My father and his wife moved into a Del Webb community a few years after he retired. We visited often, and got to experience what it’s like. They truly loved it there. A LOT of activities to do - for EVERYONE. Softball, bocce ball, golf, swim aerobics, gym, crafting. You name it, and Del Webb had it. VERY tidy neighborhood, too. Quiet and relaxing. Rule there was you had to be 55+ to live there (you could own prior to that, but could not occupy it unless you were 55+), and children could not reside with you for more than (I think) 6 months. I think that was to ensure boomerang adult kids didn’t start living in the community in hoards. The reality is that a lot of drama in life happens with people prior to age 55, and by restricting the residents to be that age, it eliminates a lot of the issues we all like to avoid. Last note… there was a serious sense of community there. At least with my dad and his neighbors. They got together a LOT and looked out for each other. Oh, one other thing… if memory serves me correctly, there was a way to activate your address sigh (there were all lighted and located similarly) so that it flashed. This helped emergency responders locate your home quickly and even alert your neighbors of an issue. And they had a fire department located a stone’s throw away. It’s definitely something folks should give a look to.
I was impressed by this neighborhood. Have you heard of the villages in Florida? If not doa search on youtube and check it out. Huge retirement community in Florida. It's basically it's own city.
A lot of these 55 and over communities are being designed much better with great amenities. My sister in-law just moved into one. Their development have their own shopping center with grocery store, coffee shops, bakery and restaurants. So they have improved from just pool, tennis courts. The club house are Well designed to host private parties and gatherings. So if you don’t want to host at your home you can use the club house. Pool table, multiple tv’s, fireplace, kitchen, multiple bathrooms, tables and seating throughout. I was impressed especially with the higher end furnishings. It’s definitely a consideration. I’m still personally torn because I enjoy my space and room for my toys to be housed inside. Even a three car garage wouldn’t fit 😂
Yes, exactly! I was actually blown away by how nice this community is. Del Webb is actually in the process of starting to build a new community in Murfreesboro and and I’m hearing it’s going to be even better.
Nice job, Matt! I was just thinking a few days ago, after watching another one of your youtube clips, "Why has Matt not driven down to Southern Springs to look around?".....anyway, thanks!
Thanks, Bob! Honestly, I don’t know why I didn’t. But the good news is the neighborhood is now complete so I was able to show it without a bunch of construction going on and all of that mess
We are looking to relocate this summer. We can afford a house there but the monthly HOA is pretty dang high. We will have to weigh it out. Could you send me a listing of any properties for sale or for rent.
Thanks for the video - did not know that the community exists. Being that I am in the target demographic for this type of neighborhood, it would be interesting to provide a little deeper review of living in an over 55 community versus a traditional neighborhood. By that, I am thinking things like the financial side including HOA fees and included amenities (you touched on it), restrictions, other non-traditional services (like transportation) and future resale. An Over 55 community is going to have a much smaller target market and some feedback on how selling a home in this community would differ from a home in a traditional neighborhood. This would include a discussion on potential appreciation as compared to traditional neighborhoods. Access to grocery stores, pharmacies, and healthcare would also be more important to the older population versus things like schools and playgrounds. Are there any kind of tax breaks that retirees would enjoy either in the city of Spring Hill or in Williamson County. Retirees are going to be in a fixed income situation and will probably be more focused on more budget-friendly options for entertainment and shopping. To you point in the video, there is a certain portion of the audience who would be interested in a community like this but have a little different perspective on personal needs versus those in the traditional neighborhood.
Thanks for watching bud! Yeah, I was actually really impressed by the community. While the Buyer pool for this type of community is smaller they’re also are not a lot of options out there. so because of that, I think there’s probably always a fairly steady demand.
HOA fees are $389 a month. You will pay for one year up front, even though you have no amenities. Southern Harmony is about two miles away from Kroeger's. Straight shot on the road out of Southern Harmony and head east.
Amazing video, A friend of mine referred me to a financial adviser sometime ago and we got talking about investment and money. I started investing with $120k and in the first 2 months , my portfolio was reading $274,800. Crazy right!, I decided to reinvest my profit and gets more interesting. For over a year we have been working together making consistent profit just bought my second home 2 weeks ago and care for my family.
I’ve been forced to find additional sources of income as I got retrenched. I barely have time to continue trading and watch my investments since I had my second daughter. Do you think I should take a break for a while from the market and focus on other things or return whenever I have free time or is it a continuous process? Thanks...
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The model homes are all sold. The homes are built on a slab and made out of 2by4s. The people who bought these places had to buy the home design, a lot of land, go through buying counter tops, cabinets, lights, hardware, flooring, tile, showers if you do not want a fiberglass tub/shower, etc etc etc The golf cart garage is a an add on expense. The mailboxes are at a central location. If you are looking to move in here, the owners all paid for that. We looked there they wanted $800,000 from the salesperson, we were there when they had the model homes. We did not like the model homes. We just toured there again for an open house, the home was around $600,000 but had a cracked slab. We definitely did not like that house. Unlike some people posting here, I thought the clubhouse was pretty nice. It was maybe built in 2023 or so. Construction started in 2017. that means you had to wait for around 5 to 6 years.
@@jackiereed7837 have you been over to Southern Harmony in Murfreesboro? I just had some clients sign a contract there for around $700k. It looks like it’s going to be really nice over there.
@@Matt.Bogosian What is wrong with Pulte Del Webb. Add 50% more to the cost of the house to get the true cost to you. The price you see for the house, is just the 2 by 4 construction, slab, cheap windows, a roof, base cabinetry, and the low end Lennox HVAC MERIT. Think of Pulte/Del Webb as a budget airline, the house is your plane ticket. Oh, you want a seat? Pay extra for that. Oh, you want to bring on baggage? pay for that. Oh you want more leg room? Pay for that. Oh, you want the exit row? Pay for that. Oh you want to do carry on? pay for that. Oh you want food and a drink, pay for that. etc etc Ok, you bought a Pulte/Del Webb house, that is your plane ticket. You get the basic house, but if you want a certain Elevation View, aka front porch, pay for that. Now you need to BUY a lot. That is your seat. Oh you want a better lot location, pay for that. They will ALWAYS try to sell you their perceived best lot first. You do get BASE, aka cheap, stuff in the standard house. BTW, the house is built on a slab. the slab will contain your plumbing, if there is a problem with the plumbing, guess what? your floors are being dug up. Your furnace is in the attic or crawl space, so all venting is in the joists in the blown in insulation. The Lennox Merit AC unit is outside. It will be sized for the smallest house. So, if the smallest house is a 2 ton AC unit, and you should have a 4 ton, you will get a 2 ton. Pulte does not upgrade the AC unit. Oh you want an appliance upgrade? Pay for that. Oh you MUST pay for the ventilation hood in the kitchen. You want a better sink? pay for that Kitchen back splash? Pay for that. You want better hardware throughout the house? pay for that You want Pendant Lights? pay for that You want under cabinet lighting? Pay for that. You want better countertops? pay for that. You want a tiled shower? Pay for that You want better hardwood flooring? pay for that You want better bathroom tile? pay for that. By the way the upgrade to hardwood floors and tile you must pay extra for EACH and every room. Garage Door keypad You pay for that. It comes with any standard garage door opener from Home Depot, but you pay for a keypad ad the keypad is the cost of the garage door opener. You can buy garage door openers that come with a battery backup for when the power goes out for $300. I know, I installed this myself in December of 2023. No idea what the garage door opener is, but I doubt it will have a battery backup. Mud room from the garage? Pay for that. Finished Garage? Pay for that. NOT INCLUDED is the epoxy garage floor with the sprinkle dust. This is an add on Extra lighting and electrical outlets? Pay for that Third car garage? Pay for that Window Casings? Pay for that. Interior Paint? Pay for that. Since this house is sold to people 55 plus, you want grab bars. Pay for that. Full yard Irrigation EVEN THOUGH YOU MUST BUY THIS it is not included in the price of the house, you pay for this. Second Floor? Pay for that. Stairs to the second floor? Pay for that. Laundry Room? Pay for that. Sliding Glass Doors? Pay for that. Tray Ceilings? Pay for that. Add in title search, closing costs, home owners insurance. property tax, title insurance If you are going to buy a new Pulte house, for $700,000 compare to a house that is $1,050,000 because your true cost for the Pulte house way more than they say in their literature.
I live in Spring Hill, my wife and I are 82 and 83, we have looked at the Del Webb facility. IT IS AWFUL. I LIVE ABOUT 1 mile from this place and let me tell you it is terrible. ALL THE HOMES ARE THE SAME THERE IS HARDLY ANY VARIATION. As for the club house, it is a huge BARN. DONT BOTHER with Dell Web, I really shouldn’t say that, people can make up their own minds, but it’s not for us.
@@Matt.Bogosian Our subdivision is called Autumn Ridge, the house we have is very nice, best house we have ever owned. It is in a very private area but only 3 minutes drive from Main Street, so, when my wife decides she needs a vital ingredient for dinner THAT I FORGOT TO BUY, I can be there and back in no time. Sadly we must face the fact that we are both OLD AND OUR HOUSE HAS 4 bedrooms and is 4K sqft. It will break our hearts when we finally decide we have to get a smaller home. Every home here is DIFFERENT, the cookie cutter approach of Dell Web makes it look like an Army barracks. Best wishes
@@KeithGrove-kn8cv the estate section of Southern Springs is really nice. I actually just had a client buy a home in that section and it is definitely not cookie cutter. It is on a half acre lot, has a three car garage, and best of all it is on a single level. I was really impressed with it.
@@Matt.Bogosian Oh yes one more thing, you have got me going now. Our Sub Division has an HOA, yes I have read the horror stories about HOAs . But we have lived here for about 8 years with ZERO PROBLEMS from the HOA, about the worst thing to happen is when someone forgets to get the garbage containers and leave them out for a couple of days. Otherwise ZERO PROBLEMS.
@@Matt.Bogosian What is the Estate Section of Southern Springs? Are we talking about the Dell Webb development near Saturn Parkway? I must admit that my wife and I just drove around a couple of times and were not impressed. There are a lot of facilities that we would never use but are probably going to have to pay for. Autumn Ridge is LOVELY all brick 3 car garages on the side of the house not on the front, each house is completely different. It’s a matter of opinion of course but I am so happy we bought the house we have and NOT Dell Web.
You should move somewhere that you would like better. Life is too short to be unhappy. I have quite a few friends that live in Spring Hill and they really like it.
@@johnward8064 lived there for about 9 years it is very nice, the value of our house has doubled. We have no plans to move so we will probably live there until we expire. That will leave a very nice fortune for our children and grandchildren. The house is not our only investment.
Are you retiring soon and looking for a place to settle down? What are the things you are looking for in a community?
My father and his wife moved into a Del Webb community a few years after he retired. We visited often, and got to experience what it’s like. They truly loved it there. A LOT of activities to do - for EVERYONE. Softball, bocce ball, golf, swim aerobics, gym, crafting. You name it, and Del Webb had it. VERY tidy neighborhood, too. Quiet and relaxing. Rule there was you had to be 55+ to live there (you could own prior to that, but could not occupy it unless you were 55+), and children could not reside with you for more than (I think) 6 months. I think that was to ensure boomerang adult kids didn’t start living in the community in hoards. The reality is that a lot of drama in life happens with people prior to age 55, and by restricting the residents to be that age, it eliminates a lot of the issues we all like to avoid. Last note… there was a serious sense of community there. At least with my dad and his neighbors. They got together a LOT and looked out for each other. Oh, one other thing… if memory serves me correctly, there was a way to activate your address sigh (there were all lighted and located similarly) so that it flashed. This helped emergency responders locate your home quickly and even alert your neighbors of an issue. And they had a fire department located a stone’s throw away. It’s definitely something folks should give a look to.
I was impressed by this neighborhood. Have you heard of the villages in Florida? If not doa search on youtube and check it out. Huge retirement community in Florida. It's basically it's own city.
A lot of these 55 and over communities are being designed much better with great amenities. My sister in-law just moved into one. Their development have their own shopping center with grocery store, coffee shops, bakery and restaurants. So they have improved from just pool, tennis courts. The club house are
Well designed to host private parties and gatherings. So if you don’t want to host at your home you can use the club house. Pool table, multiple tv’s, fireplace, kitchen, multiple bathrooms, tables and seating throughout. I was impressed
especially with the higher end furnishings. It’s definitely a consideration. I’m still personally torn because I enjoy my space and room for my toys to be housed inside. Even a three car garage wouldn’t fit 😂
Yes, exactly! I was actually blown away by how nice this community is. Del Webb is actually in the process of starting to build a new community in Murfreesboro and and I’m hearing it’s going to be even better.
There are no trees . . . but I agree, very confusing where to move at this age. Don't want to join the Lawrence Welk club. Thanks for the drive.
Nice job, Matt! I was just thinking a few days ago, after watching another one of your youtube clips, "Why has Matt not driven down to Southern Springs to look around?".....anyway, thanks!
Thanks, Bob! Honestly, I don’t know why I didn’t. But the good news is the neighborhood is now complete so I was able to show it without a bunch of construction going on and all of that mess
We are looking to relocate this summer. We can afford a house there but the monthly HOA is pretty dang high. We will have to weigh it out. Could you send me a listing of any properties for sale or for rent.
Yes I can. I would need to get your email address. You can text it to me at 615-270-9604 or email me at mbogosia@gmail.com.
Thanks for the video - did not know that the community exists. Being that I am in the target demographic for this type of neighborhood, it would be interesting to provide a little deeper review of living in an over 55 community versus a traditional neighborhood. By that, I am thinking things like the financial side including HOA fees and included amenities (you touched on it), restrictions, other non-traditional services (like transportation) and future resale. An Over 55 community is going to have a much smaller target market and some feedback on how selling a home in this community would differ from a home in a traditional neighborhood. This would include a discussion on potential appreciation as compared to traditional neighborhoods. Access to grocery stores, pharmacies, and healthcare would also be more important to the older population versus things like schools and playgrounds. Are there any kind of tax breaks that retirees would enjoy either in the city of Spring Hill or in Williamson County. Retirees are going to be in a fixed income situation and will probably be more focused on more budget-friendly options for entertainment and shopping. To you point in the video, there is a certain portion of the audience who would be interested in a community like this but have a little different perspective on personal needs versus those in the traditional neighborhood.
Thanks for watching bud! Yeah, I was actually really impressed by the community. While the Buyer pool for this type of community is smaller they’re also are not a lot of options out there. so because of that, I think there’s probably always a fairly steady demand.
HOA fees are $389 a month. You will pay for one year up front, even though you have no amenities.
Southern Harmony is about two miles away from Kroeger's. Straight shot on the road out of Southern Harmony and head east.
Amazing video, A friend of mine referred me to a financial adviser sometime ago and we got talking about investment and money. I started investing with $120k and in the first 2 months , my portfolio was reading $274,800. Crazy right!, I decided to reinvest my profit and gets more interesting. For over a year we have been working together making consistent profit just bought my second home 2 weeks ago and care for my family.
I’ve been forced to find additional sources of income as I got retrenched. I barely have time to continue trading and watch my investments since I had my second daughter. Do you think I should take a break for a while from the market and focus on other things or return whenever I have free time or is it a continuous process? Thanks...
@@AlilatTiamiyu Quitting may not be the best approach if you ask me. This is where an AI comes into the picture. I barely have time to trade myself as my job swallows up most of my time. *MARGARET MOLLI ALVEY* ..
@@FlorentGulliver Oh please I’d love that. Thanks!
*MARGARET MOLLI ALVEY*
Lookup with her name on the webpage.
The model homes are all sold.
The homes are built on a slab and made out of 2by4s.
The people who bought these places had to buy the home design, a lot of land, go through buying counter tops, cabinets, lights, hardware, flooring, tile, showers if you do not want a fiberglass tub/shower, etc etc etc
The golf cart garage is a an add on expense.
The mailboxes are at a central location.
If you are looking to move in here, the owners all paid for that.
We looked there they wanted $800,000 from the salesperson, we were there when they had the model homes. We did not like the model homes.
We just toured there again for an open house, the home was around $600,000 but had a cracked slab. We definitely did not like that house.
Unlike some people posting here, I thought the clubhouse was pretty nice. It was maybe built in 2023 or so. Construction started in 2017. that means you had to wait for around 5 to 6 years.
@@jackiereed7837 have you been over to Southern Harmony in Murfreesboro? I just had some clients sign a contract there for around $700k. It looks like it’s going to be really nice over there.
@@Matt.Bogosian Yes, I have looked at all the Del Webb properties in Tennessee
@@Matt.Bogosian What is wrong with Pulte Del Webb. Add 50% more to the cost of the house to get the true cost to you.
The price you see for the house, is just the 2 by 4 construction, slab, cheap windows, a roof, base cabinetry, and the low end Lennox HVAC MERIT.
Think of Pulte/Del Webb as a budget airline, the house is your plane ticket. Oh,
you want a seat? Pay extra for that. Oh, you want to bring on baggage? pay for that.
Oh you want more leg room? Pay for that. Oh, you want the exit row? Pay for that. Oh you want to do carry on? pay for that. Oh you want food and a drink, pay for that.
etc etc
Ok, you bought a Pulte/Del Webb house, that is your plane ticket.
You get the basic house, but if you want a certain Elevation View, aka front porch, pay for that.
Now you need to BUY a lot. That is your seat. Oh you want a better lot location, pay for that. They will ALWAYS try to sell you their perceived best lot first.
You do get BASE, aka cheap, stuff in the standard house.
BTW, the house is built on a slab. the slab will contain your plumbing, if there is
a problem with the plumbing, guess what? your floors are being dug up.
Your furnace is in the attic or crawl space, so all venting is in the joists in the blown in insulation.
The Lennox Merit AC unit is outside. It will be sized for the smallest house. So, if the smallest house is a 2 ton AC unit, and you should have a 4 ton, you will get a 2 ton. Pulte does not upgrade the AC unit.
Oh you want an appliance upgrade? Pay for that.
Oh you MUST pay for the ventilation hood in the kitchen.
You want a better sink? pay for that
Kitchen back splash? Pay for that.
You want better hardware throughout the house? pay for that
You want Pendant Lights? pay for that
You want under cabinet lighting? Pay for that.
You want better countertops? pay for that.
You want a tiled shower? Pay for that
You want better hardwood flooring? pay for that
You want better bathroom tile? pay for that.
By the way the upgrade to hardwood floors and tile you must pay extra for EACH and every room.
Garage Door keypad You pay for that. It comes with any standard garage door opener from Home Depot, but you pay for a keypad ad the keypad is the cost of the garage door opener.
You can buy garage door openers that come with a battery backup for when the power goes out for $300. I know, I installed this myself in December of 2023. No idea what the garage door opener is, but I doubt it will have a battery backup.
Mud room from the garage? Pay for that.
Finished Garage? Pay for that.
NOT INCLUDED is the epoxy garage floor with the sprinkle dust. This is an add on
Extra lighting and electrical outlets? Pay for that
Third car garage? Pay for that
Window Casings? Pay for that.
Interior Paint? Pay for that.
Since this house is sold to people 55 plus, you want grab bars. Pay for that.
Full yard Irrigation EVEN THOUGH YOU MUST BUY THIS it is not included in the price of the house, you pay for this.
Second Floor? Pay for that.
Stairs to the second floor? Pay for that.
Laundry Room? Pay for that.
Sliding Glass Doors? Pay for that.
Tray Ceilings? Pay for that.
Add in title search, closing costs, home owners insurance. property tax, title insurance
If you are going to buy a new Pulte house, for $700,000 compare to a house that is $1,050,000 because your true cost for the Pulte house way more than they say in their literature.
Thank you. I can’t believe you just wrote all of that. Haha But I do appreciate the feedback.
I live in Spring Hill, my wife and I are 82 and 83, we have looked at the Del Webb facility.
IT IS AWFUL.
I LIVE ABOUT 1 mile from this place and let me tell you it is terrible.
ALL THE HOMES ARE THE SAME THERE IS HARDLY ANY VARIATION.
As for the club house, it is a huge BARN.
DONT BOTHER with Dell Web, I really shouldn’t say that, people can make up their own minds, but it’s not for us.
What neighborhood did you end up in?
@@Matt.Bogosian Our subdivision is called Autumn Ridge, the house we have is very nice, best house we have ever owned.
It is in a very private area but only 3 minutes drive from Main Street, so, when my wife decides she needs a vital ingredient for dinner THAT I FORGOT TO BUY, I can be there and back in no time.
Sadly we must face the fact that we are both OLD AND OUR HOUSE HAS 4 bedrooms and is 4K sqft.
It will break our hearts when we finally decide we have to get a smaller home.
Every home here is DIFFERENT, the cookie cutter approach of Dell Web makes it look like an Army barracks.
Best wishes
@@KeithGrove-kn8cv the estate section of Southern Springs is really nice. I actually just had a client buy a home in that section and it is definitely not cookie cutter. It is on a half acre lot, has a three car garage, and best of all it is on a single level. I was really impressed with it.
@@Matt.Bogosian Oh yes one more thing, you have got me going now.
Our Sub Division has an HOA, yes I have read the horror stories about HOAs .
But we have lived here for about 8 years with ZERO PROBLEMS from the HOA, about the worst thing to happen is when someone forgets to get the garbage containers and leave them out for a couple of days.
Otherwise ZERO PROBLEMS.
@@Matt.Bogosian What is the Estate Section of Southern Springs?
Are we talking about the Dell Webb development near Saturn Parkway?
I must admit that my wife and I just drove around a couple of times and were not impressed.
There are a lot of facilities that we would never use but are probably going to have to pay for.
Autumn Ridge is LOVELY all brick 3 car garages on the side of the house not on the front, each house is completely different.
It’s a matter of opinion of course but I am so happy we bought the house we have and NOT Dell Web.
Spring Hill is awful. Lived there 19 years.
You should move somewhere that you would like better. Life is too short to be unhappy. I have quite a few friends that live in Spring Hill and they really like it.
@@johnward8064 lived there for about 9 years it is very nice, the value of our house has doubled.
We have no plans to move so we will probably live there until we expire. That will leave a very nice fortune for our children and grandchildren.
The house is not our only investment.