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AVOID LIVING IN A 55 PLUS COMMUNITY - Unless you can HANDLE These FACTS

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I live in a new neighborhood in The Villages Florida Most of us are about the same age between 55 and 70 My neighbors are great and very helpful I have a bad hip and have not had it fixed yet so I am more to my house than not But our neighborhood is very active as is the whole of the villages with 3000 clubs and pools in every area I believe we have about a 100 pools and 70 golf courses And growing I personally enjoy the summers because it is less crowded and it is easier to get into venues like restaurants But our snowbirds are a big part of our community and I don't mind either way I have been here a year and I really love it here I've had very few issues and I love my house And I love Florida If there is a downside since the last couple years hurricanes the insurance has gone up But I lived in Colorado before and I don't find it significantly different Though our insurance for vehicles is higher here because there are more accidents There are some people who should not be driving and do Comment from : karen stasik

I've heard that homes in a 55+ community are more difficult to sell since only a subset of the population qualifies Any thoughts? Comment from : John G

I still don't understand plus 55 communities To me it's like saying you're a bigot against people younger than 55 that you would want to sequester yourself from Why? Comment from : James

We've visited our slightly older friends in their 55+ community in Arizona many times and never experienced any of the things you brought up It was quiet, the people were nice, it was always a great experience Comment from : Out Fitr

That’s the key having activities for people with no activity people become evil and mean Comment from : Melita Cotroneo

Ooh a micromanaged HOA at premium cost with only nosy elderly neighbors--what's not to love? Comment from : Piscina IV

HOA's and BOD ruin many a good community and lifestyle Comment from : Tom Davis

Thought you were talking 55 degrees Celsius Comment from : jeff bybee

Almost every retired person I know sits home in the house all day Comment from : J T

I'm 65 ,a senior If I qualify for something elderly and it's beneficial to me, I'll take whatever I'm entitled to! Comment from : Ronald Wilson

They're dispar discrimination with the HOA at del oro estates Yuma AZ, the hoa fees i could have fixed the ac, as never would have paid until they either clean 2464 w del plata ln property or make the people that don't own the property but park as if it's theirs Comment from : Froy

True my elderly parents, now its just my elderly parent lives in del oro estate in Yuma AZ, and with new people moving even below 55 feel like being discriminated by hoa There's a young lady not even in her 50s and parks her car in the garage of a home that's not her property for 4 yrs and not once has she bothered cleaning the brush, water trees, it's a safety hazard yet the hoa doesn't enforce the by laws Comment from : Froy

That describes the Okanagan in BC Canada, very accurately Hell on Earth Comment from : Jp 🚀

I love my 55 plus it's so quiet Comment from : Mary Sunshine

$20000 A Month HOA FeesLOLNever In My Life!! Comment from : Dave Stewart

Moved to a 55 community,lots of things to do and trips planned,clicks impossible to belong to,nosy neighbors,Karen’s and kens,unbelievable special treatment from management,no time for yourselves,just not a paradise to live in,moved out after two years Comment from : Jeff Dunnell

They moved in where I am and there are so many "Karen's always bullying and bitching at neighbors I am a senior and these seniors are a pain in the ass Comment from : UKindness4

I call my wife Mrs Kravitz Comment from : pete scott

I'm 43 years-old I'm already looking forward to a 55+ community because older people are low-drama in the areas that matter to me: crime, drugs, crappy kids etc I currently own a home and I am having to sell it because the neighborhood has changed to the point that we now have drug overdoses 5 doors down I'll take a nosey old woman harassing me, over an entitled Section 8 POS with 6 kids and no husband any day of the week Comment from : L Alexander

Thanks for this video My sister-in-law is 80 and just bought a condo in a place like that in Tinley Park - a more upscale hood I told her to get the meeting minutes, budget, rules, etc before she bought, but she did not I hope it turns out OK Comment from : MAD Skills University | Learn, Grow & Help Others!

I am a sedentary person who loves being alone I guess I need to have my own house and my own interests Comment from : Patricia Morgan

I live with a HOA now and they can be very annoying, but if you want/ need someone to enforce the rules, they are your people They take care of the neighbor to neighbor arguments by being the bad guys Additionally, if somebody is counting your cars, or noticing, you have a minor living with you longer than is allowed by the rules and that ticks you off, just follow the rules I think of 55+ community offers security, which random neighborhoods don’t necessarily have You don’t hear about us much criminal activity in the neighborhood and I think that hasn’t been sufficiently covered Comment from : Mary Nussio

bThe only thing you need to know about this video is that it's the land of Kari Lake & Sheriff Joe ApioNuf said?/b Comment from : Fireworxs2012

wow, there are some dark souls in this comment section i hope you stay out of my retirement community Comment from : greg h

I’m 66, but my car would be too loud I have a Charger Scat pack The cold start would wake neighbors I don’t like anyone telling me what kind of car to drive Comment from : Martie Holmes

Thanks for your info,I'm currently in a 62 and above community housing I am looking to be with my relatives in Nevada, hopefully to live there while I'm still breathing at 73,hopefully spend some time with my cousinGod willing I hope to stay there with my cousin and in law Comment from : Marilou Remo

HOA is a DEAL BREAKER!! Comment from : Hakim Muhammad

I'm a 69 year old who lives in the inner city, where life is vibrant and the people around me aren't killing time until they die Who wants to live in the sticks surrounded by old people? Comment from : Colin Killick

In California, one of the big issues is most of these communities have an asset requirement For example, one popular example requires the primary on the deed to have 125k in assets above the price of the house Crazy Comment from : RamsnDodgersfan

My wife and I decided that when a doctor tells us that one of us is close to the end of life, instead of saying that you’re on your way out, we would just say “it’s time to move to a 55+ community”😅 Comment from : Thomas Miller

MOST HOA S ARE BROKE IN S FL Comment from : joe banks

This REALLY helped me make my decision as I was in the process of selling my home to purchase in a senior community! As I did the numbers, I just couldn't justify me paying $2,76000 per year in HOA fees (I'm 55 years old) 10 years of HOA fees at 23000 per month would be $27,600, 20 years $55,200 and 30 years $82,800 and that's if the HOA fees don't increase but we all know they will PLEASE do the numbers before making any decisions I'm going to stay where I am! brThank you SO much for your informative video! Comment from : Love Bug

a friend just moved to a 55+ apartment - she's 82 I think and very active nad loves being around people I visited once and will visit again tomorrow but I was interested until I realized most of the price is the activities- I'm not that interested in planned events - I'll go on a cruise for that LOL! I liked the fact t hat it was inside access, quiet, mail room on site, people around but I don't want the constant planned activities Comment from : Susanna Smith

There are busy bodies wherever you go Comment from : Johnny Cruz

I live in a regular neighborhood in California and our HOA treats our neighborhood like their tiny little kingdom and they are in charge of us peasants that live here They are pretty much hated by the entire community That is what makes me hesitant to move into a 55 plus community, I feel like the HOA would be at gestapo level Comment from : Slobbergoat

Nobody like the elderly or these communities Comment from : Alfreds Ink LLC

Pickle ball is a major problem Picklers are nuts Comment from : john guidice

Yes true there are a bunch of busybodies that get involved with HOAS WHAT A PAIN THEY ARE!!! Comment from : Ron Foster

My mom lives in Boca, a 55 plus She hates it! Comment from : Alaine Perez

am in a 55 PLUS SR LIVING PLACE HERE IN VEGAS IT SUCKS BIG ASS I PAY 2192 PER MONTH EVERYTHING INCULDED BASIC CABLE WIFI FOOD BUT HAVE TO DO OWN LAUNDRY ANYWAY THE FOOD SERVICE IS A JOKE THE WAIT STAFF ARE TERIBLE THEY WON'T HONOR THE MENU THEY CLAIM THEY DON'T HAVE THE ITEMS BUT ADVERTISE THEM EVEN GETTING A TUNA SALAD SANDWHICH IS AN ACT OF GOD AND POTATOE SALAD IS EVEN AN ACT IN ITS OWN SELF NOT TO MENTION SOME OF THE COOKS ARE WICKED TERIBLE IE BAKED THE SCRAMBLE EGGS IN THE OVEN NASTY THE WATER STINKS THE BUILDING IS LOADED WITH ASBESTOS NO REAL ACTIVITIES OF ANY KIND NO REAL SECURITY OWE TWO OF THE WORKERS WERE FIRED FOR SKIMING OFF THE BOOKS AND POCKETING THE MONEY SO IF YOU ARE THINKING OF GOING TO DESERT SPRINGS SR LIVING HERE IN LAS VEGAS FORGET ABOUT IT YOU WILL REGRET IT AS I SEE IT YOU COME HERE TO DIE Comment from : brian harrington

I lived in a 55 plus community, I had nothing but problems in every way you can think of because I literally look like I’m 30 and I can’t help that Comment from : TheFriendlyPsychopath♟

She's lovely ❤️ Comment from : Lina Zavala

We love our active community I can see your points We are very active and have met great people I would really encourage folks to do things and meet people outside of the community as well We have a really solid management team and HOA board so we have not had any issues brbrBest decision at this time for us We are going on 25 years and love it! Comment from : Randi Trojan

Parents almost moved into one of these, but my family came as a 'set' and I was two years too young even though quieter than many of those elders Years later mom decided she was glad we didn't move because the shopping was so much farther away from where we did settle Comment from : Vegan Conservative

I'm an introvert, but find I like seeing kids playing now and again Wonder if there would be less ageism if the younger and older generations were not so segregated Younger should be learning from experienced elders while elders get a kick of Vitality of Life from being around the younger As it is the young kids see old age as a scary thing to be avoided as much as possible That also lays a foundation for 'the blame game' Comment from : Vegan Conservative

Lived in 2 55+ communities One in an apartment and condo It was not a good fit for us Most people in these communities are more like 75 and over age group relieving high school,experiencing mental and physical decline It’s perfect if you are experiencing this phase of life, you are not alone and you fit in with one another Most if not all, eat,shop and party(lots of alcohol) If you like that it will be a perfect match for you If you enjoy nature,fishing the outdoors peace and quite, people of all ages and culture differences it will not work for you The most important to consider is that this age group of anywhere of mid 70’s and over all experiencing the same phase of life If you are mentally,physically and spiritually brbalanced you will not fit in with the Cognitive decline and will be hell for you It’s great people who in this phase of life have a place to gather,live and enjoy there final stage of life It’s not for me at the age of 60 years old Comment from : Doni Rae

In 1969 my grandma took me to see future Sun City We drove way out into the desert and in the middle of nowhere there was a parking lot and a small lake In the middle of the lake there was a building on a platform with a long dock leading out to it Inside the building was a huge display layout of the future Sun City It was beautiful, with tiny houses like in Monopoly all around the roads, trees and plants and small lakes You could walk around the whole display Comment from : Stand Down

I agree, people with too much time on their hand can be a problem Comment from : J B

Where I live I just notice my neighbors dying around me Kind of depressing actually Comment from : Jeff Walther

I live in a house and not happy and I am aware moving to one of these communities wouldn't make me any happier I didn't have social skills when I was a small boy and as a old man I still don't People can't change their personalities Comment from : Thomas

Yes, 55+ people are people too They have flaws Choose your community wisely Many people buy without being diligent But don't let the nay sayers convince you to ignore these communities Had i known a community like the one I chose existed, I would have retired earlier HOA (Rec fees) are low, lots to do, many many good people No, it's not a panacea But neither is life in an ordinary community Comment from : John Lemma

mrs cravitz sp i was thinking the same thing when you said that! my friend in a 55 plus has a nosy neighbor she told my friend ' see you have a gentlemen caller ' Comment from : 2009jadeorchid

I choose not to get out and participate in all the activities I’m very happy doing my creativity projects at home It’s nice to know I can if I want, but hanging around with others all the time is not necessary for me I’m an introvert and being home is great! Comment from : Susan McMichael

What a judgmental attitude! Comment from : Marta Bergen

No screaming kids, no tricycles in the road, etc Comment from : Warren Trout

One thing I single I not looking for a love I had my love I don't need no busy buddy neighbors Houses to close I rather put on piece of land do things I want to do And I don't want to be on some group listening co complaining negativity ppl drive me No I looking for land right now and I will next have my mobile right next to another Thank you for the video Comment from : 63fourtree McKoneHoelzel

Avoid these communities Comment from : umkc73

Rules, rules, rules and over enforcement of rules Living in a fish bowl Not for me but glad that others love this style of living Comment from : B A

I've been in essentially 5 +55's I do alot inside my house, inside my community and outside of my community and have lived in now 20 locations (mostly in commune type situations) It always comes down to you need to be ok with rules, you need to be ok with expenses and you need to be ok with living without privacy People who are doing nothing are doing you The last point is actually very big One thing that seems prominent in Florida is the number of single women that live in these places and that doesn't usually mean independent These people will likely be your rumor mill and will likely be your gripe mill and will likely be asking intrusive questions that are absolutely none of their business The HOA thing is also important One thing to bare in mind is that boards tend to have agendas and they tend to surround money Conservative boards tend to be tight wads and provide the bear minimum where liberal ones tend to spend more The conservative ones tend to be what I call poverty boards and are likely underfunded (especially with reserves) One other thing to consider in regards to retirees in my experience, a very high percentage of retirees really can't afford to be retired (mentally, physically or financially) They can be a major problem when it comes to proper funding They want the benefits of living in an HOA, but not the responsibility Comment from : Brian Atkinson

Sounds depressing to me I think I’ll just keep my single-family house with an acre of land in the suburbs Comment from : George Harley Davidson Rider

There are many “busy bodies” and they aren’t all in the 55+ communities Comment from : Rhonda Smith

one huge plus to having an HOA is stopping goobers from parking their cars in their yard on blocks removing tires, doors, hoods from their cars and just plain destroying a neighborhood The negative is having Karen's in your neighborhoodmeasuring private hedges, etc Pretty much everything you say is true Comment from : Retiredandlovinglife

Can you mention homeshares for seniors? Comment from : KM

Busy body neighbors are no problem I just answer the door wearing only a towel They don't come back Comment from : Mark Richards

Thanks for this in-depth video It has validated everything for me I almost moved into one of these places and my prayers were answered and I was saved the headaches by God I am a creative, low, key private person and without needing groups and activities I am so busy doing the things I love I also work and would continue to do so for as long as I can and I work from home But you, the videomaker assumed that peace-loving, introverts are unhappy I have to disagree Psychologically speaking, people who have no life, are bored to death because they have no creative sides to express themselves or are not willing learn things for free online, for example, they tend to put their noses into others' business Running around in parties does not make one happy Happiness is an inside job People who are unhappy, tend to get involved in everything they can because they believe that things outside of them can bring joy and happiness It does not Attaining inner bliss is the path to true happiness I love, private, low-key and thoughtful neighbors and if I can strike friendship with one of them, that's all I may need Just my two cents I thank you again for an honest outlook on 55+ communities Comment from : FBegum-Music&Beyond

When I was younger I used to be a kid Comment from : Ronald Hall

I hate being around old people, ie 50 and up Mind you, I’m early 60s but I find folks younger than me already old They practice being old for decades just so they’ll be good at being old when they do get old ;) Comment from : Chris Connors

After reading quite a few of the comments it sounds like these 55+ community's are for the people that peeked in high school Comment from : Todd Warriner

55yrs is NOT OLD !! especially if you look like Brad Pit, Tom Cruise, Janet Jackson, Selma Hayek, Angela Bassett who are all 55 to 60 yrs old in 2023 !!! 😳 Comment from : Healthy Wealthy HappyBeauty

Seizure Village is where Karen and Ken go to die No thanks Comment from : Huey Wallop

Coming from a region with older people taking off to warm states for the winter, I had never considered that their pals Down South and in the Southwestern US might really miss them when they depart for a few months in the summer I can see how that would be kind of a drag for activity-minded folks who grow attached to their snowbird amigos It must also be something of a bummer when those same snowbirds return for Thanksgiving week and do not return until New Year celebrations are over, or do most of them stay in Arizona for Thanksgiving/ Christmas? Comment from : John Avellar

I'm always pleased to encourage my Trump loving friends here in California who arebrplanning a move to Arizona 🙂 Comment from : Robert Montgomery

Am in a 55+ now with no amenities, no pool, and no social acitivities whatsoever- unless you count reporting things on your neighbors a fun activitiy The people are mostly sour and unfriendly The few who are nice, I have befriended but it is not what I thought they were Very disappointed and looking to move Comment from : therealtoni

How insulting is her verbiage “These people” she says…I actually find this video insulting Just because people live in senior citizens or 55+ community doesn’t mean that they’re ignorant We know what’s going on and we don’t need anyone like you to tell us Comment from : Molly N

LOL Not sure why I even clicked the play button but thank you for confirming for me that this will NOT be my plan for retirement To each their own but this sounds like it would would be my kind of personal hellscape 😂 Comment from : Hoodat Whatzit

Wait a minute, are you saying that movies aren't reality??? Comment from : Michael

I live in a 55+ communitybrIt costs morebrBut the upside is that everyone is pretty much in the same boatbrI have not met one person here who has "the world by the tail"brMore realism, less fakerybrI even considered one 55+ that featured FOUR clubs, deal in bereavement Comment from : Tom Fischer

Maybe you're in a state like Arizona, where it gets so damn hot you have to stay inside, or leave the state, to survive Comment from : Herrick Inman

To be fair to Gladys Kravitz, she did have cancer the entire time in that role, that may have contributed to her attitude Comment from : Steve A

Ghettos of all kinds are just that, Ghettos No thank you! Comment from : Michael Irwin

No annoying brats , must be pure bliss! Comment from : lionel de Mun

Ughhh never never would I move into a nosy a 55 plus community And the ugly women are all after the single ugly men and they fight like cats and dogs for them I once went to visit a friend in one of those communities I had to drive past the swimming pool and I almost had an accident what I saw was so disgusting The old women in thongs!! Ugghhhhh cmon thongs are for young pretty girls with a body and a nice booty NOT a saggy wrinkled a$$ Comment from : Isabella The Pink Poodle

I don’t really care about activities with old people to be honest; what I look forward to is getting away from young families with little screaming kids or teenagers and loud music We look forward to traveling and golfing and cycling together as a couple We just want to live in a gated community with an HOA that keeps the riff raff out We have HOA’s for our under 55 neighborhood too so it’s not really a big deal Rules are a good thing Comment from : P

NO- the HOA IS A SCAMCON You'll be very sorry if you join an HOAthe FEES NEVER STOP THE RULES ARE RIDCULOUS Comment from : dancalm peaceful

After working 8 to 5 for over 30+ years and putting up with emails and my phone ringing with someone ALWAYS wanting something I can tell you I DISDAIN people I don't want ANYONE knowing what I do or ANYTHING about me I ALSO do NOT like constant RISING FEESAND THE RIDICULOUS RULES Comment from : dancalm peaceful

We moved part time to a 55 plus community in Coachella valley (California) and love all the activities The only downside is that we are around lots of seniors-) and there is not much diversity But we can easily leave and trael - plus I substitute teach a few times a month (I am retired teacher) It is also much easier to get in shape - although women outnumber men 5 to 1 in these classes I don't understand why old guys don't want to exercise -) Comment from : d landis

Keep people out of your affairs , stay to yourself DO YOU Comment from : randy horne

55+ community here in sun city Texas sucks unless your a golfer Comment from : Peter Sclafani

I live in a 55 Plus community and love living here! The problems you list are personal problems, not problems associated with living in a 55 Plus community itself Comment from : Pete Smith

Lots of Karen’s in these complexes Comment from : Dorman

Wherever the collectivists are, run away from these communes Comment from : DutchyMon

My parents & I lived in a 55+ mobile home park in 1975 in California--even tho I was 28, I was grandfathered in since I lived with my parents & they couldn't do anything about kicking me out I continued living there until my parents passed (1994 & 2009) In 2020, Covid hit & I moved the following year as the rent skyrocketed & I couldn't afford it Comment from : Charlene Varada

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