Why I Live in The Villages

[@PamelaW-li9rg]

I love living in The Villages. I've never been so active. I've been able to try new activities and new experiences. It's so easy to get around. People are so friendly, which makes it easy to adjust to.

[@discoverlifeinandaroundthe4579]

@@PamelaW-li9rg I so agree! I plan on spending the rest of my life here! I'm in the Village of Springdale in the north. What Village are you in?

[@naomigeorge7725]

Great video. Thank you. My husband are renting a place down there for a couple months this winter, and we’ll be looking for a place at that time.😊

[@discoverlifeinandaroundthe4579]

@@naomigeorge7725 Great! Hope you enjoy your winter here! If I can answer any questions feel free to text me 352-897-6173.

[@naomigeorge7725]

@@discoverlifeinandaroundthe4579 thank you for your generous offer.

[@christigallup2175]

We can't wait to move to TV

[@discoverlifeinandaroundthe4579]

@@christigallup2175 Will you move soon? If I can answer any questions feel free to reach out 😊

[@lorimelton7458]

moving there in the next few years; great video 😉

[@discoverlifeinandaroundthe4579]

@@lorimelton7458 thanks, It's a great place to live! If you have any questions feel free to reach out. Id be glad to help

[@lauraporter3434]

Uplifting quick take! I'm single in far upstate Ny & suspect I would feel like a poor person living there - teacher's retirement pension.....Is it true that about 3 of 4 people are women there? Is it accurate that more places are getting turned into short/long term rentals? What percentage of owners use it as a second or third home? Thanks!

[@discoverlifeinandaroundthe4579]

@@lauraporter3434 hi actually there are a very large number of retired teachers here. It is very affordable in comparison to other areas in Florida. The key is to be willing to downsize. Smaller homes are very popular here and can be purchased for around 250-300k depending on location and size. I love my little cottage home in the northern section of The Villages. There are rentals here but the vast majority of the homes are owner lived in, about 20% of Villagers are snow birds. In my Village I know of about 5-6 rentals but have never heard of any problems. Believe me if the tenants get out of hand the Village Security will have more calls than they can handle and the home owner will be contacted immediately. Yes more women than men but that is our age demographic in every part of the country. Men typically die before women.

[@williamrizzo1285]

We purchased our vacation home here two years ago.We spend most of the summer here because there is so much to do.

[@discoverlifeinandaroundthe4579]

@@williamrizzo1285 that is fantastic! I have many friends who are not full time here. I'm always happy to see them when they return. It's like they never left 😊

[@suz165]

Moving there next year!

[@discoverlifeinandaroundthe4579]

@@suz165 awesome! I love it here! If you have any questions I'd love to help, feel free to reach out.

[@user-di6kx8ns1y]

Absolutely no regrets to moving here four years ago. Activities abound, friends easy to make. It’s not perfect but no community is. More to praise about than complain about.

[@discoverlifeinandaroundthe4579]

@@user-di6kx8ns1y I absolutely agree with you! Nothing is perfect but what a great place to live! 😊

[@RG-hf4et]

How is the political situation there? Being from the northeast, no one talks politics unless you somehow know the other persons political affiliation & if you agree. It is such a hot topic these days.

[@discoverlifeinandaroundthe4579]

@@RG-hf4et The Villages is basically conservative. I personally try to avoid the conversations that can spark controversy. Never really have had an issue.

[@SharperMind123]

Thank you for the video! You are spot on!

[@discoverlifeinandaroundthe4579]

@@SharperMind123 Thanks! Do you live in The Villages now?