Why People Sell Within 5 Years of Buying a New Home in The Villages

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[@ruthpaige6689]

Great report. I live in The Villages and the patio villa is still the least expensive way to live in FL and have access to shopping and restaurants. Traffic is a way of life anywhere if you want to be close to commerce. Income is a factor when deciding where to live and even if it is not ideal The Villages offers homes for all price points. I could not afford retirement in the state where I grew up.

[@jenniferappleton4944]

Love your honesty. We drove through the Villages to decide whether we’d want to move there. The traffic was HORRENDOUS! We would NEVER move there for that reason alone. It’s expanding WAY too much too. It’s lost it’s “quaintness” and has now become a HUGE city. Doesn’t feel like retirement to me.

[@TheVillagesSkipSmith]

thanks for your kind words

[@k2000b]

agree see my comment above

[@HowardBeale1950]

I grew up in St. Petersburg in the 60's and you could drive from St. Pete to Clearwater and have 15 miles of open highway (Hwy 19). Today it is solid congestion from St. Pete all the way to Spring Hill, that's 60 miles of commercial development. That's real traffic, The Villages has about 4 months of busy traffic and the other 8 months is great. Besides, there's over 75,000 golf carts in The Villages, that's the way to travel, park the car in the garage.

[@k2000b]

@@HowardBeale1950 grew up in homestead fl until hurricane Andrew in 1992 and its grown allot since then on the east area of the turnpike very congested now like Kendal fl and south marion and sumter lake counties are becoming like it ..I get discussed looking at long lines and rows of traffic on the roads very ware.. it wasn't like this when I first came up here in 1992

[@Jaxmidway1]

Come to Jacksonville

[@Ratlins9]

Thank you Skip, watched a few of your videos and appreciate your straight talk. You tell it like it is and don’t sugarcoat anything.

[@TheVillagesSkipSmith]

thank you

[@positivelybeautiful1]

Thank you for your honest experience and perspectives. I like to listen to both end of the spectrum. Both positive and Negative feedbacks are important. Negative feedbacks prepares me for the worst. Embrace the two extremes to reach the Middle Way. Thank you.

[@jack60091]

I love Sonoma CA which has lots of retired people but is also a community with young families. It is expensive but friendly.

[@Gary65437]

Lots of good info there Skip. I would not be happy there as I hate and refuse to be ripped off with constant price increases and outright gouging. Captive seniors are great targets for phone scams and greedy companies.

[@Theflylover]

Excellent prospective! Thank you so much for your time, thoughts and wisdom!

[@rickypastille]

We know two couples who've sold their homes near us [Pine Ridge], made a terrific profit, and are moving to Fenny where they can get more house for the money they've made..

[@kimt8162]

Yeh, we don't eat out much anyways. I made my 45 cent hotdog yesterday and made my 1.00 blueberry pancakes this morning along with my 50 cent orange juice. This afternoon I'll be making the 2.00 chef salad in a big bowl for lunch.

[@TheVillagesSkipSmith]

Funny...

[@lorettasouth1592]

Skip Smith l

[@pauljonorato4990]

I really like your honesty. Thanks for all the info. Please do more of these.

[@Chegles1]

We've been watching Jerry and Linda newcomers to the Villages and by accident found you. We enjoy them. I really enjoy you because as one other commenter said you don't sugarcoat and are very honest about your assessment of things. We would never move to Florida, we live in North Carolina and are not a fan of the summers here no less Florida summers. We are retired here from New York and enjoy the 4 seasons here in NC. The life style of the Villages is not our cup of tea either as we are very private people. All that being said we enjoy seeing people who enjoy their life with all the activities they partake in as it fascinates us. To each his own as they say, viva la difference!

[@TheVillagesSkipSmith]

Thank you for your kind words. The Villages is not for everyone. The summer weather can be an issue for many people. The other side to that coin is, it's a great investment, winter rentals here are at a premium, in life we all have a different destination, different ways of travel, you enjoy your travels and destinations!

[@sparklej1142]

Like you, we're not moving to the villages because of the heat in the summer. But I love these vlogs. When someone mentions pickleball, I think hey we have pickleball too. Your vlogs make me explore my own world. My lot has seventeen large oak trees on it. Dang, I'd miss them if I ever moved down there. From what I've seen, you hardly ever see large trees in the villages.

[@Chegles1]

@@TheVillagesSkipSmith So true Skip, we all have a different destination, different ways of travel etc. I think what's important is to respect or at the least allow someone their right to live the way they choose. It's important for me to find the joy in another human being because it helps me find my joy and most times they give me joy as well. I like when you're happy. Too much of the other going on in our world today.

[@marilyno4548]

Skip, this was a very informative and honest video and the length was perfect. How else would you be able to get it all in? You are a wealth of knowledge. Thank you !

[@TheVillagesSkipSmith]

thank you 4 your kind words

[@lynn.d1015]

Thank for the information. I’m getting to retirement age . And I cannot wait to leave Ohio !!!!! I’m so tire of ice and snow

[@kristinebailey2804]

Former Michigander here, I tried Florida for 3 years. It's just Georgia with more palm trees. Humidity 11 months of every year, huge cockroaches, fire ants, poisonous snakes. Sold my house and got out. North central Texas has all of the benefits without the bugs and humidity. Plus no income tax. Lived in Texas 4 years. Now in the mountains in Colorado.

[@HowardBeale1950]

I've lived in The Villages ten years and eaten in a country club 3 times. I like Olive Garden, Outback, Miller's Ale House, Gator's Dockside, so many choices. I only go to the golf courses to play golf. We bought a Courtyard Villa and we've been in it ten years. Just had the master bath redone, all new wood floors, I don't want to move. If you know what you want, you won't have to make another move.

[@TheVillagesSkipSmith]

Very True

[@lacharmer441]

I’m so sorry to hear about the rising prices. I was considering moving there but I can’t support that kind of price gouging corruption. I hope people start venturing out of there to outlying bars and restaurants, like you said.

[@TheVillagesSkipSmith]

Thank You

[@daveborchard2019]

Thanks for explaining why people buy homes in the Villages for 1 to 5 years and sell them. I often wondered why so many homes for sale were put on the market every few years. I rarely go to restaurants. Generally, restaurants are very expensive compared to cooking at home, plus the meals at home are much more healthy for you. It's a good idea to eat before you go to Disney to minimum any hunger that you might feel when you are at Disney, and take a bottle of water with you. Since you're a Florida resident, and if you go to Disney at least a few times a year, you can buy a discounted season ticket. I'd buy the cheaper season ticket, where the summers and selected dates are blacked out. It's less crowded and more comfortable during the time when the parks are less crowded too. There is a way you can stop your cellphone from ringing with the "unknown numbers" or "junk calls". If you have an iPhone 6S or newer that can be updated to iOS 13, there is an option to only ring if the number is known to you. Unknown callers must silently leave a message. Junk callers almost never leave a message. You can temporarily disable that feature if you expect a call from your doctor, after a doctor visit, or some other situation were you expect a call from a number that is not known to you. When you activate that feature, you will not be annoyed again with the "junk callers". Did you ever fix your weak WiFi problem? Typically, the WiFi device that's included by your Internet service provider has a very weak WiFi signal. If you add a strong WiFi "access point", your WiFI will be strong everywhere on your property, inside and outside of your house. You might also need to set your WiFi channel to a different WiFi channel than your neighbors use.

[@Irotten]

I was getting the unknown numbers too. I have an android and set the phone to only accept calls from numbers in my contacts. Worked like a champ. If the caller calls you 2 times in 10 minutes or less it will allow it. Haven't had that happen yet but that is what I read. Don't know if Apple has that feature.

[@marykelly5891]

Apple has a feature where you can prevent calls at certain hours unless they call twice or are from a "favorite" that you've set up, typically your family. However, spammers have gotten smart and will call you twice within a few seconds bypassing this feature. I use the Apple App Call Prevent but that only lets you know it's a telemarketer. Then I go in and block on both my phone and on the App. Otherwise, I simply don't answer any number that's not in my contacts.

[@nikkihoffman2891]

Irotten Apple has the same feature. I have my iPhone set so that calls not in my contact list will not ring through. The caller can leave a message. Works great.

[@michaelcampanale6649]

ENJOYABLE for its frankness & honesty .... mvc

[@TheVillagesSkipSmith]

Thanks 4 your comment

[@carolapostolos8929]

8 to 10 minutes is a goal for the length of your videos but I think this 17 minute video felt like 5 minutes The reason is you give a lot of good information and you keep it moving so the information isn't given in a slow and boring fashion. Thank you for sharing!

[@TheVillagesSkipSmith]

it's hard to keep all of them 10 minutes

[@joemoore8054]

Good Video, Lots of info.

[@kimt8162]

This is interesting; I was just talking about I think I saw on a disney menu, $16 for what technically is a hamburger (sure it's got some stuff on it) but a hamburger is a hamburger. I was like, your kidding? I can make four of them at home for less. We actually don't eat out that much because it adds up quite a bit over time.

[@TheVillagesSkipSmith]

I understand

[@salliejameson2303]

Get hamberger at BK!!!

[@dustyd48]

Interesting talk. I agree about those awful phone calls.

[@k2000b]

agree Jennifer A.. with your comment.. I was just out this morning along with my father to go to Billy's Café and all this over building / development reminded us both of a place south of Miami, FL called Kendal FL which we remember how it was in the 70s and into the 90s how it got over built and its nothing more then a Congested Traffic Jam Area and that is what the Villages and surrounding Area roads are turning into nothing but traffic Congested parking lot like Roads

[@9001012]

I remember Kendall Fl from the mid '70's. It was far from the job but very open and clean. Built a home in a nice community and stayed until I could not stand the traffic and congestion. I moved to Orange Park, Fl in the late 50's and was considering the Villages as a retirement location, but no, the traffic and congestion would not suit me.

[@lauralampe1664]

Love the video Skip. Thanks for the insights. Interesting price comparisons between dining in the country club restaurants vs. other restaurants. When I visit in September I want to try BlueFin in Brownwood. City Fire in Lake Sumter Landing is a favorite of mine when visiting.

[@christinehurd]

Another good video. Thanks.

[@mikeb7931]

Skip, I recently started watching your videos (10/2023). You seem upbeat mostly in the 2023 videos. In this one, you seem kind of down but the information given is superb. Has the price gouging stopped or plateaued in 4 years? TY for all the good info!

[@fitfrog65]

Welcome to America. Its the same everywhere.

[@sparky42]

first off let me say that just think if we all had a lot of money , other than our health almost every you mentioned wouldn't even be a concern but most of us aren't in that category so I agree with everything you said about these places gouging the little guy . seems like EVERYBODY has their hands out for OUR hard earned money. Here in Pa. it has gotten to the point with tax's that retired people have to sell their home even if it is 100% paid off just because they can not afford to pay the school and property tax's . I am retired and my wife would like to in a few years also but what I am seeing is us only being able to afford a small one bed room apartment somewhere cheaper , and one car also . Sad state of affairs here in the richest country on planet earth when people have to work to 80 just to afford health insurance . I am 65 and never remember my parents having this problem ... Happy New Year

[@kathyalber9720]

Skip you have it good there - don't go !!!! :)

[@charlesharrington9116]

Good info Skip, we agree, the restaurants and country clubs are overpriced, food is average at best and service has often been terrible, even with the snowbirds away. We have not found a favorite restaurant in the 9 months we have been here. Glad we like to cook.

[@TheVillagesSkipSmith]

thanks

[@noahschechtel8979]

Also where do you keep your rv? Ans is it convenient and worth it? I'm thinking of doing the same

[@jimhimes714]

Skip I was at Fenney Grill yesterday and the beer was $1.50 for 16 oz. I ashed about the change in ownership and it is still owned by the villages.

[@TheVillagesSkipSmith]

nice to know

[@clarasalaam2831]

THANK YOU FOR THE TRUTH ❤️❤️❤️🥰🥰🥰

[@TravelinVinny]

I like the 8-10 minute idea 💡

[@marysmith7093]

Those robo calls are awful, I don't answer any. We lived on Cape Cod and every June the prices on everything went up until September. We never went to restaurants in the Summer.

[@bearcreekgirl6967]

I realize this vid is 3 years old, but I was looking at the entertainment this morning. I find it crazy that the farm is charging $50 to tour it.

[@frederickschnepel1276]

Great info, your a natural. Thanks

[@TheVillagesSkipSmith]

I appreciate that!

[@markphillipson3713]

Great vlog skip, Villages becoming a theme park, cause it sounds like your being taken for a ride. Take care.

[@plekguy]

Thanks for all of your insight and honest opinions. We just bought in Monarch Grove...We'll be Village frogs, there till we croak!

[@chmata222]

plekguy I caught your mention of Monarch Grove in the comments. We bought in Monarch Grove too but won’t move in until we sell our home in Kissimmee, hopefully soon! We will be on Winton Court and are pretty anxious to get going already. Maybe we'll run into you - Cheryl and Joel. Would like to hear how you like it and what your day is like. Bye for now.

[@plekguy]

@@chmata222 Cheryl and Joel...Welcome to the neighborhood! We bought on Sternemann Street, right around the corner from you!!! We're still in Ohio, but plan to move in full time in the spring. It's nice to meet the neighbors even before moving in. Hope we can get together for a mutual housewarming! - Steve & Nancy

[@chmata222]

plekguy I’ll definitely keep you on my radar. We know our neighbors on both sides and already see great potential for a friendly, happy long life there. A block party is already on our minds. Not a good idea to post addresses until moving in but we can stay in touch. Only one question: I found your response by accident. Is there a way to be notified when someone directs a comment to me?

[@bettysmith7045]

10.00 for a damn hot dog?!!! No way!

[@alwaysopen7970]

Don't go see any professional sports.

[@larryfagan1143]

My biggest complaint is they don’t oversee the golf courses so there’s no good grass in the winter,

[@TheVillagesSkipSmith]

That is a problem in the winter, but you have to remember our golf coarses get more winter traffic than any other golfing community in florida.. All the golf cart traffic takes its toll..

[@janicehales2958]

I don't think I could live in The Villages because the houses are way too close together. I like my neighbors but all our homes each sit in the middle of at least 3 heavily wooded acres so we don't have to see anyone or hear anything unless we want to. And that's the way I like it.

[@TheVillagesSkipSmith]

It's not for everyone

[@annamariekorte7259]

109% agree. We live in three & half acres in the woods in small golfing community. We don't golf, but nature, absolute peace & quiet are priceless. Just have to drive everywhere

[@charlesdalton8961]

You sound like an educated man. Nicely spoken , however I hear myself. My friend . You are lonesome. Appreciate you wife, your good health.No snow, peaceful days and nights. Perhaps the prices have gone up. I couldn’t know your financial concerns. My guess they are all with in reason. Which is to say, you know what you can afford. And you would like it to stay that way. But here is the thing my friend Enjoy , go out to eat with your wife, have that beer, you sound like good company. Enjoy yourself because life is way to short. Treat yourselves, you probably worked hard , now enjoy life. Best wishes

[@beckypetersen2680]

Why would you say he's lonesome? I've seen several of his videos now and see that maybe he doesn't care for nonstop activity. At least I don't feel tired after watching his videos unlike some others I've seen.

[@Tommy3Putts]

Great video. I enjoy your off the cuff “chats”. Thank you

[@marysmith7093]

I've been watching Linda and Jerry's newcomers videos. Jerry is interesting to listen to and I just watched yours. You are both cheerleaders for the Villages.

[@Smitty21]

Wow, $3.00 for a pint of beer, that's cheap, I might move down there for the price of beer alone.

[@blackcadillac8083]

I sold my house in Florida within a week on the market. I got 6 offers.

[@TheVillagesSkipSmith]

great

[@andrewkline6912]

Congrats on 1,000,000 views.

[@TheVillagesSkipSmith]

Thank you

[@sharonsue441]

Hi Skip,,first time I’ve seen your channel,,I like your honesty..I live south of you in Sebring and speaking of lizards,,I get them in my front porch and like you I try to capture them and put them out before they die..I found using a cloth,,or washcloth to capture is much easier then with my hands..I’m always afraid I will hurt them or break the tail..Corner it and cover it with the washcloth and gently pick up,,,,success everytime😊 Going to subscribe 🌷🌷

[@TheVillagesSkipSmith]

cool idea

[@Angelsk007]

Thanks

[@kimberlydavis2527]

I like my own restaurant. I cook at home

[@chrisanthony7552]

I have found by simply watching cooking videos I can match any of the restaurants I would go to for a third the cost or less given the proper ingredients.

[@TheVillagesSkipSmith]

Don't blame you

[@backyardpc1656]

Watch some of the Cajun Ninja's cooking videos and you will get hooked. For some of the recipes, if you can't get crawfish, substitute that for shrimp or even chicken will do . kzbin.info?search_query=cajun+ninja+crawfish+etouffee

[@synikalhuman2875]

Sounds like a great place?

[@rick-jamesmatheis7387]

Okay, you dislike the price of beer! :)

[@mx4073]

Hey Skip! Could you please make the video on the things you dislike about the Villages? My wife and I are new resident and love your videos. See you on the other side my friend.

[@TheVillagesSkipSmith]

I done that once , let me ask Sue if she is available for that

[@williambyrnes9742]

Love your homesty

[@TheVillagesSkipSmith]

Thanks William...

[@nancyrouserouse126]

How do I get in contact with about condos in nursing homes

[@justaguy1679]

So I’m single, 67 yo male, currently live in beautiful western NC mountains, and considering moving to Villages. Have seen many liking living there, and many advising against. Any helpful comments? Sinkholes, etc

[@ethelseminario-laczko8968]

how can you still be single? What did you do for living?

[@ursulasmith6402]

Using his brain to his advantage.

[@anoxicfiltrationplenums]

Do people pay cash only for homes?

[@TheVillagesSkipSmith]

Oh Heck No … Some finance whatever they need to finance for tax reasons or business reasons and others pay cash... Remember if you want to finance part of your new home here , your retirement income comes into play..

[@billbroyles2683]

Five generations of my family have lived on my property. Every trip to my mailbox I have at least one letter/postcard/handwritten plea to buy said property. I love the PEOPLE(for the most part) who've moved to my neighborhood. I do not like gentrification. Poorly built McMansions and crappy restaurants may raise the property value, but it has stolen the soul of my beloved town. The Villages treat the actual locals like peasants. Mow our yard, pick up our trash, then go away without being seen(until the hastily built Gardinia model house falls apart and we need you).

[@TheVillagesSkipSmith]

This is not exactly true... Homes here are not falling apart... The Villages doesn't do any of what you say. Contractors are 3rd party companies, landscapers here are contracted, home owners hire there own landscapers and mowers.

[@iship9705]

prices depend on the rent of the building also

[@TheVillagesSkipSmith]

thanks for your comment

[@giannabella9183]

Can you take part in the activities if you live right outside of the villages? Can you attend the live music in Sumter Landing if you live outside of The Villages?

[@TheVillagesSkipSmith]

some that are staged on the squares you can, any in a rec center or requiring a residents ID Card No...

[@AmericanPatriot-bp7cu]

Your complaints are exactly like mine. I don't pay people for nothing is my rule.

[@TheVillagesSkipSmith]

thanks

[@pataudette2193]

Unsweetened iced tea is $3.29. Better get a beer!

[@cindyandrews3185]

Where do you keep your motor home?

[@TheVillagesSkipSmith]

Storage lot in Wildwood

[@pacjag]

Come to the dark side, Skip. We just signed a contract for a new Veranda home in Monarch Grove 2 days ago.

[@TheVillagesSkipSmith]

What's funny is when we decided to buy in the Brownwood area our friends up by Lake Sumter Landings called this the dark side... 😄

[@pacjag]

Skip Smith that’s pretty funny. On a side note, you did a Q&A some time ago with a couple from the Huntsville, Alabama, area and he said he was unable to get homeowner’s insurance through USAA. I just got off the phone with USAA and they will write a policy on our new home in Monarch Grove. The agent I spoke with said the areas they will cover changes some times. I have no contact info for that couple but suspect you might. Please let them know they may want to check with USAA again.

[@MrGlenspace]

I do nit want to ever retire. Yet I live being in NY NJ border. It is the best if both worlds. Cheap NJ gas and no tax on clothes. Diners that have reasonable prices and things to do. I could see staying in a Florida for a few months at a time maximum.

[@TheVillagesSkipSmith]

Good to know

[@thomasdee3119]

I am surprised to hear that Skip does not play golf. Was there a physical problem? I hope not.

[@orinsumner4867]

Why...……..WHY have you stop playing golf...…….no reason given!!!!!!

[@reginaglennhill5097]

Wonder what's the price in 2023 for food? How sad, high home prices and now food. This is retirement! Don't take from the retirement grow...😢 awful

[@wkgeneralwkgeneral527]

can you park your motor home or a small class B van in your driveway?

[@mpmunger1225]

No

[@lizzijansen6527]

Thank goodness, NO.

[@billllib9000]

Skip, what do you consider “profit” when selling a house there? I heard there is not much appreciation due to new building going on. Or can you buy low and sell high? Thx for your content. Bill

[@TheVillagesSkipSmith]

I know nobody who has lost on a home here unless they had a butt load of dept to start with.. All my neighbors has sold there home to move to the Fenny area and all has sold there home without a sales person and each has walked away with 50k minimum.. That is after 5 years..

[@jamesbond9093]

@Skip Smith; I just happened upon this video and watched all of it. I enjoyed your presentation so much I subscribed. I'm moving to Florida next Spring and am trying to get as much info from regular folks that have lived there as I think their experiences are much more valuable than a real estate agent trying to sell one something.

[@TheVillagesSkipSmith]

Awesome, thank you!

[@OrganistRichardBunbury]

Three dollars for a glass of beers too much? In Boston we pay between five and seven dollars.

[@trader025]

Are these brand names or crafts .. up here crafts are $6+ / 16oz

[@markboehme]

I was thinking the same thing. When Skip started talking beer prices, my mouth began to water. We haven't had $2.50 beer in the NYC area for 20 years :(

[@TheVillagesSkipSmith]

regular beer...bud light, miller light, yingling....

[@mr.cheez-its1732]

Skip, I see a three car garage in your future.

[@TheVillagesSkipSmith]

I wish.....

[@lynn.d1015]

I hear you ! I’m loyal to my wallet!

[@bodyloverz30]

Saving money for your grand kids!

[@lynn.d1015]

George B no . I don’t have grandkids. My daughter doesn’t want children

[@gregsheeter3599]

I'm getting close to retirement and am planning on moving to The Villages. Is it better to pay cash or finance a home?

[@lou-annekorolischuk8450]

Interested in renting can u help

[@nancyrouserouse126]

I have no idea thank you

[@larryfagan1143]

We are in our second house we bought a second home because we wanted a golf course view. Our next move will be to downsize.

[@RGC198]

Hi Skip, thanks for another interesting video. One place where food and drink prices go through the roof here are at the movie cinemas. Apparently, they think if a person can afford to watch a movie they must be rich!! I remember buying a bag of chips for $5.00 at a cinema and a quarter of the bag was just air. If you try to buy food outside and bring it in, they will stop you from taking it into the movie, even if it is identical to what they sell. a similar thing happens at live shows and sporting matches. Anyway, all the very best. Robert.

[@pataudette2193]

That’s why I got Netflix!, cheaper than going to movie theater and having someone near me snapping gum,eating and crunching popcorn one kernel at a time, or talking through whole movie!

[@RGC198]

@@pataudette2193 The popcorn crunching may be one thing, but I have problems with the smell. I can eat popcorn, providing I have a large clothes peg on my nose while eating it!!! Ouch!!! LOL.

[@mpmunger1225]

All these retirement communities are a rip off I used to live in otw worst place ever your controlled by hoa you don’t own the land not even when you own your home people are not friendly

[@chmata222]

Mp Munger. not sure why you are bothering with this website if you clearly wouldn’t want to live here. Shouldn't you be looking for a 2+acre deserted plot of land somewhere?

[@VelveteenRabbit77]

What is an otw??

[@muskietime]

I have a couple of business clients (one has a house in Port Huron, MI & the other in a Chicago suburb). They both have homes in and LOVE The Villages. Have not been there but these folks are not “swingers” or “wild and crazy” but really enjoy their time there. They bring Family down all Winter. Personally, I think it is fun to have Folks think that it is just Crazy down there. I have to be able to fish fresh and saltwater all year long. Mobile Home/Trailer is fine for me so long as my boat is in the water and within my view. Enjoying your videos, insight and knowledge. Ok, you can go back to your Swinging lifestyle!!! Wink, wink. Hope your back feels better quickly. Oh, and Thank You for your Service to this Country. Be well.

[@ripwaters5619]

Muskietime 130,000 and going strong. Most people LOVE THE VILLAGES.

[@RayGOLDSCHMIDT]

Try paying for "rocks" when you order whiskey on the rocks!

[@TheVillagesSkipSmith]

😅😅😅

[@kevinjacques5837]

thanks skip the villages are great investments

[@scaredofmice8658]

Canadian prices for us so we have to find other prices to eat

[@TheVillagesSkipSmith]

Many Places

[@queenofquick4024]

Stick to your guns Skip, we stopped ordering drinks with meals entirely because 2 simple drinks (iced tea, soda etc.) are now the price of an entire meal! Sheeple stop following the heard & stop paying high prices and they will drop.

[@janehop]

I don't think I'd like it either. I like the neighbors at a distance. When they get too close, there's going to be trouble of some kind...Yikes those food prices sound high. Maybe the Villages is for extroverts....

[@susanholland6828]

What village do you live in?! Thx for your info !! Always good !!👍🏼👍🏼we live in Sanibel

[@TheVillagesSkipSmith]

Hillsborough, just around the corner...

[@lindahusson4206]

I live not far from you in Tavares, I live on a canal to lake Dora near a nature park, Love it but it’s growing way too fast

[@TheVillagesSkipSmith]

Oh wow!

[@mrjlbarrett5556]

My house is complete in Ocala

[@larryfagan1143]

Skip what I’m told ,hearsay, is that the businesses in the villages have to pay a premium for being in the Villages,sort of like the mafia getting paid.

[@SkipandSueRVThing]

The fact is the buisness rent inside the villages is inline with all buisness rentals in Florida...

[@67Endgame]

You mention that several homes around you are frequently unoccupied for extended periods of time. Is there a problem with break ins and burglaries as a result of this?

[@lizzijansen6527]

67Endgame No, we rarely have vandals. Very safe. Cameras at all gates capture the plates of vehicles going in and out of each village area. We also have Community Watch driving around frequently.....those guys must get bored, not much happens. We are growing, no doubt about that. It’s still an awesome place to live.

[@Noahsarc5914]

hey Skip ,, love your untarnished truth about the Villages... the wifey and I are planning to retire soon... 2-3 yrs... and "I " would like to know where you store your RV... I ask because I would like to store my low height utility trailer in garage... I use it for my large radio controlled planes... what would be your advice on this subject? I trust only you for this matter... thanks!!! Noah

[@TheVillagesSkipSmith]

RV Covered Storage in Wildwood.. Outside was 50$ , inside was 150$

[@noahschechtel8979]

@@TheVillagesSkipSmith WHAT IS WILDWOOD? AN AREA INSIDE OF THE VILLAGES? THX

[@TheVillagesSkipSmith]

@@noahschechtel8979 Wildwood, Florida is a small town that borders The Villages, Florida

[@noahschechtel8979]

@@TheVillagesSkipSmith thanks

[@chrisbrown8354]

You can t store your RV in the villages can you?

[@sammy2840]

Snow birds here! We stay in the snow! 4 seasons rock! Wouldn’t live in Florida for any reason...ever! Have friends in Naples! Ewwww!

[@TheVillagesSkipSmith]

Everybody has there own idea what paradise is !

[@lindahusson4206]

That’s good you enjoy the snow and cold. Me I love florida💕💕💕

[@cherylgoodman3753]

Do people in the villages develop strong friendships and socialize? I have many close friends where I live and we get together every week or two. Our spouses are involved in these friendships. I would hate to trade that for people who come and go, are away for months at a time, and who sell and move after a few years.

[@TheVillagesSkipSmith]

Sure they do... Friends can be made anywhere you live. Here remember most of us are retired so we have the time to socialize more

[@bettyreynolds1193]

Be honest. Are the villages in decline? Seems like anything good in the U.S, "they," want to ruin it in some way .. Are the original owners still in charge?

[@RobtJude]

Do I hear a Philadelphia / South Jersey accent?

[@TheVillagesSkipSmith]

No, that's just the hoosier hillbilly in me

[@fredasman04]

Great video Skip. I would like to be your neighbor....🤪

[@TM-li7bl]

Unbelievable …, $3- a beer that’s cheap!! I think people complain there a lot..., with cost of living increasing, it’s gonna cost more and more Learn to entertain yourself ...,