How Much Money Do I Need To Live In The Villages
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- Опубліковано 22 тра 2024
- This may be the most important video Jerry and Linda have made yet. The Newcomers always try to provide viewers with information to help them become more knowledgeable about The Villages. In this episode the Newcomers examine their bills from almost two years of living in a designer home. They comment on their finances and give a monthly and annual total for their expenses. Included are things like cable TV, electric, water, sewer, groceries, insurance, taxes and more. Stay tuned until the end for the grand total. Since the amount of anyone's mortgage and bond debt is different for everyone, those numbers are not included.
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I can’t believe that you two selflessly put together a budget for people you never met. Jerry & Linda, you are the epitome of what people look for in friendship. Anyone living in “ The Villages “ would be blessed to have you as friends. Enjoy yourselves as my wife and I will continue to enjoy your videos.
Thanks so much Ken, very nice of you to say.
@@JERRYANDLINDA ,
I love your videos and dog snoozing on the couch in the background. 🐶
Hoosiers are pretty nice folks
Thank y’all so much.
I agree. Not everyone would share their personal financial info, but it was very helpful. Thank you.
Florida native here . There is just no way I would ever live in the villages ! So many beautiful places to choose from that cost a lot less .
Would you mind giving a few examples?
@@wesleymullins2371 St Petersburg is lovely but they had a study that said you needed $60,000 a year to live here. I believe it! I'm moving somewhere but where?
I agree with you I've been in Broward County since I was a young girl and my husband wanted to retire in The Villages I said oh hell no much too expensive
Yes please post less expensive I so want to retire Florida - thinking even do a RV type setting
Where?
Very good job. I’m 74, very active but I don’t want to be around people my age. Too many political views, clicks, etc. older people can be worse than younger people with jealousy etc. this is just me. But again you guys did a very good job explaining the Villages.
Yeah, I’m 66 and decided long ago that I wanted to live in a diverse neighborhood with the whole range of ages, ethnicities, political views, religions, etc. I’ve heard an awful lot about TV and know people love it there - but it depends on the type of environment you prefer.
I’m a single, 45 yr old Mom so long way from retirement but I came across your video. Just wanted to say, I love that you are both so calm and balance each other. I can feel the love 💕 between you both. I love the way Linda looks at Jerry with admiration and Jerry joking around with her 😁I hope someday I’ll be able to retire in a nice neighborhood too like The Village. Love from NC
What a nice comment. We really appreciate your kind words. When people spread sunshine it makes life so much more enjoyable.
Ahh what a sweet couple :) I’m single 69 & you lost me half way down the list :) However well worth the watch enjoying your cute pup!!
You two have FUN ... enjoy life !
Cheers
HOLY CRAP! Thanks for this info, we are so glad we didn't go this route. Hubby and I bought our home in cash and have very little in terms of taxes going out, phew! We only pay $500.00 a year for our home taxes. and all those fees, no thanks. WE're in a 1600+ sq ft home with almost an acre of land, our rooms are large and we love that, we owe very little out a month. No thanks to neighbors being right next door. I need breathing room but again thanks for sharing this info.
I absolutely love all the golf carts!!! You can go anywhere on your cart!!! Plus I love all the unique decorated carts!!!
HOTTY TODDY!
Thank you for your time & thoughtfulness with this video.
Absolutely the best, most informative video yet! We thank you so much. Be safe!!
Thank you for taking the time to update monthly costs - great job - very informative.
Thanks for this thoughtful and informative presentation. The work you put into your videos is very much appreciated. Take care!
Thanks you guys! I looked all around for info. on budgeting for retiring at The Villages... yours was the best! Thanks for the commonsense !!
You guys are wonderful!! We just got back from spending a week there at a family friend's house. We have been there 4 times over the last few years. We love the atmosphere at the villages. Far and above people are very, very friendly, the areas very safe, well maintained and beautiful! We are not retired yet but man it makes you want to live that life. Take care of yourselves. Really enjoyed the video.
Your contribution on Florida living is so invaluable, thank you both. I like your dog too, as I have a dog myself. We live in Hampshire United Kingdom, and have considered Sarasota when my other half nearly bought a property there but at the last minute changed his mind due to the property tax - that was 10 years ago though. We will continue to follow your videos. God bless you both and your gorgeous dog :)
Great information, thanks so much. I just turned 58. Live in Maine and have recently been wandering the internet to find out what I can about retiring in Florida. That day is coming sooner than later. I loved it when you said you can live in shorts almost all year. I soooo want to retire in a warmer climate. Thanks again. Keep the videos coming
That was really helpful--thanks for doing so much to help us all figure out whether/how/when we can manage to live comfortably.
Jerry, Linda and Gizmo, thank you for this comprehensive and informative video about the estimated living expenses in TV's. Well done! Best to all three of you. Ron
This was really clear and helpful. So nice of you to be so transparent. You’re a lovely couple. Good people!💙💙
I’ve been researching active adult communities for my mom and this was very helpful. Thank you!
I am so glad to know that there's still people around who does not drink alcohol. I do not drink any alcoholic beverages and like only clean fun. Im so glad to see others who do not drink and party. Who likes clean fun like myself. GOD BLESS🙏
I don't drink either.
Excellent point to say it’s easy when your house is paid for! We are 18 months away from paying off our home. We’ve made sacrifices to double down on the payments and what keeps us going is knowing how liberating it’s going to be to no longer have that monthly housing expense! Thank you great video guys! :o)
I watched the whole thing. I was waiting for you to add the HOA fee. The info was interesting. Way over my humble budget! LOL. I have spent some time there staying at my brother's and really enjoyed riding around in the golf cart! Thanks again for the video. I was amazed at all the "extra" charges. Nice place to visit!
Thank you for the time you spent on this video. You two are a lovely couple. Take care
I just discovered your videos today. So well done! Thank you!! I'm a former Hoosier myself (Logansport), now in Virginia. I'm approaching retirement and I find your videos really helpful.
I live on the west coast of Florida in the Sarasota area. Even though I’m not in the Villages, I think your videos are great. The information you provided is so valuable on so many levels. You included all aspects of your living expenses which is so important in making a budget. You both have a great sense of humor too and Gizmo is a great addition to your videos. Thank you for sharing.
What a pleasant couple ! The Villages is lucky to have them both
This is a fantastic video. You gave a very thorough explanation of your budget. Although I live on the West Coast of Florida, I find this information very valuable, especially since you included everything you spend each month. I love your sense of humor, your positive attitude, and honest presentation in your videos. I especially enjoy Gizmo! Thank you for sharing.
Thank y’all for all the information.
so fun to watch you. Its like listening to family.
Thanks, Viyau! We have really enjoyed interacting with our viewers!
Both of you are so charming and informative. I turn 59 in March and it’s never to early to plan for retirement. Thank you for sharing your experience and knowledge.
Jerry & Linda.Thank you for your informative costs for living in THE VILLAGES,I have a friend who has lived there more than 20 years and is very happy there.We are from Grand Rapids,Michigan and moved to Chattanooga area in the 90`s and we sold our home near Chattanooga just before the housing sales crash and lived for 5 years as full timers in our motor home so we enjoyed so much seeing the 48 states.We now live in a small home in Cleveland Tennessee and we are planning on staying here as the climate is more moderate than in Michigan.Thanks again for your informative video for others to consider.My friends name is Chris Haan and is from Grand Rapids as well.
Enjoyed the virtual visit, thanks from Virginia
I really want to thank you for opening your life to us on here. This was so helpful! 🌸
Our pleasure TH, sure glad you enjoy it!
Thanks for the in-depth run down of living expenses. Well done.
Very informative and by far such 😀a nice couple ! enjoy every minute of The Village, thanks!
Love this! I have no intention of moving to Florida, however watched this just now because my to do this week is to calculate my income/expenditures. This will definitely help to guide me in everything I need to remember to include.
I so admire these two from a distance they appear to be a true power couple. True love is clear and visible
Thanks James. Linda is very patient. 😁
Jerry and Linda, thanks to your diligence in putting the numbers together, you have illustrated most likely the most important point of retirement - no mortgage!
Enjoyed your cost explanation of living expenses there. Thank you. Love the puppy !
THANKS TO YOU BOTH, YOU HAVE CHANGED MY MIND.
It used to be very affordable to live there. It seems now, I could be wrong, but a solidly middle class retired couple, middle, middle-class, probably couldn't afford it now. Too bad! If you take that list of expenses shown and add a 2K monthly mortgage payment, this exceeds some budgets.
Try a couple more things to say after watching the entire video I absolutely 100% love this video I absolutely want 100% love Linda your smiles during the video is such a refreshing thing to see with so much crap that you see on the air lately It really does make the videos and you guys really do compliment each other very well when you're making videos!
Thank you. Invaluable information.
Incredible job. Thank you. This is actually a great list to modify where ever you live.
Thank you for taking the time to compile this good information. It would be nice to live there. Take care.Stay safe. 🐾🌺
Great information guys. Thanks for sharing..
Thanks for the tips and GOD Bless you two! It's such a nice time watching your videos!
Good morning, I enjoyed this UA-cam regarding costs to live in the villages. I am a single person, considering a move to The Villages from NH. I'm signed up for a LifeStyle visit in May. This information was extremely helpful. Thank you! Darlene
Linda and Jerry thank you very much for opening a piece of your personal life. What I like is you are both very honest and real. Linda love your hair. I hope you keep the channel going, you give a great perspective of living in The Villages.
Brother your wife is so adorable. You are lucky to have her.
Love the detail - very informative and realistic. Thank you.
I just wanted to say thank you for your videos on living in The Villages. My wife and I visited about 3 months ago and stayed in Spanish Springs. Before that visit, we had never heard of The Villages. Our stay intrigued me on the lifestyle that Villagers have. I'm too young to move or retire there yet (I'm only 47) but someday I hope to be able to live in a place like that and videos like this help me to understand what I can anticipate for my own retirement. Thank you so much for your videos and for keeping me updated on all that is happening down there. I hope to visit again soon. I'm now a subscriber and I have to say your videos always give me a great feeling about my future and where I want to be in 10-15 years. Keep up the great work and enjoy the day! ~Future snowbird from Illinois
Thank you Lars, what nice things to say. We are glad you like it here, and hope you come back again.
Good vlog. Our HOA (Solivita) does our lawn maintenance and irrigation is included. Also Polk County does the trash/recycle pickup and it's included in our property tax. Keep em coming.
Thank You both for Sharing your expenses at the Villages. Looks like you put a lot of time and effort into it. Hello from New York State.
Once again, such a fantastic video and service you are doing for folks. This was great. Thank you!
Thank you. We appreciate that.
I love your channel! Thank you for providing this info.
Great video, thanks for sharing these expenses to help with cost.
I'd pay $1,000 extra a month to have cool neighbors like you guys! :)
😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁
Thank you so much for presenting this information.
I don't think I would ever live in The Villages bc I have other places in mind to retire to, but I watch your videos regularly. Both of you are very pleasant and give a lot if good information which could be applied to other similar living set ups or help educate us on what questions to ask ( like is garbage pick ups included or not-things you take for granted). Keep up the good work. And I love watching your pup in the videos. He's so cute!.....That brings a question--->What is the pet policy at the Villages? Can you do a segment on that? Thank you!
This was excellent, thank you for all your thorough hard work!
Thanks for sharing! Your budget makes a lot of sense, and answers questions particular to the Villages too. We have noticed since COVID, how much extra we seem to have each month, and have to attribute it to not eating out, as that and gasoline is the only thing that has changed. Quite amazing! I’m really getting sick of cooking, but it has changed some of our habits, and that’s probably a good thing! Take care.
Since March my dining indoors in restaurants has declined dramatically. I haven't dined in a restaurant since early October. I am still doing takeout once a week to support my local restaurants. I worked from home for 2 1/2 months from March to May, and I have been working from home again the past 7 weeks since mid September. . Since my commute to and from work is 50 miles, I have spent siignificantly less on gas this year as I have worked from home for a total of 4 months since mid March. I am very fortunate that my employer has been very proactive about employee safety since COVID-19 started and has mandated that employees work from home for the month of November.
Nice and thorough! Sent your link to some friends who are considering moving to the Villages! I also appreciate your transparency!
I've lived in TV since 2013...............Nice Job on laying things out for the tire kicker.
Please don’t stop. You are so informative.
Thanks, June!
Jerry and Linda, one of these day you two just might have your own show on TLC. Thank you once again for providing a useful, cogent insight to budgeting and living in The Villages. Semper Fi, Hank
Well... we ARE available! 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 Thanks, Hank!
Great job guys. Thanks
This is the best video on Florida ever made. God bless you.
I love this dog. He’s precious!!
Hi Gizmo! Enjoyed your detailed review thanks!
That was awesome you guys! Thank you.
Our pleasure Robert! Thank you for watching!
Love you guys. This is the BEST info I need. See you late in the year.
Really good to know. This is way more than I can afford, more expenses than I have here in VA
i have friends who live in the Villages. They moved from Kentucky. When I found out, it bowled me over because I could always count on them living in Kentucky, which is where we met in college. I introduced them. I am wanting to come visit.
Great info ! I’m so happy that I came across this video … both are very clear and on point ! I’m scouting on my retirement place . Thank 🙏🏽
Another great video! Thank you for all the time and work you two put into it. Please keep the videos coming! I and so many others really enjoy them😊
Thanks so much!
Wow. Thanks for sharing your budget ... we live on $1600 a month total ... no golf but deep sea fishing recreation We also live in Mexico. So totally different adventures to budget for ... and different lifestyles. But I really do appreciate the budget you shared as I always wondered ... included food and eating out. We don’t drink either.
I'm two months in the rear on this video. I would like to share this with our 22 year old grandson. This is reality, it is called adulting. Your calm, educational, and factual approach was very enlightening. I know you both are teachers, this should be shown in schools. I would like to add,,, imagine adding two or three children to this budget? Thank you Jerry and Linda.👍❤️# real life.
Extremely informative. Thank you
What a refreshing video. Jerry and Linda, a tip of the hat to each of you. You're living a great story.
Thanks, Mark!
Love watching you guys. Always wanted to know why my grandparents were so committed to being Floridians. Loved my spring vacations and hope your family gets to appreciate your investment.
U guys r great. Dont live in villages. Have friends that do. But really enjoy watching and the input u give. Thanks
Such a wonderful video! Thank you!!
I live in the Midwest (boring) and I pay so much more in taxes and so many of the other categories.
Once Covid is over I am going to try to come down for a visit!
Thanks again!!
Im in my early 50s and u guys are great !!! Love your honesty. I think u guys should have guest on your show and ask questions to get another insight on villagers retirement living : keep it up u guys are great
Thanks so much for this information. I watched this video when you came out with it but my husband just saw it today and is finally excited to come down for a lifestyle visit. Thanks guys😊
See you when you get here!
Why not move to the Indian River Colony Club where your yard, appliances, roof, plumbing, pest control, fertilizing, irrigation, air conditioning and much more are maintained by our maintenance staff? IRCC has a golf course, pool, tennis courts, shuffleboard, bocce ball, gym, croquet court and pickle ball courts coming next year. IRCC is located in Viera on the space coast.
Isn’t it just for retired military ?
@@joeskwara5823 IRCC accepts up to 20% of non-military but you don’t have to be a military retiree to be considered military. Any military service regardless of rank or length of service qualifies. For instance, one of my friends spent just 6 months in the Marine Corps. He managed to get shot his first week in Vietnam, was sent home and eventually retired from Kodak.
Ty for the review. You both are very nice
You guys did a great job of putting together your monthly budget, I would have liked to have a seen a column listing just fees in the Villages. Thanks!
Thanks for doing such an excellent overview of the expense of living there. It was very eye-opening and I have to say surprising to see all of the fees and expenses associated with living there.
Great video and very helpful. Take care.
I live in Australia but I loved watching that !, Beautiful puppy too
Very detailed. Thank you for doing this. Many of the expense categories are applicable wherever anyone lives. This is helpful to compare costs in The Villages to where one may live now and a good list of things not to forget like groceries and dining out. What is really helpful is the prompting to think how your lifestyle might change in TV and the cost impact of that such as more eating out, less time watching tv, more time spent in sports and or crafts & hobbies and the related expenses (clothes, equipment, fees). Keep the videos coming!
Thanks, Dorebea!
Always great information and I watch all your videos. I’m in southern Indiana also and plan on moving to The Villages within the next 5 yrs, I’m 50 and the wife is 52. You’ve definitely had a positive influence on us.
Thanks Aaron, see you when you get here.
Thank you both so much for updating you're monthly budget! Love you both!
Thanks Matt, we appreciate it.
Your information is very useful and I appreciate it. My husband and I visited The Villages last December and fell in love! We are still a few years out from retirement, but we are planners so this is realistic and helpful, thank you!
You're welcome, Julee... and thank YOU!
Thanks for your cost summary. We have about 5 or 6 yrs to go before my wife and I retire; maybe a lot sooner if my company offers a good buy out, I'll buy the plane tickets tomorrow. Anyway I thought it would be much more expensive than it may be, but after seeing your cost summary I realize I could probably swing it for the both of us on just my pension alone, so thanks again for giving me a new perspective and a new hope.
Just remember, that the numbers will all depend upon your particular situation. You may end up with higher cable bill higher phone bill etc.
The taxes and insurance will depend upon the size and location of your new home, and whether you have one vehicle or 2, 1 golf cart or 2. Medical expenses, etc. There are many different factors that will affect how much money you need.
Thanks to this wonderful couple. Wishing well being to all!
You are so kind, John!
Both of you are Awesome!!! From Northwest Florida👏👏👏
Seriously considering a move to the villages for retirement. Your channel definitely helps in that consideration. Thank you.
I wish you all the best, but there is no way, I would never be happy living around so many people, and with so many restrictions.
But it seems to suit some folks. Best of luck.
Thank you for your video! Very helpful!
You guys did a great job. I live in Jacksonville and wouldn’t go anywhere else. We have lived at the beach and a couple of other places here, but I grew up only a few miles from here. There is no state income tax and it is very easy to get around this city, even with the traffic getting a little heaver. The people from here are friendly and there is a lot to do from the beaches to golfing and a hundred other things. 😅