Why we Bought a New Patio Villa Home in The Villages Florida 2024

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  • čas přidán 18. 12. 2023
  • We share some of the main reasons why we bought a New Patio Villa instead of a Designer Home in The Villages Florida 2024. Our original plan was to buy a Designer Home but we did not want to wait to live and experience The Villages Lifestyle. Our Patio Villa allows us to treat the next year as Lifestyle Visit. Join us as we explore and share all areas and experiences in The Villages! Subscribe, Leave a Comment, Smash the Thumbs Up and Share this video to help our channel grow. 👍
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Komentáře • 185

  • @jimroschli9552
    @jimroschli9552 Před 6 měsíci +1

    Awesome guys ! 😊😊

  • @gregplott3870
    @gregplott3870 Před 6 měsíci

    Great video! Thanks for sharing your journey!

  • @margaretstein
    @margaretstein Před 6 měsíci +1

    Can’t wait to see your next video. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year 🎄🎉

  • @BeachBum1701
    @BeachBum1701 Před 6 měsíci +2

    What a wonderful journey you two have made together in your search for a home there. Thank you for sharing the adventure with us and for providing us with valuable information to aid my wife and I in our search! Merry Christmas!

    • @MichaelTiffanyTVE
      @MichaelTiffanyTVE  Před 6 měsíci +1

      Thank you so much! Glad you enjoyed it! Merry Christmas!

  • @user-en7jo7ge9r
    @user-en7jo7ge9r Před 5 měsíci +1

    Congrats! 🎉 so helpful!

  • @kathmann7402
    @kathmann7402 Před 5 měsíci +2

    What a friendly and fun couple.

  • @stevenwilburn235
    @stevenwilburn235 Před 6 měsíci +2

    Thank you guys!!! Appreciate you sharing.

    • @MichaelTiffanyTVE
      @MichaelTiffanyTVE  Před 6 měsíci

      Our pleasure! Thanks for watching! I have a great friend named Steve Wilburn that I have not seen in years. Are you that same Steve W. or just a total name coincidence?

    • @stevenwilburn235
      @stevenwilburn235 Před 6 měsíci

      @@MichaelTiffanyTVE I’m from Leighton, Alabama. We live in Auburn, Alabama now. What about you?

    • @MichaelTiffanyTVE
      @MichaelTiffanyTVE  Před 6 měsíci +1

      Thanks! My friend Steve W. is from North Carolina. We are from N.C. but Tiffany did grow up in Birmingham and rooted for Auburn! Her best friend went to Auburn. I went to Clemson so we bleed orange in our house. Not our best year this year but looking forward to the Gator Bowl and next season. Go Tigers! 🐅

  • @ronfreeman2738
    @ronfreeman2738 Před 6 měsíci +1

    Great video, gave us a lot to think about!

    • @MichaelTiffanyTVE
      @MichaelTiffanyTVE  Před 6 měsíci

      Awesome! Glad it was helpful! Good luck with your search and decision process. Thanks!

  • @kd434
    @kd434 Před 6 měsíci +2

    Congratulations on your new home! Thank you for this information. My husband and I have had the same discussions. Looking forward to moving there in the near future! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! 🎉

    • @MichaelTiffanyTVE
      @MichaelTiffanyTVE  Před 6 měsíci

      Thank you so much! Good luck with your home search and decision making process. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! 🎉

  • @2copsmom746
    @2copsmom746 Před 6 měsíci +1

    Congrats!

  • @BernardAnderson
    @BernardAnderson Před 6 měsíci +1

    I am so grateful you guys started this youtube channel. Both of you hit the key points the vast majority of buyers (IMHO) thinking about buying in Villages think about. Thank you. And the latter feels like an understatement. Thank you.

    • @MichaelTiffanyTVE
      @MichaelTiffanyTVE  Před 6 měsíci

      Awesome! Glad you are enjoying our channel and find our videos helpful. We are going to try to document and share as much as we can about our experiences at TV. Thanks for watching!

  • @Barbiedoll1959
    @Barbiedoll1959 Před 6 měsíci +2

    So exciting to watch your journey here in The Villages. We have lived in Lake/Sumter County for 27 Years and have watched the HUGE Growth! It is amazing to me how fast it has exploded. The Villages Hospital wasn't even built when we moved here from Michigan. Just crazy, but they have done a fantastic job in the development of The Villages. ENJOY!!! It's a Wonderful place to be.

    • @MichaelTiffanyTVE
      @MichaelTiffanyTVE  Před 6 měsíci

      Thank you so much! We are super excited to be here and share our journey and experiences. Our Motorhome resort property is in Sumter County and we are amazed at how much everything has grown just in the last 2 years that we have been in the area. Looking forward to all the future growth! Thanks for joining us on this journey!

  • @steveunangst
    @steveunangst Před 6 měsíci +1

    You folks are awesome! Seems The Villages just got more great homeowners! Much respect for all your decisions and reasons. If you can, please keep these videos coming...

    • @MichaelTiffanyTVE
      @MichaelTiffanyTVE  Před 6 měsíci +1

      Thank you so much! Appreciate the very kind comments. Glad you are enjoying our videos.

  • @garrettriley
    @garrettriley Před 6 měsíci +2

    Totally agree with you guys on all points about what kind of property to buy in TV-Patio Villa is the way to go!--

    • @MichaelTiffanyTVE
      @MichaelTiffanyTVE  Před 6 měsíci +1

      Thanks! We are super happy with our decision on our Patio Villa. Definitely meets all of our needs to live and experience The Villages Lifestyle.

  • @marywilson1948
    @marywilson1948 Před 6 měsíci +14

    Y’all are so friendly…. Just like Jerry & Linda! 😃 congratulations and thx for sharing your journey!! Merry Christmas 🎄

    • @MichaelTiffanyTVE
      @MichaelTiffanyTVE  Před 6 měsíci

      Thank you so much! Appreciate you joining us on this journey and the very kind comments. Merry Christmas! 🎄

  • @barbaravasonscott6762
    @barbaravasonscott6762 Před 6 měsíci

    We are enjoying your channel and videos!

  • @jay7621
    @jay7621 Před 6 měsíci +1

    I was wondering the reasons why you chose the house you purchased and it makes perfect sense. Finding the perfect home does take a lot of thought and preparation and you two have definitely done your homework. Enjoy your videos and have a happy holiday season.

    • @MichaelTiffanyTVE
      @MichaelTiffanyTVE  Před 6 měsíci

      Thank you so much! It’s going to be a fun year of exploring and sharing everything The Villages has to offer. Happy Holidays to you too!

  • @lisajohnson7827
    @lisajohnson7827 Před 5 měsíci +1

    Congratulations on your beautiful home!! Really enjoyed the closing day video!!

  • @williambyrnes9742
    @williambyrnes9742 Před 6 měsíci +1

    Great couple and great info

  • @nshaver24
    @nshaver24 Před 6 měsíci

    A wonderful channel with an upbeat vibe…congratulations 🎉so happy for you both! ….Nancy

  • @ToRetirementAndBeyond
    @ToRetirementAndBeyond Před 6 měsíci +2

    Great video. We had considered the Emerald - nice floorplan. This was when prices were going crazy UP. But we were able to get the Courtyard Villa we really needed for our furry boyz. We hope that in a year's time you will find that you've made all these amazing friends and you won't want to move away. We found that over our first year our focus moved from "all the stuff we want to do" to "who do we want to do stuff with".

    • @MichaelTiffanyTVE
      @MichaelTiffanyTVE  Před 6 měsíci

      Thanks! Glad y’all found an awesome home for you and your pets. Especially before the prices went up. It’s going to be a great year to explore all the areas, activities and awesome people we meet here at TV. We will take you up on your offer to get together at Ednas’ after the first of the year. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

  • @user-zg5ms4jy4t
    @user-zg5ms4jy4t Před 6 měsíci

    Congratulations on your new home !

  • @lindajames8300
    @lindajames8300 Před 6 měsíci

    Yes, would love to see the other places you checked into.

  • @richb.1453
    @richb.1453 Před 6 měsíci +1

    Another very helpful video. Great information for people considering moving to The Villages !

  • @cynthiaamitrano8915
    @cynthiaamitrano8915 Před 6 měsíci

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS TO YOU BOTH. 🎄 🎉. You both are absolutely charming. You’re so relaxed in front of the camera. Excellent video. Looking forward to seeing many more in the future.

    • @MichaelTiffanyTVE
      @MichaelTiffanyTVE  Před 6 měsíci

      Thanks you so much! What happened to your other awesome comment about your house and all your stuff and Christmas decorations? Did you delete? I saw it this morning when I woke up and took a screenshot to share with Tiffany (made me chuckle) and before I could reply it was gone. It was the by far the best comment we have received so far. I told Tiffany that we should actually start doing one video a week reading and replying to awesome comments like yours. Thanks for watching and please keep the fun and positive comments coming!
      Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to you too!

  • @donatogonzalez1769
    @donatogonzalez1769 Před 6 měsíci

    another great video

  • @goofygirl1311
    @goofygirl1311 Před 6 měsíci +1

    It's a nice added benefit that when you have family or friends coming in from out of town it is easy for them to find a rental house to stay in.

  • @ChynnaBlue1
    @ChynnaBlue1 Před 6 měsíci +1

    I love that you bought a new patio villa very similar to the one I have my on because all of your information is going to be very relevant for me. :) And yes, I'm absolutely with you on the sun and window placement and how it affects the temperature in the home. I've been in Texas for the last 23 years and it makes an enormous difference.

  • @elisabethvanderham9900
    @elisabethvanderham9900 Před 6 měsíci +4

    Another great video! Thanks for sharing your experiences. I can't wait to see how you furnish your villa :) I think downsizing is going to be very hard for me. My house is big even with just two of us. But I also see us maybe splitting our time between MD and FL. Since, it gets so very HOT in the summer in FL. Now MD is by no mean cool in the summer but it is COOLER. LOL. I look forward to more of your videos! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

    • @MichaelTiffanyTVE
      @MichaelTiffanyTVE  Před 6 měsíci

      Thanks! It’s going to take us a while to get it totally furnished and decorated but we will do a before and after tour when we do. Good luck with the downsizing process. Just try to make a little progress every week. We have lived in the Southeast our whole lives so the heat and humidity doesn’t bother us so much. But we will do some road trips next summer to get out of FL for a while. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

  • @LaurieP1231
    @LaurieP1231 Před 6 měsíci

    My husband and I are scheduled for our lifestyle visit next week. We are very excited and looking forward to a few days in TV. We are considering a long term rental versus purchasing at this time. Basically like you explained a long term lifestyle visit! Have a Merry Christmas and maybe we will see you out and about!

    • @MichaelTiffanyTVE
      @MichaelTiffanyTVE  Před 6 měsíci

      That is awesome! Hope you have a lot of fun on your lifestyle visit. Please say hello if you see us out and about. Merry Christmas!

  • @christinecontardo2496
    @christinecontardo2496 Před 6 měsíci

    LOVE your videos !! ❤ you guys are such nice people to film all of this and take us on your journey ! I feel like i am there and i hope to visit there one day plus meet you guys ! love the tour of the homes as well 👍😁 keep up the good work and look forward to more ! 👍🎄😃 "Merry Christmas to you both" ! Christine in Mass !

    • @MichaelTiffanyTVE
      @MichaelTiffanyTVE  Před 6 měsíci

      Awww… Thank you so much! Glad you are enjoying this journey with us. Hopefully we will see you at TV someday. Merry Christmas! 🎄😃😃

  • @sherrycampbell9196
    @sherrycampbell9196 Před 6 měsíci +1

    Congratulations on your lovely new home..❤from a Indiana girl living on the Virginia Tennessee line

  • @dancurran8977
    @dancurran8977 Před 6 měsíci +1

    Congratulations! Enjoy the holidays! Our son is back home for a visit too.

    • @MichaelTiffanyTVE
      @MichaelTiffanyTVE  Před 6 měsíci +1

      Thank you! Happy Holidays! Hope you enjoy time with your son. Can’t wait to see our son in about 36 hours from now.

  • @darlahamel5576
    @darlahamel5576 Před 6 měsíci +1

    WeI have been enjoying watching your journey to home ownership in The Villages. We are right behind you, closing on our new home in 10 days! (We came here looking for a long-term rental, lol!) Hope to meet you someday soon.

    • @MichaelTiffanyTVE
      @MichaelTiffanyTVE  Před 6 měsíci

      Yay!!! That is awesome! Congratulations and good luck with your closing! Keep us posted! Please say hello when you see us out and about. Thanks for watching!

  • @catherinehillier9155
    @catherinehillier9155 Před 6 měsíci +1

    Making some financially smart moves during your transition to the Villages. Hope you enjoy a wonderful Christmas with your son

    • @MichaelTiffanyTVE
      @MichaelTiffanyTVE  Před 6 měsíci

      Thanks! Our son will be here tomorrow! We are so excited for him to visit and spend Christmas and New Year’s with us here in The Villages! Merry Christmas!

  • @BJLinKaty
    @BJLinKaty Před 5 měsíci +1

    Interesting ending. I had definitely picked up on some things that made me think this may not be a “forever home”. In fact, I had considered commenting that on this video. When you brought it up yourselves, it was as if you were reading my mind!

  • @bfn6ghh
    @bfn6ghh Před 6 měsíci +16

    I heard most people buy 2-3 homes in the Villages. We just bought a resale home in established neighborhood in the north. We bought it because it was 3 bedroom 2 bath home with no bond and it was totally update. Also my husband is a big golfer and he likes the championship golf courses in the north and access to major shopping. We are in between two squares Spanish and Sumpter. But who knows in 3 years we might want something different.

    • @njstan8188
      @njstan8188 Před 6 měsíci +2

      Exactly why we live north of 44, we’re both big golfers

    • @cynthiaamitrano8915
      @cynthiaamitrano8915 Před 6 měsíci +1

      Actually I think you mean people move 2 - 3 times while living in The Villages. They don’t own 2-3 homes, just to clarify.

    • @bfn6ghh
      @bfn6ghh Před 6 měsíci

      Yes that is correct. Usually stats show that people buy and sell 2-3 times because depending on the activity of your life style. More clay tennis courts up north and the better championship golf courses like Lopez and Glenview are up North. Younger 55+ people who are still working favor the newer area and the 40k+ Bond is not a big deal.

    • @franny5059
      @franny5059 Před 6 měsíci

      I see everybody talking about bonds whether they’re low high and what are they exactly and why why do some homes come with it and some don’t? Thank you for any information you can give.

    • @MichaelTiffanyTVE
      @MichaelTiffanyTVE  Před 6 měsíci +1

      We heard the same thing too. So that is another reason we decided to jump in now with our Patio Villa and figure out where we want to be long term. We will probably move at least 2 or 3 times over the next several years here in TV. Congrats on finding the perfect home for your lifestyle!

  • @dennisd4027
    @dennisd4027 Před 6 měsíci

    yes to the question about other active communities you've visited. I've only visited sun city west and sun city grand in the Phoenix area.

    • @MichaelTiffanyTVE
      @MichaelTiffanyTVE  Před 6 měsíci

      Thanks! We will try and get that video done soon after the New Year.

  • @toddandcecile2855
    @toddandcecile2855 Před 6 měsíci

    We’ve really enjoyed your videos. We are hoping to make the move from Indiana and buy a Veranda home near Eastport in the next year. Looking forward to more great videos!

    • @MichaelTiffanyTVE
      @MichaelTiffanyTVE  Před 6 měsíci

      Thanks! Good luck on your search and move to TV! Keep us updated!

  • @ggmelful
    @ggmelful Před 6 měsíci

    Love the video and especially your incredibly positive outlook on everything! Your smiles are infectious...glad you both are enjoying yourselves so much! Im definitely interested in your experience/feedback with the age of other residents, give that you both seem quite young still. Asking because my wife and I are in our early 50's and semi-retired, and are considerimg TV as a possible retirement destination in another year or two, but the age aspect seems like a potential concern to us. That said, we're going on our own lifestyle visit in a few months so i guess we'll see for ourselves soon enough 😊

    • @MichaelTiffanyTVE
      @MichaelTiffanyTVE  Před 6 měsíci +1

      Thank you so much! We are early 50s and still work. Will do a video about that after the first of the year. Come on down for a lifestyle visit and check it out. Age is just a number and there are plenty of activities and things to do for everyone from 50 to 109! Good luck and keep us posted!

  • @kimberlydeprey
    @kimberlydeprey Před 6 měsíci +2

    Hubby and I have our home for sale south of Boston and hope to be neighbors with you soon. We are downsizing and I’ve learned about “Swedish Death Cleaning”. Sounds like a harsh term but it’s all about downsizing and minimizing. Also following the minimalist way of life and loving it!

    • @MichaelTiffanyTVE
      @MichaelTiffanyTVE  Před 6 měsíci

      Awesomeness! Happy New Year! Get out of the cold Boston winters as soon as you can. Tiffany’s parents lived in Boston and North Boston for a few years and we would visit for Christmas. Beautiful but way too cold for us. Getting rid of all the stuff is hard but it is so freeing once you do. Good luck with your downsizing! Keep us posted on your move to TV.

  • @OregonPierce
    @OregonPierce Před 6 měsíci +1

    Kelli Collard is a great sales rep for The Villages! I love working with her. 😊. Roy and I looked at The Emerald model, too, and think it’s a great floor plan. So fun to put your touches on it and make it your own. Enjoy and welcome. It was great to meet you in person at SantaCon South this year.

    • @MichaelTiffanyTVE
      @MichaelTiffanyTVE  Před 6 měsíci

      Kelli is awesome! Was she your sales rep too? It was great meeting y’all at SantaCon South. Look forward to getting together at Ednas’ after the New Year. Merry Christmas and Happy Year New Year!

    • @OregonPierce
      @OregonPierce Před 6 měsíci

      @@MichaelTiffanyTVE our sales rep was Bobby Hannon who is another great Villages sales rep. Do you know there are over 350 sales reps for The Villages to keep up with the volume of transactions? 😲 The Villages as a busy, desirable place. Roy and I go to the same church as Kelli and her husband, and I’ve worked with some of her buyers on their home loans.
      Yes! We’ll toast the new year!

  • @karenschell9822
    @karenschell9822 Před 5 měsíci +2

    When you change your countertop, I would get an under mount sink with no divider, it’s a game changer to be able to fit large pots and pans in. And anything other than stainless steel is my preference.

  • @LandGirlGB
    @LandGirlGB Před 6 měsíci +15

    Congratulations 🍾 love your channel and your positivity - you are such a cute couple! Can’t wait to get down there, we (me and my dog) will be ready next year! Thanks for such great content its exactly what I’m interested in hearing about since I plan to buy a new home. Be sure to treat yourselves and thank you! Merry Christmas!🎄

    • @MichaelTiffanyTVE
      @MichaelTiffanyTVE  Před 6 měsíci +6

      Thank you so much! Wow! Glad you are enjoying our videos and find them helpful. Very appreciative of your awesome comments and your generous Super Thanks ❤️! Good luck finding the perfect home for you and your dog. Merry Christmas! 🎄

  • @beckyforbis4858
    @beckyforbis4858 Před 6 měsíci

    Congratulations on the new home 😊. We would have to have a three bedroom. Family, four grandchildren etc etc. But I’m happy for you!

    • @MichaelTiffanyTVE
      @MichaelTiffanyTVE  Před 6 měsíci +1

      Thank you so much!! Yes it would probably not work for a larger family. Tiffany and I are both only children and our only son is 25 and not ready to settle down yet. No grandkids in our future for the next few years.

  • @johngass1441
    @johngass1441 Před 6 měsíci +1

    I followed your RV channel. We bought in the Sawgrass area in August. This place is a resort! May is you around.

    • @MichaelTiffanyTVE
      @MichaelTiffanyTVE  Před 6 měsíci

      Awesomeness! Wish we would have sold the RV and moved to TV sooner. Congratulations on your home in Sawgrass! Say hello if you see us out and about!

  • @ccgaskell
    @ccgaskell Před 6 měsíci +2

    we are going to check out The Villages, On Top Of The World and Del Webb Stone creek in March. If you have been to OTOTW or Stone Creek, would love to hear your thoughts. Appreciate your videos.

    • @MichaelTiffanyTVE
      @MichaelTiffanyTVE  Před 6 měsíci +1

      Great idea to go visit and experience each one if you can. Good luck with your search! We will do a video after the first of the year and share some of the other places we visited and our thoughts. Thanks!

  • @leilanihimmelmann9190
    @leilanihimmelmann9190 Před 6 měsíci +1

    Congratulations on your new home! It would be great if you could cover other retirement communities that you’ve visited outside of TV. Also ,you touched on a point regarding neighbors and noise; can you hear your neighbors while in the house? On your patio? Music, talking etc? The homes are just so close and it makes me wonder. Thanks so much!

    • @MichaelTiffanyTVE
      @MichaelTiffanyTVE  Před 6 měsíci

      Thanks! Happy New Year! Will try and cover most your questions on our follow up video.

  • @goofygirl1311
    @goofygirl1311 Před 6 měsíci +6

    I love all of your reasons for buying your patio villa - makes total sense to me. We'll most likely be looking at a courtyard 3/2 villa because we have 2 sons in their early 20's who will want to visit us and we will also need a fenced in yard for our dogs. We are in the process of paring down our current home and I think the idea of putting the kids' stuff in storage, in particular, is a good way to go about it. It's fun to see the road map that you all have followed to get you to TV. Love your bar stools! Congratulations and looking forward to seeing the rest of the furniture in a future video.

    • @MichaelTiffanyTVE
      @MichaelTiffanyTVE  Před 6 měsíci +1

      Thanks! A Courtyard Villa sounds like a great option for your family and dogs. Good luck with the downsizing and the purging of stuff! We got the barstools at Costco. May take a couple of months to get our new home fully furnished and decorated. Will do a follow up tour video once we do. Thanks again!

  • @sharronr
    @sharronr Před 5 měsíci +1

    Thank you for giving us all of this great information.

  • @barbaraebner5889
    @barbaraebner5889 Před 6 měsíci +3

    You are still smiling so it must all be good. ❤️

  • @karenblaney9557
    @karenblaney9557 Před 5 měsíci +1

    Hi, I love your channel, learning so much about lifestyle changes ahead for us. You mentioned your still working, what has your career paths been?

    • @MichaelTiffanyTVE
      @MichaelTiffanyTVE  Před 4 měsíci

      Thanks! We have both worked remotely and from home for the last 15+ years. Will share more info on working from home in future videos.

  • @brfrench1
    @brfrench1 Před 6 měsíci +1

    I was all about the patio villa and no yard when I started looking about 2 years ago. I finally selected a 3/2 in the Village of Dabney. I have a grassy yard with a pond view out back. Closing on January 18th. Did you guys have a CZcams channel when you were RV living?

    • @MichaelTiffanyTVE
      @MichaelTiffanyTVE  Před 6 měsíci

      Thanks! Happy New Year! Congrats and good luck with your closing!

  • @steveandbrendaball7859
    @steveandbrendaball7859 Před 6 měsíci +1

    Your “one year” plan is smart. You will see other homes and other floor plans that might appeal more. We started in a patio villa but found it too small for entertaining and moved to a designer. You’ll figure it out but in the meantime, enjoy!

    • @MichaelTiffanyTVE
      @MichaelTiffanyTVE  Před 6 měsíci

      Thanks! Looking forward to this next year of exploring and learning more about TV and sharing our experiences with everyone! Appreciate any tips and suggestions on things we need to go see and do or what to look out for.

  • @rebeccathompson5287
    @rebeccathompson5287 Před 6 měsíci +1

    Great video as usual. Quick question. Do y'all plan on a possible meet up with your fans and neighbors in the Villages? The rec centers are perfect for that since you can book them for free a few times per year. I am sure you will have many that would love to meet you guys.

    • @MichaelTiffanyTVE
      @MichaelTiffanyTVE  Před 6 měsíci +1

      Thank you so much for watching and for all your kind comments. It would be fun to do a meet up of some kind after the first of the year to get to know everyone. Thanks for the suggestion about the rec centers. Will look in to it!

  • @Sullysully17
    @Sullysully17 Před 6 měsíci +2

    Your videos have been very helpful. I’m looking forward to my lifestyle visit soon!

    • @MichaelTiffanyTVE
      @MichaelTiffanyTVE  Před 6 měsíci

      Awesomeness! So glad they have been helpful. Good luck and have fun on your upcoming lifestyle visit! Keep us posted! Thanks!

  • @ellenwhite7173
    @ellenwhite7173 Před 6 měsíci +1

    Michael I noticed your cap! We moved to The Villages from Surfside Beach, SC. If it didn’t fit in our SUV it didn’t come. Like you guys we bought all new furniture and wanted to be able to upgrade our villa. Having a smaller footprint enabled that so I agree, less is more

    • @MichaelTiffanyTVE
      @MichaelTiffanyTVE  Před 6 měsíci

      Awesome! We lived in both SC and NC before moving to FL. How long have y’all been here at TV?

    • @ellenwhite7173
      @ellenwhite7173 Před 6 měsíci +1

      @@MichaelTiffanyTVE
      4 years

  • @kirstenlaird5060
    @kirstenlaird5060 Před 6 měsíci

    I would like to hear about the other communities you considered settling in. Thanks!

    • @MichaelTiffanyTVE
      @MichaelTiffanyTVE  Před 6 měsíci

      Thanks for watching. Will do a video on that after the new year!

  • @77_thrift
    @77_thrift Před 6 měsíci +1

    Hello from CT. My husband and I will be doing our first Life Style Visit the last week of February. We are very excited to visit & see what the Villages has to offer. Can you tell me what the square footage is on a patio unit. My husband actually found your videos & told me to check um out. Bravo. Great info

    • @badkarma1289
      @badkarma1289 Před 6 měsíci

      Based on the floorplans currently on The Villages site, Patio Villas range from 1225 SqFt - 1870 SqFt.

    • @MichaelTiffanyTVE
      @MichaelTiffanyTVE  Před 6 měsíci

      Awesome! Thanks for watching. The brand new Patio Villas being built right now range from 840 sq ft (1 bedroom) to about 1450 sq ft (3 bedroom). We have a 2 bedroom and 2 bath Emerald model Patio Villa that is 1295 sq ft. That is the living space and does not include the lanai, patio, garage or golf cart garage square footage. Happy New Year!

  • @reneh3784
    @reneh3784 Před 6 měsíci +1

    Thank you so much for this video! It’s really been helpful to get us in the right frame of mind when shopping in the villages. Any tips or tricks when it comes to beginning the process of downsizing? We are about 5 years out from the 55+ age limit, and are seriously considering downsizing to an RV or 5th wheel, and selling the big house with the mortgage, to prepare for a relocation. What do we do with all the stuff? 😂 Love your content. We feel like we are really experiencing things through you!

    • @MichaelTiffanyTVE
      @MichaelTiffanyTVE  Před 6 měsíci

      Thanks for watching. Glad you are enjoying our videos. We will do a follow up video on how we downsized and got rid of most everything. Getting rid of all the stuff was the hardest part for us. Start small with just one closet or small room and focus on making a little progress every week. We had multiple yard sales, gave away things to family and friends, donated a lot of stuff, threw away a lot of stuff, and only saved and put in storage the things that could not be replaced. We then had an estate sale at the very end to get rid of all our furniture. Good luck with everything! Please keep us updated on your progress. Thanks again!

  • @chrismurray2237
    @chrismurray2237 Před 6 měsíci +3

    My husband and I just got home from a 5-night lifestyle visit at The Villages. We loved it. It rained like hell for a couple of days and was in the 50’s, but it didn’t stop us from driving everywhere we could in the golf car they gave us to use. We hit a different square every night for the music, tried lots of restaurants, visited a lot of rec areas and found each one unique and beautiful. We were given a small 3 bedroom home to stay in next to Fenny. Not sure the style - it has fencing around it with a lanai between the house and golf car garage. Used a Village realtor and a regular realtor to look at properties. We are definitely going back. Everything was so clean and the people so friendly.

    • @MichaelTiffanyTVE
      @MichaelTiffanyTVE  Před 6 měsíci +1

      Awesomeness!! Glad to hear that you did not let the yucky weather we had last week/weekend keep you from getting out and exploring and enjoying your lifestyle visit. Sounds like you had a lot of FUN! Hopefully we will have better weather on your next visit. Good luck on your search! Thanks for sharing your positive experience with us!

  • @donwalker9904
    @donwalker9904 Před 6 měsíci +1

    Absolutely love your channel. We sold our place after 17yrs also, moved to Palm Springs area. Now 3yrs later we’re ready to join The Villages.
    Question on the sale prior to a year. If you purchase within the villages ( new ) can you sell, keeping the equity and purchase another?
    Excited to see what you do with your model, it’s what we’re interested in!
    Happy New Year 😃

    • @MichaelTiffanyTVE
      @MichaelTiffanyTVE  Před 6 měsíci

      Thanks! Happy New Year! Great question. Will ask our sales rep and cover that in a follow up video.

  • @karenstasik2979
    @karenstasik2979 Před 6 měsíci +1

    I've been in my veranda in DeLuna for 1 year now. I also had a great realtor who found me the perfect home for me with a lot of privacy and a beautiful view. I couldn't be happier. My neighbors in Deluna are amazing too.

    • @MichaelTiffanyTVE
      @MichaelTiffanyTVE  Před 6 měsíci

      Awesomeness! So glad you found the perfect home for you and that you are enjoying it and your great neighbors.

  • @njstan8188
    @njstan8188 Před 6 měsíci

    Filling up an rv is not hard - I know, we had a 36ft diesel. More patio villas are rentals because of the cost to purchase. A lot of sinkholes?…. We went with courtyard villa to have fenced yard. It was 10 months old, but we got a great price and still had warranty. Now we moved to designer home within 1 mile of our villa, north of 44. Been very happy with both of our purchases.

    • @MichaelTiffanyTVE
      @MichaelTiffanyTVE  Před 6 měsíci

      Absolutely! We moved in to our empty RV with just our clothes and computers and filled it completely up in just a couple of months. Donating, selling and throwing away almost everything from that stage of life. Now on to the next chapter! So glad you have been happy with your home choices here at TV!

  • @user-bs5we9cz3v
    @user-bs5we9cz3v Před 6 měsíci

    Did you do any CZcams’s on your casita coach home or rv living? Those would be interesting to watch.

    • @MichaelTiffanyTVE
      @MichaelTiffanyTVE  Před 6 měsíci

      Yes. Will do a follow up video with a tour of our Casita property and RV soon. Thanks!

  • @Susie-Joy
    @Susie-Joy Před 2 měsíci +1

    You are my people. We are doing our first lifestyle visit and the patio villa was not on our radar, but this intrigues me. Thanks!

  • @smileyone6186
    @smileyone6186 Před měsícem +1

    Question-The Patio Villa’s are they the most affordable for those who have limited income? I so appreciate all your information and how kind you are to one another. I feel like you are very honest. Thank you!!!❤

    • @MichaelTiffanyTVE
      @MichaelTiffanyTVE  Před měsícem

      Thank you so much! Yes, the patio villas are the smallest and most affordable options that TV builds brand new. We will be doing our 6 month budget review video in the next few weeks and share all of our costs. Stay tuned!

  • @paulschmidt243
    @paulschmidt243 Před 3 měsíci

    Mike will you do a video on the different areas..

    • @paulschmidt243
      @paulschmidt243 Před 3 měsíci

      Yes a video different villages the pros and cons ..we would buy a new home probably the cottages the ones with a fence as we have a Bichon and needs a back yard...

  • @paulschmidt243
    @paulschmidt243 Před 3 měsíci

    How difficult is it to learn your surroundings and places to go, store, dr appts, target etc...is it really a golf cart easy to get around..Gas ir Electric golf cart and why...thank you for your experience..

  • @carolyneverett762
    @carolyneverett762 Před 3 měsíci +1

    This guy should work for the Villages👍🏻

    • @MichaelTiffanyTVE
      @MichaelTiffanyTVE  Před 3 měsíci

      Very high praise. Glad you are enjoying our videos. Thanks!

  • @pamelam9621
    @pamelam9621 Před 6 měsíci +1

    Hi. I did a lifestyle visit in that area with the same type of Patio Villa. I really liked it. But regarding the flooring. In the corners going into one of the bedrooms, the floor was peeling back and it basically looked like a thin piece of wallpaper. Extremely cheap looking and it was peeling. Back in two areas. Have you had any issues like this with the flooring.

  • @annsisson6549
    @annsisson6549 Před měsícem +1

    I live in the north end of the villages and watch many Village vedios. I really love your vedios. Keep them coming ❤

  • @indkeith
    @indkeith Před 6 měsíci +1

    My wife and I are considering becoming snowbirds in either 55+ in the Phoenix area or The Villages. Currently, we anticipate doing this in two years. Ideally, I think we'd like to stay somewhere warm Dec through March and rent the other 8 months. I think a patio villa would be great for our needs. Can you tell me what amount a place similar to yours would rent for April - Nov? I look forward to learning about expenses, etc. through your videos. BTW we share your affinity for a white kitchen! Thank you!

    • @MichaelTiffanyTVE
      @MichaelTiffanyTVE  Před 6 měsíci +1

      We have spent lot of time in both AZ and FL for work and travel adventures. Both are great choices for snowbirds. Totally different climates, environments and things to do. Try and visit both if you can during peak snowbird season.
      It’s definitely a lot cheaper to rent April 1st - Oct 31st. Goes up in Nov and Dec and the most expensive Jan 1 - April 1. Don’t want to give you inaccurate info but we have seen listings from $2,500 to $4,000 per month out of season and $4,000 to $8,000 peak season for a Patio Villa. It would depend on the house, location to amenities and the town squares, how new the home is how it is furnished and does it come with a golf cart or not. Some owners only rent by the week.
      Let me check with a few folks and do a little more research and then we will do a whole video just on renting in TV. Thanks!

    • @indkeith
      @indkeith Před 6 měsíci

      @@MichaelTiffanyTVE That would be great to see a video on renting in The Villages! Thanks for your input. We are actually going to check out some communities in Phoenix next month. Plan on Staying in Villages later on also. Appreciate your channel!

    • @MichaelTiffanyTVE
      @MichaelTiffanyTVE  Před 6 měsíci +1

      Awesomeness! Check out the Tucson area too if you have time. Good luck!

    • @noreenn6976
      @noreenn6976 Před 6 měsíci

      @@indkeith if you get lucky, you can rent a patio villa for $1800-2200 off season, April thru Nov. Most rentals sit empty during that time so you might be able to negotiate the rent.

    • @indkeith
      @indkeith Před 6 měsíci

      @@noreenn6976 Thank you for the information! I'm trying to crunch potential numbers for taxes, insurance & rental income & compare to communities in Phoenix. Appreciate it!

  • @davelauraphillips8814
    @davelauraphillips8814 Před 6 měsíci +1

    What is the "bond" / what is its purpose? Is it a once and done or is it every year forever?

    • @MichaelTiffanyTVE
      @MichaelTiffanyTVE  Před 6 měsíci +1

      We will make sure to cover the bond in our upcoming expenses video. Thanks!

  • @nenasoriano5515
    @nenasoriano5515 Před 3 měsíci

    did you get flood and/or sink hole ins?

  • @DisMindy5767
    @DisMindy5767 Před 6 měsíci

    Wow, you're reasons for choosing a patio villa are very similar to our reasons that we're shopping for a patio villa. We're not ready to sell our nearly 5000 sq foot homec that we've lived in for 22 years yet. We still have to downsize. We can jump right into the lifestyle with a low maintenance, affordable patio villa. Our daughter is a senior in college so it's time! But we're not kicking her out. I fall in love with all the areas of the Villages. So I'm open minded about area. I'll be following your journey as we take ours!!

    • @MichaelTiffanyTVE
      @MichaelTiffanyTVE  Před 6 měsíci +1

      Wow! 5,000 sq feet of stuff and memories to downsize. Good luck with that! So glad you are enjoying our journey on our new channel. I see you found our old channel and it looks like you are also a Disney fan too! Good luck with your search here at TV!

    • @DisMindy5767
      @DisMindy5767 Před 6 měsíci

      @@MichaelTiffanyTVE yes we are Disney vacation club members since 2007. Downsizing will be an adventure.

  • @DWilliam1
    @DWilliam1 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Is it tough to find a 3BR patio Villa?

    • @MichaelTiffanyTVE
      @MichaelTiffanyTVE  Před 2 měsíci

      They don’t build as many 3BR as they do 2BR so they typically sell very fast. The down side of the 3BR is you lose the covered and screened in lanai.

  • @Dizvillager
    @Dizvillager Před 6 měsíci

    What’s a coach casino house?

    • @MichaelTiffanyTVE
      @MichaelTiffanyTVE  Před 6 měsíci

      It’s a tiny home for RV Motorhomes called a Casita Coach House. Has a living room, kitchen, bathroom and laundry plus outdoor living space.
      Will do a walkthrough video tour of it after the new year. Here are a couple of links for you to see. czcams.com/video/2vjfOSNN9-o/video.htmlfeature=shared
      czcams.com/video/p2ucEWAT4Hw/video.htmlfeature=shared

  • @lberry152008
    @lberry152008 Před 5 měsíci +1

    What is a life style visit?. How does someone start?

    • @MichaelTiffanyTVE
      @MichaelTiffanyTVE  Před 4 měsíci

      Here is a link to The Villages that explains The Lifestyle visit and how to sign up. www.thevillages.com/lifestyle-preview-plan

  • @lynette8918
    @lynette8918 Před měsícem +1

    lol! I loved your story about all your stuff. Reminded me of George Carlin ❤

  • @mike7644
    @mike7644 Před 6 měsíci

    I love you're channel and id love to know how much was the Patio Villa what Village just curious??? How much is the bond on the property??? How much are the property taxes ??? How much is the HOA???? How far r you to nearest Publix store???? How much is the home owners insurance?????

    • @MichaelTiffanyTVE
      @MichaelTiffanyTVE  Před 6 měsíci

      Thank you so much! Great questions that we will answer in upcoming videos. We are very close to 2 different Publix locations.

  • @marychristie6194
    @marychristie6194 Před 5 měsíci

    If you are house poor because the payments etc are so expensive, you can’t do anything else -Life is about having fun not just a fancy house-You will be glad in the future not to have a big house 🏡 🎉

  • @mike7644
    @mike7644 Před 6 měsíci

    What community are you ???? Are in southern part?????? How far to nearest Community Village where they have downtowns squares Brownwood? What are other ones??? Which is best one???? Where is newest one???? Id love to know where is best community?????? Before i buy??? Im only 53 but sister is 55 . Where should we buy????

    • @MichaelTiffanyTVE
      @MichaelTiffanyTVE  Před 6 měsíci

      Wow! A lot of great questions. Will try and answer as many as we can in upcoming videos. Thanks!

    • @badkarma1289
      @badkarma1289 Před 6 měsíci

      It looks like your question mark key is stuck.

    • @noreenn6976
      @noreenn6976 Před 6 měsíci

      Mike, it sounds like you need to do a lifestyle visit to figure out if TV is for you.

  • @billblackwell6098
    @billblackwell6098 Před 5 měsíci +1

    Where did you move from?

    • @MichaelTiffanyTVE
      @MichaelTiffanyTVE  Před 4 měsíci

      We lived in the Carolina’s the last 25 years before moving to Florida.

  • @Mushkiepotamus
    @Mushkiepotamus Před 6 měsíci +1

    I have never heard of a lifestyle visits in a patio villa- they have always been Courtyard Villas. Very odd.

    • @MichaelTiffanyTVE
      @MichaelTiffanyTVE  Před 6 měsíci

      I think they do both now. You can check out our Lifestyle Visit videos to see the Harper Villas community they are using for lifestyle visits as of September.

  • @missteenagirl
    @missteenagirl Před 4 měsíci +1

    Do you find it is easy to make new friends there?

    • @MichaelTiffanyTVE
      @MichaelTiffanyTVE  Před 3 měsíci

      Absolutely! There are so many different clubs, activities, and neighborhood get togethers. There is something for everyone here at TV. We are going to do a video on that topic in the future. Thanks!

  • @noreenn6976
    @noreenn6976 Před 6 měsíci +1

    Are most of your neighbors owners or renters?

    • @MichaelTiffanyTVE
      @MichaelTiffanyTVE  Před 5 měsíci

      Majority are owners but there are some rental units as well.