Retirement Answer Man Replay: My Experience Moving to a Retirement Community
Jul 16, 2025
Discover the vibrant life in a Florida retirement community through Brad's eyes. He shares his journey from Iowa and the thought process behind moving to The Villages. Listeners learn about the energetic lifestyle, rich activities, and strong community ties that define retirement living. Brad offers valuable insights on making the leap to a 55+ community, highlighting both the joys and challenges. This engaging conversation encourages everyone to envision their ideal retirement living arrangements.
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Month-Long Visit Tests The Villages
- Brad and his wife spent a month in April 2022 visiting The Villages for the first time before deciding to move there.
- Their visit was driven by friends already living there and the desire to escape harsh Iowa winters.
Second Visit Sealed Their Decision
- Brad returned the following year to rent a home in The Villages and finalize his decision to buy property there.
- This two-step trial living helped confirm the community matched their retirement lifestyle goals.
From Snowbirds to Sunbirds
- Brad planned to rent part-time in Florida while keeping their Iowa home but shifted to spending more time in Florida full-time.
- This reversed their original snowbird plan, favoring a "sunbird" lifestyle with summers back in Iowa.
