Hot Springs Village Inside Out

Randy Cantrell
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Hot Springs Village, Arkansas Is The Star Of The Podcast

  1. 2D AGO

    What Our Audience Is Telling Us About This Show

    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.) __________________________________________ __________________________________________ __________________________________________

    25 min

  2. 5D AGO

    Acreage Near Hot Springs Village: Cows, Chickens, and Golf?

    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.) __________________________________________ __________________________________________ __________________________________________

    29 min

  3. JAN 30

    Winter Inside Hot Springs Village (Winter Storm 2026)

    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.) __________________________________________ __________________________________________ __________________________________________

    19 min

  4. JAN 27

    Rick Marshall Answers Your Real Estate Questions

    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.) __________________________________________ __________________________________________ __________________________________________

    18 min

  5. JAN 23

    Luxury Townhouse On Lake Balboa

    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.) __________________________________________ __________________________________________ __________________________________________

    17 min

  6. JAN 20

    Is Hot Springs Village A Good Place To Retire To In 2026?

    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.) __________________________________________ __________________________________________ __________________________________________

    42 min

  7. JAN 16

    Walking The John & Mildred Cooper Nature Preserve Inside Hot Springs Village

    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.) __________________________________________ __________________________________________ __________________________________________

    37 min

  8. JAN 13

    Trying Retirement Before You Buy It: A Micro-Retirement in Hot Springs Village

    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.) __________________________________________ __________________________________________ __________________________________________

    43 min
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Hot Springs Village, Arkansas Is The Star Of The Podcast

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  • Creator
    Randy Cantrell
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    300
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2025 Hot Springs Village Inside Out
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