I’ve been in Tampa since 2017 and still never saw an alligator. I moved for the weather. I hate the winter with a passion. I would take a HOT summer heat every day over ONE frigid day of winter. I love the fact that by the time March rolls around it’s consistently warm. In Ohio it doesn’t warm up until late May or June.
@@roostercogburn7243 I remember watching a documentary on the coldest human habitation on planet earth - Oymyakon in the Yakutia/Sakha region in of Russia's Far east by the Arctic Ocean. The temperature in the winter in Oymyakon can dip to below 50 [-58 F] in January. The residents of the village when asked about the frigid cold in winter said that they are the luckiest people on the planet and would never want to live elsewhere! So yes, its possible that Europeans like you may love to get their a$$ frozen by the winter. Though, going by the number of Canadians who flock to Florida in winter, I don't think the Canadians share your passion to get their a$$ frozen by the frigid cold. Well, each to their own. Good luck getting your a$$ frozen solid in the European winter
None of these negatives deter me from moving there; I’ve lived in many different parts of the world and the surviving factor to living under various conditions is called “adaptation” I’m 72 and continuously adapting…..routine life is too boring for me!
I’ve lived in Florida for 30 years and I’ve lived in Miami, Orlando and currently in Jacksonville and I’ve never had any complaints. I love Florida and want to live here all my life.
New York my home state. Florida has become very expensive Rents don’t have reasonable increases. Minimum is $100. I had a neighbor who had to move due to a $300 increase. It’s just ridiculous. Yes, my biggest allergies are mold and dust n in Broward have had a lot of allergy days needing medication n contact lenses to keep a barrier. When I was in Miami it wasn’t as bad yrs ago. So that’s been a surprise.
Seriously , ive been living in ny for 29 yrs and honestly im over it. Im 31 yrs old and ready for a nee place with beautiful scenes and great weather. Florida it is !!!
Florida has a shortage of contractors & tradesman because their pay is horrible! We are trying to move to Florida and my husband is a senior superintendent for a commercial roofing company and the jobs down there do not pay anywhere near what he makes here in Ohio. You get what you pay for. Crap pay equals crap workers.
2015 Purchased a high rise condo on the beach We expected to spend the rest of our lives in Hollywood ….2021 sold… hated the traffic, crime,red tide, entitled “religious” folks, homeless, HOA fees $3,000/per month, always rising ….Taxes, health care atrocious ,Insurance, need I share more….? Happy we returned home lucky we didn’t sell our established homestead ….🙏🏼
Thanks for this, I was thinking of moving there but I negatively checked off too many items on this list that I don't like or won't be able to handle. Thanks for saving me from making a bad decision!
Homeowner insurance is VERY expensive, and can double in a year. Insurance companies force you to replace your roof every 15 years or so regardless of condition. Auto policies are VERY expensive even compared to the northeast. I had three cars in PA that had the same premium as one in FL. Many uninsured.
The beach and my air conditioned hotel is all I need. ☀️ Cold winters in DC / NY is starting to become unforgiving. I paid my dues, I don’t deserve this, lol.🥶
Honestly if I came across this video before I moved , I would have moved elsewhere…. So glad I didn’t because we love it here…we did decide on home not on a canal to cut down on seeing critters etc…and we have pest control and we are very happy.
If you want to live in a sauna bath, south FL is for you. I was born and raised in the Houston TX area, which is hot and humid during the summer, but Miami is much worse. I went there once on business and was shocked; I did not know that such a place existed anywhere in the continental US.
What do you mean, that you didn’t know such a place existed, 🤔 is that a good or bad thing.. just curious .. thanks for your feedback.. Tony from Indiana 😃
I lived in Florida in the mid 80’s. The humidity, incessant biting insects and transient population drove me away. Hurricanes were also an issue. Only thing I missed was the great Miami Herald.
Just got back from SW Florida after not being able to visit since 2019. Oh wow, when they say EVERYONE is moving there...its true. One of the most stressful vacations I have taken as the traffic was 3x worse then what I experienced a few years ago. Many locals were frustrated too with how many people are there now. It was just TOO much. Very beautiful, but way way too many people. How the heck would they even be able to flee from a hurricane if the population keeps growing like it is.
I've lived here my entire life. North, central and both coasts. I'm 61 and 95% of the "negatives" are from the invasion of transplants from the north. We used to be beach baby, chill, bonfire in the woods, driving on the beach. There are too many people here crowding us. No sunset views because of high rises and condos. There is no more "southern hospitality" because there are no more natives, they've moved away. This is home, WAS...I can't wait to leave now. When my mom goes, I'm vacating. The other 5% is hurricanes.
We just moved to Naples and are living full time in our 2022 camper at a RV resort (all amenities included) and only $973 per month. 75% of the community are permanent residents as well. Just an inexpensive way to live in Florida. ❤
They should divide these videos into different FL areas, because N FL, and NW FL are completely different from S FL and Central FL. Miami and FT Lauderdale very fast paced. Then you have the inland towns, which are totally a different world. The northern part of the state is more like GA and AL.
So true. Fort Lauderdale and Miami are indeed fast paced. Tampa, St Petersburg, Naples, Fort Myers etc can feel like sleepy towns. Even Tampa gets awfully quiet and desolate at night. Especially when compared to Miami and Fort Lauderdale. Gainsville, Tallahassee are all very quiet and slow paced cities.
TRUE. I am moving to Gainesville outside of Gainesville! Farm and rural for me. NO urban areas for me!! The houses are affordable and falling in price. The counties I am looking at have the lowest poroperty taxes of FL, prices for food and insurance all reasonable and comparable to East Mountains of N.M. (East of Albuquerque) where I am at now.
I’am originally from Boston have been living in Southern Florida for 20 yrs and I love it . I have to admit the tradesmen are horrible not only lousy work but not dependable at all ,also the driver s are the worse you take ur life in ur hands. I think my life is better in Florida .
People, attitudes, and entitlement are literally a negative EVERYWHERE. 😂 There will also always be a clash of personalities, no matter where you are. As someone who is from the northeast, laid back/chill attitudes are refreshing.
Very informative I am grateful to have someone who knows the ins and outs so we stay very well informed about everything possible before moving any place. You are the greatest I’ve heard yet! Keep it up and I thank you💕
If you move to Florida with money, you’re OK. You can live in your walled community safe from the outside world. If you move to Florida and need to work for a living, good luck balancing the 3 jobs you need!Unless you’re one of those skilled tradesmen from the Northeast, that does good work and is on time. Florida is one big plantation!
I loved Florida in the 1980s but moved because it is to overpriced, under paid, over populated and nature is disappearing. Workers can’t afford to live.
Could never live there. I find myself saying that anytime I go to visit. The lack of seasons would be depressing. Humidity is ridiculous. A soup bowl unless you are literally on the beach. Walk one block off the beach and it is disgustingly hot.
Some of those aren’t too bad. I’m not an outgoing social person. Mostly stay home when I’m off work. If I lived in Miami I wouldn’t be phased by the nightlife. Not a party person. Don’t go swimming much either. I just wanna move somewhere warmer. The weather is just something ya gotta deal with regardless.
I live in Southern Arizona (Sonoran Desert). All the negatives you are mentioning sound like where I live, minus the alligators, iguanas and hurricanes. I’m looking at moving to Jacksonville next year. I can’t wait to become a Floridian. ❤
Omg I thought this video was going to be BS, everything in this video is SPOT ON. Everything in this video has happened to us! We moved to FL two years ago from CA/NY. I had already purchased a Miami condo 4 years before and was hoping to buy a house but that plan quickly changed and I haven’t had luck in this market. I’ve had trouble finding contractors to do any work. The drivers are horrible! I was also hit by a student driver, my husband was even hit by a car and required major surgery. The traffic is terrible here. I’m coming down with terrible allergies living here, my symptoms are horrible. I’ve been stung by a jellyfish. It’s like you’re speaking to me about my last two years here, but I still do love Florida!!! 😆
Ohhh, I know them all & more!! I left for all the hundred reasons, believe me! I grew up there 27 years.. Let me tell ya, but it sure beats the Super dry drought type climate here in Vegas?🌵 And I'm done...Looking to move back soon😳
As a Floridian, the biggest problems for me are: 1. Rain; it usually starts out of nowhere, pretty unpredictable. Also, it rains almost everyday during Summer 😭 2. Reptiles EVERYWHERE. I don’t know if it’s the section I live in, but Florida is FULL of iguanas and snakes! (I literally see 2 iguanas outside right now… 😟) 3. The people who drive here are crazy. Again, I don’t know if it’s because I live in Miami, but people are so impatient and you can’t go a day without hearing a car horn.
Thanks for watching and commenting. Miami does have terirble and aggressive /defensive drivers. I don't see iguanas/snakes as often as you do, but you're right, we have our own variety od wildlife. The rain wasn't as bad this past summer, and the humidity wasn't as bad either, but it does rain ALOT in the summer :)
In Miami people honk as soon as the light turns green. No waiting. Plus, it’s an absolute free for all. I’ve seen luxury sports cars drive on the freeway shoulder in order to bypass traffic, and nobody uses turn signals. Even the pedestrians never bother to use crosswalks, they just cross busy roads like US1 at will. :)
One of my biggest fears is insects, and specifically roaches. It’s like a phobia. Debilitating fear. I cannot stand them. As a New Yorker they mean your house is dirty, but I guess in Florida they’re a given. The sight of even a picture of one makes my head tingle in a bad way and gives me major anxiety. Can pest control do anything to make sure none get into a house I’d potentially get? Or will I have to deal with them no matter what? If not, then I’m gonna have to pass reluctantly on Florida.
Lol, in many homes, you will (maybe) never see insects/roaches. I would be lying to say we don't have them or you will never see them because we live in a subtropical climate. A newer constructed home, impact glass, constant maintenance and pest control will ensure little to no bugs in your home. Thank you for your comment and for watching!
I lived here my whole life. I'm 26 now and looking to move. I'm getting married and want to start a family but the wages and cost of living is just too high now. For the last 4 years my rent has gone up 10-15% houses that were 250,000 just 5 years ago are now 500,000 homeowners insurance has tripled. I have eight years of professional experience and a degree and can't get a job offer for more than $20hr. I recently went on an interview for an accounting manager in a company that does 20 million in sales a year. with a straight face they offered me $14 an hour. I had another interview where they offered me $20 as a director. when I told them that's lower than I was previously making and it's a 45 minute commute the exact words from HR were "That's okay, This is great pay. I just moved here from New York and you need to realize Florida doesn't pay that much you should really consider this opportunity." I lost my job a month ago due to budget cuts. I have applied to over 300 businesses I cannot find decent work. What future do I have when a job paying $22hr gets 400 applicants in 1 day?
Literally all of your negatives are positive for me! 1 too laid back, coming from California people here are too mean! 2 work, my husband being a custom homes high end painter will have no problem finding work, slower safer drivers, dogs everywhere, you make it sound like paradise!
I live in Jacksonville, FL for 7 years. I moved with my job in 2015. I am retired now and am still here and wish to move back to NH, I was having a hard time finding anything because of covid because I retired in March 2020. I think that the worst of living in FL is the weather. People think that it is sunny all the time and it isn't. We have winter here, too. Just because it doesn't snow doesn't mean that it doesn't get real cold because it does. You do have to use heat in the winter. I can get very, very cold.
@@liveinfloridavlog does it get cold in Port St. Lucie? I'm coming from SoCal. It only rains here off and on for like 2 months and that's our winter 😂
I built houses for 13 years, 10 of that was running a framing crew. In 2010 I got into maintenance and facility management. I have been considering moving to Florida to start a small company doing maintenance and small construction projects. Is this something that you think would be useful and in what area would you recommend?
Red tide definitely happens more on The west coast. They prefer the warmer water ! As a local I am more used to it, but if you are sensitive, please do NOT move here. You will be miserable because it will happen year after year. Also yes, life here is a lot slower. I notice it when I travel to other places, such as NYC. If you move here, you need to adapt. If you want a pubsub it will take 20+ minutes and be NICE to the workers. It’s just slower here, and that’s the way I like it :)
April you told alot of the truth about FL , I moved here 20 years ago from New Port Beach, I don't know how a CA. Resident question moving here? April I can't suggest what you do but for out of state residents they should try out a August or September that will be a deal breaker for you 😉 😀 😄 🤔
Florida has a Ford F-series truck issue, over half of them don’t use it for income or hauling and they all blow past you at 88.8mph like there trying to get to the year 1955.
You can find workers and trades workers here in Florida. You just have to understand that quality comes at a cost. Builders pay the trades pennies. That's why I own my own finish carpentry business in the Hillsborough country area. And surrounding areas. You can't want $1000 work for $400. Builders charge $7000 for crown molding and pay the installer $300. I know this because 83.5% of my clients refuse to pay $7k when I give them quality for half the price. I build custom wood products, too. I have zero issue finding clients by word of mouth.
Great to hear from a local business person, Glad to hear your business is thriving! It's true, if your good at what you do, you will be in high demand! Thank you for watching and commenting!
It doesn't lend to many different driving styles. It converges into ONE maniacal driving style that is practiced by about 1/3 of the population of drivers.
Gators hang out in my backyard. I live in a crowded golf-course area. Potage sized yards. It is weird you never see them but I see them most days. They get real grumpy around mating season too. They even hung out inside my neighbors garage trying to eat her small dog. Scaring an 80 year old women half to death. The small dog wanted to chase it. One blocked my side of the road. They are loud when looking for love and weird looking when they walk tall on their legs instead of just low. They eat small dogs and cats. Retrievers will jump in the water, one got bit but managed to get free. That dog did live.
Wow, thank you for your comments! Just because I never see them, doesn't mean it is the same everywhere! I do not live on a lake and I do live further east, that might make a difference. Be careful out there and I appreciate your local knowledge and insight!
Visited Punta Gorda for the first time in 12 years last April my parents lived there for the better part of twenty years while I lived in fort Lauderdale for four years then moved back north now coming back to PG this april there is no place I would rather be I ❤ PG there is nothing that will stop me from living the rest of my life there come hell or high water!
@@blaster-zy7xx Nice I had my boat there back when I lived in Fortlaud I kept it at my parents much nicer on Charlotte harbor now have to rent at holidaze always something to look forward too.
I thought that number would be an issue for me too coming fromNY almost 2 years ago..but it’s not …only issue disturbing to me is the drivers…but that can be anywhere…but since ppl from all over come here..I do think it’s worse…but patience is the key …
Well texas has heat and humid We have all seasons in one weeks I kid you not also the ozone in the summer is ridiculous it makes you itchy and irritated in the eyes skin in general I mean there is bad in all states weather it is cold hot air quality etc
A nice video with a beautiful woman host. I’ve been thinking about moving to FL for years. I’ve been there a few times. I live in MD but am considering NC too. I want to move to a safe, clean, mostly warm all year, conservative state on the southeast coast with lots of jobs. Each state has its pros and cons. 👌🏻
You’re 100% right. Especially on #1, the people here in Florida are the worse! Attitudes, disrespectful, lazy, deceitful, etc. it’s gonna get worse in the near future. Good video on Florida!
Nah that is just greed how do people work on houses be higher ups and not know what their supplies and costs are ? CANT make excuses for greed You have to have margins to allow extra costs Your channel is very informative
Stop helping them move to Florida it doesn’t help the cost of living here. Housing, rent, food everything. It’s not even Florida anymore it’s little Jersey shores now.
Moved here from NY 11 years ago hoping to see a kinder side of life. What I got were a fat lying Remax realtor who sold me a money pit (after bribing inspectors to approve said house). Crooked contractors, next door drug dealer, hurricanes, crushing heat and humidity, mounting debt trying to fix everything and a soul sucking job. I’ve made no friends here and I’ve long since given up on dating the entitled “princesses “ that seem to thrive in SW Florida. Any one who reads this please take it as a kind warning, Florida is not paradise
In my seven years of real estate in Southeast Florida, I have not experienced any sinkhole issues. I am not saying they don’t exist, because they definitely do. There are areas that have sinkhole issues more than others. I’ve heard about them more in western and central Florida. Hope this helps and do your research! Thanks for your comment and for watching!
I hear florida is paradise for Insurance companies who will be milking the home owners really soon. H.O.A Fees' out of control, Trailer park investors Jacking up the Monthly fees' from $500 to 1K a month. $500 a month for a tiny piece of land that is not even yours is Ridiculous So 1k a month is Outrageous rip off for sure. That is why some people living in Florida are screaming MOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOVE before they Milk You. This happens in lots of cities that gain popularity, They chase people out because of Greed, but they call it inflation, Well greed and inflation is the same thing. When something is not selling, they claim demand is down so they have to make up for the loss, when something is selling like Hotcakes they claim the demand is high so cost is going up, You cannot win with these greedy Bastards. I feel sorry for the next generation as most will end up being homeless as even renting is out of control, not just in florida but in lots of states, Banks and Real Estate owners are enslaving us in debt. Slavery is back and it's for all. Thanks for sharing.
Check out North Georgia, well worth a look for so many reasons. Forsyth County, Cherokee, Dawson and the Alpharetta part of Fulton County. Humidity is way less and 4 beautiful seasons.
If you move or have moved to Florida please please support your local small businesses 🙏 Do your research. You think you're going to get better service with corporations but they have so much turn over because they're greedy and treat their employees like crap that you end up with a headache instead. Just because a corporation has been around awhile doesn't mean the guy working on your house and car knows what they're doing. Support the community you just moved to!
Same as NY too. Except instead of massive heat we get frigid cold in the winter. Or all 4 seasons in one week, which is confusing as hell to dress for. As far as attitudes, ppl are the same everywhere - you’ll encounter great ones & a*******. Thanks for this video though! Informative about the insects/reptiles/etc.
Colorado is very desirable compared to much of the rest of the country. You may be surprised how flat and hot florida really is. I lived in CO and I would think twice about giving up CO for FL.
Bugs in the house is enough to convince me not to move to Florida. I recall a youtube video when giant roaches was crawling on a sleeping girls face and bed . Her family got out of Florida fast. I also heard about snakes coming through the toilet bowl. Can you imagine sitting on the toilet and feeling a snake crawling up your leg ? You can never have peace of mind living in Florida.
I moved to Florida from cold Maine. Found out I have osteoarthritis. Need the warmth of Florida. 💘 love it !!
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I love the warmth of Florida as I sit inside with the Air Conditioner running all year...😅
I’ve been in Tampa since 2017 and still never saw an alligator. I moved for the weather. I hate the winter with a passion. I would take a HOT summer heat every day over ONE frigid day of winter. I love the fact that by the time March rolls around it’s consistently warm. In Ohio it doesn’t warm up until late May or June.
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'In Ohio it doesn’t warm up until late May or June.' And starts getting cold by mid September
@@samanthamccormick1505 I would love it there. Europeans love the cold by nature. ✌🏻
U r right... NY is the same...
@@roostercogburn7243 I remember watching a documentary on the coldest human habitation on planet earth - Oymyakon in the Yakutia/Sakha region in of Russia's Far east by the Arctic Ocean. The temperature in the winter in Oymyakon can dip to below 50 [-58 F] in January. The residents of the village when asked about the frigid cold in winter said that they are the luckiest people on the planet and would never want to live elsewhere!
So yes, its possible that Europeans like you may love to get their a$$ frozen by the winter. Though, going by the number of Canadians who flock to Florida in winter, I don't think the Canadians share your passion to get their a$$ frozen by the frigid cold. Well, each to their own. Good luck getting your a$$ frozen solid in the European winter
None of these negatives deter me from moving there; I’ve lived in many different parts of the world and the surviving factor to living under various conditions is called “adaptation” I’m 72 and continuously adapting…..routine life is too boring for me!
You must be a Fascist if you want to live there.
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LOL thats the point of these lists, to not mention anything truly bad that would deter you from calling the real estate angent.
I’ve lived in Florida for 30 years and I’ve lived in Miami, Orlando and currently in Jacksonville and I’ve never had any complaints. I love Florida and want to live here all my life.
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Same here! Lived all over the US but been in FL 11 years ...love it!
Geez......would you like to hear the 1000 reasons not to move to NY?
Crime and the economy?
I lived most of my adult life in NYC. left 10 years ago. Wouldn't go back. Quality of life has really deteriorated.
Only need one ☝🏼 it’s New York 🤭 - Never been and never desire to go. 😂
New York my home state. Florida has become very expensive Rents don’t have reasonable increases. Minimum is $100. I had a neighbor who had to move due to a $300 increase. It’s just ridiculous. Yes, my biggest allergies are mold and dust n in Broward have had a lot of allergy days needing medication n contact lenses to keep a barrier. When I was in Miami it wasn’t as bad yrs ago. So that’s been a surprise.
Seriously , ive been living in ny for 29 yrs and honestly im over it. Im 31 yrs old and ready for a nee place with beautiful scenes and great weather. Florida it is !!!
Florida has a shortage of contractors & tradesman because their pay is horrible! We are trying to move to Florida and my husband is a senior superintendent for a commercial roofing company and the jobs down there do not pay anywhere near what he makes here in Ohio. You get what you pay for. Crap pay equals crap workers.
Red States don't pay worker well
Most make their money then move to Florida...Florida is not a place to make money....nobody was born here...nobody I know....
Same with healthcare jobs. Florida jobs underpay.
Florida is a vacation/retirement place...
You get paid in sunshine 🌞🌞🌞
2015 Purchased a high rise condo on the beach We expected to spend the rest of our lives in Hollywood ….2021 sold… hated the traffic, crime,red tide, entitled “religious” folks, homeless, HOA fees $3,000/per month, always rising ….Taxes, health care atrocious ,Insurance, need I share more….? Happy we returned home lucky we didn’t sell our established homestead ….🙏🏼
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Shouldn't have moved into one of the crowded FL cities. Plenty of spots not that way in FL.
Thanks for this, I was thinking of moving there but I negatively checked off too many items on this list that I don't like or won't be able to handle. Thanks for saving me from making a bad decision!
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Good on you! I moved here before all this information was available. Been here 11 years and it’s never felt like home
Homeowner insurance is VERY expensive, and can double in a year. Insurance companies force you to replace your roof every 15 years or so regardless of condition.
Auto policies are VERY expensive even compared to the northeast. I had three cars in PA that had the same premium as one in FL. Many uninsured.
Truth telling!!! It depends on the type of roof, but yes, home insurance is very high and strict right now. Thanks for the comment and for watching!
Ron the governor is corrupted and in cahoot with the insurance companies.💰💰💰💰💰💰it is such a crime. He needs to go to jail.
OK Thanks. You convinced me by 2:56. I’ll stay where I am. Enjoy!
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The beach and my air conditioned hotel is all I need. ☀️
Cold winters in DC / NY is starting to become unforgiving. I paid my dues, I don’t deserve this, lol.🥶
Florida is not the only option...
Climate change? Oops I forgot it didn't exist!
I’m ready also MN is getting disrespectful with the below zero weathers
Honestly if I came across this video before I moved , I would have moved elsewhere…. So glad I didn’t because we love it here…we did decide on home not on a canal to cut down on seeing critters etc…and we have pest control and we are very happy.
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Would like to know why waving an American flag or having one on your home is a negative
Some are right-wing extremist Confederacy rebels? 🤔
WHY?=?
Just bought here in Jacksonville Florida. Love my new condo. Can’t wait to finally get into it next week sometime.
Congrats!! Thanks for the comment and for watching!
If you want to live in a sauna bath, south FL is for you. I was born and raised in the Houston TX area, which is hot and humid during the summer, but Miami is much worse. I went there once on business and was shocked; I did not know that such a place existed anywhere in the continental US.
Thanks for watching and commenting. It sounds like a terrible one time experience!
What do you mean, that you didn’t know such a place existed, 🤔 is that a good or bad thing.. just curious .. thanks for your feedback.. Tony from Indiana 😃
@@anthonyjackson1446 It is bad; I thought I had died and gone to hell.
@@anthonyjackson1446 It is bad; I thought I had died and gone to hell.
It’s called a sub tropical climate -
I lived in Florida in the mid 80’s. The humidity, incessant biting insects and transient population drove me away. Hurricanes were also an issue. Only thing I missed was the great Miami Herald.
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Just got back from SW Florida after not being able to visit since 2019. Oh wow, when they say EVERYONE is moving there...its true. One of the most stressful vacations I have taken as the traffic was 3x worse then what I experienced a few years ago. Many locals were frustrated too with how many people are there now. It was just TOO much. Very beautiful, but way way too many people. How the heck would they even be able to flee from a hurricane if the population keeps growing like it is.
Love your take on it. Thanks for the comment and for watching!
You travel north...😂
I've lived here my entire life. North, central and both coasts. I'm 61 and 95% of the "negatives" are from the invasion of transplants from the north. We used to be beach baby, chill, bonfire in the woods, driving on the beach. There are too many people here crowding us. No sunset views because of high rises and condos. There is no more "southern hospitality" because there are no more natives, they've moved away. This is home, WAS...I can't wait to leave now. When my mom goes, I'm vacating. The other 5% is hurricanes.
Stop complaining! And the people is good for the revenue of the state!
Alot have already left tho too. Thank goodness
We just moved to Naples and are living full time in our 2022 camper at a RV resort (all amenities included) and only $973 per month. 75% of the community are permanent residents as well. Just an inexpensive way to live in Florida. ❤
I love this! This is an affordable way to live in Florida. Thank you for watching and for commenting!
They should divide these videos into different FL areas, because N FL, and NW FL are completely different from S FL and Central FL. Miami and FT Lauderdale very fast paced. Then you have the inland towns, which are totally a different world. The northern part of the state is more like GA and AL.
You're right! Florida is a huge state and very different depending on the region you are in. Thanks for watching and commenting.
So true. Fort Lauderdale and Miami are indeed fast paced. Tampa, St Petersburg, Naples, Fort Myers etc can feel like sleepy towns. Even Tampa gets awfully quiet and desolate at night. Especially when compared to Miami and Fort Lauderdale. Gainsville, Tallahassee are all very quiet and slow paced cities.
@@samanthamccormick1505 Yes, it is all relative to the kind of lifestyle your looking for!
TRUE. I am moving to Gainesville outside of Gainesville! Farm and rural for me. NO urban areas for me!! The houses are affordable and falling in price. The counties I am looking at have the lowest poroperty taxes of FL, prices for food and insurance all reasonable and comparable to East Mountains of N.M. (East of Albuquerque) where I am at now.
@@samanthamccormick1505 what about Port St Lucie. My cousin is trying to get me to leave Cali lol😂
I just want a tour of the house she’s standing in!! Looks beautiful ❤
Thank you for watching, and commenting! There’s so many beautiful homes here!
I’am originally from Boston have been living in Southern Florida for 20 yrs and I love it . I have to admit the tradesmen are horrible not only lousy work but not dependable at all ,also the driver s are the worse you take ur life in ur hands. I think my life is better in Florida .
People, attitudes, and entitlement are literally a negative EVERYWHERE. 😂 There will also always be a clash of personalities, no matter where you are. As someone who is from the northeast, laid back/chill attitudes are refreshing.
So true! Thanks for watching and commenting!
Very informative I am grateful to have someone who knows the ins and outs so we stay very well informed about everything possible before moving any place. You are the greatest I’ve heard yet! Keep it up and I thank you💕
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If you move to Florida with money, you’re OK. You can live in your walled community safe from the outside world. If you move to Florida and need to work for a living, good luck balancing the 3 jobs you need!Unless you’re one of those skilled tradesmen from the Northeast, that does good work and is on time. Florida is one big plantation!
I loved Florida in the 1980s but moved because it is to overpriced, under paid, over populated and nature is disappearing. Workers can’t afford to live.
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I agree!
The dude with the learner's permit that rear ended you was surely distracted ON HIS PHONE.
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Could never live there. I find myself saying that anytime I go to visit. The lack of seasons would be depressing. Humidity is ridiculous. A soup bowl unless you are literally on the beach. Walk one block off the beach and it is disgustingly hot.
Winter can be a surprising challenge. When the temperature is below 70 you will feel cold. 50 degrees here feels like 30 up north.
I would check out home insurance availability and premium cost before buying. Big insurance companies are leaving every month.
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Thanks for being honest. It's refreshing.
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Some of those aren’t too bad. I’m not an outgoing social person. Mostly stay home when I’m off work. If I lived in Miami I wouldn’t be phased by the nightlife. Not a party person. Don’t go swimming much either. I just wanna move somewhere warmer. The weather is just something ya gotta deal with regardless.
So many great areas in FL to live. We love it!
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We've had lots of people move to Arizona and we face the same issues. They leave the state for a reason but bring their home state with them.
Florida is not the same anymore. The entire country is moving down here. The traffic is terrible.....aff!
Yes, there is a huge influx! Thanks for your comments!
Thanks a lot for your honest way of preventing issues before traveling to Florida.
I live in Southern Arizona (Sonoran Desert). All the negatives you are mentioning sound like where I live, minus the alligators, iguanas and hurricanes. I’m looking at moving to Jacksonville next year. I can’t wait to become a Floridian. ❤
I'm giving your info to my 22 yr old son who wants to move to FL from Michigan after he graduates from college in December 2023.
I live in The Villages, and we see alligators all the time. They are almost never a problem here, as they tent to keep to themselves.
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I hoping to move down there. Right now I'm studying the area that best fits my budget and lifestyle. I was born in NJ all my life.
Omg I thought this video was going to be BS, everything in this video is SPOT ON. Everything in this video has happened to us! We moved to FL two years ago from CA/NY. I had already purchased a Miami condo 4 years before and was hoping to buy a house but that plan quickly changed and I haven’t had luck in this market. I’ve had trouble finding contractors to do any work. The drivers are horrible! I was also hit by a student driver, my husband was even hit by a car and required major surgery. The traffic is terrible here. I’m coming down with terrible allergies living here, my symptoms are horrible. I’ve been stung by a jellyfish. It’s like you’re speaking to me about my last two years here, but I still do love Florida!!! 😆
Wow! That’s a lot! I sorry to hear that but I’m glad you can see passed it all. Good luck to you. Thanks for watching and commenting!
Highly informative, thank you!
Ohhh, I know them all & more!! I left for all the hundred reasons, believe me! I grew up there 27 years.. Let me tell ya, but it sure beats the Super dry drought type climate here in Vegas?🌵 And I'm done...Looking to move back soon😳
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Good to know, I am thinking to move to West Palm. Great insights
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You are very honest lady I really respect that thank you god bless you by
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Was definitely going to century village,however HOA is too outrageous, won't even consider now,possibly will rent before buying in another state
As a Floridian, the biggest problems for me are:
1. Rain; it usually starts out of nowhere, pretty unpredictable. Also, it rains almost everyday during Summer 😭
2. Reptiles EVERYWHERE. I don’t know if it’s the section I live in, but Florida is FULL of iguanas and snakes! (I literally see 2 iguanas outside right now… 😟)
3. The people who drive here are crazy. Again, I don’t know if it’s because I live in Miami, but people are so impatient and you can’t go a day without hearing a car horn.
Thanks for watching and commenting. Miami does have terirble and aggressive /defensive drivers. I don't see iguanas/snakes as often as you do, but you're right, we have our own variety od wildlife. The rain wasn't as bad this past summer, and the humidity wasn't as bad either, but it does rain ALOT in the summer :)
Thsts humans everywhere driving like mad.
In Miami people honk as soon as the light turns green. No waiting. Plus, it’s an absolute free for all. I’ve seen luxury sports cars drive on the freeway shoulder in order to bypass traffic, and nobody uses turn signals. Even the pedestrians never bother to use crosswalks, they just cross busy roads like US1 at will. :)
@@Bicyclechris scary how extremely true this comment is.
@@Bicyclechris So true and I learned how to drive in Miami!!😝😂
So far I’m at #4 and no negatives keeping me away
Haha, come on down then!
One of my biggest fears is insects, and specifically roaches. It’s like a phobia. Debilitating fear. I cannot stand them. As a New Yorker they mean your house is dirty, but I guess in Florida they’re a given. The sight of even a picture of one makes my head tingle in a bad way and gives me major anxiety. Can pest control do anything to make sure none get into a house I’d potentially get? Or will I have to deal with them no matter what? If not, then I’m gonna have to pass reluctantly on Florida.
Lol, in many homes, you will (maybe) never see insects/roaches. I would be lying to say we don't have them or you will never see them because we live in a subtropical climate. A newer constructed home, impact glass, constant maintenance and pest control will ensure little to no bugs in your home. Thank you for your comment and for watching!
A lot of snakes. Some people like them.👾👾👾👽👾👾👾
@@philipnguyen3107 For me,roaches are the worst!
@@liveinfloridavlog I totally agree.
Tons of roaches here.
I lived here my whole life. I'm 26 now and looking to move.
I'm getting married and want to start a family but the wages and cost of living is just too high now.
For the last 4 years my rent has gone up 10-15% houses that were 250,000 just 5 years ago are now 500,000 homeowners insurance has tripled.
I have eight years of professional experience and a degree and can't get a job offer for more than $20hr.
I recently went on an interview for an accounting manager in a company that does 20 million in sales a year. with a straight face they offered me $14 an hour.
I had another interview where they offered me $20 as a director. when I told them that's lower than I was previously making and it's a 45 minute commute the exact words from HR were "That's okay, This is great pay. I just moved here from New York and you need to realize Florida doesn't pay that much you should really consider this opportunity."
I lost my job a month ago due to budget cuts. I have applied to over 300 businesses I cannot find decent work.
What future do I have when a job paying $22hr gets 400 applicants in 1 day?
Move up north it pays so much better. You're young so get out while you can
Literally all of your negatives are positive for me! 1 too laid back, coming from California people here are too mean! 2 work, my husband being a custom homes high end painter will have no problem finding work, slower safer drivers, dogs everywhere, you make it sound like paradise!
I guess parts of it is the hot and humid weather which affects people attitudes.
I live in Jacksonville, FL for 7 years. I moved with my job in 2015. I am retired now and am still here and wish to move back to NH, I was having a hard time finding anything because of covid because I retired in March 2020. I think that the worst of living in FL is the weather. People think that it is sunny all the time and it isn't. We have winter here, too. Just because it doesn't snow doesn't mean that it doesn't get real cold because it does. You do have to use heat in the winter. I can get very, very cold.
In Jacksonville, it does get very cold, but not in the southern areas. Thanks for the comment and for watching!
I love the granite state !
@@liveinfloridavlog does it get cold in Port St. Lucie? I'm coming from SoCal. It only rains here off and on for like 2 months and that's our winter 😂
I built houses for 13 years, 10 of that was running a framing crew. In 2010 I got into maintenance and facility management. I have been considering moving to Florida to start a small company doing maintenance and small construction projects. Is this something that you think would be useful and in what area would you recommend?
I am a CPA. I have a 30 yo clients, 2nd year in maintenance small construction, netting 1 million this year and he subs out all the work.
Red tide definitely happens more on The west coast. They prefer the warmer water ! As a local I am more used to it, but if you are sensitive, please do NOT move here. You will be miserable because it will happen year after year.
Also yes, life here is a lot slower. I notice it when I travel to other places, such as NYC. If you move here, you need to adapt. If you want a pubsub it will take 20+ minutes and be NICE to the workers. It’s just slower here, and that’s the way I like it :)
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April you told alot of the truth about FL , I moved here 20 years ago from New Port Beach, I don't know how a CA. Resident question moving here? April I can't suggest what you do but for out of state residents they should try out a August or September that will be a deal breaker for you 😉 😀 😄 🤔
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Your not only beautiful but out going a available to tell the truth
You are the most honest person that describes Florida weather.When the weatherman first mentions Hurricane, go get your supplies.
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The main problem with Fla. is too many reeliters.
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I do but no allergy’s here … I breathe better here than anywhere …no red tide here in lee county now… it comes and goes
You have convinced me. I am listing my house next week. and moving to florida
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Ha taking your dog everywhere with you is in vogue and I love it
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There are two seasons in Florida hot and hotter.💥💥💥💥💥💥
And the occasional cool :)_
I live here. The two seasons are relentless heat with afternoon storms vs nice with no rain for weeks at a time where your lawn turns brown.
@@liveinfloridavlog Anything below 65 is freezing!
If you buy a house with a pool in Florida, try skinny dipping.
Lol, many people do!
I rather do it in my own pool rather than a beach.
Good one... The Beachcomber
Florida has a Ford F-series truck issue, over half of them don’t use it for income or hauling and they all blow past you at 88.8mph like there trying to get to the year 1955.
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Those are the slow drivers.
Don't forget scammers galore who try to fill the void.
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I have allergies, have not that much income, hate warm humid weather and don’t like overpopulated places so thank you
Florida is not for you.
Great honest information, thank you
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Thanks. Really informative
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Number one…. Flood insurance / home owners insurance crisis !!!!! Of course a real estate agent would never tell you this ….
You can find workers and trades workers here in Florida. You just have to understand that quality comes at a cost. Builders pay the trades pennies. That's why I own my own finish carpentry business in the Hillsborough country area. And surrounding areas. You can't want $1000 work for $400. Builders charge $7000 for crown molding and pay the installer $300. I know this because 83.5% of my clients refuse to pay $7k when I give them quality for half the price. I build custom wood products, too. I have zero issue finding clients by word of mouth.
Great to hear from a local business person, Glad to hear your business is thriving! It's true, if your good at what you do, you will be in high demand! Thank you for watching and commenting!
Native Floridian parents grandparents living here since 1940’s!
You are newbies!!!
Same here. Go Gators!
Living with danger of hurricane is constant anxiety
I guess for some people. Thanks for the comment and for watching!
I get worried
It doesn't lend to many different driving styles. It converges into ONE maniacal driving style that is practiced by about 1/3 of the population of drivers.
Gators hang out in my backyard. I live in a crowded golf-course area. Potage sized yards. It is weird you never see them but I see them most days. They get real grumpy around mating season too. They even hung out inside my neighbors garage trying to eat her small dog. Scaring an 80 year old women half to death. The small dog wanted to chase it. One blocked my side of the road. They are loud when looking for love and weird looking when they walk tall on their legs instead of just low. They eat small dogs and cats. Retrievers will jump in the water, one got bit but managed to get free. That dog did live.
Wow, thank you for your comments! Just because I never see them, doesn't mean it is the same everywhere! I do not live on a lake and I do live further east, that might make a difference. Be careful out there and I appreciate your local knowledge and insight!
Visited Punta Gorda for the first time in 12 years last April my parents lived there for the better part of twenty years while I lived in fort Lauderdale for four years then moved back north now coming back to PG this april there is no place I would rather be I ❤ PG there is nothing that will stop me from living the rest of my life there come hell or high water!
We are in PG too. Have a home on the canals, a pool and a boat to go to Riviera Tiki bar, Lashleys, Fisherman’s village and Burnt Store Marina.
@@blaster-zy7xx Nice I had my boat there back when I lived in Fortlaud I kept it at my parents much nicer on Charlotte harbor now have to rent at holidaze always something to look forward too.
Please listen to her don’t come here or go back if you got tricked in coming here
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I thought that number would be an issue for me too coming fromNY almost 2 years ago..but it’s not …only issue disturbing to me is the drivers…but that can be anywhere…but since ppl from all over come here..I do think it’s worse…but patience is the key …
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Your home is gorgeous! Love the stairwell off the kitchen!
Selling herself, trying to keep it too.
Great video and info
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Well texas has heat and humid
We have all seasons in one weeks I kid you not also the ozone in the summer is ridiculous it makes you itchy and irritated in the eyes skin in general I mean there is bad in all states weather it is cold hot air quality etc
Don’t move to Florida. It’s full.
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Great insight so on point
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A nice video with a beautiful woman host. I’ve been thinking about moving to FL for years. I’ve been there a few times. I live in MD but am considering NC too. I want to move to a safe, clean, mostly warm all year, conservative state on the southeast coast with lots of jobs. Each state has its pros and cons. 👌🏻
Do you only serve certain areas?
I am leaning towards Duval St Johns and Nassau Counties
You’re 100% right. Especially on #1, the people here in Florida are the worse! Attitudes, disrespectful, lazy, deceitful, etc. it’s gonna get worse in the near future. Good video on Florida!
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Nah that is just greed how do people work on houses be higher ups and not know what their supplies and costs are ? CANT make excuses for greed You have to have margins to allow extra costs Your channel is very informative
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American flags waving is a bad thing?? Really
Because some are right-wing extremist Confederacy rebels 🤔
YES!
Hillsborough County and surrounding areas are the best.
Imagine going to a place where you’ve never been and expecting them to serve you personally. 😂
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Stop helping them move to Florida it doesn’t help the cost of living here. Housing, rent, food everything. It’s not even Florida anymore it’s little Jersey shores now.
Moved here from NY 11 years ago hoping to see a kinder side of life. What I got were a fat lying Remax realtor who sold me a money pit (after bribing inspectors to approve said house). Crooked contractors, next door drug dealer, hurricanes, crushing heat and humidity, mounting debt trying to fix everything and a soul sucking job. I’ve made no friends here and I’ve long since given up on dating the entitled “princesses “ that seem to thrive in SW Florida. Any one who reads this please take it as a kind warning, Florida is not paradise
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What about the sinkholes is that still a problem
In my seven years of real estate in Southeast Florida, I have not experienced any sinkhole issues. I am not saying they don’t exist, because they definitely do. There are areas that have sinkhole issues more than others. I’ve heard about them more in western and central Florida. Hope this helps and do your research! Thanks for your comment and for watching!
I hear florida is paradise for Insurance companies who will be milking the home owners really soon. H.O.A Fees' out of control, Trailer park investors Jacking up the Monthly fees' from $500 to 1K a month. $500 a month for a tiny piece of land that is not even yours is Ridiculous So 1k a month is Outrageous rip off for sure. That is why some people living in Florida are screaming MOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOVE before they Milk You.
This happens in lots of cities that gain popularity, They chase people out because of Greed, but they call it inflation, Well greed and inflation is the same thing.
When something is not selling, they claim demand is down so they have to make up for the loss, when something is selling like Hotcakes they claim the demand is high so cost is going up, You cannot win with these greedy Bastards. I feel sorry for the next generation as most will end up being homeless as even renting is out of control, not just in florida but in lots of states, Banks and Real Estate owners are enslaving us in debt. Slavery is back and it's for all.
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Costs for home insurance have escalated dramatically. Thank you for your comments, watching and commenting!
Thank you very much for this info, we are thinking of moving to Davenport fl late this year or 2024. From Long Island NY. Will keep in touch. 😊
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Check out North Georgia, well worth a look for so many reasons. Forsyth County, Cherokee, Dawson and the Alpharetta part of Fulton County. Humidity is way less and 4 beautiful seasons.
If you move or have moved to Florida please please support your local small businesses 🙏
Do your research. You think you're going to get better service with corporations but they have so much turn over because they're greedy and treat their employees like crap that you end up with a headache instead. Just because a corporation has been around awhile doesn't mean the guy working on your house and car knows what they're doing. Support the community you just moved to!
Think i will make up my mind appreciate ur opinion thank U.
I been living in Clearwater Beach Florida 23 years and it's just plain boring and the people are rude
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Thinking of moving here from colorado. Its funny that most of your negatives, are the same as here.
Same as NY too. Except instead of massive heat we get frigid cold in the winter. Or all 4 seasons in one week, which is confusing as hell to dress for. As far as attitudes, ppl are the same everywhere - you’ll encounter great ones & a*******. Thanks for this video though! Informative about the insects/reptiles/etc.
Colorado is very desirable compared to much of the rest of the country. You may be surprised how flat and hot florida really is. I lived in CO and I would think twice about giving up CO for FL.
Just stop moving to Fla. the roads are full
Bugs in the house is enough to convince me not to move to Florida. I recall a youtube video when giant roaches was crawling on a sleeping girls face and bed . Her family got out of Florida fast. I also heard about snakes coming through the toilet bowl. Can you imagine sitting on the toilet and feeling a snake crawling up your leg ? You can never have peace of mind living in Florida.
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Waving American flags is a negative?
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YES!
Good to learn from you.
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No way. I'm still coming and having you find my apartment.
Right! 💯💯💯💯 me too😝😝😝
I’m coming from the northeast, you?
I hear ya Collin! 😊🏠🙏❤️
Yay! 😊🏠
@@liveinfloridavlog Hopefully I’ll be there soon