From Selling It ALL To Living The Florida Dream!
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- Опубликовано: 9 май 2024
- 5 years ago, We SOLD EVERYTHING and Moved To Florida to live the American Dream. Or at least that's what we thought...
In this video, we're going to share everything we've learned about living in the Sunshine State. What we love about living in Florida. What we don't. Our challenges. The pros and cons of living in Tampa, Florida. The cost of living, and why you might want to consider calling Florida your home, too.
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📲 We have so many people contacting us who are moving here to Tampa, Florida, and we ABSOLUTELY love it! Honestly, if you are moving or relocating here to Tampa, St. Petersburg, or Clearwater, Florida, we can make that transition so much easier on you!!
Juan Alcala - Tampa Realtor
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Intro 00:00
The Alcalas at your Service 00:35
Why We Moved to Florida? 02:13
The Best Beaches 07:03
Friendly People 09:43
What we don't love about living in Florida 12:19
Wildlife 12:44
Heat 15:00
Traffic 19:11
Car Insurance 22:56
Reach out to us 28:11
#florida
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Thinking about making the move to Tampa Bay? Reach out! We're here to help.
Juan Alcala - Tampa Realtor
📲 Call/Text Direct at (813) 261-3540
📲 Email: info@trulivingroup.com
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👨💻 Website: www.tbhomesearch.com/
Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/juan.alcala.realtor/
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This video offers a great perspective on the pros and cons of moving to Tampa, Florida, especially for families! It highlights some important things to consider, like the cost of living. You spend $1500 a month on groceries for your family of 5. This is a helpful benchmark!
Born and raised in Oregon begging my husband to move us down to Florida your video has inspired and helped me decide that's what we are doing for a family of four
Glad it helped!
Tampa is really expensive now traffic is bad home insurance is high in Tampa food cost is higher in Florida you have to shop at Walmart car insurance is high if you are not making at least 75 to 100 grand a year in Tampa it's going to be hard
I agree about the $75-$100K, but unfortunately, that's the new middle class in this country.
Thanks for watching and sharing.
I've lived in Tampa for the better part of my 70 Years and I agree about pricing, however Im on SS, which I have to supplement but I make no where near$75 or $100,000. And I'm still making it work. And I don't buy food at Walmart, their veggies are always moldy. Yuk. Of course I no longer have children at home.
food isn't high relative to other parts of the US. I'm in Colorado and every time I go to Florida I can't believe how cheap everything is, how great traffic is, etc.
That may be true brother, but unfortunately I feel like California is in deep trouble 75 to 100 K to buy a home. Here is completely unheard of that is why I’m choosing to move to Tampa.
Hard every where. Might as well have Sunshine. 😎
Born and raised in southeast Michigan. Begging my husband to move down here. This video stole my heart. Well said ! Thank you for the honest and heartfelt information and opinions!!
Glad you enjoyed it. Thank you for the kind words and for watching!
As a 66 year Florida Native who's entire Family has been GENTRIFIED from Florida, I recommend you really look at the FACTS of what is happening to Florida with the HOARDS OF PEOPLE WHO HAVE CREATED CHAOS FOR THE STATE. Not to mention, the whole thing is a Republican mess. You better start looking at all the FACTS. Living in HUMAN OVERPOPULATION is in no way a quality of life. Florida is in a huge bubble created by the Republicans, and it is about to burst. Start looking at what is happening to the condo's and mobile homes. It is starting to trickle down to single family homes.
There's a number of good, small Churches in the state. That being said, there's also a lot of the mega churches where Jesus takes a back seat to money. It will probably take some time but you'll be able to find one
Glad I randomly stumbled upon this video and watched it through. Currently residing in the Midwest and looking to relocate to somewhere with more pleasant weather. You hit the nail on the head describing the weather of this region.
Thanks for sharing and watching, Andrew!
Wait a bit. Bargains coming to Florida. Inventory exploding in some areas.
@@lrc87290do you think the market will drop seems Tampa way to pricey. Seems people value there houses way to high and there not renovated.
I agree about being 15 minutes from the beach if you move to Florida. That’s such a large reason why you move there.
Yes, it is.
Exactly! But weirdly some people live there and never go to the beach.
Traffic in Tampa is ridiculous…lived in Westchase driving to downtown for work every day was a nightmare. We moved back to the Midwest because the insurance costs were ridiculous…car…homeowners and flood insurance was the reason we left.
Thanks for sharing.
lol 😂 live where you can afford to live if you can’t afford to live in Florida then leave and don’t complain lol 😂
Enjoy the snow.😮
Fellow homeschool mom here! We are considering transplanting from TN. We have family scattered throughout Florida and are really looking at the Gulf Coast area. One of my biggest concerns is finding a new church, family, sports involvement for our daughter, and then homeschool groups so I’m really grateful to stumble upon your video! 😊
Check insurance rates. It’s ridiculous down here and getting worst every year. Make sure home is newer than 2005 built or forget about getting insurance unless you want to self insure which is like playing Russian Roulette with how warm the gulf waters are fueling these superstorms. Do your homework. I’m ready to leave!
Really make sure you think about it very carefully. My family are Floridian for over 100 years, this may not be what you are looking for. We travel to TN to see our family that moved from Florida. It is much cheaper, crime is lower and life is better. I believe church’s are better in TN.
Brand new subscriber here . Just discovered you yesterday. You guys are great !! I dream of livin on that Gulf Coast !! Cheers from Buffalo, NY !! Liz
I spent 20 years in Florida ( native New Yorker). I lived in Orlando when I first came to the state but like you guys I wanted to be by the beach and found myself in St Pete. I lived between Pinellas and Pasco County. I do remember living in a subdivision with a baby gator (about 5 feet long) that lived in the pond across the road. The bugs I encountered and the amount of humidity is crazy. What brought me to your comment section though is what you mentioned: most people are not from Florida. Between the snowbirds and transplants it’s hard to find someone that’s native to the state.
Thanks for sharing!
As a FloGrown native you dress for rain and enjoy the rain, same as one would the sun. P.S.A. Not in a Thunderstorm. 275 & I-4 is called "Malfunction junction".
The last thing is don't come running to Florida and vote for the same failed policy's you did in your native state. Thank you and God bless Amen and Amen 🙏🏼 🙌 ❤️
one of the best videos ive seen thanks sharing.
Glad you liked it!
Thank you for sharing your story. I really enjoyed it.
Liked & subscribed today. Thanks for your candid take
Thank you and you’re welcome!
Moving from Wichita Kansas to Tampa next month. I'll deal with the cost, traffic, and heat in Tampa over 5-6 months of winter, ice storms, freezing drizzle with a mix of sleet, then finally warming up in May all to get weekly or daily tornado warnings and hail storms plus 35-45mph wind every single day blowing you sideways down the road. It's basically year around bad weather in KS. I was lucky to find a decent fixer upper pool home in Tampa and closing May 31st!
Congratulations!
Your lucky you both on same page, my husband can’t tolerate heat but I’m hating the 6 months of gray cold days
My family and I are working on moving to south west Florida by June. We are moving from NYC it’s just terrible here. New York is not what it use to be. We want to make a drastic change 😊thanks for this video.
You’re welcome!
From New York and i'm also thinking about making the move.
Florida is also not what it used to be, do your homework before moving
Thanks for giving real dollar amounts for expenses and being so honest. Looking to retire in 5yrs and move to the Tampa area from NY. Hope by then FL has the home insurance crisis under control. Great video.
You’re welcome and thanks for watching.
your video really hit home with me. We lived in Treasure Island for 11 years- made the tragic decision to move back to Grosse Pointe Farms to raise a family. Ugh. Michigan really is a ghetto. I’m happy you escaped. When we get the kids out of high school definitely moving back and looking at Seminole.
Thanks for sharing!
Me and my wife are taking the plunge as well. Living in Minneapolis and we both HATE the gloomy weather. GREAT video. Subscribed! 😊
We purchased a condo in Lauderdale a couple years ago and have been renting out since we live in Maryland. We are always talking about moving to Florida and love the gulf side. Our main concern is finding work and feel that one of us would need to find employment in Florida prior to making the move and making the commute back and forth to Maryland. Would love to get back into real estate to eventually help others with relocating.
As for the Heat, I feel the same in metro Dallas. It’s really just 3 months. After that weather is great! People hear about an occasional ice storm here. Those are not yearly and even when we do have them, most of the winter is still pretty mild.
Thanks for sharing!!
Hi. Love this video. I'm currently living in Chicago. Been here 27 years and I can't do another winter here. I suffer from seasonal depression due to not being so cold here. I cry when I made the decision to leave Chicago for Florida. Chicago has been so good to me and my family. My 5 children were born in Chicago. We are not living san active lifestyle and I loveeeeeee Florida and I'm obsessed with the beaches.
Thanks for sharing and watching.
Native Floridian. Sw Florida. Currently inland. Miss the beach. I need to make a change. Too much traffic to drive there now.
I moved to South Florida in 2008 from Michigan and it's not nearly as nice and affordable as it used to be. I bought my house in North Palm Beach in 2011 for $205K, same house now goes for 650K. Not sustainable. Between skyrocketing cost of housing and insurance, it is no longer viable to live here as a homeowner so I'm moving back to Michigan and buying a beautiful old large French Colonial home at a fraction of the price as Florida. I can always come back and stay in Florida for 1-2 months in the winter Jan-Feb as i work remote. Until the hordes of masses leave and prices go back down,. I wont be back living here. Adios Florida!
Where do you recommend In Michigan I left Florida to Georgia I love the cold but honestly there is nothing to do I gained weight and it’s boring in Georgia now I wanna move back to Florida, boy o my boy
Everything overpriced and sucks! Idk what to do lol
Downtown Detroit is awesome. Also Royal Oak, Grosse Pointe, English Village to name a few@@WokeA.I.
Please flex, be proud of your achievements. Proud of you both!
Thank you 🙏🏼
On our way to Bradenton in April sold our house in NY in one day woohoo ,can’t wait , a shout out to Marcia she was great in helping us achieve our dream ,and also to you too Juan for taking time to meet up with us ! Great video your wife is adorable God Bless ❤
Awww thank you Deb! Marcia is the best ☺️
You escaped NY. Smart!
Bring your fat wallet full of money and you'll need it. It's as sbo as expensive as NY
Plant trees please! Florida native here. I think new out of state movers don't realize how vital they are to the temperature, wildlife, and water supply!!! Those big oaks have been through many hurricanes and aren't coming down (unless diseased, of course). You can go outside in the summer without them.
Welcome to Florida! Fantastic looking and sounding video filled with valuable information and practical advice! The presentation is top-notch, and your authenticity shines through. As a native Floridian and having lived in various cities like Jacksonville, Orlando, Winter Park, and currently in Lighthouse Point, I must say your overview resonates perfectly with my experiences. Great job!
Having also lived in Charlotte and Las Vegas along the way, both fine cities, I'm genuinely grateful to be back home. Families like yours contribute significantly to the enhancement of our communities and state.
For those contemplating a move to Florida and hoping to build connections, I'd offer a piece of advice: avoid saying things like "back in NY, NJ, CA, or wherever, we did it this way." It's a surefire way to distance yourself from the locals. Another suggestion would be to embrace less horn honking and more turn signaling!
I also couldn't help but appreciate the nice Fender guitars and amp in the background. Make sure your wife reads the state guidelines requiring you to buy at least one new or used guitar every three months! ~Robert
Great share, Robert. I am also an advocate for more turn signaling and guitar buying. 😂
Thank you for detailed description of Florida! We are contemplating life in Florida vs North Carolina. Currently we live in MD. Since you have also lived in Charlotte NC. May I ask you: Are the Summers similar in Tampa and Charlotte? Heat, humidity.. Did you find any cons living in Charlotte? 🙏 thanks
@@renata2427hi there! Happy to help. Charlotte is a really nice and clean city. It gets humid there in the summers and I’d spend lots of my time up hiking in the Blue Ridge Mountains to beat the heat. It gets cold up there in the winters but you do see all four seasons. Taxes are a consideration in NC too. Their estate taxes are high and I heard it said it’s a great place to live and not a great place to die. Charlotte and the Carolina’s tend to lean toward religion as well. That’s okay but when I first moved there pretty much everyone I met asked “where are you from and where do you go to church” first conversation. I don’t mind that but it’s right there in the forefront.
@@renata2427one other thing, I think you’ll find the weather, terrain and homes very very similar and familiar in Charlotte. I used to spend a lot of time working in and around Maryland and Northern Virginia and they are very similar.
I’m from AZ. Now living in MI and I really miss the sunshine and warmth
Yep. 5-6 months of grey is tough.
I moved to South Florida in 2008 from Michigan and it's not nearly as nice and affordable as it used to be. I bought my house in North Palm Beach in 2011 for $205K, same house now goes for 650K. Not sustainable. Between skyrocketing cost of housing and insurance, it is no longer viable to live here as a homeowner so I'm moving back to Michigan and buying a beautiful old large French Colonial home at a fraction of the price as Florida. I can always come back and stay in Florida for 1-2 months in the winter Jan-Feb as i work remote. Until the hordes of masses leave and prices go back down,. I wont be back living here. Adios Florida!
Love your personality and sharing your faith. God bless you for that. We’re considering a move to Florida from Oregon after my brother passes away from cancer. We want to be in a warm climate finally. Hawaii is our first choice, but cost is more than I think God would have us be faithful stewards of our money.
We’re looking for new or newer construction one level home that we can spend the rest of our lives in. A fenced backyard for our dogs. And some good beaches nearby at a cost no higher than $350,000. We’re sure praying on it. Nice video. Thanks for making it. God bless you.
You're welcome! Thanks for watching.
Feel free to call, text, or email if you have questions. But the best way to connect is via Zoom.
I’ll walk you through the city using Google Maps and show you the best communities and neighborhoods that match your ideal lifestyle and budget.
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Thanks Juan & Kate. Quite informative, I really enjoyed it. However, I’d like to focus on cons by asking 2 questions: what about the risks of hurricanes in the state of Florida and especially Tampa bay area? Equally important: I did a quick research and it seems that radiation level is quite high (because of presence of Space center as well as atomic waste) in Florida. Do you have any insights on these 2 fundamental topics? Many thanks!
Very helpful. Thank you
You're welcome!
Hello. I’m a new Subscriber. So glad I found your channel! I have a question about Red Tide. What time of the year does it normally arrive and leave and how do you deal with it? Very good and informative video. Thanks so much 😊
You're welcome! Thanks for waiting and feel free to reach out with any questions.
Red Tide is toxic and terrible to live with. Bad for allergies, asthma, fish kills on beaches too. Realtors won't even tell you about it of course, and people outside the state never heaed of it Buy on the Atlantic coast instead! No red tide. Many fewer hurricanes. I'm not a realtor, just telling the facts..
I just returned from Palm Beach. I currently live in a climate very similar to where u came from. Upstate NY Catskills area. Very similar. If u watch the Buffalo Football games then u just saw the fans digging out from feet of snow to sit in the sun zero temps to watch them play. I absolutely HATE it. I brought my kids and met up w family. My 12 year old had the same epiphany I had years ago. She said why don't we live here, it's beautiful, it's heaven, I hate it where we live, can we please move. I have been feeling the exact same way for years! But my husband has ties to his kids in this state. He is older than me w kids much younger than mine. I raised my kids alone, as a single Mom. He is a Stepdad,but doesn't play Dad to my kids. My kids don't have a Dad. It's all me and my family. I FINALLY got into a good place financially (outside of my Husband). I have expressed this desire to him, but he understandably says he can't leave his kids even though he doesn't see them that much. But this trip was it for us. My daughter and I were in literal tears leaving, taking off, landing. We hate it here. I have some family who live there, but they are not super close. But I've decided, I'm going to do it. I'm dead serious. My husband chose not to come with us and I realized if I never went home again I would be ok. I would just be happy and so would my kids. My son is off to college and my daughter is begging us to go. I hate it here. I have friends, but my best friend died of heart failure 2 months ago w us by his side. My Grandma who I grew up down the road from died 2 weeks ago, my other grandfather is suffering from dementia and has now stopped eating, he is dying. My husband and I don't have a lot going for us. It's miserable. I hate it everyday. I'm stuck in this grey freezing Hell for 6 months a year. In the summer I make my garden into a haven, dreading every minute until the weather comes and steals all life around me again for months. I suffer from seasonal depression. It's unbelievably expensive to live here. I'm finishing my degree I started and will be done this year. I'm just done. I'm done. That's the only place I've wanted to live since I was 12 and I used to go visit my Grandparents winter condo. Please God. I can't do this anymore. When I was away from my Husband... I realized I was fine, I was actually happy. Truly happy, and Florida makes me filled with joy. I don't want to wait. Life doesn't wait, it's over before we know it. Truly. I'm going to do it. Unfortunately it will mean the end of this marriage, and that wasn't my intent. But he tells me we don't fit well and he doesn't like me anyway, so wth. I need to go. Other than friends and my Dad, there is nothing left. But there,it feels like the world is beautiful again. I need to go. I have to. I'm giving myself 1 year. I appreciate your video
I moved to South Florida in 2008 from Michigan and it's not nearly as nice and affordable as it used to be. I bought my house in North Palm Beach in 2011 for $205K, same house now goes for 650K. Not sustainable. Between skyrocketing cost of housing and insurance, it is no longer viable to live here as a homeowner so I'm moving back to Michigan and buying a beautiful old large French Colonial home at a fraction of the price as Florida. I can always come back and stay in Florida for 1-2 months in the winter Jan-Feb as i work remote. Until the hordes of masses leave and prices go back down,. I wont be back living here. Adios Florida!
Grew up in the snow...moved to New mexico for college...then to Arizona
..then moved to florida as I got older...50s
...in pandhandle..emerald coast...i like tampa...but cooler weather here
Grew up in new Hampshire
Moved to the Tampa area from upstate NY IN 2017, so much has changed. Started out renting a 3 bedroom 2 bath, 2 car garage home with a screened (lanai) pool for $1,250. Now 600 sq foot apartments starting at $1,600. Car insurance high premium! And we won’t get into the home owners insurance premiums. Traffic has more than doubled. I personally love where I live (minutes from the gulf) close to Clearwater beach, Dunedin and palm harbor! We are full though, so sorry 😂 I hear Lakeland is nice.
The segment about Michigan weather is so true, sometimes you have to wait til after Memorial Day before summer type weather might start. On my way down soon. Juan thank you for all your great videos.
So true. Thanks for watching!
Thanks for a wonderful video ! Appreciate the honesty !
You're welcome!
So agree with you about Tampa! We lived there for over 30 years.
Unfortunately, made a bad decision and moved back to Massachusetts…been here for 3 years…now in a few months, we are moving back to be in the same neighborhood! I can’t wait!
I miss Tampa so much!
Wow! That says a lot. Welcome back home!
traffic is worse then ever....awful,nightmare,,,,,,.val rico here
Don't blame you 😎!
@theewelder that's sooo true people were I'm at now complain about an hr drive I'm like atleast it's a drive & not bumper to bumper on I 4 😂😂
Nice video. I used to know a Tony Alcala in sw Detroit. He passed away about 20 years ago
Not related. Well, not that I'm aware of. Thanks for watching.
Rodney Alcala. I really hope not related. They are still finding bodies and pictures today.
single, young professional looking at Tampa, currently in NYC, no connections to get me a career transfer down there. I have faith that the opportunity will come my way.
Yeah single with kids here, enjoy your life. Mine is harder but is still good
I like the snow it's peaceful and full of oxygen unlike the over crowded super hot Florida
I hate snow.
weather conditions or an injury or maybe too much confidence (if
there is such a thing). Philosophy is one way to try to comprehend
the inexplicable things and events we all encounter at some point in
our lives.
I've mentioned before that it's important for us to remain intact,
otherwise we become a target. Asmall leak can sink a ship, or a huge
wave can destroy it equally well, as the yachtsmen from the Volvo
race can attest to. Either way, imbalance can create situations that
can keep our equilibrium reeling and out of control.
Our country has been a superpower for a short amount of time,
if you look at the history of the world. The biggest risk we have now
is not being prepared for the future. As we have seen, there are no
guarantees, but being ready sure beats being taken by surprise.
During WWI, the battle of Gallipoli, no one expected a quarter of a
million soldiers to be killed or for the combined British, Australian,
New Zealand and French operations to be defeated and repelled by
the Turks. It came as a big surprise to them - because they didn't
know what they were getting into.
China Today
Globalization is a fact of life in today's environment. As Robert
described China and India as growing economies we must watch, I
simply smiled - as once again we have been thinking alike. Many
people think it will take years for China and/or India to approach
America's position as the largest economic power. But this may be
yet another example of groupthink in process. Both Robert and I have
seen their global impact already.
Recently, I was talking to a friend who lives in Europe, and he
mentioned the huge amount of coverage China gets over there,
compared with what we have about it in the United States. It's a
very big topic there. There are two facts alone about China that will
indicate how that country is doing and where that country is going:
Left Southeast Michigan 14 years ago for Florida. Loved it, next week we are going back to Michigan. Had enough of hurricanes, traffic,HOA fees and insurance. Most of all lost a lot of great neighbors (deaths).
Enjoy the snow.😮
It is financially risky to buy in FL right now. Its inevitable that values will depreciate in 2024 and the risk of being underwater in months is real. Buyers should rent and wait for the pricing correction.
That’s a risk everywhere.
Auto insurance?…….. kinda skipped homeowners insurance??🤯….. don’t move to Florida if you need a mortgage! $500+ a month for homeowners and it’s going up!… we bought 10 years ago and self insure. Not because we can’t afford it, but because insurance companies here can and will fight you for over a year to pay a claim and if you have a mortgage you can’t wait! We went through it!.. but that being said we like where we are, and especially like the medical amenities in our area and the social life😎! However do not move to Florida to save money, because you won’t! There are other states way more affordable.. our realtor sold everything.. a million dollar home and several rentals and move to North Carolina…
Between Michigan and Florida with the high insurance in fl and no income tax and high property tax in mi does it balance the budget or is one still cheaper than the other.
Would love to move to Florida, originally from MI (north of Grand Rapids) & currently living in IN. Concerns I have on issues brought up on other FL you tube channels - high home prices; being dropped by homeowners insurance company or having double or triple price increases; and property taxes increasing greatly. When considering condos - told by another realtor to avoid anything above 3 stories as they will more than likely be in for increased special assessments or increase in HOA fees after collapse of one unit on east coast. Anyways, not trying to be a Debbie downer but these concerns have made me want to look at other alternatives even though I would prefer Florida living. Just don’t want the rising costs as we are close to retiring. Thank you for any thoughts and advice. God bless.
Thanks for sharing.
buy a one story, the knees go first
Totally legit concerns. My advice wait until the housing market corrects here in Florida. I moved to South Florida in 2008 from Michigan and it's not nearly as nice and affordable as it used to be. I bought my house in North Palm Beach in 2011 for $205K, same house now goes for 650K. Not sustainable. Between skyrocketing cost of housing and insurance, it is no longer viable to live here as a homeowner so I'm moving back to Michigan and buying a beautiful old large French Colonial home at a fraction of the price as Florida. I can always come back and stay in Florida for 1-2 months in the winter Jan-Feb as i work remote. Until the hordes of masses leave and prices go back down,. I wont be back living here. Adios Florida!
We bought in Clearwater. Trying to make the full time commitment to leave SE Michigan. Love my home here, hate the weather. Your videos are inspiring. 🌴
Congratulations, Dawn. Thanks for watching!
Yes but it's getting here so overcrowded, 23 million people live in this state. Traveling isn't pleasant as it used to be.
I moved to South Florida in 2008 from Michigan and it's not nearly as nice and affordable as it used to be. I bought my house in North Palm Beach in 2011 for $205K, same house now goes for 650K. Not sustainable. Between skyrocketing cost of housing and insurance, it is no longer viable to live here as a homeowner so I'm moving back to Michigan and buying a beautiful old large French Colonial home at a fraction of the price as Florida. I can always come back and stay in Florida for 1-2 months in the winter Jan-Feb as i work remote. Until the hordes of masses leave and prices go back down,. I wont be back living here. Adios Florida!
I been wearing shorts and t shirts for almost 9 years now when I moved here to Florida!! I’m actually on the Atlantic side near Cocoa Beach and live across the street from the beach off of A1A and I couldn’t imagine living anywhere else
Beautiful area. Thanks for watching.
Florida has to be the best state.
VERY accurate & well done! From what my wife and I are told, I’m the “Richest” person in Tampa (Not Bragging). Everyday we wonder how average income people with a family are making it. Sad that the financial struggle is increasing. I hope that there is some relief for people soon!
Well said, Rich. Thanks for sharing!
Guys, this guy is a clown. The real estate in Florida is GETTING BAD!!! Especially with the home insurance companies making it HARD to get coverage in Florida in case of a flood or tsunami or a hurricane. Be wise and do your own research! This GREEDY CLOWN BOY is a real estate agent that is why he is coloring everything to look pretty. he wants to make a buck so he can continue to spend $$$ on his wife at peoples experience. Go see the other videos on the TRUE state of Florida housing. He is not telling you the full truth.
Your story is similar to mine. I was born in CA myself and only lived there as an infant, then Midwest in Illinois and Wisconsin and now moving to FLorida. I get it about the cold and snow and lack of sunshine!
Thanks for sharing, Lorraine!
Great viideo
@@Jo-li5ht thank you.
Appreciate your honesty . It was a great video to help in considering a move to this area and would reach out to your real-estate business at that time.
Glad it was helpful!
Is it worth moving to Florida? Compared to the Pacific Northwest. I don't mind the heat or animals. But is it ACTUALLY cheaper to live there?
This was awesome, do more videos with your wife, you guys have slightly different perspectives, makes it awesome
Thanks! I'm glad you enjoy it.
Great video yall! What homeschool program do you guys use? Gonna start this year with our daughter! Thanks
The kids are in Classical Conversations. It's been a blessing.
Ok..i live in FL and hate the heat and humidity because it is pretty mu h 11 months a year like this. I want to move to TN or NC. I live cold weather and seasons, But...I wouldn't want snow and frigid temps for 6 or 7 months either.
Lots of Florida natives move to North Carolina and Colorado because they feel the same as you. The grass is always greener on the other side i've learned.
What's the name of the beach at 7:18 - with the long bridge entrance? Looks beautiful and I would like to add to my visit list. Thank you for this video and your candid thoughts on moving to FL.
That's home! Indian Rocks Beach. ❤️
That homeowners insurance is crazy.
Tampa Bay Native here (Real Estate Broker).. I went to Hillsdale College… winters were MISERABLE
Thanks for sharing. And yes they were/are.
Take a chance!😮
Tampa was THE place 100 years ago simply because it was warm, but not too warm. Really south Florida only boomed because people needed more space. Tampa is a good compromise. Good for you guys.
Thanks for sharing.
• India invented the number system. Albert Einstein said: "We
owe a lot to the Indians, who taught us how to count, without
which no worthwhile scientific discovery could have been
made."
• Algebra, trigonometry and calculus originated in India.
• The value of "pi" was first calculated by the mathematician
Budhayana, and he explained the concept of what is known as
the PythagoreanTheorem. He discovered it in the 6th century,
which was long before European mathematicians.
• India is the largest English-speaking nation in the world.
My point is that India is definitely worth looking into and knowing
something about. Plus, 38 percent of doctors in the United States
are of Indian descent, and 12 percent of scientists are aswell. They
represent the wealthiest of all ethnic groups in the United States as
well as globally. Education is stressed and many Indians run large
U.S. and global corporations.
India itself has become a major economic force on its own once
again and deserves our attention, not just as a destination point or
a piece of history. India is important to our future, and as globally
aware citizens, we need to spend some time learning about this
fascinating and dynamic country.
It definitely means the world has some very viable competition,
specifically in China and India! Which is good - I've always believed
that competition can get rid of complacency, and fast. Mark Twain
said: "Don't go around sayingthe world owesyou a living. The world
owes you nothing. It was here first."
That can apply to a lot of things. Let's give that some thought.
How can you use this information to your advantage? The rich will
spot the opportunities, while the poor will hide their heads and
pretend it isn't happening.
Can you spot opportunities that may arise from these economic
changes?
Loved this chit chat. Hi Kate! ❤
Glad you enjoyed it. Thank you!
It really is high everywhere so if you going to pay high, be in a place you you love...
Amen!
The weather in NWI has been incredibly comfortable the last few years. Havnt shoveled the last 2 winters. 50s and 60s in December, January was cold and bitter, but February has been beautiful. 65 tomorrow 70 on Tuesday . With a few bad days in between. Definitely not the winters i had growing up..
Thanks for sharing, Tony.
I ❤❤❤ Clearwater Beach Florida so much! I will love to move to Clearwater Florida when I leave college. I am saving my money up to one day live in the Clearwater Florida life. It's my dream place to live and work here some day.
You're going to love it!
Nice place!😎
It's the best place to live in Clearwater Florida right?
I'm from Florida and I've always said I'd much rather be hot then cold. It takes 2 seconds to cool off. Compared to 5 mins to warm up.. I've always found it great to say to northern folks to be careful our winters are rough. I could go on and on about the benefits of living in Florida. But in the end just know the wildlife will eat you, so please don't move here unless you're conservative. We are a crime free no bullsh+t state.
Thanks for watching.
I lived in the Jensen Beach area for 5 years. My body mind and soul thrived in Florida. Now I am back to Ohio and it is everything you say about Michigan.
We love Jensen too. Jammin’ Jensen is always a great time. Love Lures too!
Small world, I grew up in Clearwater and moved to Ohio 13 years ago!
The loud parties from short term rentals in Florida are the biggest problem. I've probably called the Police about 50 times the past few years.
Can't argue that.
Anyone who moves to any coastal town in Florida, do not be surprise of the high cost. Could be a mistake to move on a fix income to a coastal town.
Can't argue that. Being on a fixed income in this county is very difficult.
Sunset on the beach. You can feel the power of the Gulf stream. I have been here almost 70 years and the Gulf stream is everything. Hemingway and Jimmy Buffitt knew.
Amen!
The Gulfstream is on the Atlantic side. I saw a few sunrise's from Key Biscayne.
Right the Gulf Stream is actually on the sunrise (Atlantic) side…
Best is watching a Gulf Coat sunset when smoking a J, absolutely unreal
That's one way to do it. 😎
@@trulivingtampa Fly high my dude :)
I don't have any problem with people hunting for snow I'm sorry hunting for places without snow but I have to wonder why the weather and sunny all the time is a thing that becomes such an incessant driver for moving I get it. I moved from Pittsburgh to Laguna Beach Southern California stay there for 13 years and quite frankly I started to yearn Seasons again so I'm trying to understand
cool
I really want to move to Florida (oceanfront preferred) some day! Now I'm still young, and Im not really a fan of the cold wintery times in Holland..... The Floridian heat is something I would have to get used to, but will be alright! :)
The Keys look so good and peaceful.
You're not wrong. The Keys are beautiful! Thanks for sharing.
@@trulivingtampa Well got a question though. I have been a (maintenance) painter here in The Netherlands for 6 years now and wondering how much work for someone like me with this experience there is in Florida? You happen to know such companies? And how much is a monthly or 4 week payment? Depends on how that works in Florida. Speaking about 38-40 hr per week.
How much do average oceanfront houses go for? Lets say I put 1-120k into the payment myself. How much mortgage would I be able to get and can I get me a decent oceanfront home with these conditions? I am a single man of 26 soon 27 (maybe I would find my Floridian love of my life XD) So I would have to do it on 1 paycheck.
Google Islamorada, there is a monument there. I experienced Donna as well a host of sisters. Don't do it unless you are over insured.
My plan is to move there in a couple years after I get my bachelors degree here in Canada. The weather and the cost of living are really enticing for me
Thanks for watching, Justin.
Its not cheap to live in Florida
The cost of living? Yeah maybe 10 years ago.
I lived in Florida for 5 years and couldn't take it anymore. I would rather deal with the cold then alligators, cockroachs, deadly snakes, insane heat ext. Also wages are extremely low and the housing market is starting to collapse so good luck with that.
I’m so glad I have utterly no desire to move to Florida. I was born and raised in New Jersey, and I’m surrounded by 4 State Forest , and miles of white sand beaches. We have thousands of acres of pine forests, with hiking and camping everywhere. Halloween is chilly and crisp with pumpkins everywhere , the 4 th of July is hot and humid, and Christmas is cold, as it all should be. When I kayak or swim in one of our hundreds of miles of rivers I don’t have to be decapitated by a huge reptile. Now, with the assured collapse of the economy, I’m convinced Florida will suffer a hell of a lot more than New Jersey. Mostly I love where I was born and raised, and I’m proud of it.
We appreciate your well wishes, here in Florida David. Sounds like all that natural beauty has filled your heart with nothing other than pure joy. Be blessed!
@@trulivingtampa Thank you, but my heart is definitely not filled with pure joy, just a pragmatic approach to what’s really important in life, like family, friends, sense of community and pride in it. I appreciate the sentiment, but one should never believe life is ever full of joy. That pragmatism, love and joy has assured that I stayed in Jersey, and that has kept me from financial ruin , like so many people who left to Florida and are now coming back. Your property taxes, insurance of all types, HOA fees, are skyrocketing, and a home in Florida is way out of reach for most Floridians. Florida is in serious trouble, I’m not exaggerating, deep trouble.
But how far is your closest Louis Vuitton, what restaurants you got? Sushi, Peruvian food? The only thing I miss about Florida is that there is always stuff to do and it’s right here, I moved to Georgia and I have to drive 1 hour to enjoy stuff there is barely cities and things to do, trying to figure out where to go Sarasota or so lol
what part of NJ is this?
@@aurisarias664 Actually the entire state. In the south where I’m from we have Wharton State Forest, Bass River State Forest, Belleplaine State Forest, and Parvin State Park. There are more Forest that are part of the Pibe Barrens in the central part of New Jersey like Brenden Byrne, but in the north of course we have my favorite Stokes State Forest and Worthington State Forest that are totally different than the Pinelands, but just as beautiful in the Kittittiny Mountains.
everything else that any office has.
The driver remained impressed and then decided to explain some
things about his country while he was navigating his way to the
airport. He gave a history of India that was condensed to a few
minutes. He also explained that there were hundreds of languages
and dialects in his country, a different accent every 30 miles, but
that no matter if you were in the provinces somewhere or in Punjab,
there were two words everybody knew.
It was my employee's turn to be curious, and she asked, "What
are they?"
The driver took his hands off the wheel to act out and say "You're
fired!" with great glee.
My employee had a good laugh and then kindly asked him if he
knew where the airport was, and he said not to worry, he would try
to find it. Which, I'm happy to say, he did and with no problem. He
obviously had a very good sense of direction, as well as a sense of
sharing about his country.
Do we have any sense of the direction India is going? Dowe know
anything about India?
Here are a few facts to get us going:
• India is the world's largest, oldest continuous civilization.
• In the last 10,000 years, India has never invaded any country.
• India is the world's largest democracy.
• India is one of the few countries in the world that gained
independence without violence.
• The art of navigation was born in the river Sindh 6,000 years
ago. (Maybe that's where that young driver was from).
• Sanskrit is the mother of all the European languages.
• India was the richest country on earth until the 17th Century,
when the British invaded.
• Chess was invented in India.
It's funny, as I'm watching this on February 13th, 2024 at 1:30 in the afternoon, there is a gator sunning himself in my back yard. Also, I agree that last summer was the hottest I can remember in my 20 years here, and this winter has been the coldest and wettest. I think it's because of the "El Niño" effect. Good video.
Thank you for sharing and watching!
Actually im in Ohio and our food has jumped up 20% or so since Covid also, so its not just Tampa.
Everyone is feeling it.
Florida has no gray area, no middle ground. You love it or hate it.
Pretty fair statement, imo.
Housing is way to expensive in Tampa. We're doing the same San diego to Ocala or citrus springs.
Thanks for watching.
Very well done. I'm usually a negative Nelly, but this was put together perfectly. I never watched you before, I will again. Well done Kate, you're a natural
Thank you. I’ll pass the compliment along to the boss. ❤️
Move from los angeles to Tampa
Parrish is very affordable and good schools - it’s in Manatee county where property taxes are less. Its between St Pete, Tampa and Sarasota
The town is thriving and most homes are new construction.
There’s really no properties with large yards like Michigan unless you’re in the upper 6 figure price range.
I have NEVER seen prices in the 180’s as Juan mentioned in about a decade but I live in the Sarasota/Manatee area
Thanks for sharing.
Any recommendations on an area with with schools, we have a 6 year old son.
There really are a lot of possibilities for you. I'd need to know more about your lifestyle goals before recommending a specific area.
Feel free to call, text, or email. But the best way to connect is via Zoom.
I’ll walk you through the city using Google Maps and show you the best communities and neighborhoods that match your ideal lifestyle and budget.
📧 juan@trulivingroup.com
📲 (813) 261-3540
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Michigan is a wonderful state. If you don't enjoy all the seasons, it's a shame.
It is a wonderful state. But the winters stink.
Snow😮
No Thxz I’ll stay in beautiful,,,four season New York
Sounds like a win for everyone.
You did everything right. We are currently applying for our visas. Germany is no longer sustainable.
No snow in Florida 😎!
If you want to be closer to beach where would you live in Tampa?
Seminole, Southwest Largo, Clearwater, and Dunedin are great options.
Don't you want to stay indoors in the horrible hot months. Thats what holds me back to moving there. I'm a outdoor beach person too but the summer months are brutal
Great question. You learn to work around the heat, doing things early in the day and later afternoon. You also get use to it and climatize.
Summers in Michigan are way nicer than Florida. I go back north for summer.
What a great video. One day, I'll have a second home in Florida. Your wife is gorgeous by the way
Yes she is! Thank you!
It shocked Kate and it shocked I.
Just what we need more real estate Crooks like we need more lawyers also😂
Sort of like keyboard warriors, they're everywhere! 😎
I been here for 10 years and it's been the worst period in my life I cannot wait to get out of this dump
We are moving to Clearwater in May from Kansas City!!!
Congratulations! You’re going to love it!
Good move!
But..being active outdoors is nice in the 60s nit the 90s wuth 100% humidity. I have no zero energy in FL.
I feel ya on the heat, and it's not for everyone.