This is the first in a new monthly series where Rick Marshall and I answer your email questions. Send us your questions to: 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.) __________________________________________ __________________________________________ __________________________________________...
Feb 20, 2026•13 min
Rick Marshall , #1 waterfront specialist inside Hot Springs Village, with McGraw Realtors , joins me to give his monthly update. We’re showcasing a house on Lake Pineda, 70 Estremedura Drive . • 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.) __________________________________________ __________________________________________ _______________________...
Feb 17, 2026•18 min
Let’s take a short walk along the Hernando Trail toward Grove Park. The Herando Trail is 8.6 miles one way, but we’re going to walk a short distance to give you a sense of this trail and then show you Grove Park. Enjoy! • 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.) __________________________________________ _______________________________________...
Feb 13, 2026•16 min
NOTE: Apologies for the audio (it’s clear; it’s just a little weak at times). I had technical difficulties during recording, but didn’t know it. Visit Hot Springs Village, Arkansas. The Village now offers luxury accommodations at the brand-new Reunion Resort Villas . New Discovery Packages are brought to you by Reunion Resort Villas , McGraw Realtors of Hot Springs Village , and The Diamante Country Club . It’s an ideal (and luxurious) way to experience Hot Springs Village. For more details and ...
Feb 10, 2026•13 min
I don’t usually solicit people to complete my audience survey, but I’m happy that people regularly complete it. Click here if you’d like to do it. I looked over the most recent responses, then decided I’d share the results with you – and see if you’d be interested in chiming in. Thank you for watching and listening. I appreciate you – all of you! • Join Our Free Email Newsletter • Subscribe to Our YouTube Channel (click that bell icon, too) • Join Our Facebook Group • Support Our Sponsors (Click...
Feb 06, 2026•25 min
Over the past couple of weeks, I received two emails from couples approaching retirement. Both couples currently own acreage. They raise cattle. They garden. They enjoy space, quiet, and independence. One couple is devoted golfers. The other wants to avoid dense development and infrastructure projects. Both asked the same question in different ways: Can we have land and still enjoy Hot Springs Village? The short answer is yes, but not inside the Village. Let’s take a drive from Hot Springs Villa...
Feb 03, 2026•29 min
The 2026 winter storm (hopefully, it’s the first and last) arrived last Saturday in full force. Forecasters claimed we might get up to 24″ of snow. Thankfully, they were wrong. We got closer to 8″, but some places inside the Village likely got more. I continue to encourage folks to visit Hot Springs Village during the winter. If you love it now, you’re sure to love it at other times of the year. • Join Our Free Email Newsletter • Subscribe to Our YouTube Channel (click that bell icon, too) • Joi...
Jan 30, 2026•19 min
Help us come up with a good name for this part of our show. It began tongue-in-cheek: “Stump Your Realtor.” We were never trying to stump Rick – just wanted our questions answered. You must know that Rick never knows the questions in advance. That’s not to trip him up, but rather to demonstrate how much of a pro he is. Give us your suggestions for a great name for this segment. You know how to reach us. And I may give a gift to the person who gives us something we select. • Join Our Free Email N...
Jan 27, 2026•18 min
Let’s take a tour of a luxury townhouse overlooking Lake Balboa. It’s a waterfront property with stunning views! • 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.) __________________________________________ __________________________________________ __________________________________________...
Jan 23, 2026•17 min
In this episode, we explore what it’s actually like to live in Hot Springs Village as a retiree, including the emotional and practical adjustments that come with slowing down, simplifying, and choosing a quieter rhythm of life. Let’s talk about understanding Hot Springs Village, the pace of life, affordability, healthcare, daily life, and more. • Join Our Free Email Newsletter • Subscribe to Our YouTube Channel (click that bell icon, too) • Join Our Facebook Group • Support Our Sponsors (Click o...
Jan 20, 2026•42 min
In memory of Joni Linn Elmore (October 20, 1955 – January 15, 2026), big sister to Stanley James Elmore, my lifelong best friend (April 11, 1957 – May 12, 2013) The John & Mildred Cooper Nature Preserve isn’t some pristine area. It’s more wilderness, as any nature preserve should be. Our first visit was a few years ago during the summer. A successful chigger attack stopped us from completing much of the hike. That’s why we figured we’d give it another go during the dead of winter. Let’s take...
Jan 16, 2026•37 min
Thinking about retiring to Hot Springs Village—but not ready to commit yet? In this episode of HSV Inside Out , I answer a thoughtful viewer email about doing a micro-retirement (mini-retirement): a short, intentional stay where you live like a local and experience everyday retirement life before making a permanent move. This is not a vacation . It’s a way to slow down, settle in, and discover whether the pace, lifestyle, and community truly fit you. In this episode, we cover: What a micro-retir...
Jan 13, 2026•43 min
Apologies for the low audio volume on me. I didn’t mic myself, and that was a mistake. I’ll do better. -Randy Ed and Terri Donnelly invited me to prowl their porch. Actually, their friends Tom and Bethany McGregor volunteered them, and they graciously agreed. I even think they had a good time. I know I did. They jokingly say they bought the ugly house on Lake Balboa and invested in 6-months to give it a new life. And what a life they’ve got (and the house). • Join Our Free Email Newsletter • Sub...
Jan 09, 2026•37 min
We could all plan our retirement more successfully if we just knew how long we’d live. That would eliminate the question, “How much money will I need to retire?” But today, I’d like to discuss something more important than life span…health span. Join me as we stroll the Cedar Creek Trail 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 th...
Jan 06, 2026•19 min
I appreciate so many people who have allowed me to do what I do. Thanks to YOU, the audience. You’re the reason (mostly) for this show. Thanks to every guest who has ever appeared on the program. Thanks to all the fine folks who invite me to prowl their porch. Thanks to all the sponsors – we all owe these folks a SA-LUTE because they make Hot Springs Village Inside Out possible. Sure, I could do it without them, but I’d be writing checks, and they provide financial support AND much more to make ...
Jan 02, 2026•21 min
Thinking about retiring to Hot Springs Village? You might be planning your visit for spring or fall — but the smartest time to see the Village is actually winter . In this episode, Randy Cantrell shares why winter gives you the most accurate, transparent, and surprisingly beautiful look at real life inside the Village: ✔ Clear views of terrain & lake lots ✔ A true sense of community life ✔ Mild winter weather ✔ Year-round recreation ✔ Calm, uncrowded home-shopping ✔ Real cost-of-living insig...
Dec 30, 2025•22 min
Stewart McGregor emailed me about his retired parents, who now live inside Hot Springs Village. He saw my appeal for porches to prowl and volunteered his folks, Tom and Bethany McGregor . Tom and Bethany planned to retire to Hot Springs Village by buying their retirement home and renting it out. How did they know about Hot Springs Village? I’ll let Tom tell you. Enjoy! • Join Our Free Email Newsletter • Subscribe to Our YouTube Channel (click that bell icon, too) • Join Our Facebook Group • Supp...
Dec 26, 2025•26 min
After a long military career, followed by years working in our nation’s capital, Rob Robinson knew it was time for him and Pattie to relax. A happy accident introduced them to Hot Springs Village. In August 2025, they moved into their custom-built home on Lake Maria. Let’s prowl around their porch and show off their house, too. Enjoy. • 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 imag...
Dec 19, 2025•27 min
What time is it…for you? I don’t mean the time on a clock. I mean the time in your story. Everybody experiences seasons in life. For many of us, as we grow older and approach retirement, the season whispers (or yells), “It’s time for a change.” Life may be telling you to slow down, to travel more, to reignite an old hobby…or something else. Today’s episode, like so many these days, was prompted by YOU. Many conversations this year have a central focus – time. The desire to make the most of whate...
Dec 16, 2025•44 min
Meet Graham and Jami Parham. Two years ago, they completed the construction of their Renaissance Homes -built house in Diamante. They moved from Dallas to Diamante after considering Florida and the Smoky Mountains as their next destination. This isn’t Graham and Jami’s first video appearance online. They were part of a feature TV episode that aired in Dallas/Ft. Worth, Designing Spaces. I’m honored they invited me to share their porch. Enjoy! • Join Our Free Email Newsletter • Subscribe to Our Y...
Dec 12, 2025•22 min
Why do some retirees absolutely thrive in Hot Springs Village — while others struggle? In this episode of Hot Springs Village Inside Out , I break down four proven retirement strategies that consistently lead to happiness, stability, and purpose after age 60 — all based on real stories from Village (and soon-to-be) residents. Whether you’re planning to retire soon, already retired and looking for more fulfillment, or simply exploring whether Hot Springs Village might be right for you, this episo...
Dec 09, 2025•35 min
In this episode of Hot Springs Village Inside Out , I’m coming to you from my back porch, at night — a perfect setting to talk about one of the questions I get asked most often: “How is it different living in Hot Springs Village versus visiting… especially that first time you visit?” It’s a great question because your first visit to the Village can feel like stepping into another world — the trees, the lakes, the quiet, the gates. However, living here day after day reveals a deeper layer that mo...
Dec 05, 2025•27 min
Jeremy Simmons , Fire Chief inside Hot Springs Village, joins me to discuss safely preparing for winter weather. From smoke alarms, fireplaces, space heaters, to propane, fire pits, and fire hydrants, Chief Simmons shares practical advice for winter 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.) ________________________...
Dec 02, 2025•8 min
Happy Thanksgiving! Here are just a few of the things I’m thankful for… I’m thankful we discovered Hot Springs Village I’m thankful Hot Springs Village is close to our family, our tribe I’m thankful for the people we’ve met along our journey I’m thankful Hot Springs Village is affordable I’m thankful for all the guests who have appeared on the show I’m thankful for the porch prowling victims I’m thankful for our sponsors. Please support them because they make this show possible. I’m thankful for...
Nov 27, 2025•23 min
Here’s the real estate update for October 2025 with #1 Waterfront Specialist for Hot Springs Village, Arkansas – Rick Marshall . Along with the update, Rick shares some insights on how homeowners inside Hot Springs Village manage drainage around their homes. And stay to the end for our Q&A session with Rick, Stump Your Realtor . Email me your questions, and maybe we’ll use those in the future: Hello@HSVInsideOut.com • Join Our Free Email Newsletter • Subscribe to Our YouTube Channel (click t...
Nov 21, 2025•27 min
We went to walk the Balboa Spillway Trail on the second day the spillway was open. Usually, we have to wait for a big rain to see the water rushing like this, but not today. The skies are clear, deep blue, and the weather is gorgeous. Watching the rushing water reminded me of many conversations I’ve had with folks looking to retire within the next three years. These are the years of high anticipation, but understandable anxiety as we work to get it right. Among the things that matter during thes...
Nov 18, 2025•16 min
Let’s take a walk on the Magellan Beaver Dam Trail and discuss the two faces of aging. For some, retirement means a struggle, loss of identity, and boredom. For others, it’s far more exciting. Thriving! We want to encourage thriving, not struggling. Our aim today is to nudge you toward the bright side of the road. • 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 the...
Nov 14, 2025•44 min
Welcome to Hot Springs Village Inside Out! Today, we’re exploring the unique wisdom that blooms after retirement—a time when life’s pace may slow, but lessons and insights grow sharper than ever. We’re walking a portion of the Cedar Creek Trail inside Hot Springs Village and talking about lessons learned in retirement. My Zoom calls with you prompted today’s episode. About two months ago, I started holding sporadic “open office hours” on Zoom with audience members who wanted to discuss the prosp...
Nov 11, 2025•35 min
She asked me about my glasses. They’re heavily tinted reading glasses that block out blue light. They’re not cheapy throw-aways, but they’re not expensive either. It sparked a conversation about the everyday things we enjoy – things that make a positive difference in our lives. I started rattling off a few things – mostly things I saw within a 6-foot circumference of my studio space. By the time I got to number 22, I stopped and made this confession, “I know I could come up with twenty-two more ...
Nov 07, 2025•1 hr 2 min
Walk with us on the Desoto Multi-Purpose Trail inside Hot Springs Village. In this episode of Hot Springs Village Inside Out, I’ll discuss the top five reasons people are choosing to retire to Hot Springs Village, Arkansas — one of America’s most scenic, friendly, and affordable retirement destinations. Whether you’re planning your retirement or just curious what makes “the Village” so special, this conversation will help you understand why so many visitors end up calling this place home. From b...
Nov 04, 2025•32 min
