Family Life Under the Arkansas Sun

One of the great misconceptions about planned communities is that they are only for retirees. That’s simply not true according to this couple. Just three years ago, after the birth of their first child, Casey and Courtney Clem decided to move to Hot Springs Village from Atlanta and discovered a vibrant community of working families.

Casey actually learned about Hot Springs Village by spending summers with his grandfather who had retired there. When Casey and Courtney began looking at twobedroom Atlanta apartments, an idea came to them. Casey recalls saying, “I bet you I could get a house on the golf course in the Village for the price of this apartment.” And, they moved shortly after. They were also excited by the property taxes, only $650 per year for their family home, a number that comes as a shock to Casey’s family in California.

Courtney and Casey also enjoy taking advantage of the amenities in Hot Springs

Village. There are multiple hiking trails, nine golf courses, and 11 lakes within the community. Casey particularly enjoys wakeboarding on the lake, going on family hikes, and playing baseball in a local league. Plus, Hot Springs Village has its own police force and is minutes away from both Balboa Beach and downtown Hot Springs.

Casey also has some advice for anyone looking to make a move, “Stop just thinking about it, and just do it.” He says that if you overthink, you can think of a million reasons why it might not work out, and you might miss out on some amazing opportunities. Instead, he recommends coming to stay for a weekend, playing golf, taking a tour, and contacting a realtor. “There are lots of cool ways to try before you buy,” Casey notes.

Clem and Courtney love raising their three daughters in Hot Springs Village along with many other young families, proving it’s not too soon to make a move.