Regrets?
 

We moved from the Nashville area to The Villages in 2018. Loved living in TN, but also love living in TV. Regrets: Not fully understanding the higher cost of living - insurance, property tax, amenity fee, etc. I could have been better prepared. But, the likes far outweigh any regrets - great neighbors, weather, one-level living, beautiful place, etc.

no regrets, never looked back. The Villages is not perfect ( no where is) , but it checked almost all the boxes for me. Would not move anywhere else. I am a FROG.....here till I croak.

I have 1 big regret: why did I wait so long to move here? I also hear this talking to friends. Some came down here to check it out but thought they would do the move in the future, 1 or 2 years from now. Then after visiting for a few days, they decided to move now. We came down for a visit and after the 3rd day, we were checking out the model homes, which caused a lot of talking|discussing on our long trip home.

17 years and love it. There is more traffic but a trade off is that we have more options--golf courses, recreation centers, performing arts venues etc. etc. Absolutely no regrets. I feel like I'm living life to the fullest.

rent
 

Our timetable was spring 2026 but the wife just got laid off, so retirement has moved up. Plan now is to move sometime this summer, (I know it's going to be hot) we plan on renting for a year just to make sure we like it.

We have been here 8 years. Our only regret is that we didn't come sooner. We are definitely more active, we are happy with our healthcare and we've both had some serious issues.. We loved our Michigan home on a lake, but this is better.

We have no regrets. The one thing I don’t like is the really hot summers, so I find myself using the pools more than I thought I would. I also do anything outside in the early morning or evening. The trade off for that hot summers is the beautiful weather we have 9 months out of the year! Even when it’s cold here it’s nothing like it was in Ohio or Pennsylvania.

We have had no problems finding healthcare, new friends or things to do to stay active.

I miss the ocean. Moving from Cape Cod and being near fabulous beaches was a change for sure. I know people TV complain about the snowbirds but they pay the same price and fees year round residents do. I don’t miss the snowbirds, ice and dreary winter northeast winters. Yes it’s a change but change can be good

I only miss my old special chicago friends, my son and family, and convenient boating on Lake Michigan. Other than that, I’ve made so many Florida friends and would not live anywhere else. I do not even have a problem with the summers and I feel that the humidity is so good for my skin etc.

I agree with all of this!

What I miss
 

Walk-out basement, storage space!

No regrets, both my husband and I love it here with all its activities and friendly folks! We are very social and have met lots of good and genuine friends. Living here has also increased our activities and I’m sure it will increase our lifespans. What could be better here? Definitely the healthcare system! Our local hospital for some reason is sub optimal at best. We need better doctors, pay nurses more to be competitive, etc., etc.

Have had a house here for 10 years and have lived here permanently for 3 of those. Love it and all it has to offer, too much to mention and that says it all. There are always things about your old life that you will miss, but there is no place like this place. You can visit all that you love on occasion, like a vacation and still come back here to live in a terrific place.

I agree, our 2100Sf walkout basement had a gym with mirror wall, a ballet bar for granddaughter. Storage, pantry Hugh screen TV with theater seats, pool table, air hockey. Bedroom, full bath, tiny kitchen.
Walk in fully equipped climate control wine cellar. (Most important)

With a view of the pool, our kids and friends spent more time there than in their 2nd floor bedrooms. Company used as a guest area, which put a damper on kids entertainment. Every time we stay at the house I sit in the wine cellar for hours, and the big screen is just fun

we lived in Cleveland Tn for 16 years and loved it there. But this is better and warmer. so no regrets here