COMMENT BY
John from Woodridge, IL
COMMENT ABOUT PLACE
Woodridge, IL
COMMENT
HOT SPRINGS VILLAGE
We are very happy for people who have chosen to retire to FL, AZ, TX and other states. However, after more than a decade of research and after our last visit to Hot Springs Village, Arkansas....This is the place we plan to soon build and spend the rest of our lives. Why? HSV and it's golf courses, lakes, amenities, roads, upkeep and spectacular views from about everywhere in this 26,000 acre gated community are gorgeous. The very, very low property tax is in balance with a modest income tax which excludes social security and some retired pension money. The only complaint I've seen in a review is a man very upset with the new property manager. Quit frankly, in my opinion, the properties are incredibly well maintained and the current property manager/board have an excellent vision for contemporary enhancements which will bring in more residents and income. This naysayer had gotten used to enjoying the social welfare of the non-residents paying the same association fee (very low) as the residents, who had and continue to have, the great amenities subsidized (low fees). This has changed. Residents now pay a higher (while exceedingly low) association fee than non-resident property owners. He complains that he should have access to and an input to all association privileged information and decisions. He needs to be reminded that he lives in a virtual paradise for retirement and that he lives under a Republic (elected board) as the United States and not a Democracy where each citizen is entitled to vote on every decision. Don't like the property manager hired by the Board? Run for the Board and gather like minded other voters and become a Board Member. My wife and I love HSV. If we later disagree with the property manager or the board, I will do it the American way....form a consensus of voters and run for the board.