Laguna Woods 2026: What It Really Costs to Live Here (Complete Guide) | Retiring in California

What does it really cost to live in Laguna Woods Village in 2026? In this video I break down the monthly and one-time costs you should plan for—HOA & GRF, property taxes, insurance (co-op vs condo), utilities, internet/cable, amenities/clubs, and potential assessments. I’ll also explain how United (co-ops), Third (condos), and The Towers differ so you can build a realistic budget before you move. Call, text, email, or schedule a Zoom with me! All the information is below: 📅 Schedule a Zoom call with me here: https://scheduler.zoom.us/marc-blunde... 📩 Email: marc@marcblunden.com 📞 Call/text: 949-599-4086 ✅ Subscribe To The Channel For More Videos:    / @livinginlagunawoodsvillage   ✅ Important Links: 👉 Sign up to weekly Laguna Woods email: http://eepurl.com/jxiRUk 👉 Laguna Woods Village Real Estate website: https://lagunawoodsvillagerealestate.... 👉 EXP Realty Website: https://marcblunden.com/ ✅ Stay Connected With Me: 👉 Instagram:   / marcblunden   👉 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?... 👉 Facebook:   / marcblunden   👉 LinkedIn:   / marc-blunden   ============================== ✅ Other Videos You Might Be Interested In Watching: 👉    • The PROS & CONS of Buying Condos vs Co-ops...   👉    • Why New Laguna Woods Retirees Are So Happy...   👉    • 10 Signs You Shouldn’t Move to Laguna Wood...   👉    • 7 Things to Avoid When Buying a Home in La...   👉    • BEST Place to Retire in Orange County, CA?...   ============================= Chapters: Perfect—here are *paste-ready YouTube chapters* using your outline. I filled in times for the two unlabeled items (Amenities that require extra $, Little-Known Costs) so everything flows in order—tweak as needed to match your final edit. ``` 00:00 Introduction 00:40 Who I Am & What We’ll Cover 01:31 Housing Types & How Cost Works Here 03:00 2026 HOA Fees — What Changed & Why It Matters 06:02 2026 GRF Trust Facilities Fee 07:53 Property Taxes in Plain English 08:44 Insurance — Co-op vs Condo vs The Towers 09:56 What’s Included in the HOA (Utilities & Services) 11:40 Amenities That Require a Little Extra Money 14:10 Everyday Costs — Groceries, Dining, Getting Around 14:39 Quick Comparison to Nearby Cities 15:41 Little-Known Costs & Quirks 18:20 Three Sample Monthly Scenarios 22:32 What Changed From Last Year — The Bottom Line 25:00 What We Will Do for You ___________ LIKE. SHARE. SUBSCRIBE. Give this video a thumbs up if you enjoyed watching 👍 #lagunawoodsvillage #lagunawoods #realestate #orangecounty #retirement #55pluscommunity Thanks for watching the video Laguna Woods 2026: What It Really Costs to Live Here (Complete Guide) | Retiring in California