It would be interesting to interview people who are selling their houses in the Villages after 2-3 years due the after glow of living in the Villages wears off and expectations did not live up to their to seeing themselves living forever in the Villages..

@JERRYANDLINDA

Жыл бұрын

That would be a good show but I would have no idea how to find those people.

@Pete-rs4yz

4 ай бұрын

@@JERRYANDLINDA I suppose you would have to visit open houses or knock on doors with for sale signs on the garage to interview sellers or their agents. An episode that would require a month or so of work.

About roofs and insurance. A new law, signed by DeSantis recently, requires insurance companies to accept a roofing company's inspection report stating the roof will last at least 5 years. Insurance companies can't drop coverage for roofs over 15-years old if they have this inspection report.

Yeah that homeowners insurance debacle is what's keeping my checkbook closed. 40% rate hikes, cancelled policies, fees and surcharges to cover insolvent companies. And a $19,000 roof every 15 years is a $1,600 yearly tax all its own.

@junep3807

4 ай бұрын

Buying a place with a new roof would be one replacement..maybe in my lifetime. We can't run from taxes and insurance. It's either a leap in faith or being on the death bed saying, gee wish I bought that house in TV.

There are no bad areas! We have been here 10 years and wouldn’t live anywhere else in the world. Still Living The Dream.

@Arty_left

Жыл бұрын

Define bad areas 🤔

Good health is the key where ever you live

I love love this show today !!! Free information that’s very valuable. It seems like everyone is wealthy there, buying 500,000 dollar homes sight unseen. Good for them and I mean it ❤️

@texasmimi5566

Жыл бұрын

This is the reward for putting in years of hard work, bad jobs, bad co-workers and/or bosses, long commutes and the like. It is called a work ethic and having perseverance and wisdom for the future.

@d.l.n.7133

Жыл бұрын

@ Rosy Red There are a lot of lovely homes and neighborhoods in the villages that don’t command those prices. Also the neighborhoods have mixed areas . Small bungalow style homes on the same streets as $500 plus homes . They are all beautiful places !

@davisholman8149

Жыл бұрын

RR - I wanted to just add to what others have said. These folks are simply using the equity they accrued over years & years - decades actually - of paying a house payment. If the area they are coming from is desirable - walking out of the title office with half a million dollar check is a common thing with baby boomer & younger homeowners. The great majority of these people are middle class. Don’t be discouraged, Friend. Just trying to put that huge price tag into perspective!✌🏽😎🌴

@ellelorraine3540

Жыл бұрын

I wish I could afford to live there, but I sure enjoy watching all the fun!

@Rosyred5147

Жыл бұрын

@@d.l.n.7133 That’s nice to know. Thank you for a kind reply. Unlike Texas Mimi.

Bought a house yesterday in Newell... So excited!!!!!! Going back to Illinois to sell our house. Can't wait. Are planning to rent our new house in Newell out before we can move in

@JERRYANDLINDA

Жыл бұрын

How exciting! Congratulations!

I especially like the man that moved from California and his view of moving to Florida and his take in the proximity to highways. The real estate couple had a lot of great tips, no sewage plant area. Plus ask for what you want. They had a great real estate person who worked hard for them vs selling a property that sells itself. You should have them on again !!!!

I loved watching this show. It’s one of the best episodes you’ve produced. My husband and I have been on three visits to TV. Each time there was something that prevented us from purchasing. One time my husband got Covid, another time we found a house but someone else beat us to it. Now my husband is hospitalized and we are probably not going to ever be able to go back to TV, let alone buy and move there. I cried as I watched today-happy for these lovely people but sad that we can’t join them. I’m still a diehard fan and supporter of your show. I don’t know how you keep coming up with such a variety of interesting things to share. Keep up the good work!

@airybrook

Жыл бұрын

I am sorry about your husband. It is lovely that you enjoy other people's stories. I agree this was a fantastic episode.

@JERRYANDLINDA

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your kind comments, Linda.

@Rosyred5147

Жыл бұрын

@@JERRYANDLINDA ohhhh Linda, you and Jerry are so loved. We have friends in TV and they say you two are like rock stars , everyone knows who Jerry and Linda are. 💕

@JERRYANDLINDA

Жыл бұрын

Thank you, Rosy. We appreciate your kindness.

To Laura & Tim: I’ll wager that you feel doubly lucky to have moved to The Villages when you did, now that Arizona has had to stop all new home builds, due to lack of water. I pray a resolution comes for the state of Arizona.

This was a great show! It was so interesting to hear from relatively new residents and their buying experiences. I also enjoyed seeing the homes some of them purchased... always in awe of the plants and landscaping! I know you enjoy meeting everyone, but this is a lot of work that you put into these videos and it is certainly appreciated. I'd enjoy a revisit with this same group in the future! Sounds like they are very happy they made this choice!

@JERRYANDLINDA

Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it, Karen!

@judyminton8227

Жыл бұрын

Loved this show Great information Like it when others share photos of their homes! Love the different styles & front views😊

We are leaving today after our weeklong lifestyle visit, and I told our sales agent the one big negative I have about being here is having to leave

@JERRYANDLINDA

Жыл бұрын

😆😆😆😆😆

@ericsparks4288

Жыл бұрын

Show idea - maybe some focus on the subject of people making the choice to leave family behind. In 3-5 years when/if we relocate there, that will be the one last “hangup.” And if there is already one you’ve done, please show me the link 😊

This video is so touching to me. I can relate to the joy they feel living here and the confidence they have knowing they made a good choice! I love hearing what people thought when they first came here and saw The Villages because I know how I felt. I was shocked when I saw all of these little cars scooting around. Enjoyed this video very much Jerry and Linda! Excellent! ❤❤

Great show today, guys. It’s great seeing people so happy with their purchases in The Villages. What a great bunch of folks.

Excellent. Loved the interviews with the new homeowners and their experiences. Very helpful information. Especially the couple that were realtors.

@JERRYANDLINDA

11 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

We loved hearing everyone’s story of how they purchased their homes!! We so loved watching your videos for over a year and it was so inspiring. We saw a model and did a bid and saw the house by videos. Our realtor was AMAZING and we weren’t surprised with anything!! We love it here!! Frog here forever😎😎

@JERRYANDLINDA

Жыл бұрын

And we're glad that you are!

One of my favorite shows that you've done! Absolutely loved hearing the home buying experiences of so many different people!

@JERRYANDLINDA

Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

Yes do your due dilgence and this may take time. Don’t let your heart rule your head. There will always be another house if you miss out and the Villages Realtors seem to be very skilled at what they do. You will find your perfect home. Excellent interviewing again Jerry and you found some lovely people to talk with 👏👏

@JERRYANDLINDA

Жыл бұрын

Thank you, Helen! Always so kind.

Great show and eight days until I own my never seen in person home there. Looking forward to everything and especially the fishing.

The roof and the insurance situation (and increasing property taxes) are terrifying. I plan on being in The Villages in 14ish years, and Middleton within the next two years, and the only thing pushing me away from the idea altogether is the roof, insurance, and taxes- and I know I'm not alone.

@Arty_left

Жыл бұрын

It’s not that great here. I would definitely do your research

@nf2885

Жыл бұрын

That’s one of the things that is very concerning to us and also pushing us away. Not to mention where are the hospitals to care for 150,000 residents and counting ???

@dibari22

Жыл бұрын

@@nf2885 honestly, I would just drive the 2.5 hours to Jacksonville and go to the Mayo Clinic. I live in Las Vegas now and the healthcare is terrible, I drive 5hrs to Phoenix for most serious medical stuff.

@england670

Жыл бұрын

I thought the same thing. Seems like these people are not thinking about medical services.

@nf2885

Жыл бұрын

@@dibari22 do you really think people want to drive 2.5 hours to a hospital? 🤔

Great show! I would love to hear from residents that purchased smaller homes. Patio Villas fit my budget. Coming in September for a lifestyle visit!

Great show today! Interesting to hear about other people’s adventures.

Awesome!

Great show Jerry and Linda. Interesting to hear their stories and experiences.

I liked the husband/wife interview. Would be great to do a show with them on how they picked their location and why. They could show us where the trash sites are and the sewer. It’s things most people would not think to look at. It would we an amazing show!

Great Show.....😊

Nice show, interesting guests 👍🏻👍🏻

Very fun show!

So nice to see that everyone was so happy with their purchases! Have a wonderful weekend Jerry and Linda, and thank you for another great show!

Excellent show! We can’t wait to find our dream home! ❤❤🎉🎉

Great episode! Thanks

Interesting show!

What a great idea for a show. We are going to be in that boat here in a couple years. Thanks for sharing the stories.

Such a great video! Really appreciated the information from the last couple in particular.

Good group of people willing to share😊

Great show and topic. I enjoy watching positive videos. Can't wait for the follow up as they learn the good bad & ugly.

A great show! Who doesn’t love to see happy people? Thank you Jerry and Linda!

Your guests are very natural and genuine

WAOOO 👍👍👍 TREMENDOUS VIDEO. ABSOLUTELY EYE OPENING INFORMATION.

So fun to hear about others adventures in finding their homes and futures in the Villages. Very good show!

@JERRYANDLINDA

Жыл бұрын

Thank you, Julie!

Fabulous show Jerry & Linda! What a pleasure hearing from all your informative, positive guests … and now neighbors!! Thank you!!

Fantastic show! So informative. I was viewing the floor plans when people mentioned which ones they bought, and that couple that bought the Livingston! What a great plan! It's now in my list!

Great video! Sorry we missed the Facebook post, maybe next time. See you around.

Great show. Thanks for the work that went into this

@JERRYANDLINDA

Жыл бұрын

Our pleasure!

Would have been fun to see their homes 😊

Very interesting to hear the new residents experience and how most of them sold a home very profitably elsewhere. Certainly is more desirable not to have a mortgage in retirement.

A very informative show as always. I’m glad to be on the other side now as homeowners ourselves. This information will be very helpful to all future villagers.

I loved hearing these experiences. You two have a huge influence on thousands of people. The Villages should pay you! I would like more videos like this. Thanks!

@JERRYANDLINDA

Жыл бұрын

Wow, thank you!

Love this video! You do such a wonderful job covering every subject!

@JERRYANDLINDA

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

Great show thanks so much

@JERRYANDLINDA

Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

Very informative episode. The homes are so expensive, a sellers' market for sure.

Such a good episode today! Thank you!

@JERRYANDLINDA

Жыл бұрын

You are so welcome!

Good morning another great video very informative 😘

@JERRYANDLINDA

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

Thank you for sharing

@JERRYANDLINDA

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Livingston is a nice floorplan! Just looked it up.

It was so fun hearing everyone's story. Thanks for creating this video.💖

@JERRYANDLINDA

Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

Good morning. Love your videos

@JERRYANDLINDA

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much, Linda!

Great show, thank you!

@JERRYANDLINDA

Жыл бұрын

Our pleasure!

Really good info, thank you. Particularly about the 15 year mark for a new roof in order to keep the insurance in check. Wow!

Great show you guys, I love hearing other people’s stories!❤️

@JERRYANDLINDA

Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoy it!

▶️ Jerry, this was really informative. Hope you do more like this one! Thank you! 😊

Thanks for the awesome show! I loved hearing their first hand stories of buying in The Villages! 🏡 🌞 ⛳️

@JERRYANDLINDA

Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

Another great show! I really like these type of videos. 😊

@JERRYANDLINDA

Жыл бұрын

Glad you like them!

That was an awesome video! 🥰🥰

@JERRYANDLINDA

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! 🤗

Lovely, honest video, and what smashing folks. Good luck and sending wishes of happy times for all.

@JERRYANDLINDA

Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

another home run guys - great show - see ya when we get there !

@JERRYANDLINDA

Жыл бұрын

Thanks, Will!

Will be helpful to those thinking about moving here. The Livingston model is like my Bridgeport but with a flat back to the home

One of your best and informative shows!

@JERRYANDLINDA

Жыл бұрын

Wow, thanks!

Paoli, Indiana here! Great idea for a video and well narrated! I always look forward to seeing you both twice a week. Take care.

@JERRYANDLINDA

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! You too!

Such a very interesting show. Loved it!

@JERRYANDLINDA

Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

Great show. Thanks

@JERRYANDLINDA

Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it.

Great video. Even though these folks bought sight unseen, they were very specific about their must haves-I think that's important. So happy for all of them.

@JERRYANDLINDA

Жыл бұрын

Great point!

Hello from Louisville 😊 Love you guys! Great video ❤❤

@JERRYANDLINDA

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Related to Lee?

Interesting video! Nice job!

@JERRYANDLINDA

Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

Thank you Laura for letting us know that the Villages isn't the only place that has the STD rumor. I get so tired of having to reply to people's concerns about this non-issue.

@dogcrazy25

Жыл бұрын

Omg, my sister innlse mentioned STDs every time I mentioned The Villages. Based on no facts, it's annoying.

It was interesting to hear from the last couple. The sewer, the noise, the Landfill. I have heard this from the southern potential buyers. Good pointers! 💖💖💖 can’t wait to move there.

Wow, what a great topic this week! Thank you so much. I know it had to have taken you a lot of time to make it. It gave me a lot of things to think about for when we buy our home there.

@JERRYANDLINDA

Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful, Sally. Thank you!

Wonderful show today, as always. This one hit with us since we are in the hunt for the perfect location and home. Lots of valuable information and advice for folks that are making the move. See you in the fall Linda and Jerry!

@JERRYANDLINDA

Жыл бұрын

See you when you get here!

Very informative 😊

@JERRYANDLINDA

Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Hello from Minnesota. I just wanted to say that you two are so inspiring! And you do meet the nicest people - which is a breath of fresh air in today's world. I love your content and creativity and appreciate all the work you do to produce such a great channel. I loved Jerry's bike ride, loved meeting Linda's sister, and really enjoy all your videos. I just want to say thank you for being a bright spot in the lives of so many. May God continue to bless you always!

@JERRYANDLINDA

Жыл бұрын

Laura, what nice things to say. Thank you! ❤❤❤

One aspect about these interviews that would be interesting to know is about their family (kids and grand kids) and how close they are with them and where they live and how they will manage staying close.

@lauras908

Жыл бұрын

Very close. They live in Scottsdale. They have come 3 times since July (we have vacationed with them) and now we will visit every 2 months. Plane flights.

This is my favorite show! Great information for those of us thinking of moving to the Villages! Love the candid info from people who bought sight unseen!

@JERRYANDLINDA

Жыл бұрын

Thanks, Robert!

Thanks!

@JERRYANDLINDA

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Ron! Much appreciated! ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

Thank you Jerry and Linda, this was very helpful! The tips from the realtor couple were great advice on how to look for property.

@JERRYANDLINDA

Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Love it love it love it - informative and entertaining to hear home buyers speak on their experience. I learned a lot. ❤

@JERRYANDLINDA

Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

Good stuff as always guys...Been watching yall for years and finally bought a place in St Cats--- Ill see YOU when I get there!

@JERRYANDLINDA

Жыл бұрын

Congratulations and welcome!

Wow, what a great bunch of interviews, really some great commentaries by the people you talked to, really confirmed what Louise and I were thinking and saw when we were on our Lifestyle visit last year. Now we just have to find one for ourselves (hopefully sight seen, LOL). Nice session Jerry and Linda!

@JERRYANDLINDA

Жыл бұрын

Thanks, John.

That was really fun. I looked at new and used and decided that because I had done renovations on the prior two homes I bought that I just wanted a new home. And I needed a veranda because of my dogs. The homes in Deluna were the only new ones at the time but I really like the location because my church is in Wildwood. And like the other gentleman said it's right off of 301 and easy onto the turnpike and I can go up 301 or I can go the other way up Warm Springs and go on to Morse to get into the main part of the villages. After losing bids on three homes there was a home that came back on the market that my realtor put my name on without even talking to me. My biggest requirement really was a veranda that had a backyard that would make me feel like I had property without having it. I hated the high power lines and ended up right next to them. But I love my house. It's funny but it's not the plan I wanted because of the smaller Lanai, but I have a Livingston also and I really love it. It's just me and my dogs. And the size is perfect for a downsize. And it's new!

Loved this show. Hope we won’t have to buy that way but great advice from the Arizona realtors if we do. Thank you for another great show.

@JERRYANDLINDA

Жыл бұрын

Our pleasure!

Really interesting show. Surprised there wasn't anyone who regretted their decision or had things they really didn't like. Maybe those complainers don't participate in FB so didn't know you were doing the show 🙂 BTW, a roof's "30 year warranty" does not warranty against things like shingles lifting up, curling, leaking, falling off, etc. It only applies to the manufacturing process (defects) and that the aggregate (the tiny little rocks that are attached to the shingle base) won't fall off in large quantities. Single or small numbers of shingles with that happening aren't a warranty issue - it's when the aggregate fails on a substantial portion of the roof. And then the warranty is pro-rated. You'll get a declining percentage of the purchase price based on age applied to the cost of replacing the roof. Significant aggregate loss isn't usually a problem. Leaking roofs or lifting shingles are the things that will show up earlier - usually somewhere about half the length of your warranty period. So your 30 year warrantied roof should be expected to start showing those signs of age and should not be surprised if the shingles start lifting or leaks start showing up. The longer past that age, the more likely you'll see one of those problems.

Really enjoyed your show today! We’ll be there for a lifestyle visit the first week of August. Looking forward to seeing TV first hand. Thanks for all you both do to bring TV to us! ☀️🛺🏌🏻‍♂️🏝

What a great video

@JERRYANDLINDA

Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

Great video. David sold his house, packed up, came to TV bought quickly but where did he stay before settlement?? We're hoping to find something soon!

Fantastic video. We bought a lot, came back 6 months later and changed it to another village. Finished the designs and due to covid had to wait 3 years before we got to see it. Thanks to GoldWingNuts video service we at least got to see it being built. But getting inside that first time, seeing how big the home was , oh boy were we lucky. The place is amazing. So not surprised that you have such interesting interviewees who have shared their positive stories. I reckon you’ll find it VERY hard to find anyone who regrets the decision.

Good morning and happy Thursday Jerry and Linda. Good morning and welcome Donna. Sight unseen? Wow. I’m a nervous Nelly. Don’t think I could do that. Quite brave of them. Good morning David 2nd guest. GM Ryan 3rd guest. GM 4th guests Laura and Tim. Oooh. Real estate agents. Different spin. I understand the insurance requests but it seems ridiculous to force ppl to put out these monies to change entire roofs that are fine 🤷🏻‍♀️. Folks usually fix their roof at the 1st sign of trouble. Good points about being near major streets and sanitation facilities. This was very nice hearing these folks stories. Thanks to all for sharing and all happy. Yes. Hope there are none but hearing the salty not happy would be interesting too. Thanks and wonderful weekend to all 🤗

Great show today Jerry & Linda! So helpful for those looking to buy a home. It’s a huge investment & leap of faith for retirees. Thank you so much for all you do for us😘

@JERRYANDLINDA

Жыл бұрын

Our pleasure!

Good show and good guests. Jerry... either your interviewing skills are really good or you're REALLY great at editing.

@JERRYANDLINDA

Жыл бұрын

Let's go with door number one. 😁😁😁😁😁

Absolutely loved this video. Finding out where they were from, what they bought and why and how their process turned out. Informative and entertaining. Loved seeing their pics too. Thank you, Jerry & Linda. 😊. Marlene & Caroline 😊😊😊❤

@JERRYANDLINDA

Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

Thank you so much for this episode, I learned so much. A definite must see for anyone thinking about moving to the Villages!

Great stuff. thanks for sharing. It would be interesting to interview some people who were/are not happy here.

@JERRYANDLINDA

Жыл бұрын

They are hard to find.