This week, I’ve received several emails from folks telling me Hot Springs Village sounds too good to be true, but expressing excitement to check it out. Each one has asked me for advice on what they should consider before they think about retiring here. In short, they’re curious about what to think about before they think about retiring to Hot Springs Village. It’s a good question. Today, I’ll take you through ten things (plus one bonus one); hopefully, our conversation can help you figure it ou...
Jul 25, 2025•57 min
Let’s see if Hot Springs Village is your retirement sweet spot. Take this quick 10-question quiz. Answer YES, NO, or MAYBE. Do you enjoy a quiet, slower-paced lifestyle surrounded by nature? Would you love being near lakes, hiking trails, and golf courses? Are you comfortable living outside a major metro area, knowing that the closest big airport and hospitals are 45–60 minutes away? Are low crime and a strong sense of community important to you? Do you enjoy small-town friendliness — waving to ...
Jul 22, 2025•39 min
Brandon Tedder , owner of Renaissance Homes , joins us to provide insights on how you can build a retirement home in Hot Springs Village. From selecting an ideal lot to determining the floor plan, to all the design elements, and finally, completing the landscaping, Brandon and his team serve Hot Springs Village exclusively. • Join Our Free Email Newsletter • Subscribe to Our YouTube Channel (click that bell icon, too) • Join Our Facebook Group • Support Our Sponsors (Click on the images below to...
Jul 17, 2025•23 min
Today, Rick Marshall and I sit down at 9 San Vincente Place in Hot Springs Village to discuss how you can find your ideal house, to showcase this townhome, and to give you the June 2025 real estate update. • Join Our Free Email Newsletter • Subscribe to Our YouTube Channel (click that bell icon, too) • Join Our Facebook Group • Support Our Sponsors (Click on the images below to visit their websites.) __________________________________________ __________________________________________...
Jul 14, 2025•25 min
The past few days, we’ve had summer thunderstorms pop up. The elevated humidity was a key indicator. It’s the muggiest time of year around here, with humidity levels at 70% or higher. Leave the air conditioning of your car (or house) with sunglasses on and prepare to be blinded by fogged-up lenses! But that’s how summers go here. Thankfully, we’ve got three other seasons to couple with summer, giving us four distinct types of weather. Additionally, we’ve a few things that are unfamiliar to many ...
Jul 10, 2025•17 min
Before I dive into the main content, let me dip into the email bag. Please keep the emails coming. Please send them to Hello@HSVInsideOut.com . Dive back into some past episodes by using our robust search feature. Click here to access the search. You can enter a topic, a word, or a phrase, and see what shows up. Here are some shows I mentioned in today’s conversation: 5 Regrets You May Have Retiring To Hot Springs Village Shining a Light on A Home Builder Pot Committed To Hot Springs Village A D...
Jul 07, 2025•32 min
Terry Wiley , Director of Parks & Recreation for the Hot Springs Village Property Owners’ Association , joins me to update us on this year’s 4th of July festivities. We also take a quick tour of the Woodlands Auditorium, including the newly updated lobby. Thanks to the AV team for showcasing the auditorium’s lighting and sound capabilities. Visit HSVTicketSales.com for all the events produced by Terry and his team. Have a happy and safe 4th of July celebration. • Join Our Free Email Newslett...
Jul 03, 2025•18 min
Today, we welcome a new sponsor, Brandon Tedder and Renaissance Homes . Sponsors enable me to produce Hot Springs Village Inside Out at no cost to the audience. In a day when many shows try to encourage their audience to become paying subscribers, my goal is always to bring you shows that are entirely free to watch or listen to. So here’s a big THANK YOU to Renaissance Homes , McGraw Realtors , and Diamante Country Club for sponsoring the program. Today I had four (4) technology items that I wan...
Jul 01, 2025•39 min
After the COVID-19 pandemic unwound, we were able to return to our dentists. Visiting the dentist isn’t often mentioned when we think of the fallout from that event, but for those of us who were accustomed to regular visits, it pushed us far behind. My visits were pushed even further behind because my longtime dentist retired, selling his practice to a younger, arrogant guy I didn’t like (or trust). By the time I discovered Plaza Carmona Dental Associates in Hot Springs Village, thanks to the au...
Jun 26, 2025•29 min
A couple of months ago, I made up my mind to begin learning the guitar. For over 45 years, I’ve owned a guitar. Not the same one the entire time, but I’ve always had a guitar (in a case) sitting within 10 feet of me in my home office. But…I’ve never learned how to play. As I approached my 68th rotation around the sun, I figured, “It’s now or never!” I choose NOW. Since then I’ve had numerous conversations, some of them with you guys, who are approaching retirement and dreaming (or planning) to r...
Jun 24, 2025•48 min
Rick Marshall, #1 waterfront specialist realtor inside Hot Springs Village with McGraw Realtors (sponsor of our show), joins us to give us the real estate update for May 2025. Then we ask and attempt to help you answer the question… How do you define “retirement?” Hot Springs Village may be a significant part of your definition, like it is for so many of us. Enjoy! • Join Our Free Email Newsletter • Subscribe To Our YouTube Channel (click that bell icon, too) • Join Our Facebook Group • Support ...
Jun 20, 2025•30 min
Hot Springs Village is ideal for many of us, but it may not be ideal for everybody. Chasing the perfect retirement can be daunting. Perhaps elusive. However, getting our retirement right more often than not is entirely doable. That’s what I want for you – to get it right. Let’s walk the DeSoto Spillway Trail and talk about five regrets you may have retiring to Hot Springs Village. My goal is to help you avoid these regrets. • Join Our Free Email Newsletter • Subscribe To Our YouTube Channel (cli...
Jun 17, 2025•19 min
All Trails has 14 reviews that give the Magellan Beaver Dam Trail inside Hot Springs Village a rating of 4.8. The site lists the trail as PRIVATE PROPERTY, which doesn’t mean what you think. It belongs to Hot Springs Village, so you must be a member or a guest to gain access. That’s true of all the trails inside the Village. While we take this short hike, let’s answer an email from an audience member: “How can we slow down the drain on our retirement savings?” • Join Our Free Email Newsletter • ...
Jun 13, 2025•30 min
Planning your first trip to Hot Springs Village as a potential retiree is an exciting opportunity to experience the community’s amenities, lifestyle, and natural beauty firsthand. Here are some recommendations to help you get the most out of your visit and make an informed decision about retirement in Hot Springs Village. Set An Expectation For The Trip Some people have a casual interest in HSV. Others are more serious, looking to decide on the near term. Figure out where you are in the journey ...
Jun 10, 2025•34 min
Three years ago in July, Chief Bennett reported for duty in Hot Springs Village after a long career in Texarkana. It was a bit of a homecoming for Kristi. At her exit from Texarkana, she said, “I’ve been given the opportunity to go home where my family lives, and I’m very excited for the opportunity to spend more time with my family and my parents and my grandparents.” We’re happy she came home. Happy Early 3rd Anniversary, Chief! • Join Our Free Email Newsletter • Subscribe To Our YouTube Chann...
Jun 06, 2025•15 min
According to AllTrails.com , the DeSoto Multi-Purpose Trail is a 4.6 (out of 5). Let’s walk it and discuss the value of a simpler life inside Hot Springs Village. • Join Our Free Email Newsletter • Subscribe To Our YouTube Channel (click that bell icon, too) • Join Our Facebook Group • Support Our Sponsors (Click on the images below to visit their websites.) __________________________________________ __________________________________________...
Jun 03, 2025•50 min
On June 1, 1970, John Cooper, Sr. , and his company, Cooper Communities , opened Hot Springs Village, Arkansas. According to the company’s website, “His vision was simple but unswerving: Build places so appealing that families are attracted to them for generations to come.” Here we are 55 years later, and families, including retirees, are drawn to Hot Springs Village for the beauty, tranquility, nature, and community. Happy 55th Birthday to my favorite place – Hot Springs Village, Arkansas! • Jo...
Jun 01, 2025•27 min
Hot Springs Village Police Chief Kristi Bennett joins us to discuss safety inside the Village. • Join Our Free Email Newsletter • Subscribe To Our YouTube Channel (click that bell icon, too) • Join Our Facebook Group • Support Our Sponsors (Click on the images below to visit their websites.) __________________________________________ __________________________________________...
May 30, 2025•12 min
Brandon Tedder with Renaissance Homes joins us to tour a new house that is about 98% complete. Located on the Isabella Golf Course, this beautiful home (a modified Willow plan by Renaissance Homes) boasts 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, and a massive covered back porch overlooking the golf course. • Join Our Free Email Newsletter • Subscribe To Our YouTube Channel (click that bell icon, too) • Join Our Facebook Group • Support Our Sponsors (Click on the images below to visit their websites.) ______________...
May 27, 2025•13 min
Many people consider Hot Springs Village an ideal retirement destination. However, some things could derail their retirement. Here are a few things we’ll talk about today: Unexpected cost increases Too many amenities Limited work opportunities Transportation costs Loneliness / feeling isolated Slower pace Limited entertainment You need a car Disagreements with rules/regulations Loss of identity tethered to your career We invite you to visit Hot Springs Village. You’ll be happy you did. It’s a gl...
May 23, 2025•39 min
Rick Marshall and I cruise around Lake DeSoto to discuss lake living inside Hot Springs Village, Arkansas. • Join Our Free Email Newsletter • Subscribe To Our YouTube Channel (click that bell icon, too) • Join Our Facebook Group • Support Our Sponsors (Click on the images below to visit their websites.) __________________________________________ __________________________________________...
May 20, 2025•13 min
Rick Marshall , waterfront specialist with McGraw Realtors, takes us out on his boat to tour Lake DeSoto. We end our ride with the April 2025 real estate update for Hot Springs Village, Arkansas. • Join Our Free Email Newsletter • Subscribe To Our YouTube Channel (click that bell icon, too) • Join Our Facebook Group • Support Our Sponsors (Click on the images below to visit their websites.) __________________________________________ __________________________________________...
May 16, 2025•31 min
Email. Direct Messages (DM’s). Comments. Voicemails. Text Messages. Phone Calls. Do it any way you’d like. Ask your questions. Make your suggestions. Today, let’s tackle just three that hit my inbox recently. Veronica in Kansas: Have you considered doing some vlogging to show us more about what life is like in Hot Springs Village? Len in Michigan: Can you give us more details about the amenities and their costs? NOTE: Here’s a PDF for GOLF and Other Amenities that will demonstrate why it’s so di...
May 13, 2025•28 min
One of the top 5 requests I get is, “Share your journey to Hot Springs Village.” Today, let’s do it. Keep telling me what you most want to hear or see. Use the contact form or email me at Hello@HSVInsideOut.com . • Join Our Free Email Newsletter • Subscribe To Our YouTube Channel (click that bell icon, too) • Join Our Facebook Group • Support Our Sponsors (Click on the images below to visit their websites.) __________________________________________ __________________________________________...
May 09, 2025•39 min
You ask. I answer. HSV Inside Out focuses on responding to what you want to see and hear. In the past weeks, I’ve heard from some of you requesting that I share a “day in the life of”. What does daily life look like inside Hot Springs Village? Let’s discuss the three basic categories of people based solely on HOW they choose to financially live after reaching the retirement age of 65. P.S. Hip, hip, hooray! The Dallas Stars won round 1 against Colorado. Now it’s on to defeat the Winnipeg Jets! #...
May 06, 2025•23 min
Brandon Tedder is the owner of Renaissance Homes in Hot Springs Village. He joins us today to discuss his newest project, home building in the Village, lot selection for your new home site, basements, and more. Contact Brandon at (501) 753-5006. A few years ago, Brandon pushed all his chips into the middle of the table to make Hot Springs Village THE home of Renaissance Homes . His customers and prospective customers are glad he did. Renaissance Homes is located just outside the East Gate on Mai...
May 02, 2025•24 min
That’s right. It’s another bonus episode for this final week of April. A text arrived yesterday afternoon telling us that our youngest grandson’s appendix ruptured. My son and daughter-in-law rushed him to Cook Children’s Medical Center in downtown Fort Worth—the absolute best place to take a child in the DFW area. Sensing I might be needed, I asked my son, “Do you want me to head that way?” He replied, “Yes.” Within an hour or so, I was off, leaving HSV to make the 5-hour drive back home to Tex...
Apr 30, 2025•9 min
Let’s discuss learning new things during retirement. Along the way, let me show you one of my favorite drives – Maderas Drive. I’m a sucker for piney woods and this drive is incredible. It’s also the drive to the clubhouse of Diamante Country Club. I encourage you to visit Hot Springs Village, Arkansas, to determine whether it’s your ideal retirement destination—where you can learn new things. Hot Springs Village may be the best place to spend your days and nights doing what you most want. Thank...
Apr 29, 2025•21 min
A SPECIAL BONUS EPISODE Full Disclosure: McGraw Realtors is a sponsor of Hot Springs Village Inside Out. 13 Loyola Drive is located in the Diamante area of Hot Springs Village, Arkansas. Listed for $849,000, this luxury home boasts an open and spacious custom floor plan with numerous extras throughout. The main level of the home features three oversized bedrooms in a split floor plan. The master bedroom features a spacious bath with an oversized walk-in shower and a generous walk-in closet. You’...
Apr 28, 2025•8 min
Hot Springs Village is the largest gated community in south central Arkansas, spanning 26,000 acres in the foothills of the Ouachita Mountains. “The Village” features 11 lakes and 9 golf courses, 30 miles of walking trails, tennis courts, pickleball courts, and more clubs/organizations than I can count. Want community? We’ve got that in abundance. From boating, fishing, and hiking to all kinds of social activities, you can involve yourself as little or as much as you want. Natural beauty, sereni...
Apr 25, 2025•27 min
