Hot Springs Village Inside Out

  John & Mildred Cooper Nature Preserve (Part 1) Don’t Over-Think It: Dragging Your Feet To Retirement Let’s take a hike through a portion of the John & Mildred Cooper Nature Preserve . The John & Mildred Cooper Nature Preserve is a scenic, 440-acre wilderness area tucked away off Rocoso Drive in Hot Springs Village. Named after the Village’s founders and owned by The...

  Not all neighborhoods inside Hot Springs Village are the same. Choosing the right one can make all the difference in your retirement. In this episode, we break down the key differences between golf course living, lakefront homes, wooded interior lots, and everything in between. From tee boxes to fairways, open water to quiet coves, and mountain views to dense tree cover. You’ll learn what e...

  Retirement isn’t just about money. For most couples, the biggest challenges don’t come from a lack of savings—they come from a lack of alignment. Different expectations. Different visions. Different assumptions about what life will look like after the working years are over. And if those differences aren’t addressed before retirement, they tend to show up afterward, in ways that create frus...

  If you’re considering a move to Hot Springs Village, there’s something you need to understand right away: This isn’t one kind of place. It’s many. And that’s exactly what makes choosing the right neighborhood so important. It’s also what makes our ability to showcase or describe the neighborhoods so difficult. In this episode of Hot Springs Village Inside Out, I take you on a walk thr...

  There are places inside Hot Springs Village that simply stop you in your tracks. Lake Lago Lookout is one of them. Perched high above the water, this scenic overlook delivers a sweeping view that captures what makes Hot Springs Village so special—rolling hills, dense forest, and the quiet beauty of the Ouachita Mountains stretching into the distance. In this episode, I take you to one of th...

  What will be left of you? That’s not a question most of us sit around thinking about—but sometimes life has a way of putting it right in front of us. In this episode of Hot Springs Village Inside Out , I reflect on legacy… not in terms of money or possessions, but in terms of impact. What do we leave behind in the lives of others? What actually matters when life gets quiet? For those planni...

  Here are the questions: What are your recommendations to look for in deciding on a new home builder in the village?   Should you have a full home inspection by outside company upon closing on that new home?   Why does Brick seem to be the most used siding inside HSV? My husband and I are planning to move to HSV. In looking at properties online, I’ve noticed many people sell within 2 years o...

  Today’s real estate update with Rick Marshall of McGraw Realtors showcases how affordable waterfront homes inside Hot Springs Village can be. One of the great things about Hot Springs Village is the economic diversity that makes it affordable for people in a variety of financial positions. Yes, you can find million-dollar homes on Lake Balboa, but you can also consider a $200K townhom...

  One of the things people ask me all the time about Hot Springs Village is this: “What do people actually do there?” The better question might be…What DON’T people do? Today I want to take you along on a walk through one of the Village’s gathering areas near the DeSoto Nature Trail. In this same area, you’ll find the Hot Springs Village Dog Park and the lawn bowling center, where folks...

  Everybody – and I do mean EVERYBODY – I interact with who is considering Hot Springs Village as their retirement destination is concerned about money. That doesn’t mean everybody’s financial situation is the same. Hardly. I’ve talked with audience members who have a strong cash/investment position and have no money concerns. I’ve talked with other audienc...

  The Archery Range inside Hot Springs Village is located just off Fenix Way. Tucked away in the pine trees, it’s a beautiful place where archers of all skill levels can congregate to do what they love. It’s not fancy or high tech, but it’s inviting. So much so, I’d love to visit when people are performing their sport. Here’s a link to the Hot Springs Village Pro...

  The Lake Balboa beach and associated amenities are located at 476 Ponce de Leon Drive. This is one of two beaches inside the Village. Lake DeSoto has the other one. Balboa Beach is the largest beach and features a sand surface. There are six shade shelters with picnic tables available to rent throughout the season, four of which have grills. There is also a playground for children on the ot...

  Click here to book a reservation at the HSV RV Park. The Hot Springs Village RV Park is a private park for members and sponsored guests. In a serene rural setting between Lake Pineda and Lake Coronado, the park features 21 sites: 12 pull-through (Sites 1-12) and 9 back-in (Sites 13-21). The HSV RV Park offers full-service hook-ups with water, sewer, and 30/50-amp service at each site, along...

  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 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...

  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...

  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...

  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 Villag...

  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! &#...

  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 Spri...

  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 i...

  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 th...

  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...