Hot Springs Village Inside Out
Hot Springs Village, Arkansas Is The Star Of The Podcast
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July 25, 2025 • 57 mins
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 o...
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July 22, 2025 • 39 mins
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 se...
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July 17, 2025 • 22 mins
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.
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July 14, 2025 • 25 mins
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.
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July 10, 2025 • 17 mins
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 w...
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July 7, 2025 • 32 mins
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
Shin...
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July 3, 2025 • 17 mins
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.
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July 1, 2025 • 38 mins
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 spons...
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June 26, 2025 • 28 mins
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 Plaz...
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June 24, 2025 • 47 mins
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...
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June 20, 2025 • 30 mins
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!
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June 17, 2025 • 19 mins
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.
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June 13, 2025 • 29 mins
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 ...
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June 10, 2025 • 34 mins
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 t...
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June 6, 2025 • 15 mins
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.
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June 3, 2025 • 50 mins
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.
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June 1, 2025 • 26 mins
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 ...
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May 30, 2025 • 11 mins
Hot Springs Village Police Chief Kristi Bennett joins us to discuss safety inside the Village.
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May 27, 2025 • 13 mins
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.
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May 23, 2025 • 38 mins
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 y...
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