Hot Springs Village Inside Out

  Want to follow along on Google Maps? Click here. We’ll leave the Cortez Pavilion and make a loop around the northside of Lakes DeSoto and Cortez to show you a bit of the Village, along with a lake community on the west side. Look for more drives throughout the Village to get a sense of the variety of neighborhoods within Hot Springs Village. Enjoy the ride. Note: For editing purposes, the video’s speed isn’t always in real time.   • 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.) __________________________________________ __________________________________________ __________________________________________

  The Pavilion is located off Carmona Road, just off DeSoto Blvd. It features covered picnic tables, a fireplace, grills, and restrooms. There’s also a flower garden that is a prime place to see hummingbirds (in season). At the time of today’s recording, the hummingbirds are still a couple of weeks away from returning. The Pavilion, like Grove Park, is another place in the Village where folks gather in small groups. Hot Springs Village has many such places, ideal for families or groups of friends to gather.   • 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.) __________________________________________ __________________________________________ __________________________________________

  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.) __________________________________________ __________________________________________ __________________________________________

  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.) __________________________________________ __________________________________________ __________________________________________

  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.) __________________________________________ __________________________________________ __________________________________________

  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 to book your reservation, call or text Laurie Henderson at (501) 276-3018   • 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.) __________________________________________ __________________________________________ __________________________________________

  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 on the images below to visit their websites.) __________________________________________ __________________________________________ __________________________________________

  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 Village to Benton (toward Little Rock on Hwy 5) and enjoy the remnants of the winter storm. At the same time, we discuss how a couple might retire to Arkansas, where they can enjoy the amenities of Hot Springs Village and still raise their own cattle, chickens, and have a large garden. Here’s an important link to the 2026 Hot Springs Village Property Owners Association Fee Schedule.   • 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.) __________________________________________ __________________________________________ __________________________________________

  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) • Join Our Facebook Group • Support Our Sponsors (Click on the images below to visit their websites.) __________________________________________ __________________________________________ __________________________________________

  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 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.) __________________________________________ __________________________________________ __________________________________________

  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.) __________________________________________ __________________________________________ __________________________________________

  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 on the images below to visit their websites.) __________________________________________ __________________________________________ __________________________________________

  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 a walk through the top portion of this trail. Not to worry, we’ll revisit during the Spring. The Middle Fork Saline River is currently quite low, and the trees are bare. Today’s conversation is going to be different because of loss. A loss I experienced this week. Thanks for joining me. me (dark suit), my sister, Joni, my best friend’s sister and my best friend, Stanley –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Music: Run Free by Alex-Productions   / alexproductionsmusic  License: Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0 Free Download / Stream: https://www.audiolibrary.com.co/alex-… Music promoted by Audio Library:    • Orchestral, Cinematic, Trap No Copyright M…   ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––   • 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.) __________________________________________ __________________________________________ __________________________________________

  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-retirement really is (and what it isn’t) Why Hot Springs Village is uniquely suited for this kind of test How long you should stay to gain real clarity What everyday experiences matter most The honest questions you should ask yourself along the way Whether Hot Springs Village is already on your shortlist—or you’re simply exploring what retirement could look like—this episode will help you make a wiser, more confident decision.   • 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.) __________________________________________ __________________________________________ __________________________________________

  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 • 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.) __________________________________________ __________________________________________ __________________________________________

  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 their websites.) __________________________________________ __________________________________________ __________________________________________

  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 this program possible. I’m grateful for the opportunity. Thanks to John Cooper, Sr., for having the imagination and wherewithal to build Hot Springs Village. Happy Anniversary to my wife, Rhonda, and me. Today is our 48th anniversary!  To everybody else, Happy New Year 2026! • Do you have a porch or deck you’re proud of…one you’d share with the rest of us? • Would you like to have a free (no strings attached, no fine print) Zoom call to discuss your potential future in Hot Springs Village? EMAIL ME: 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.) __________________________________________ __________________________________________ __________________________________________

  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 insights✔ Quiet beauty most people miss If you’re planning a scouting trip to explore retirement in Hot Springs Village, make sure winter is on your calendar.   • 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.) __________________________________________ __________________________________________ __________________________________________

  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 • Support Our Sponsors (Click on the images below to visit their websites.) __________________________________________ __________________________________________ __________________________________________

  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 images below to visit their websites.) __________________________________________ __________________________________________ __________________________________________