeys]

Wow, Michael impoved whole neighborhood with his corner lot enhanced "GRAND ENTRANCEWAY" to the neighborhood, prolly well appreciated... Like to see, more extraordinary home improvements for inspiration and ideas... Subbed, and always a thumbs up!

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

Thank you, James!

[@anitakimberlin283]

Wow, looks beautiful! Can you tell me who added the cabinets to the kitchen. Thank you

[@jeanne_margaret]

😮 fantastic job on all the added remodeling, actually kinda perfect 😊

[@Lucillecat759]

Wonderful show. So glad the community came together

[@carolyneverett762]

Love the flooring!

[@sharonscain7673]

Awesome!

[@marylouisematthis2204]

Amazing video, thank you so much❤

[@hdbikerdave5835]

Well done! Thanks for sharing.

[@toms5608]

Thanks for the update.