Our Future Plans!

[@debmarcus9052]

Just wanted to tell you that YOU inspired us to become debt free. We sold our home, paid off our car and paid cash for a modest dream home in the mountains of Arizona. We have 1/3 acre and plan to garden, have a she shed and he shed and I plan to start a side business refinishing furniture pieces...there is a high demand for custom pieces up here. We have been blessed with incredible Christian neighbors. God bless you guys! We are so excited for you!

[@LiveSimpleLiveFree]

It does our hearts wonders to hear things like this! Thanks for letting us know. 😊

[@helened6896]

I used to live in that area. Beautiful!

[@newgrowthclay]

Wow, good for you!!!

[@christinestephenson1742]

We did the same thing. At the time we decided to sell our house, we had debt on that house and on our retirement property. We sold our big house near a good sized town, and were able to pay off our debt and pay cash for the build on our retirement property. We are now debt free.

[@marymaurer7171]

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[@yvonnegilmore712]

I’m so glad Elizabeth seems to be doing much better 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@karenbrown5177]

When Elizabeth smiles and laughs it makes me smile, it's just so full of joy, it's contagious. Blessings.

[@reginacarroll8270]

Me also! I just love her!

[@SueBHoney-cq8co]

Can't think of two people who deserve their dreams more than you both. God bless you guys.

[@therosarylady]

Congratulations Bill and Elizabeth! You're both so deserving!

[@sarahjackson6714]

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[@sarahjackson6714]

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[@sarahjackson6714]

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[@chrisjordan9718]

So happy for the two of you. We became snowbirds from Wisconsin for my husband's health. He has severe mobility issues and hates the snow and ice. It was the best thing we could do. We worked a debt free plan for years also. God is so good!

[@katiejon17]

Oh guys... this is so wonderful! I have been watching for years and you two (and 2 other YT’ers) have changed our lives! So I absolutely love seeing you two get all the good things that you have worked so hard for! We have two small boys (6 & 5) and my father (70) lives with us - we are incredibly blessed already. But watching your journey has been so motivating. In 6 and a half years we paid off $113k in debt and only have about $54k remaining on our mortgage. We are throwing everything at the mortgage to pay it off earlier than the 15 years term. My husband is a teacher and I’m a former RN-turned-SAHM. Our dream is to have some place we own in a different part of the country to spend summers and vacations. So this video is extremely exciting to see! Again - if you ever do have the extra time (and desire) when you visit Elizabeth’s sister in Maine - I know there are some of us in the region who would love to meet up (we’re in the Mt. Washington Valley of NH). God blesses you both!

[@LiveSimpleLiveFree]

Congrats on your debt elimination journey. Keep up the good work. It WILL be worth it!

[@KM00Youtube]

Live simple, live free ... and that is what you have been showing us for years. Thank you for sharing, we have certainly benefited from many things. You both look happy and we wish you continued blessings in life! Have fun, happy house hunting and have a wonderful Merry Christmas! 🥰😎

[@tagladyify]

Sounds like a wonderful plan for you guys. Look what you got for giving over your RV travel dreams! This is so much better. Congratulations.

[@coolstamper]

Oh, I’m sooooo happy for you both. You both look sooooo happy too. And I’m happy that you’ve devised a plan so that Elizabeth can be out of the cold in the winter and feel much healthier as a result. Because, as we all know, if you don’t have your health, you don’t have anything. God bless you both on your new found venture of house hunting!!! 🇺🇸❤️🇺🇸

[@yellowbird5411]

I sold a rental house this last February, because I was afraid the market would crash, and I didn't think there would be a better time for house prices. I bought the house in 2002, converted the attached garage into a mother-in-law, approved and inspected by the city. It wasn't an easy road I can tell you, but that's another story. I got an excellent price, and paid off the mortgage, paid off the mortgage on my own house, and put $100,000 in a money market. But I will need about a quarter of that for taxes this spring on it. Many want to get into rental income, but need to understand when buying is a good idea and under what conditions, and when selling is a good idea. Flipping is fine, but many have no clue and overestimate how much they can get. To be successful, you must know what you are doing, or you can lose your shirt and end up with a property you do not want. I recommend real estate, even if it's just mobile homes. They can be a tremendous money maker. Thank you for the video. Elizabeth, you look like you are feeling so much better, and stronger! Be blessed!

[@LiveSimpleLiveFree]

Yes, renovation/flips always cost more money and take longer than you expect. And if you do it in the wrong economy, you stand to lose a lot! It does take experience to know when and where to do it.

[@terijohnson3110]

So happy for you both!😊 Over the years, I’ve had family and friends go through the search process for a “winter” home in Florida. They’ve all enjoyed wintering in a warmer climate and avoiding the harsh winters of the north. None of them ever regretted their decision. Enjoy🎉

[@trixiegirlism]

We've used your debt free principles for over 25 yrs and have been debt free for 25 yrs. We paid cash for a condo in deep southern TX 10yrs ago and blocked out the 3 months we would occupy it and had a rental company rent it out and oversee housekeeping for us the rest of the time. The condo was easier to maintain from a distance than a single family home and the outside was maintained by the condo association. We made enough income from it to pay the rental company, taxes and insurance on it and condo dues, etc., as well as taxes and insurance for our main residence and more. You may consider something similar to generate more income from your investment.

[@megk.4599]

Sounds like a lovely plan 🥰. Happy to see Elizabeth feeling so good…best news of all 🙏!

[@cindymanley4362]

Having had a second home . . . I hope you realize how much work you're setting yourselves up for. We had to sell the 2nd home after 10 years just because we no longer had the energy . . .

[@MTknitter22]

You are right - your unselfishness to SHARE about your financial freedom in detail is so important with how you are helping everyone else to do the same!!!

[@donnaplumridge9769]

We’re debt free now as well! Paid mortgage off, now just pay utilities and whatever other things, but what a relief and difference being mortgage free makes! My parents used to be “ snowbirds “, rented a condo at a town called Hutchinson Island, around Jenson Beach, right on the beach of Atlantic Ocean. Lucky enough to visit them once, since lived in England at the time. They would leave the middle of January and drive back to Maryland in late April. I remember my dad brought back a fig tree, which produced some of the best figs! Anyway.. I wish you peace and happiness and may the good Lord guide you with finding what you’re looking for!

[@bonniekaye]

You just made my day! *You have both worked so hard and now you can move to a warmer climate and enjoy yourselves more without all of that ice and snow!* *God Bless you both!* ♥️♥️

[@tamraswain9194]

Welcome to North Florida. We live in Tallahassee. The summers are very hot and humid but since you will most of the time be in VA during that time, you won’t notice the heat so much.

[@LiveSimpleLiveFree]

That's the plan!

[@vonnieburt1163]

So Carolina is warm and much better than Fl. I can’t stand the heat and high humidity!

[@tammieg4788]

I lived in Florida a few years. Winter was wonderful there. Not too cold, not too hot.

[@susanm9078]

I live in the FL panhandle and today its 80 degrees! Lots of wonderful small towns! Welcome to FL!

[@prairiepalmetto9378]

We retired just South of Jacksonville and LOVE IT. We moved from St. Louis. Zero regrets. Animal life down here is endlessly entertaining. So happy for you! Interestingly, we hear the robins sing in fall since, like you, they come down at the first sign of a snowflake up north.

[@3000secrets]

Great video. You've made me rethink my situation. I bought my home in north western PA about one and a half years ago. I moved from southern CA. The house is paid for and I’m working on repairs which are happening slowly because I’m trying to stay,out of debt and competent help is hard to findI like my home, but I hate the cold and damp winter (my second) . You've made me rethink my situation. My daughter lives near Orlando, but I would be leaving my sister and brother in law behind. But the idea of northern Florida sounds very appealing to me. Moving right now is still financially impossible, but is something to work towards. Thank you for your video which is inspiring me.❤️❤️❤️

[@gigiregister6906]

This is where I grow up. NW Florida. Chipley, FL. Cottondale, Marianne is nice . I'm praying God gives the joys of your heart in a home.

[@landeeld9596]

We did the same thing in 2018. We were living in California at the time and flew to Pensacola, drove every street in every town between Pensacola and Apalachicola for two weeks. Bought a house in Seacrest Beach (to be built in a small development), as an investment. Love it so much here we just bought a home in Margaritaville in Panana City Beach, that we moved into a month ago.

[@Maggie-Gardener-Maker]

I bought my property in 1993 in rural area about 30 miles east of Pensacola on a major hwy. That old house and about 2-1/2 acres was my home base for 28 years. I worked construction traveling most of that time hoping to sell it when I retired and be debt free. I did sell it in 2021 to a commercial land developer. I paid cash for a small homestead farther north with an old farmhouse built in 1939. I've been basically camping out while I work on the property and house but I'm debt free and plan to stay that way. When you said truck hauling cotton I thought that is a sight I see regularly. It's all cotton and peanut fields up around where I moved in northwest Florida. I feel very blessed to be able to be debt free and live comfortably on my social security.

[@williamoore1914]

Congratulations it is so great to see you both so happy. Elizabeth glad to see you are better. Stay safe and blessed.

[@fjbutter1813]

SOOO excited for you! and ... for us! This process of looking, buying, renovating, decorating and enjoying the new home will be so much fun for us to watch! Congratulations!!!!

[@LiveSimpleLiveFree]

I'm not looking for a fixer upper that needs any renovation. I'm done with that! Maybe just some paint.

[@fjbutter1813]

@@LiveSimpleLiveFree Yep! I knew that. After what you have gone through the last few months,.... 'Renovating' = Making it your own'

[@cherriemckinstry131]

@@LiveSimpleLiveFree I'm finally buying. My "fixer upper" with my retirement money and working a few hours extra a week. So happy even though it's been alot of work. I'm also in southwest in Missouri instead if pa. No snow yet till next month and then it's only a few inches that keeps melting. We might get a day or two of icey.. weather.

[@BrightRiverSunset]

Congratulations! So happy & excited for y'all! Looking forward to the upcoming Florida videos! God Bless you & your family!

[@judithcoe7551]

How exciting Bill and Elizabeth! I know what you mean about the cold winters! I have been thinking about a warmer place for winter! May God give you wisdom and guidance and discernment. Have Fun and be safe!

[@janicekennedy4894]

Were in perry florida now. The winters are wonderful in florida I hope all your dreams come true Make sure you get your house with a lice oak on the land. We love our trees.

[@DarcieGlam]

Elizabeth has the best smile! I just love her. Congratulations on the sale of the house - it's beautiful!

[@jeanblythe1595]

I'm so happy for you both! I grew up outside Denver, and mom began to have more and more problems with the allergens there, especially tumbleweed. Dad and mom were like you when it came to staying out of debt, so the house was already paid off, so when the time came when mom just couldn't take the dry Denver climate anymore, the whole family up and moved to Seattle. This was in 1976. Dad came up some months before and found a house, almost paid it off right on the spot, and we moved in June, ran into a blizzard in Wyoming, had other adventures on the drive up. Mom's allergies cleared up the moment we hit the west side of the Cascades, and we all loved the house. It was 8 blocks from church, which is my definition of perfect! I hope you both find the home of your dreams that Bill doesn't have to spend 2 years fixing up, and you even get your own live oak with moss! Bless you.

[@reginawilliams226]

Thank you for sharing your plans!!!! Congratulations! I'm so ticked for you both!!!

[@cjhoward409]

You mean tickled. Lol

[@curiouslass4280]

Congratulations Bill and Elizabeth!! You have worked so hard and so deserve this home in Florida!! Praise the Lord!!🙏🏻

[@HoneyHollowHomestead]

I hope you enjoy. I guess everything is relative, having lived in Canada, Virginia is a southern climate in my mind. That's why we moved to Kentucky. 😜

[@LiveSimpleLiveFree]

I understand! We lived in Pennsylvania for decades, where we had -10 on a regular basis. Then we moved to Virginia 3 years ago where the winters are so much milder - lowest about 10. But that's still cold, and with Elizabeth's growing health issues and asthma, she starts to wheeze in temps below 50. I guess we're turning into southerners (LOL), but we're both DONE with the cold!

[@vicki2153]

This makes my heart so happy! As one with chronic health issues, I so relate to the need to be in the warmth. We have escaped to FL in our camper (fighting for reservations!) for the last three winters. It is such a blessing to not be in as much pain as when in the cold northeast.

[@dianajones8598]

I'm in Freeport Florida which is Walton county. I live between niceville Panama City Beach and 11 miles from the beaches of Seaside, Grayton Beach, Watercolor, Destin, etc... It's really beautiful here but Freeport is more in the country it takes about 11 miles or 16 mi to get anywhere in those four directions but you also have all your shopping in those four directions and still get to have a quiet place to live here. I'm very excited for you folks. I moved from Tennessee to here this will be my 7th or 8th time living in Florida. I keep coming back to this area. I know you folks will enjoy the journey as much as when you find your new home and begin to move in and celebrate your living when your home is finally established. God bless both of you and Merry Christmas. 😇👍😍🎄🦌🎄🦌🎄🦌

[@morganwoodsfarm-kim1060]

I’m so very excited to see your journey! We live in upstate rural NY currently, 5 acres with a log home. Our son, his wife, and her parents (retired) moved down to SC 2 years ago. His wife already had family there, and they had jobs lined up. It seems like yesterday packing their uhaul. My husband can retire next November and we will move. We need the equity from our home so unfortunately will have to sell. It’s also not a homestead that can be locked and left for months. We purchased and built for our horse Echo (who was 5 at the time, and 28 when we had to lay her to rest this past June). We have been here almost 22 years, but I have asthma, still need to currently work full time, and winter is a terrible season to suffer through. There will be a couple rough months for me down there in the summer, as it’s like trying to breathe liquid, but almost 10 months I can enjoy. God bless you both in finding your snowbird home ❤

[@sandicrounse5273]

I’m so happy for you guys and welcome to The Sunshine State! I know you’ll enjoy our winters. 😎

[@coraking9601]

Both of you are gleaming, what awesome news!!! My son moved to Lakeland Florida and now is married with 3 children and I have gotten to know Florida very well. I go to Florida at Xmas time and the weather is divine, I love it!! I too have plans to get a house but the prices have gone up in the last 2 years a lot. My son bought his house in 2009 3 bedroom 2 bath 1/2 an acre for $80,000 now it's valued $282,000. I've never been up north Florida but now I'm very curious to check out the real estate over there. Congradulations to you both and Elizabeth you have the most beautiful smile I'm so happy to see you feeling better, thank you for sharing your journey. God Bless you always.

[@araefox]

So happy to see Elizabeth feeling a little better! We recently did the same thing….bought a winter home in Texas. The PNW winters are cold and gray and after 45 years here, I couldn’t take it anymore. We will be heading south in January!

[@LiveSimpleLiveFree]

Congrats!

[@cjhoward409]

My husband is going to retire in 3 years. Want a little trailer to haul to Florida or Arizona for 3 months every winter. We’ve already moved once from the north to a more temperate state, but the winters are so damp and cold. 🥶

[@carolbenson6524]

Glad for you both ..life is short...you've worked hard.. you've helped others..and it's WARM 🥵 down there. I wish it was warmer here in Colorado!!!! Take care and keep us posted.

[@susanneblakowski4060]

What a nice plan! Good luck for finding a beautiful winter home🤗

[@margaretbedwell3211]

Good luck y'all. I hope you find a nice place so you have warmth for the winter. Keep us posted. Have a Blessed day.

[@GinaSiska]

Oh my gosh that’s so exciting!! We’re in Maryland and I’d love to move to Florida permanently 😊! Elizabeth you look so much better!! I’m so glad you’re doing better!!

[@marlenegearon4709]

If you can't find what you are looking for in Florida check out Georgia, South Carolina, and North Carolina. The Temps are about the same but you might get more bang for your buck.

[@alexandra2jerry]

I just wanted to let you know how much I’ve enjoyed watching a couple of your videos this morning. Surprisingly enough, I set out a plan for us to be debt free which included the mortgage in two years. We bought our three acre little farm 11 years ago ni North Central Florida and I’ve made a concerted effort to always pay more than needed which is why it’ll be paid off in 13 years instead of 30. The Credit card will be paid off in 8 months on a zero interest account we have and the money I sent the card will then be directed to the mortgage. At 70 and 72 you can see why there’s a giddy up in my step to get everything paid off. We love living surrounded by racehorse farms and beautiful equine properties which are immaculately maintained. There are 15 trees on our little place from Poplars to oaks and Magnolias. Come the fall, the mess of leaves on the ground isn’t fun but I know Elizabeth would think it was beautiful. Good luck and good health always to you both.

[@LiveSimpleLiveFree]

Congrats on your debt elimination plan. Keep up the good work!

[@amma3536]

Congrats!! Enjoy your winters. Lived in GA for 27 years just 20 miles north of Jacksonville. If you love history visit GA. So beautiful. Take care and be blessed.

[@HoneyandMe]

How wonderful!! My husband and I have been debt free for several years now. It's a great feeling! Our life has never been opulent. We have always been frugal. But in the past couple of years it's been nice to make a couple of larger purchases to aid in our off grid lifestyle at our cabin in the Yukon (new skidoo and a better atv) and be able to pay cash! Now, we are looking at the idea of buying a piece of land in Arizona, which is where we spend the last part of winter in our travel trailer. It really is so freeing to be able to reap the benefits of having been careful with our finances in the past. Excited for you both as you make this addition to your ives!

[@cynthiawey8898]

So good to see Elizabeth breathing easier. So excited to see where you end up!

[@Jo.H.]

Hello Elizabeth and Bill, congratulation’s on your new adventure. Happy house hunting.

[@deborahcaldwell9775]

We’re so glad. We’re all gladder because you’re glad.

[@kathyball554]

As a person that has lived simple, live free the past 10 years. I am planning to live in Florida next winter after I retire in August. I'll probably pay the outlandish rent next winter for 3-4 months to make sure it is definitely what I want to do. As an asthmatic living in Ohio, winters are very hard. I wish you both luck and will definitely be following your journey.

[@ruthsmith9494]

Hi, guys! I'm so happy you're giving such good advice about debt management, for young and older people! My husband and I recently came into some inheritance, at least I did, and I went ahead and paid off the mortgage on our house and paid off our credit card. Right now, we're debt free, and with the money that was going towards the house, and the rest of my inheritance, we talked with a financial advisor from the bank, and we're investing the money . I'm 66yrs old now, husband is 64, so investment is rather conservative, but at least it will make us some money, after taxes are paid. Now, I'm trying to give advice to my niece, who is 32yrs old But you know how it is with youngsters....they think they'll NEVER get old! I can only pray for her! Well, God bless you both! 🙏 Enjoy your retirement in the very best of health and happiness!

[@LiveSimpleLiveFree]

Congratulations. Paying off your mortgage with your inheritance was money well spent! Most people don’t do that. They buy a new car or some stupid thing like that. Lol.

[@MyLogHomeLife]

You will enjoy the azaleas and dogwood bloom in north Florida in February, so you will have two springs!❤

[@tommiekelly8680]

Homestead (just above the Keys) used to be a lot cheaper and probably 10 degrees warmer in Winter, So it it's 55 degrees in Liveoak or Tallahassee, it's probably 65 in Homestead.

[@fields-n-feathers]

CONGRATULATIONS!! I'm so HAPPY for you guys!🧡🧡🧡

[@gingersnapjudy]

Elizabeth you look like you're feeling much better. Keep up whatever you're doing. 😊

[@mydoglayla5045]

Elizabeth, you are so right when it comes to spending the extra money after the debt is paid off. I’ve been stashing 2-3k a month for about a year and will continue to do so for the rest of my lifetime. I just adore you two!❤

[@carmenmarialinne2650]

Green Cove Springs is a small residential city about 40 minutes west of Jacksonville. My cousin has lived there for decades. Seems quiet and a country life style.

[@Maddie-lv5sg]

There are areas in Florida where you can park your R.V. in the yard with a power pole and plug it in while you renovate. My husband's main office is in Tallahassee, we are in Citrus County and we are planning on moving to that area too. Quincy, Havana, and Lee. Greenville, and Crawfordville, are good areas. Stay away from Jasper and Madison. Polluted areas there.

[@rebacrow5604]

I’m so happy for y’all. I’m crying as I type this. I’m 77 years old and I have raised 3 generations of children. I gave birth to 4 children and 3 have died because of fentanyl, it’s so sad. I will be watching and waiting to see what y’all found. Be blessed

[@MsNora60]

Sounds like a wonderful plan. I’m interested in the 7 part system. I’m excited to see what you end up with. God bless you guys. Have fun! 🎉❤

[@patriciadaly5586]

I guessed it as soon as you said you were going to make a future investment. Good for you.

[@LiveSimpleLiveFree]

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[@tebethblaker777]

Bunches of our family have located & relocated in Florida, including my Father. There are loads of repos & foreclosures there, not to mention camper/trailer villages, especially for seniors!

[@leigh7776]

Elizabeth, you are sounding so much better 🥰

[@deborahwhite2339]

Hi guys! I am so glad Elizabeth is looking better. I hope you find what you love in North Florida. Very cool!👍🙂👍👍🌲😼🇨🇦❤

[@kathyann9643]

Don't completely discard mobile homes if the homes you find aren't in your price range. They do go up in value in Florida. I downsized from my house to a park model. Paid $45,000 a year and a half ago. I put around $30,000 into it remodeling. I could turn around and sell it for $140,000 but I'm having too much fun living here. The pan handle area does tend to get more hurricanes than the area between Tampa and Crystal River.

[@isabelrivera4290]

Palm Bay is a nice, quiet place to live in!! It's a little warmer than Tallahassee, close to the Atlantic Ocean. Don't buy a mobile home, a hurricane will destroy it.

[@catherinekahle3897]

Welcome to Florida, you'll love it here!!! I moved to Fort Pierce, Fl on May 31st this year from near Toledo, Ohio for my health also, I love being near the ocean. The salt air is good for me. I'm only 5 minutes from the ocean and our pool is heated so I get my exercise in easily which is a game changer for my body, when you are in the pool you are fairly weightless and can move around so easily and get exercise, walking on land is hard for me, but in the water is a blessing and so helpful overall and strengthens my muscles easily. Well anyway welcome!!! I'm looking forward to going on your house hunt with you. God Bless you both!🌴🌺🦩🌞🙏

[@LiveSimpleLiveFree]

Yes, 'Elizabeth loves the water for the same reasons that you mention.

[@susanalexander2916]

I’ve lived in Pensacola for a year in a rv helping with two new grand babies. We plan to buy in northwest Florida in the future - hopefully. We just sold the trailer and I am back home. It is exciting to think about.

[@willaputney3947]

I DID THE SAME THING BEFORE I MOVED TO NEW MEXICO. THEN I LANDED IN SILVER CITY AND WAS IN LOVE. BOUGHT A HOUSE DIRT CHEAP AND NEVER REGRETTED IT

[@cindylaffoon607]

check out the Frost Proof Area, It is around The Area you first wanted to look, a very small area. I haven't been there in a long time do to my own help. My father lives there. He lives in a Retirement area. It is a very pretty area.

[@deliaholliday5280]

So so happy for you both you deserve it God bless

[@franmarygold9223]

Very happy Elizabeth is doing well. Congrats to you both. I pray you find the home you both love. Stay blessed and keep warm. Big hug to you both.❤

[@sandynbtx6967]

We are Texans with a vacation home in the Florida panhandle. We love that area and will retire there someday.

[@peacefullife4624]

How exciting!!!! We might be neighbors!!! We’re extremely happy for you both! May God continue to bless you and guide you always 😊

[@come-soon-jesus42]

I’m happy for you. I wish I could do the same (South Dakota). Ugh, huge storm heading our way. We moved here following the grandchildren, but the winters are getting to me. Pray for me, at my age, it’s been hard getting used to. God Bless!😊

[@bl8680]

I'm so happy for y'all! I'm in Pensacola so were practically neighbors. Welcome to Florida my friend! May the continued blessings of the Lord be upon you! 😊❤

[@CindyPurses]

I smiled the whole time I listened. I am so happy for you. Enjoy!!! You both deserve the best!!!

[@wanda4573]

It will be easy to know what town your looking in if you take us on that tour. You will have 2 lots of house insurance

[@fiberbeads]

Good for you guys!! Elizabeth, you are looking like you feel much better!!

[@terrilandry1313]

Since your going to be snowbirds and not full time residents of Florida, wouldn’t it be better and easier to maintain a condo?? You wouldn’t have to worry about exterior maintenance such as mowing the lawn, painting the exterior,etc. Elizabeth, you are looking much better!! ❤❤❤

[@LiveSimpleLiveFree]

You're right. Exterior maintenance would be much easier in a condo. But I (Bill) could never be happy in a condo. Apartment living is not for me, and we haven't lived in one since 1982. And we've owned several homes that had HOA's. What a nightmare. We will never do that again! I also don't like cities, and condos are usually in cities or urban areas. We're looking in small-town rural Florida where there don't tend to be many condos.

[@lindamickel8545]

So happy for you both. My grandparents moved to Crystal River in 1968ish. I summered there until H.S. My folks then retired there as well as my Aunt and Uncle. Elizabeth, you and sound like you're feeling better.

[@dbkyhere9229]

Good for you both! We paid our house off in the 90s in southern Az., then bought a property in the forest in Northern Az. 1999. I can’t wait to see more videos!

[@maryhumphrey2236]

I am excited for you. It is a blessing to see Elizabeth's beautiful smile - and apparently feeling better. God bless. ❤️

[@rolfjohnsen8106]

& Lisa: We have lived all of our lives in northwest Florida. Winters are mild, summers are atrocious.😂. Would not live anywhere else and contrary to what you may have heard, big hurricanes are not that common. Only one time have we ever boarded up our windows and during Ivan we did not board up our windows and only our fence sustained damage. I’m sure we will eventually have a very powerful storm, but there are drawbacks to most areas of our country. The weather and laid back lifestyle are well worth it. Good luck and welcome to Florida!

[@joysoul4089]

We're the opposite - our area is miserable, to me, July-November, and I kinda hate the frequent warm muggy mosquito-y days that still occur sporadically.

[@LiveSimpleLiveFree]

We have no plans to spend much time in Florida during the summer, expect for maybe a short trip just to check on the house!

[@theresa9925]

I am so excited for you guys! Depending on where you buy...we may be neighbors. I live in Jacksonville, FL. When I retired, we considered moving to California where most of my family lives. We even rented a place for 5 months. However, it did not make sense financially to buy a home there. We too believe in debt free and have been so for many years. My research showed Jacksonville, FL was in the top 10 places to retire. Of course, California was NOT on the list to retire. Good luck in finding your winter home! :)

[@ilenesatchell5445]

Congratulations! Going along on your house hunt will be fun.

[@lyndarossi933]

Wow! That's awesome...Elizabeth- so glad to see you looking healthy and happy!!!

[@bosse641]

That's awesome. Enjoy the winter warmth!

[@carlasmith4777]

We have a second house in FL and LOVE IT! Central FL is awesome, living between Orlando and Tampa ... being retired military we wanted to be close to MacDill AFB ... welcome to Florida 🌴🦩

[@FarmerC.J.]

I’m so happy for y’all! I now understand why you’re explaining the various personal details of your life. You’re teaching others what good stewardship from God’s blessings looks like. All the best in your new journey and congratulations 🎊🎉❤️🙏🏻✝️. BTW , I had a feeling a southern home was in your future! Make sure not to move close to the young Buck in his hot rod….lol. Happy to see Elizabeth glowing, again❤️

[@LiveSimpleLiveFree]

Exactly. Many people thought we were somehow trying to justify ourselves. But actually - it was a teaching moment, using our own finances as an example.

[@nhighcotton5334]

Have you considered south Alabama @@LiveSimpleLiveFree

[@mic8952]

Praise God! Congratulations! I live in Florida, very wise decision in a house. It's a much better decision.

[@gbmarie836]

Will the humidity bother you? Is it humid all year long in Fla?

[@eilenesutton8118]

Love your Motto "Live simple, live free."

[@maryjamerson8288]

Welcome to northern Florida. We moved from the Midwest in the late 70’s….2nd best decision we ever made. The 1st was surrendering our hearts and lives to the Lord Jesus.