Dating scene is problematic due to Florida’s transient nature. It is also full of problematic people looking for fun rather than settling down. People are superficial and fake. And you have to be in top 90% for looks as a guy to get the good looking girls. It’s just terrible compared to Midwest or up further south.
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We have a place in Venice which used to be nice. Now new developments are exploding! Traffic is horrible and the old law that required developers to contribute to infrastructure was revoked when Pat Neal got on the Sarasota board. So now where are new home buyers going to get insurance?
I moved out of Florida to Michigan I have a home on 8 acres of land.I don't miss the rude folks,the constant heat,bad traffic,low wages, hotbed political environment,HOA madness. I love the change of seasons up here in Michigan and no hurricane drama. It might get cold up here January -March but cold weather keeps the peace.
My sister did the same thing returned to Michigan after 18 years in Orlando , moved back. She just couldn’t take the state anymore and wanted to get away from DeSantis, the weather has just become unbearable. She said she loves four seasons and glad to be back in a saner state with lots of natural resources and fresh water lakes and reasonable cost of living.
We moved to Florida in 2019. Four years later and two different locations, moved back to Pittsburgh, PA. After living in Florida, I have grown to appreciate Pittsburgh more than ever. Florida is a very toxic place and we don't regret leaving at all. I can take Florida in small doses but that's about it. The heat didn't bother me near as much as the politics in Florida. IMHO...DeSantis has ruined the state and will continue to do so. Bye-bye Florida. It was nice knowing you but knowing you was the best reason to leave you.
My parents retired to Florida and based on their experience, I never will. Also remember that most healthcare in Florida is subpar. We would have my parents come up north for better medical care. I have been visiting Florida multiple times a year for 20 years but after Hurricane Ian, Ron DeSantis, increasing rudeness, more and more snakes and lizards, red tides, rising sea levels…I will stay north. And won’t even vacation in Florida.
They all work for the highest bider. DeSantos is just one of many. Sadly. We now live with corrupt phony capitalism. Both sides will steal .tyou blind. Folks. Listen up. If You live in a condo and they give you a large assesaeemtn. You can keep them at bay if you declare a bankruptcy. The Courts will protect you and you tell them to go pound salt and laugh at them.
Florida is a humid swamp, the only reason people were able to tell themselves it was a great place to live was because it was cheap. Now we have NY traffic and NY housing costs along with the modified weather patterns. It's not worth moving here anymore
Funny, I’ve lived here all my life, my home is paid for and I live in a rural part of Florida that has no commercialization no people, Northeast Florida is the best. There are a lot of rural counties that time have forgot and we’d like it that way. Florida is amazing, and I’m so thankful to live here and I will never leave this state but I sure wish all of you transplants would
What made Florida special is the orange grooves and nature. Sadly greedy developers have come in and over built the state. Everything that made Florida special, is being replaced with parking lots and commerce. This is what is destroying Florida. Greed.
I've lived in Florida for over 25 years. The heat is unbearable in the summer, especially when you lose power for days or weeks at a time due to hurricanes.
PATHETIC HERE I NEVER FELT SUCH HEAT AND HUMIDITY AND DEW POINTS IN MY LIFE LIKE I HAVE HERE, OMG, ITS LIKE LIVING IN HELL, RUDEST PEOPLE I EVER SAW, TRAFFIC IS A DAM NIGHTMARE, IF YOU DONT LIVE HERE DONT MAKE THAT MISTAKE AND COME, YOU WILL REGRET IT !
@@rowlandkrause5930I agree. The heat is two steps away from living in hell. I'm in South Florida. This summer was absolutely unbearable. It's far from the paradise that everybody who doesn't live here thinks that it is.
fear a housing crash due to people buying homes above asking prices with little equity. If prices drop, affordability and potential foreclosures may arise, worsened by future layoffs and rising living costs. I want to invest more than $300k, but I'm not sure on how to mitigate risk.
Consider reallocating from real estate to other reliable investments like stock, crypto or precious metals . Severe recessions offer market buying opportunities with caution, as volatility can yield short-term trading prospects. Not financial advice, but it may be wise to invest, as cash isn't ideal in this period.
I've remained in touch with a financial analyst since the start of my business. Amid today's dynamic market, the key difficulty is pinpointing the right time to buy or sell when dealing with trending stocks - a seemingly simple task but challenging in reality. My portfolio has grown by more than 5 figures within just a year, and i have entrusted my advisor with the task of determining entry and exit points.
There are a handful of experts in the field. I've experimented with a few over the past years, but I've stuck with 'Grace Adams Cook' for about five years now, and her performance has been consistently impressive. She’s quite known in her field, look-her up.
I just looked her up on the internet and found her webpage with her credentials. I wrote her an outlining my financial objectives and planned a call with her.
Well, I’ve been in Florida for over 22 years and I love the heat but most that moved there realize they cannot take the heat. It’s just too much for them. Now the hurricanes, they have become bigger more frequent and destructive so the insurance is out of sight and after you rebuild a couple times you’re ready to move to safer zones.
Unless you move there in your 30's and develop tolerance, the heat + humidity May-Nov is unbearable. Old people new to FL are either just snowbirds, or they eventually leave.
Do you want heat? Move to Texas or Arizona. It is a dry heat. I left FL. in 2022 to TX. and went back to Orlando on business in 2023. When I got home, I unpacked my bag and handed my wife a pair of jeans. They were wet. She said, "why are your pants wet?" I said, "THAT IS WHAT WE USED TO LIVE IN!"
@@JJthename55 already gotten used to the roaches there like you so why not just stay there after 56 years I think he's earned the right to stay there or any place he wants to in this country just like you
@@chargermopar and you have to admit over that span of years that you have been there hasn't Florida changed? It was nicer before corporations came in built everything up and changed the whole place around and it sucks now
The native Americans warned the settlers to NOT build permanent structures in Florida. There are hurricane cycles longer than a human lifespan, that periodically wipe out everything on the land.
Wise tales the earth came day one and man came within days of that . The whole system is about 10,000 years old not millions and billions like the idiots say . Only one time was the earth completely under water. Noah's flood. Just like the ocean levels aren't rising. Put an ice cube in a glass . watch it melt the water level doesn't rise. Polar Icrap lies. Yes over building for greed that causes floods. Them munipulating the weather that causes floods.
Wherever you live look at the weather patterns over the last 100 years (the cycles, we've had cycles of drought with 10 yr deluge rains since the 1800's) you will have MUCH MORE of THAT and more often.
The trick to being happy in Florida is to be at least 25 feet above sea level, paying cash for your home, and that home being able to withstand 200mph winds. That way you have little to no worries.
You described my situation perfectly. I'm 2 miles from the Gulf coast. 30 ft above sea level. One story all concrete home with big inground pool. Nice community. Been in this house 24 years and never had any major hurricane damage. House paid for. I'm luckier than most
2 weeks in St Pete around the 4th of July at a friend's condo let me know all I needed to know about the heat down there. Just had a couple frosty nights up north. No more crickets and the lawnmower is almost in hibernation for the year. I like my heat from a fireplace or a toaster. Not into wrestling gators either so I think I already have enough Florida for life.
Having been a Snow Bird since 1950 ... (2 years old in Delray) I can tell you .. Absolutely... the Heat is Far Worse than it used to be. It is windyer and far more INTENSE. I had to get out by end of April.
I lived in Florida for 20 years… my best decision was to move out. I love to visit but I have a 3,000 sq foot home in Rhode Island for half the cost and 35% more income from my job.
@@makeupntipsbymmaritza1216 I love it, I have a hybrid position in Cambridge, I drive in 2 days a week and Cambridge salary in the biotech sector is substantially more compared to down south. And that buying power in 2018 was much better, I sold a few rental properties in FL and bought over here and purchased a decent sized new construction personal home. The cash flow is much better in RI compared to FL now, especially since I don’t have to pay so much in insurance. I’m do of course migrate south for some of the winter.
From $7K to $45K that's the minimum range of profit return every week I thinks it's not a bad one for me, now I have enough to pay bills and take care of my family.
The most important thing that everyone should think about now is how to invest in different sources of income that do not depend on the state.especially considering the current real estate cryptocurrency market,stocks,NFTs and forex are good area to explore thanks Mrs Sophia for coaching me
It's a Miracle and I will testify of 170K bucks every month end. I now have a new Car and can now pay my bills and also support God's work in the church.
Absolutely love FL and I'm happy to hear people are waking up to leaving. You need to do your own research before moving here as it's not for everyone. I moved here from the richest county in Northern Virginia (a rock throw from DC) and my only regret is that I didn't move to FL sooner. And I'm genuinely sorry to the folks that spent their hard earned money to move here just to learn it was not for them... that sucks and I feel for you. I hope you're happy and blessed back home and you're always welcome to come visit us. ❤🏖️ 🌞
Buh-bye to the majority of the condo-owners who neglected to maintain their buildings over DECADES. The same ones whi elect HOA Board, yet cannot bebothered to attend HOA meetings or keep tabs on them. And who refused repeatedly to approve HOA-recommended maintenance fund increases! Karma is a bitch!😊
they come down here, ruin our state, blow up our prices and when it’s no longer convenient for them , they leave that’s why us original Florida born are so not friendly to the out of towners especially now
Been here 7 years from NYC, pre Covid. This is a beautiful state and I’ll come back and visit but the risk rewards are no longer here. I’ll take my my chances in the mean streets of NYC! 🗽 It was a beautiful extended vacation but it’s time to go back home! Enjoy 👋🏼
I hear you. Lived in Fl for 16 years and for many reasons we moved away last year. We love NYC with all the great and not so great things and feel at home there. We were going to move this November but for now we have to live in Europe. So hopefully next year. 🥰
I retired here 13 years ago from Boston. The first six years it was gorgeous, nice weather, actually cool winter days. LISTEN, the past 7 years the sun has become so strong, super oppressive humidity May to October, the weather is unbearable. I paid very low for my 4 bedroom 2 car garage home; price has quadrupled which is good for me. Thankfully I did not buy a Condo, that market is dying. My neighborhood never gets housefly’s or mosquitoes. For now I’ll stay here it’s cheap to live with no house payment. Thinking about being a snow-bird just living in Florida winter times. People are mean, hard to make friends, oh, the drivers are reckless. People run red lights ALL THE TIME cops don’t do anything.
People must be reeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaaaaalllllly mean where you live, if you think they are worse than Boston!! Northeasterners (especially Jewish and Italian New Yorkers) think they can "escape". There IS no escape! So now Florida is crawling with grumpy old firemen and grumpy, asshole old New York cops, and they bring the poison with them. My mother had the same brilliant idea 43 years before you did, in 1968. She was originally from Bismarck, and she was sick and tired of Minnesota cold and the nosey attitudes, and so we moved to Sarasota. Boy oh boy oh boy was she in for a surprise! She bought a new house (4bd2ba) for $24,900. The mortgage was only $270 a month, the taxes are four times that now. It's a good thing she did not live to see what prices and taxes have become. She's been gone 32 years, but she smelled it coming even then.
Though I'm out of Florida now.. It worked for many years as a Snow Bird 🐦 , self Insured / no mortgage. Single family dwelling, no HOA. IF one must do Florida.. that's the only way to go.
Florida is great for short visits, but to hell with living there. The no income tax state is more expensive than states with income taxes, because everything you pay for in Florida is extremely higher than most states. Hopefully you have huge savings and lots of disposable income, and everything you own is paid for. Mother nature is a bitch throughout the state and it gets worse every year. Good luck to future residents.
Many of you learned a hard lesson on affordability and weather this year. No issues. Paid cash for my condo after 2008 housing crash. Raised steel and concrete building with reinforced shutters,protected marina, and more than two miles from the gulf with canal waterway away from surges. I was surf fishing at sunrise the morning after Milton.
AHHH get me out of florida, I have 2 properties im trying to sell, its so hot and humid, theres mosquitos all the time, the beach is only so fun, not to mention the HURRICANES. I'm ready to get out, been here long enough.
I’ve been a Floridian for over 32 years & your description is accurate. But somehow, no matter what state I go to, I’m always happy to come back home to Florida. Now, I must admit, I’ve been through a lot of hurricanes and Thank God, I’ve never had any damage, so I can understand the people who decide to leave because of this and everything else that’s going on.
Some people planning to buy a home in FL don’t realize that our homeowner insurance policies now all have a SEPARATE DEDUCTIBLE for “hurricane/wind damage” and it’s based on a percentage of the total value of your policy coverage!! For example, if the total value of your insurance coverage is $400,000, most insurers charge 2% of that as your “hurricane/wind” deductible, which would be $8,000 PER INCIDENT!! Those on the FL west coast that got hit by 2 separate hurricanes, would have to pay that $8,000 TWICE if filing claims for both hurricanes!!
Also if you are young, the dating scene is so horrible! Cheating, hooking up, having situationships/sharing someone else's boyfriend/girlfriend is so normalized here and disgusting! Mostly Miami and Orlando areas.
Maybe consider the possibility of a connection between how far down the rabbit hole of social media most young people have fallen and their problems with dating and developing healthy and happy relationships.... they basically want drive-through instant sex and to find serious relationships on internet sites that are extremely dicey human warehouses. This is hardly just a Florida issue. Mental health is a major problem among the young in today's world bt no one wants to admit this has been the case ever since dating/hook-up apps have been in operation.
It's surprising to see so many people leaving Florida, especially with its sunny appeal. Rising costs and weather concerns seem to be real game-changers for a lot of residents.
Well said. I'm tired of people moving here. California and New York people have made terrible decisions in elections that ruined their states so now they all want to come here and Texas to ruin us too. No thanks. I love my state and give me the hot muggy summer over 1 cold day any time. When you live here your entire life you just know it as normal and I LOVE seeing people visit and barley ne able to walk from their car into a store. I can't count how many times I've heard " it's so hot and humid here. How can you live in this weather" That's just Florida baby and I'll never leave.
The shady people are the ones who came down here. The rudeness!! I been here my whole life. We were raised right. Yes ma'am and no sir. I think people are mistaking the northerners for actual Floridians.
This is an excellent review! There is WAY TOO MUCH going on to feel even remotely comfortable about going to FL. The Condo HOA fees I thought was the biggest problem, until the Hurricanes and insurance fees.
Spot on. I was born and raised in FL. I moved my family to the midwest last year and have not looked back. Instead of oppressive heat 10 months out of the year, we get to enjoy seasons. People in the midwest are incredibly friendly. There is a strong sense of community here which we never had in FL. Essentially the politics that plagues FL now was the last straw for us. It's ugly. My dad who was born in Cuba and spent most of his life in FL finally had enough and moved a few months ago. And let's be real, unless you are rich and retired, most Floridians lifestyles aren't palm trees and Pina coladas. It's sweating in traffic to get anywhere and driving hours away just to find greenery to escape the concrete. I don't miss it one bit.
Thanks for the very accurate description in your video! I have lived in FL for eleven years and it is not and has never been cheap! This is the insurance capital of the states, whether auto, motorcycle, business or home, insurance is extremely high! They really overcharge newcomers who need auto or motorcycle insurance! If you have a pool or rental property, it is even higher home owner's insurance. Not to mention if you live in hurricane, coastal or flooding areas, you will dig in your pocketbook to pay these premiums. The insurance companies in FL are well known for NOT paying claims. They look for ways to disqualify you or they wait forever to consider your claim because there are so many each and every year. The summer's in FL have been record breaking super hot. I found them to be unbearable. It is horrible if you have a dog, only able to walk in early morning or evening. The sidewalks will burn your pet's feet. Children don't play outside in FL, until early evening, this is a big adjustment if you're moving in from out of state. Real estate taxes are super high. The further inland you live, if not near a resort area, taxes decrease, but what is the point of living in FL if you're not minutes away from the beach??? There is also sales tax on everything, tourism taxes and other taxes for who knows what? You will see them on your receipts. Beware of scammers of all kinds! The state's lack of regulations on businesses attracts the people who are out to take your money, whether it is for a service, product or investment. You all have heard about the Ponzi schemes here. Rural FL is like being in GA, MS or AL! Definitely not for me! But being far from the ocean has a price of different lifestyle. He did mention the political environment in the video. It is true. The culture is divided and you do see it everywhere. The current government has changed a lot, and it will continue to change. Even though the immigrants are the working backbone of this state, not sure if they will stay if they're treated badly. They work hard doing honest work that the Floridians do not want to do. Speaking Spanish is a plus, as well as Creole, and other island dialects. If you need workers, these will be your people. There is a lot to consider about moving into FL, as well as leaving FL. The video commentator did a really good job at bringing so many points to the surface. Good luck in whatever you choose to do.
I left Florida.. My homeowners insurance is only 2357.00 for the year Florida is the most expensive in the country...and I don't worry.about hurricane anymore
My husband and I moved to Florida about 16 years ago to help take care of my father-in-law. We ended up buying his house after he passed away. We live in a place called Lehigh acres. It was a retirement community low traffic and overall I thought it was a great place to be. We are not close enough to the beach to be in a evacuation zone so that was good and the damage that we have received from a few hurricanes has been minimal mostly just downed trees and loss of power. Now, all these years later, the traffic in my area is unreal to deal with there have been so many people move in to Lehigh acres that it is no longer considered a retirement community, which is all well and good however, there has been nothing done with the roads to accommodate so much traffic not to mention all the potholes in the roads that they just seem to patch up and a month later they are back again again. Our homeowners insurance has been canceled three times now at no fault of our own. The insurance company we currently have has raised our rates so much that our insurance is more than our house payment. We have not made claims against our insurance for any property damage due to hurricanes or anything else, but we still have to pay and pay and pay. Our car insurance is beyond ridiculous we have two vehicles with full coverage. My husband and I both have great driving records and no accidents but yeah, our insurance keeps going up every year to handle all the accidents by people who do not have Insurance. I will not get started on Ron DeSantis. He has been the worst governor in Florida history what he has done to our state is unbelievable. My husband and I are currently looking to get out of Florida. I am hoping within the next year or so . I used to love Florida but now I hate living here. It is a nightmare.
The insurance has turned into a complete racket. I'm selling my rental house and pocketing 300 k iniquity instead of sticking around and getting hammered buy insurance and property taxes
Insurance is the new racket! I retired with clearly a two home affordability but the insurance today? Nope. Reluctantly downsized to one home. And, still feeding that WALL STREET "insurance" racket - a shyster bank that'll make you pay for everybody's woes. (and the "service industry?". What are they paying these rubes? $30/hr+ bennies???)
No. The weather is the problem forcing insurance out. You are lucky if you can even get insurance in Florida. I don’t blame the insurance companies for pulling out because Florida alone can bankrupt a company. Florida has been warned over and over again about climate change and insurance yet they keep building where they shouldn’t be building. If you don’t like insurance, don’t get it and insure yourself. It is that simple.
@@chickengod9184 really? Please tell me where I am wrong. I currently live in southeast VA and my insurance premiums and coverage with USAA are fine. I have also lived in MD, DC and NYC and never had a problem with insurance. Simple logic tells me that if insurance companies can make money, they will insure you but for some reason all these legitimate insurance companies won’t insure in Florida. How is that a racket? If a company can’t make money, why should they be forced to insure? People choose to live in a state that they know is prone to huge catastrophic storms that will only get worse every year yet they expect good, reasonable insurance rates??? Insurance companies aren’t charities. If someone chooses to ignore all the warning signs and take the risk, you can’t blame I surabce companies.
@@TheGreatBlumpkin much of California's Coastline is considerably above sea level. Downtown San Diego is 14 feet above sea level and it's right on the water.
Living in FL used to be low-cost and moderate-risk. Now it is high-cost and high-risk. The value proposition is simply not there anymore. There are other states that are more suitable for long-term residence.
I'm a liberal floridian who moved to Colorado and I do not like Colorado at all. The energy out here drains me more than Florida. The fast paced culture in Florida makes me feel alive but I feel like everyone out here is all depressed and does not like to get out of their comfort zone. I'm moving back to Florida next year
Damn im sorry to hear that. How are you affording that?! I would have to sell. It's not much better here in Canada. I was telling my husband our living expenses have pretty much doubled in the last few years
@@LIVSouthFlorida It's better for me because I own a nice house. I pay $960 a month while everybody else is paying $2k and more. 😂 Not to mention worrying about Hurricanes every week... Mic Drop!
3rd generation snowbird Florida family. I actually lived in Florida for about 5 years in the past, but I think we all agree Florida is for escaping the cold in retirement only. In 50 years Pinellas County has become far too populated, it’s sad.
Crazy right!? I still can't wrap my head around it. All my other videos with great info don't get anywhere the views as the negatives of Florida do. Seems people are looking to vent which helps the algorithm 🤷🏻♂️
Excellent presentation, anyone thinking of moving to Florida should listen to this. Those of us who already live here can just listen and agree. The Rent to income ratio in Miami is the worst in the Country. Welcome to paradise.
People have a right to their opinions. If they moved to Florida and it was a bad experience for them. Why should people get mad at them, for sharing their experiences with others, who were probably sold the same pipe dream, that living in Florida is like living in paradise?. It is like living in paradise, if you are very wealthy, and can endure all of the pitfalls. I have observed young people, who have never lived in a bad hood, listening to Rap Music that glorifies living the so-called hood life. But if they ever had to really live such a life, and were stuck in that lifestyle. I think they would understand that reality is much different than fantasy.
Retired at 49 moved here 11 years ago living very comfortably but now it’s crazy with taxes and insurances it’s like paying for another mortgage which all my properties are all paid for. I’m ready to get out I hope I can recoup my money that I invested in Florida. Hope it’s not too late. Oh well 😢
Havent heard of people leaving but have heard people are scared now of the hurricanes. Thankfully middle northern florida in the silver springs ocala area is the best place to live in my opinion.
I think so too but a LOT of people have learned our secret! I’m from Florida, and I can remember when Palm Beach County was building out without forethought of infrastructure for all the new development.
I lived in Florida for 38 years and the lizards are my favorite creatures in Florida I love watching them running around all over the place catching them and the iguanas are amazing creatures to look at and watch just respect them.
Single family homes don't have HOA, but you have to take care of all repairs and maintenance, and in a hurricane they are much more vulnerable than apartment buildings and you have to again take care of all disasters. You don't win in the current Florida market. I was thinking of buying a waterfront property, but I have very much changed my mind. I am staying inland. One can always drive to the beach, but inland properties on a higher ground are much safer.
I’ve lived here for 41 years and I don’t find it that difficult. We have a higher number of hot and humid days than Boston or New York and it doesn’t get that much hotter because we have afternoon thunderstorms that move in and cool things off on a daily basis. Unless you live right on the water, the bugs are not a problem and in fact, the mosquitoes are worse up north. From the second week of October through the second week of June, it is paradise. The winters in the north are inhumane for anyone over 50 years old. Lastly, I am thankful for a no nonsense reasonable Governor who thinks with the people in mind and keeps us working and developing when absolute nonsense is happening in other places. I happen to love Florida and I know many others that feel the same way.
Well said. Rick. Florida is my paradise. I grew up in the Northeast and the winters were horrific and brutal. I'll take 4 months of heat and humidity anyday to 4 months of possibly freezing to death, snow and ice roads, dead car batteries.
I’m from Toronto Canada and like you said the winters are “inhumane”! The cold wind slaps you hard in the face. We sometimes cuss at the weather up here! That, and the cost of living is also high. If my costs are going to be high, I’d much rather be in a warm climate at least!
I visited Florida for a weekend in March a few years ago and I couldn't stand the humidity. I cannot even imagine what it must be like during warmer seasons.
Sinkholes are mostly in the middle of the state but you have a point. It gets less expensive in the more rural cities if you’re ok living close to nothing
The weather conditions I can understand. It's the insurance companies I don't get. Overwhelming prices and when conditions arises the ship out or set stipulations. Like flood zones. The whole state is subject to some type of flooding. When you have strong winds and rising sea water.
Palmettos are harmless and loners so you get one not thousands like Cockroaches. We haven’t seen one of them in 3 years in our home. We had a problem before and found a small hole in the garage area where they were getting in and sealed it up. Since then not one has entered our home. On a side note the biggest roaches I ever saw in my life were in San Diego, CA.
I just left Florida. I was in the part that's considered tropical. South of Martin County. It was like a keep warm oven when I walked out the front door. Feels like 89 degrees even at 6:30 am, before sunrise. 111 degrees by 2pm. Meanwhile it's jacket weather in Tenn. Other than the weather, Florida has overpriced everything but no state income tax. My house in Fl is located on high ground, including all the surrounding areas. Utilities are a bit high. The AC needs to run 90% of the day. But the beach is an escape. Beautiful
Florida is the greatest state on Earth and if people that ain't even from here don't want to be here then leave. Don't let the palm tree hit you on the way out.
I've lived in Florida and when it was 75° on Christmas Day I absolutely hated it. I miss the change of seasons. If you have the scrape your windshield in the morning that's cold for them. I don't like a lot of thunderstorms either.
I've lived in Florida for most of my life, and while I've never loved it here, I find that I am running out of reasons to stay. I have roots here and a professional life in the public sector that affords me an adequate quality of life, so I am probably not going anywhere anytime soon. But I retire in about 10 years and my wife and I are already scoping out other places to live once that happens--probably out of the country.
Having lived in FL for almost 40 years now, I'm so ready to leave now as well. Not because of the storms just because of the over-crowding, and to many Yankees around. Yankees pretty much overbuilt, ruined, everything and they are overall terrible people.
@@timafiggy Florida schools definitely feel more slower than NY. Our passing grades were 65 and theirs were 60 I believe and this was back in like 2003.
These the same reason I left on March this year to the greatest state of California. And I am loving it. Better pay, state taxes, better benefits, quality of life, everything is near by. I live in LA there are a lot of fun things to do., contact with the nature. When you move to a different state make sure you speak at least a second language, have a career, come with job or transfer. Also, you can speak any language and it’s not anyone business. Also, a lot of Spanish speakers. I had experienced few quakes, also some wild fires around caused by Santa Ana winds.
In South Florida, in a well-maintained, gated single-family (over 55 neighborhood which should be illegal) most of my neighbors moved from NYC, New Jersey, CT, Mass, Chicago or Rhode Island (within the last 20 years). Since they destroyed their above cities and states, they come down for tax savings, personal freedoms, and political freedom, which they all vote to change our Constitutional state to the totalitarian socialist machines they created and left for Florida. Since I've lived in Florida for 78 years and lived through nearly 40 hurricanes, I am happy to see them leave and hope they never return. What they don't realize is that the illegal migrants, higher taxes and huge crime increase has made the northeast a living hell. GOODBYE and GOOD RIDDANCE.
@@booleyLOD1 how did we destroy our cities, there great so is the great income we got from living in highly educated cities with UNIONS so we could go south and pay cash for our winter home, at least mine is a winter home would never live there full time don't like the politics to backwards for me
Fla. native (family dates back to 1850’s), I left in early 70’s. Next time I go back is to be planted in the original Fla. family cemetery 😂. Where I live near the coast we can join the local “Yacht Club” for $500 and a plastic canoe. Then you can list yourself as a “Yacht Club” member in your obituary (an ounce of pretension is worth a pound of manure). A snow day is just that - a snow DAY. Use the garden hose to clear the sidewalks and driveways (our water is warm enough to melt it). There are choices between Fla. and New England. Cheers! ✌️🕊🌐👍
Are you really in Netherlands? I doubt these types of posts. The Netherlands were stealing farms from people without compensation until a huge backlash from the people. All in the name of climate change. You will regret living there if you are.
@@peterm7596 This person cites political reasons they are not in the Netherlands; its a trolly post. There was a huge uprising of the people burning down Gates investments. He enriched the minister of nitrogen Christianne van der Wal her family is the grocery supplier of Picnic that Gates turned into a billion dollar operation with investment. Then suddenly she made a rule to take farms without compensation thousands of them. After backlash they backed off for how long is the question. Very risky spot to be in. Hilarious this person cites political reasons for moving there. Hence I feel it a troll post.
Great video because of the Truth! Florida Housing Market is definitely taking a hit and it’s only going to get worse due to the Hurricane and Tornadoes damage.
I live in a beautiful small town in Florida. There are beautiful springs, wonderful wildlife preserves and the ocean is only about 30 mins away. Im only an hour from Orlando if I want to partake in theme parks, concerts etc. the biggest downside, for me personally is the heat from June through November, I 4 traffic and home/car insurance. Nonetheless, for me the good outweighs the bad and I can't imagine living anywhere else honestly.
Yep! SW Florida homeowner here, my home insurance went from about $1200/year to $4400. The heat is hot bugs big. Gotta go my Cubano coffee is way too strong
Yep I’m leaving I’m done with the prices, heat, people, hurricanes, dating, insurance and taxes. IM DONE!!!!!
Please elaborate on the dating🤔
Dating scene is problematic due to Florida’s transient nature. It is also full of problematic people looking for fun rather than settling down. People are superficial and fake. And you have to be in top 90% for looks as a guy to get the good looking girls. It’s just terrible compared to Midwest or up further south.
Mostly the people. People here are terrible. I wish they'd just shut up and stop speaking to me altogether.
@@Markham12thcentury facts facts facts
You forgot to mention the shitty healthcare😂.
To my own research In USA , individuals living in cars due to partial homelessness result from a complex interplay of factors. High housing costs relative to income, stagnant wages, and income inequality drive this issue. Job loss, weak social support, medical expenses, evictions, and lack of affordable housing also contribute, while systemic problems and inadequate policies further perpetuate the phenomenon.
Considering the present situation, diversifying by shifting investments from real estate to financial markets or gold is recommended, despite potential future home price drops. Given prevailing mortgage rates and economic uncertainty, this move is prudent, particularly due to stricter mortgage regulations. Seeking advice from a knowledgeable independent financial advisor is advisable for those seeking guidance.
I've remained in touch with a financial analyst since the start of my business. Amid today's dynamic market, the key difficulty is pinpointing the right time to buy or sell when dealing with trending stocks - a seemingly simple task but challenging in reality. My portfolio has grown by more than 5 figures within just a year, and i have entrusted my advisor with the task of determining entry and exit points.
Could you guide me on how to get in touch with your advisor? My funds are being eroded by inflation, and I'm seeking a more lucrative investment strategy to effectively utilize them.
Certainly, there are a handful of experts in the field. I've experimented with a few over the past years, but I've stuck with Melissa Terri Swayne for about five years now, and her performance has been consistently impressive.She’s quite known in her field, look-her up.
Thank you for the information. I conducted my own research on google and your advisor appears to be highly skilled and knowledgeable. I've sent her an email and arranged a phone call.
When insurance becomes the most expensive part of home ownership your screwed, because it's only going to get worse
We have a place in Venice which used to be nice. Now new developments are exploding! Traffic is horrible and the old law that required developers to contribute to infrastructure was revoked when Pat Neal got on the Sarasota board. So now where are new home buyers going to get insurance?
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BINGO! ("Joe, do we have any bingos downstairs?")
@@DancingQueenie I've come to realize that "Sarasota is not Venice - but so what?"
@@mikezylstra7514 Venice is in Sarasota County about 15 miles south of the city of Sarasota.
I moved out of Florida to Michigan I have a home on 8 acres of land.I don't miss the rude folks,the constant heat,bad traffic,low wages, hotbed political environment,HOA madness. I love the change of seasons up here in Michigan and no hurricane drama. It might get cold up here January -March but cold weather keeps the peace.
My sister did the same thing returned to Michigan after 18 years in Orlando , moved back. She just couldn’t take the state anymore and wanted to get away from DeSantis, the weather has just become unbearable. She said she loves four seasons and glad to be back in a saner state with lots of natural resources and fresh water lakes and reasonable cost of living.
"It might get cold up here..." That's an understatement.
We moved to Florida in 2019. Four years later and two different locations, moved back to Pittsburgh, PA. After living in Florida, I have grown to appreciate Pittsburgh more than ever. Florida is a very toxic place and we don't regret leaving at all. I can take Florida in small doses but that's about it. The heat didn't bother me near as much as the politics in Florida. IMHO...DeSantis has ruined the state and will continue to do so. Bye-bye Florida. It was nice knowing you but knowing you was the best reason to leave you.
@ I understand, totally, and feel the same way,
My parents retired to Florida and based on their experience, I never will. Also remember that most healthcare in Florida is subpar. We would have my parents come up north for better medical care. I have been visiting Florida multiple times a year for 20 years but after Hurricane Ian, Ron DeSantis, increasing rudeness, more and more snakes and lizards, red tides, rising sea levels…I will stay north. And won’t even vacation in Florida.
And Give a Big Fat Thank YOU to Your Governor who has Insurance Companies Best Interests at Heart.
Corrupt!!
They all work for the highest bider. DeSantos is just one of many. Sadly. We now live with corrupt phony capitalism. Both sides will steal .tyou blind. Folks. Listen up. If You live in a condo and they give you a large assesaeemtn. You can keep them at bay if you declare a bankruptcy. The Courts will protect you and you tell them to go pound salt and laugh at them.
Were is every one moving tooo???????? The other states are just as expensive.
Florida is a humid swamp, the only reason people were able to tell themselves it was a great place to live was because it was cheap. Now we have NY traffic and NY housing costs along with the modified weather patterns. It's not worth moving here anymore
The place is a dump and the Governor is a LIAR!
Funny, I’ve lived here all my life, my home is paid for and I live in a rural part of Florida that has no commercialization no people, Northeast Florida is the best. There are a lot of rural counties that time have forgot and we’d like it that way. Florida is amazing, and I’m so thankful to live here and I will never leave this state but I sure wish all of you transplants would
@@lunahope21 Sounds like you played in Deliverance.
HOW DARE YOU SPEAK ILL OF THIS GREAT STATE!!!! HUH? HOW! DARE! YOU!!!!!
@@lunahope21 AMEN from Middleburg fl
What made Florida special is the orange grooves and nature. Sadly greedy developers have come in and over built the state. Everything that made Florida special, is being replaced with parking lots and commerce. This is what is destroying Florida. Greed.
I've lived in Florida for over 25 years. The heat is unbearable in the summer, especially when you lose power for days or weeks at a time due to hurricanes.
Ppl get SAD during winter but lots of Floridians get it from June to October. Too hot to go outside
PATHETIC HERE I NEVER FELT SUCH HEAT AND HUMIDITY AND DEW POINTS IN MY LIFE LIKE I HAVE HERE, OMG, ITS LIKE LIVING IN HELL, RUDEST PEOPLE I EVER SAW, TRAFFIC IS A DAM NIGHTMARE, IF YOU DONT LIVE HERE DONT MAKE THAT MISTAKE AND COME, YOU WILL REGRET IT !
@@rowlandkrause5930I agree. The heat is two steps away from living in hell. I'm in South Florida. This summer was absolutely unbearable. It's far from the paradise that everybody who doesn't live here thinks that it is.
@@rowlandkrause5930well the more of the moveins that become moveouts the better it will be.
Houston has you by 10-20 degrees higher in the summer.
fear a housing crash due to people buying homes above asking prices with little equity. If prices drop, affordability and potential foreclosures may arise, worsened by future layoffs and rising living costs. I want to invest more than $300k, but I'm not sure on how to mitigate risk.
Consider reallocating from real estate to other reliable investments like stock, crypto or precious metals . Severe recessions offer market buying opportunities with caution, as volatility can yield short-term trading prospects. Not financial advice, but it may be wise to invest, as cash isn't ideal in this period.
I've remained in touch with a financial analyst since the start of my business. Amid today's dynamic market, the key difficulty is pinpointing the right time to buy or sell when dealing with trending stocks - a seemingly simple task but challenging in reality. My portfolio has grown by more than 5 figures within just a year, and i have entrusted my advisor with the task of determining entry and exit points.
nice! once you hit a big milestone, the next comes easier.. who is your advisor please, if you don't mind me asking?
There are a handful of experts in the field. I've experimented with a few over the past years, but I've stuck with 'Grace Adams Cook' for about five years now, and her performance has been consistently impressive. She’s quite known in her field, look-her up.
I just looked her up on the internet and found her webpage with her credentials. I wrote her an outlining my financial objectives and planned a call with her.
Well, I’ve been in Florida for over 22 years and I love the heat but most that moved there realize they cannot take the heat. It’s just too much for them. Now the hurricanes, they have become bigger more frequent and destructive so the insurance is out of sight and after you rebuild a couple times you’re ready to move to safer zones.
Unless you move there in your 30's and develop tolerance, the heat + humidity May-Nov is unbearable. Old people new to FL are either just snowbirds, or they eventually leave.
Do you want heat? Move to Texas or Arizona. It is a dry heat. I left FL. in 2022 to TX. and went back to Orlando on business in 2023. When I got home, I unpacked my bag and handed my wife a pair of jeans. They were wet. She said, "why are your pants wet?" I said, "THAT IS WHAT WE USED TO LIVE IN!"
@@randymillhouse791another great option is Vegas (baby)
Safer zones like NC ?
@@Bless-m1zdepends where in NC. The coast of NC is almost as bad as FL
Born and raised in Miami been here 56 years. Your description is so accurate!
And WHY are you still there?
Feel free to leave at anytime!!
Good Riddence
@@phyllis9750 because it's his right to be there or any other place he wants to be in this country just like you
@@JJthename55 already gotten used to the roaches there like you so why not just stay there after 56 years I think he's earned the right to stay there or any place he wants to in this country just like you
@@chargermopar and you have to admit over that span of years that you have been there hasn't Florida changed? It was nicer before corporations came in built everything up and changed the whole place around and it sucks now
The native Americans warned the settlers to NOT build permanent structures in Florida. There are hurricane cycles longer than a human lifespan, that periodically wipe out everything on the land.
Very good point ☝️
So those entitled settlers made the natives WALK TO RESERVATIONS!
Who's zooming who now?
Wow really?
Wise tales the earth came day one and man came within days of that . The whole system is about 10,000 years old not millions and billions like the idiots say . Only one time was the earth completely under water. Noah's flood. Just like the ocean levels aren't rising. Put an ice cube in a glass . watch it melt the water level doesn't rise. Polar Icrap lies. Yes over building for greed that causes floods. Them munipulating the weather that causes floods.
Wherever you live look at the weather patterns over the last 100 years (the cycles, we've had cycles of drought with 10 yr deluge rains since the 1800's) you will have MUCH MORE of THAT and more often.
The trick to being happy in Florida is to be at least 25 feet above sea level, paying cash for your home, and that home being able to withstand 200mph winds.
That way you have little to no worries.
What about the gators, snakes, mosquitos, humidity, and heat?
@@steveverdoo1859the heat and the humidity apparently is a problem many states are experiencing. But we got theme parks and the beach, so we’re good.
You described my situation perfectly.
I'm 2 miles from the Gulf coast. 30 ft above sea level. One story all concrete home with big inground pool. Nice community. Been in this house 24 years and never had any major hurricane damage. House paid for. I'm luckier than most
@@Ocean_breezesInsurance? It’s a killer even if the house is paid
I know that’s right
I spent most of my life in Florida and your description of the heat was the most accurate I've ever heard.
The heat here is brutal 🥵
@LIVSouthFlorida you're brutally honest and spot on. I appreciate people like you.
2 weeks in St Pete around the 4th of July at a friend's condo let me know all I needed to know about the heat down there. Just had a couple frosty nights up north. No more crickets and the lawnmower is almost in hibernation for the year. I like my heat from a fireplace or a toaster. Not into wrestling gators either so I think I already have enough Florida for life.
That's right, love it or leave it so I can move back home.
Having been a Snow Bird since 1950 ... (2 years old in Delray) I can tell you .. Absolutely... the Heat is Far Worse than it used to be. It is windyer and far more INTENSE. I had to get out by end of April.
I lived in Florida for 20 years… my best decision was to move out. I love to visit but I have a 3,000 sq foot home in Rhode Island for half the cost and 35% more income from my job.
Byeee!!
Really? I live in RI for 8 yrs and I'm really considering moving back to Florida . We were there 11 yrs ago.
@@makeupntipsbymmaritza1216 I love it, I have a hybrid position in Cambridge, I drive in 2 days a week and Cambridge salary in the biotech sector is substantially more compared to down south. And that buying power in 2018 was much better, I sold a few rental properties in FL and bought over here and purchased a decent sized new construction personal home. The cash flow is much better in RI compared to FL now, especially since I don’t have to pay so much in insurance. I’m do of course migrate south for some of the winter.
@@DrManHattan3n20 true . My husband would take a major pay cut if we move . But the winter blues are killing me
@@makeupntipsbymmaritza1216 I love the winter, it’s not so bad, I even learned how to snowboard lol
It’s like Florida has a built-in cleansing process, to keep it from getting overcrowded.
Organic attrition
Yesss.😅
That is so true! But it’s not just Florida. Unfortunately it seems any place on the East coast by the ocean cleanses itself
@@lizhoward9754 We pay the price for living in paradise!
Thank goodness
From $7K to $45K that's the minimum range of profit return every week I thinks it's not a bad one for me, now I have enough to pay bills and take care of my family.
The most important thing that everyone should think about now is how to invest in different sources of income that do not depend on the state.especially considering the current real estate cryptocurrency market,stocks,NFTs and forex are good area to explore thanks Mrs Sophia for coaching me
Sophia again she's my mentor since last year I just received my profit this morning £89k
Though I started with as low as $15,000
AUD actually because it was my first time and it was successful, She's is a great personality in Australia
Sophia again she's my mentor since last year I just received my profit this morning £89k
It's a Miracle and I will testify of 170K
bucks every month end. I now have a new Car and can now pay my bills and also support God's work in the church.
Absolutely love FL and I'm happy to hear people are waking up to leaving. You need to do your own research before moving here as it's not for everyone. I moved here from the richest county in Northern Virginia (a rock throw from DC) and my only regret is that I didn't move to FL sooner.
And I'm genuinely sorry to the folks that spent their hard earned money to move here just to learn it was not for them... that sucks and I feel for you. I hope you're happy and blessed back home and you're always welcome to come visit us. ❤🏖️ 🌞
Very true. Such a kind message too.❤
Good, let them leave. Hopefully the prices will go back down.
That would be great
lolol settle down there, welfare!
Yes!! We can only hope
Ahhhh ya deleted my comment! Hahaha. And I’m not subscribed! Also, stick to the trailers if ya want low prices. 😂😂😂
DeSantis will cry over the mass exodus 😅😅😅
Buh-bye to the majority of the condo-owners who neglected to maintain their buildings over DECADES. The same ones whi elect HOA Board, yet cannot bebothered to attend HOA meetings or keep tabs on them. And who refused repeatedly to approve HOA-recommended maintenance fund increases! Karma is a bitch!😊
well put
they come down here, ruin our state, blow up our prices and when it’s no longer convenient for them , they leave that’s why us original Florida born are so not friendly to the out of towners especially now
Piss poor planning and theft of funds that were never put in reserve.
Been here 7 years from NYC, pre Covid. This is a beautiful state and I’ll come back and visit but the risk rewards are no longer here. I’ll take my my chances in the mean streets of NYC! 🗽
It was a beautiful extended vacation but it’s time to go back home!
Enjoy 👋🏼
Bye-bye...
@@JeanetteSullivan1 Enjoy! 👋🏼
I’ll still vacay, but that’s about it.
@@JeanetteSullivan1fl is trash😅
I hear you. Lived in Fl for 16 years and for many reasons we moved away last year. We love NYC with all the great and not so great things and feel at home there. We were going to move this November but for now we have to live in Europe. So hopefully next year. 🥰
I would join you, however I refuse to the exorbitant taxes again. So, Vegas here I come.
If this past hurricane season doesnt crash the Florida housing market nothing will.
Theres more coming this year
Great point Allan 👏👏
Florida has had more than one hurricane per season before.
@@nelcomargaming6612 of course, but the severity is increasing along with the consistency.
What are they stupid three hurricanes in a month god dammit😮
I retired here 13 years ago from Boston. The first six years it was gorgeous, nice weather, actually cool winter days. LISTEN, the past 7 years the sun has become so strong, super oppressive humidity May to October, the weather is unbearable. I paid very low for my 4 bedroom 2 car garage home; price has quadrupled which is good for me. Thankfully I did not buy a Condo, that market is dying. My neighborhood never gets housefly’s or mosquitoes.
For now I’ll stay here it’s cheap to live with no house payment. Thinking about being a snow-bird just living in Florida winter times. People are mean, hard to make friends, oh, the drivers are reckless. People run red lights ALL THE TIME cops don’t do anything.
People must be reeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaaaaalllllly mean where you live, if you think they are worse than Boston!! Northeasterners (especially Jewish and Italian New Yorkers) think they can "escape". There IS no escape! So now Florida is crawling with grumpy old firemen and grumpy, asshole old New York cops, and they bring the poison with them. My mother had the same brilliant idea 43 years before you did, in 1968. She was originally from Bismarck, and she was sick and tired of Minnesota cold and the nosey attitudes, and so we moved to Sarasota. Boy oh boy oh boy was she in for a surprise! She bought a new house (4bd2ba) for $24,900. The mortgage was only $270 a month, the taxes are four times that now. It's a good thing she did not live to see what prices and taxes have become. She's been gone 32 years, but she smelled it coming even then.
Though I'm out of Florida now.. It worked for many years as a Snow Bird 🐦 , self Insured / no mortgage. Single family dwelling, no HOA.
IF one must do Florida.. that's the only way to go.
Florida is great for short visits, but to hell with living there. The no income tax state is more expensive than states with income taxes, because everything you pay for in Florida is extremely higher than most states. Hopefully you have huge savings and lots of disposable income, and everything you own is paid for. Mother nature is a bitch throughout the state and it gets worse every year. Good luck to future residents.
Many of you learned a hard lesson on affordability and weather this year.
No issues. Paid cash for my condo after 2008 housing crash.
Raised steel and concrete building with reinforced shutters,protected marina, and more than two miles from the gulf with canal waterway away from surges.
I was surf fishing at sunrise the morning after Milton.
When my wife passed away my daughter moved me back to NY. Best thing I ever did. Much nicer in New York.
Welcome Back to the Big 🍎🍏!!! rekwife
The nice thing about south FL is it's proximity to America.
I see what you did there 😂
Pass JAX is where America starts!
😂
Coming from a Floridian that’s 😂😂😂
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AHHH get me out of florida, I have 2 properties im trying to sell, its so hot and humid, theres mosquitos all the time, the beach is only so fun, not to mention the HURRICANES. I'm ready to get out, been here long enough.
Fortunately for you more people move into Florida than move out.
@@WAL_DC-6B So many impoverished ghetto areas in Florida.
Where are the two properties you are trying to sell?
What price range?
@@WAL_DC-6B I am not so sure that is till true
I’ve been a Floridian for over 32 years & your description is accurate. But somehow, no matter what state I go to, I’m always happy to come back home to Florida. Now, I must admit, I’ve been through a lot of hurricanes and Thank God, I’ve never had any damage, so I can understand the people who decide to leave because of this and everything else that’s going on.
Russian roulette.
Some people planning to buy a home in FL don’t realize that our homeowner insurance policies now all have a SEPARATE DEDUCTIBLE for “hurricane/wind damage” and it’s based on a percentage of the total value of your policy coverage!! For example, if the total value of your insurance coverage is $400,000, most insurers charge 2% of that as your “hurricane/wind” deductible, which would be $8,000 PER INCIDENT!! Those on the FL west coast that got hit by 2 separate hurricanes, would have to pay that $8,000 TWICE if filing claims for both hurricanes!!
Also if you are young, the dating scene is so horrible! Cheating, hooking up, having situationships/sharing someone else's boyfriend/girlfriend is so normalized here and disgusting! Mostly Miami and Orlando areas.
Maybe consider the possibility of a connection between how far down the rabbit hole of social media most young people have fallen and their problems with dating and developing healthy and happy relationships.... they basically want drive-through instant sex and to find serious relationships on internet sites that are extremely dicey human warehouses. This is hardly just a Florida issue. Mental health is a major problem among the young in today's world bt no one wants to admit this has been the case ever since dating/hook-up apps have been in operation.
That's actually everywhere, but I get what you're saying.
Sound good to me
It's surprising to see so many people leaving Florida, especially with its sunny appeal. Rising costs and weather concerns seem to be real game-changers for a lot of residents.
What was your first clue?
Thank you for scaring so many away! Keep it up!!!
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So you're hurricane and inflation proof ?
It's not true where I live!!!!!..
@@gabrielarazo7769 for now
Well said. I'm tired of people moving here. California and New York people have made terrible decisions in elections that ruined their states so now they all want to come here and Texas to ruin us too. No thanks. I love my state and give me the hot muggy summer over 1 cold day any time. When you live here your entire life you just know it as normal and I LOVE seeing people visit and barley ne able to walk from their car into a store. I can't count how many times I've heard " it's so hot and humid here. How can you live in this weather" That's just Florida baby and I'll never leave.
My bones feel better from the Florida heat. My wallet, not so much.
Tough tradeoff 😂
@@LIVSouthFlorida A second home scenario would be optimum so there would be somewhere to go if and when storms happen again.
Try south Texas or arizona
Same here😂
A sunny place for shady peoplef
How dare you speak ill of Floridians, huh? How?!
dont you mean a sunny place for ignoramous idiots like you that can not spell?
The shady people are the ones who came down here. The rudeness!! I been here my whole life. We were raised right. Yes ma'am and no sir. I think people are mistaking the northerners for actual Floridians.
Wow shady people? Beswt Gov ever to live. He knows how to run a ship
@@Martin-mt3wz and how to rock a pair of white booties.
This is an excellent review! There is WAY TOO MUCH going on to feel even remotely comfortable about going to FL. The Condo HOA fees I thought was the biggest problem, until the Hurricanes and insurance fees.
Thank you! All of those issues really ruin it for so many.
Florida great for vacations only but not during hurricane season. Smart 🤓
o
Born and raised here I’m used to the heat… somehow it seems normal we look forward to Fall just to have some relief.
For sure! I always look forward to fall and "winter" here. Best time of the year
Spot on. I was born and raised in FL. I moved my family to the midwest last year and have not looked back. Instead of oppressive heat 10 months out of the year, we get to enjoy seasons. People in the midwest are incredibly friendly. There is a strong sense of community here which we never had in FL. Essentially the politics that plagues FL now was the last straw for us. It's ugly. My dad who was born in Cuba and spent most of his life in FL finally had enough and moved a few months ago. And let's be real, unless you are rich and retired, most Floridians lifestyles aren't palm trees and Pina coladas. It's sweating in traffic to get anywhere and driving hours away just to find greenery to escape the concrete. I don't miss it one bit.
Thanks for the very accurate description in your video! I have lived in FL for eleven years and it is not and has never been cheap! This is the insurance capital of the states, whether auto, motorcycle, business or home, insurance is extremely high! They really overcharge newcomers who need auto or motorcycle insurance! If you have a pool or rental property, it is even higher home owner's insurance. Not to mention if you live in hurricane, coastal or flooding areas, you will dig in your pocketbook to pay these premiums. The insurance companies in FL are well known for NOT paying claims. They look for ways to disqualify you or they wait forever to consider your claim because there are so many each and every year.
The summer's in FL have been record breaking super hot. I found them to be unbearable. It is horrible if you have a dog, only able to walk in early morning or evening. The sidewalks will burn your pet's feet. Children don't play outside in FL, until early evening, this is a big adjustment if you're moving in from out of state.
Real estate taxes are super high. The further inland you live, if not near a resort area, taxes decrease, but what is the point of living in FL if you're not minutes away from the beach???
There is also sales tax on everything, tourism taxes and other taxes for who knows what? You will see them on your receipts.
Beware of scammers of all kinds! The state's lack of regulations on businesses attracts the people who are out to take your money, whether it is for a service, product or investment. You all have heard about the Ponzi schemes here.
Rural FL is like being in GA, MS or AL! Definitely not for me! But being far from the ocean has a price of different lifestyle.
He did mention the political environment in the video. It is true. The culture is divided and you do see it everywhere. The current government has changed a lot, and it will continue to change.
Even though the immigrants are the working backbone of this state, not sure if they will stay if they're treated badly. They work hard doing honest work that the Floridians do not want to do. Speaking Spanish is a plus, as well as Creole, and other island dialects. If you need workers, these will be your people.
There is a lot to consider about moving into FL, as well as leaving FL. The video commentator did a really good job at bringing so many points to the surface. Good luck in whatever you choose to do.
Lived in Tampa a for 20 yrs. Beautiful city but I would rather visit. I got Georgia on my mind now!!
Yeah, Georgia is the new Florida😩
Seems like many are making the move to Georgia, Tennessee and the Carolinas
My neighborhood is littered with Florida plates
@@LIVSouthFlorida Great video by the way 💯
Great job I know that story God bless❤
I left Florida..
My homeowners insurance is only 2357.00 for the year Florida is the most expensive in the country...and I don't worry.about hurricane anymore
My home insurance is $256 a year. The home is paid for. Feels great.
I just looked, for the last thirteen years, every year the population has increased. In 2023 it increased 1.64%.
My husband and I moved to Florida about 16 years ago to help take care of my father-in-law. We ended up buying his house after he passed away. We live in a place called Lehigh acres. It was a retirement community low traffic and overall I thought it was a great place to be. We are not close enough to the beach to be in a evacuation zone so that was good and the damage that we have received from a few hurricanes has been minimal mostly just downed trees and loss of power. Now, all these years later, the traffic in my area is unreal to deal with there have been so many people move in to Lehigh acres that it is no longer considered a retirement community, which is all well and good however, there has been nothing done with the roads to accommodate so much traffic not to mention all the potholes in the roads that they just seem to patch up and a month later they are back again again. Our homeowners insurance has been canceled three times now at no fault of our own. The insurance company we currently have has raised our rates so much that our insurance is more than our house payment. We have not made claims against our insurance for any property damage due to hurricanes or anything else, but we still have to pay and pay and pay. Our car insurance is beyond ridiculous we have two vehicles with full coverage. My husband and I both have great driving records and no accidents but yeah, our insurance keeps going up every year to handle all the accidents by people who do not have Insurance. I will not get started on Ron DeSantis. He has been the worst governor in Florida history what he has done to our state is unbelievable. My husband and I are currently looking to get out of Florida. I am hoping within the next year or so . I used to love Florida but now I hate living here. It is a nightmare.
An agent here in Orlando. Great video. I agree 100%, and well done.
Thanks Travis!
The insurance has turned into a complete racket. I'm selling my rental house and pocketing 300 k iniquity instead of sticking around and getting hammered buy insurance and property taxes
Insurance is the new racket! I retired with clearly a two home affordability but the insurance today? Nope. Reluctantly downsized to one home. And, still feeding that WALL STREET "insurance" racket - a shyster bank that'll make you pay for everybody's woes. (and the "service industry?". What are they paying these rubes? $30/hr+ bennies???)
No. The weather is the problem forcing insurance out. You are lucky if you can even get insurance in Florida. I don’t blame the insurance companies for pulling out because Florida alone can bankrupt a company. Florida has been warned over and over again about climate change and insurance yet they keep building where they shouldn’t be building. If you don’t like insurance, don’t get it and insure yourself. It is that simple.
@@lizhoward9754 you are so lost. Come out from the cave. It's safe out here.
@@chickengod9184 really? Please tell me where I am wrong. I currently live in southeast VA and my insurance premiums and coverage with USAA are fine. I have also lived in MD, DC and NYC and never had a problem with insurance. Simple logic tells me that if insurance companies can make money, they will insure you but for some reason all these legitimate insurance companies won’t insure in Florida. How is that a racket? If a company can’t make money, why should they be forced to insure? People choose to live in a state that they know is prone to huge catastrophic storms that will only get worse every year yet they expect good, reasonable insurance rates??? Insurance companies aren’t charities. If someone chooses to ignore all the warning signs and take the risk, you can’t blame I surabce companies.
@@lizhoward9754 I don't have time to spoon feed you. You are extremely out of touch with what is going on down in Florida right now.
The scary part is what if the weather only gets worse every year.
Exactly and it does get worse each year
It will. Research shows Miami will be underwater by 2050.
It will
It is I have been here for 6 years and it’s getting worse…
Of course it will just get worse. That's what climate change is.
Geographically it’s a terrible place to live with sea levels rising
Based on that logic NYC is at the same risk
100%! Southern Texas and a lot of the California coastline as well
See ya! 😁
@@JeanetteSullivan1 You think I live in Florida? I'm not that stupid
@@TheGreatBlumpkin much of California's Coastline is considerably above sea level. Downtown San Diego is 14 feet above sea level and it's right on the water.
Just sold my condo, in Miami at 60 yrs old and living check by check had no choice. No i don't own at the beach live in a 24 unit low income area.
I’m sorry to hear that. It’s gotten unaffordable for so many
Sounds like a lifetime of poor decisions 😮
@@t-bone3657 Is there a need to state the obvious?
@@t-bone3657
Speaking from experience?
Florida Is Not My Style, But I Sincerely Appreciate Your Clear, Concise, Compelling, Thorough Editorial! 🎯 Thank You! 😀
I'm a native that already left. It is sad to see what happened to the state where I grew up.
As a fourth generation Floridian, this is good news for me
Amen
Same🌞
Same! 😂
Facts I'm glad ppl are leaving
Living in FL used to be low-cost and moderate-risk. Now it is high-cost and high-risk. The value proposition is simply not there anymore. There are other states that are more suitable for long-term residence.
actually its every country that its expensive
Other states like which ones mid west but yet crime is high asf o and also it's boring as well lol everywhere is expensive
02:35 HOA fees on condos jumped "as much as" 60% or by an average of 60%?
Good observation. They’re up by an average of 60% across the board
@@LIVSouthFlorida wow, ouch.
Lots of HOA fraud. Fl has lots of fraud in general.
Good video. And most of what you mentioned is happening at a worse level down in South Florida.
It’s more exaggerated here in South Florida for sure!
I'm a liberal floridian who moved to Colorado and I do not like Colorado at all. The energy out here drains me more than Florida. The fast paced culture in Florida makes me feel alive but I feel like everyone out here is all depressed and does not like to get out of their comfort zone. I'm moving back to Florida next year
How about you leave liberalism as well? It will make you feel a lot happier, guaranteed.
Heavy drug use in Colorado might be the cause.
My h/o insurance went from$1700.00 a year to $10,000.00 a year in 15 years, my deductible is $17,500.00 per storm. I don’t live in a flood zone.
Damn im sorry to hear that. How are you affording that?! I would have to sell. It's not much better here in Canada. I was telling my husband our living expenses have pretty much doubled in the last few years
@@deepcow holy christ that's insane in never heard of insurance costing that much
I went to Florida to visit my brother for a couple days. I couldnt get back to Connecticut fast enough. It was like living in furnace.
Best info! straight to the point and accurate , great job!!
😂 You're a funny guy! I was one of those people wanting to move to Florida but the prices got crazy so I decided to just stick it out here in Vegas.
Vegas? Scary place. Bums all over the place. My aunt in Henderson got mugged a few weeks ago in a shopping center parking lot.
I wouldn’t say Vegas is any better. After 3 days I have to get out of there 😂
@@LIVSouthFlorida It's better for me because I own a nice house. I pay $960 a month while everybody else is paying $2k and more. 😂 Not to mention worrying about Hurricanes every week... Mic Drop!
3rd generation snowbird Florida family. I actually lived in Florida for about 5 years in the past, but I think we all agree Florida is for escaping the cold in retirement only. In 50 years Pinellas County has become far too populated, it’s sad.
too much of the state south is one giant beehive
I noticed your videos bashing Florida garner astronomical numbers of views. 🤔 😂😂. Thanks!
Crazy right!? I still can't wrap my head around it. All my other videos with great info don't get anywhere the views as the negatives of Florida do. Seems people are looking to vent which helps the algorithm 🤷🏻♂️
Absolutely, we're also planning on leaving this state for good. It's not what it used to be 😢
It seems many are feeling the same
Excellent presentation, anyone thinking of moving to Florida should listen to this. Those of us who already live here can just listen and agree. The Rent to income ratio in Miami is the worst in the Country. Welcome to paradise.
Thank you for the informative video
Glad it was helpful!
People have a right to their opinions. If they moved to Florida and it was a bad experience for them. Why should people get mad at them, for sharing their experiences with others, who were probably sold the same pipe dream, that living in Florida is like living in paradise?. It is like living in paradise, if you are very wealthy, and can endure all of the pitfalls. I have observed young people, who have never lived in a bad hood, listening to Rap Music that glorifies living the so-called hood life. But if they ever had to really live such a life, and were stuck in that lifestyle. I think they would understand that reality is much different than fantasy.
Extreme wealthy my ass u dummy. Last time I check 99.99999% of people are not on the elites level.
Retired at 49 moved here 11 years ago living very comfortably but now it’s crazy with taxes and insurances it’s like paying for another mortgage which all my properties are all paid for. I’m ready to get out I hope I can recoup my money that I invested in Florida. Hope it’s not too late. Oh well 😢
Do you want to move somewhere for better?
@HeribertoBaez-d9s The global billionaires have bought Florida big time. The locals pay the price. A great way to sell out the American.
Branson Missouri is better.
@@HeribertoBaez-d9s You are subsidizing the Florida rich. Talk to the poor Floridians. Get a reality check.
Havent heard of people leaving but have heard people are scared now of the hurricanes. Thankfully middle northern florida in the silver springs ocala area is the best place to live in my opinion.
I think so too but a LOT of people have learned our secret! I’m from Florida, and I can remember when Palm Beach County was building out without forethought of infrastructure for all the new development.
U need to keep comments like that to yourself
Great points. That’s exactly everything that’s wrong with the state, mainly politics involved.
I lived in Florida for 38 years and the lizards are my favorite creatures in Florida I love watching them running around all over the place catching them and the iguanas are amazing creatures to look at and watch just respect them.
Single family homes don't have HOA, but you have to take care of all repairs and maintenance, and in a hurricane they are much more vulnerable than apartment buildings and you have to again take care of all disasters. You don't win in the current Florida market. I was thinking of buying a waterfront property, but I have very much changed my mind. I am staying inland. One can always drive to the beach, but inland properties on a higher ground are much safer.
Waterfront? Florida? Never!
That's false tf 😂
Escaped to Central Florida in May 2022, sold my condo in 44 days
Where did you go?
Sold it 44 days after buying or 44 days on market when you decided to sell?
I’ve lived here for 41 years and I don’t find it that difficult. We have a higher number of hot and humid days than Boston or New York and it doesn’t get that much hotter because we have afternoon thunderstorms that move in and cool things off on a daily basis.
Unless you live right on the water, the bugs are not a problem and in fact, the mosquitoes are worse up north. From the second week of October through the second week of June, it is paradise. The winters in the north are inhumane for anyone over 50 years old.
Lastly, I am thankful for a no nonsense reasonable Governor who thinks with the people in mind and keeps us working and developing when absolute nonsense is happening in other places. I happen to love Florida and I know many others that feel the same way.
Well said. Rick. Florida is my paradise. I grew up in the Northeast and the winters were horrific and brutal. I'll take 4 months of heat and humidity anyday to 4 months of possibly freezing to death, snow and ice roads, dead car batteries.
I’m from Toronto Canada and like you said the winters are “inhumane”! The cold wind slaps you hard in the face. We sometimes cuss at the weather up here! That, and the cost of living is also high. If my costs are going to be high, I’d much rather be in a warm climate at least!
I visited Florida for a weekend in March a few years ago and I couldn't stand the humidity. I cannot even imagine what it must be like during warmer seasons.
My family has wanted to move there for years, at one point I was actively interviewing... but the salaries were too low
Am I thinking of moving to Florida? The answer would be NO. Hurricanes, insurance, expensive homes and don’t forget SINKHOLES! Again, NO THANKS👎👎
Good idea, don't come here
Sinkholes are mostly in the middle of the state but you have a point. It gets less expensive in the more rural cities if you’re ok living close to nothing
The weather conditions I can understand. It's the insurance companies I don't get.
Overwhelming prices and when conditions arises the ship out or set stipulations.
Like flood zones. The whole state is subject to some type of flooding. When you have strong winds and rising sea water.
and i wanted to move to flordia because im sick of my state- uh idk
Thank you now bye ✌🏾
Land of "palmetto bugs" too.
Mentioned in the video. They’re huge!
The palmetto bugs are on steroids here , you can hop on one and it will take you downtown. 🪳😮😵💫
aka roaches
@@Suds., Giant ones, 2 to 3 inches long & they will bite you & they'll eat anything you own, even aluminum foil.
Palmettos are harmless and loners so you get one not thousands like Cockroaches. We haven’t seen one of them in 3 years in our home. We had a problem before and found a small hole in the garage area where they were getting in and sealed it up. Since then not one has entered our home. On a side note the biggest roaches I ever saw in my life were in San Diego, CA.
I left in April 2022 and that was WAY TOO LATE as far as I'm concerned.
Glad you made it out
@@LIVSouthFlorida Thanks. Anyone living there now has less of a chance after these storms.
@@LIVSouthFloridawhen are you moving out?
😮I'll stay in New England I was close to moving there but did LOTS of research never mind autumn is beautiful here
I just left Florida. I was in the part that's considered tropical. South of Martin County. It was like a keep warm oven when I walked out the front door. Feels like 89 degrees even at 6:30 am, before sunrise. 111 degrees by 2pm.
Meanwhile it's jacket weather in Tenn.
Other than the weather, Florida has overpriced everything but no state income tax.
My house in Fl is located on high ground, including all the surrounding areas. Utilities are a bit high. The AC needs to run 90% of the day.
But the beach is an escape. Beautiful
Indeed, much like Vegas, it’s great for tourists but bad for locals
Florida is the greatest state on Earth and if people that ain't even from here don't want to be here then leave. Don't let the palm tree hit you on the way out.
😂🤣🤥
I think so but there are a lot of people that unfortunately don’t agree or can’t afford to live here anymore
😂🎉
Built decent seawalls and concrete houses. Timber is the wrong material. Strong houses survive a hurricane, and seawalls protect you from flooding.
Rule #1 in FL no trailer or manufactured home. Cinder block stucco only!
@@mikezylstra7514 Oh how you can get stucco!
Groucho Marx.
better yet just have plenty of money
And the rest of the country should pay for the walls? Sounds like a future trump slogan.
I've lived in Florida and when it was 75° on Christmas Day I absolutely hated it.
I miss the change of seasons.
If you have the scrape your windshield in the morning that's cold for them.
I don't like a lot of thunderstorms either.
Thanks. Great video
I've lived in Florida for most of my life, and while I've never loved it here, I find that I am running out of reasons to stay. I have roots here and a professional life in the public sector that affords me an adequate quality of life, so I am probably not going anywhere anytime soon. But I retire in about 10 years and my wife and I are already scoping out other places to live once that happens--probably out of the country.
I've lived in Europe and it isn't without its problems. Portugal is nice, affordable, and the weather is just about prefect.
Having lived in FL for almost 40 years now, I'm so ready to leave now as well. Not because of the storms just because of the over-crowding, and to many Yankees around. Yankees pretty much overbuilt, ruined, everything and they are overall terrible people.
I thought it was the Brooklyn Dodgers. Thanks for clarifying that for me.
Now it’s the conservatives that are ruining Florida!!!!
the new yorkers ruined florida?
@@brucieplays3720 No maybe the greedy Republicans who owned the land down here. Ever think of that?
Hey Bubba, but you love the yankee dollars.
Sometimes I feel I’m the only Puerto Rican left in NYC as it feels all of them moved to Tampa Orlando and kissme or however you spell it 😂😂😂😂🎉
😂 pretty much! Central FL is the hotspot for Boriquas 🇵🇷
@@LIVSouthFloridaBorinqueños☺️
Sadly this place will leave your children back a grade. Say hello to your children graduation in HS at 20 yrs old.
@@timafiggy Florida schools definitely feel more slower than NY. Our passing grades were 65 and theirs were 60 I believe and this was back in like 2003.
@@BK_718 Not me.
Thank God, I’m ready for the transplants to leave. The traffic is nauseating.
It really is!
Welcome to the USA where Americans are free to relocate to any state.
Welcome to the USA where Americans are free to relocate to any state. You don’t own Florida. 😂
@@redplaybuttonuser Why are you so bothered by my comment? Lol, are you a transplant?
This! @@redplaybuttonuser
These the same reason I left on March this year to the greatest state of California. And I am loving it. Better pay, state taxes, better benefits, quality of life, everything is near by. I live in LA there are a lot of fun things to do., contact with the nature. When you move to a different state make sure you speak at least a second language, have a career, come with job or transfer. Also, you can speak any language and it’s not anyone business. Also, a lot of Spanish speakers. I had experienced few quakes, also some wild fires around caused by Santa Ana winds.
Impressive analysis and explanation sir.
Thank you 🙏🏼
In South Florida, in a well-maintained, gated single-family (over 55 neighborhood which should be illegal) most of my neighbors moved from NYC, New Jersey, CT, Mass, Chicago or Rhode Island (within the last 20 years). Since they destroyed their above cities and states, they come down for tax savings, personal freedoms, and political freedom, which they all vote to change our Constitutional state to the totalitarian socialist machines they created and left for Florida. Since I've lived in Florida for 78 years and lived through nearly 40 hurricanes, I am happy to see them leave and hope they never return. What they don't realize is that the illegal migrants, higher taxes and huge crime increase has made the northeast a living hell. GOODBYE and GOOD RIDDANCE.
@@booleyLOD1 how did we destroy our cities, there great so is the great income we got from living in highly educated cities with UNIONS so we could go south and pay cash for our winter home, at least mine is a winter home would never live there full time don't like the politics to backwards for me
Wow. 😶🌫️, er, good luck?
@@MichaelAdamo-s8dbuh bye
Been here for 20 yrs I love fl and yes I will be here for the rest of my life ✌️
Same here
What if the hurricanes keep getting worse?
Sorry to hear that. Write your name in permanent ink on your arm please.
@@randymillhouse791 Get a tattoo & a micro-chip, just in case.
@@randymillhouse791: Not everyone lives their life in fear. Except that hurricanes do happen here or live somewhere else. Everyone has a choice.
Fla. native (family dates back to 1850’s), I left in early 70’s. Next time I go back is to be planted in the original Fla. family cemetery 😂. Where I live near the coast we can join the local “Yacht Club” for $500 and a plastic canoe. Then you can list yourself as a “Yacht Club” member in your obituary (an ounce of pretension is worth a pound of manure). A snow day is just that - a snow DAY. Use the garden hose to clear the sidewalks and driveways (our water is warm enough to melt it). There are choices between Fla. and New England. Cheers! ✌️🕊🌐👍
Oh you're brilliant
We left last year. It was a political reason mostly but also the hurricanes, heat etc. Happily living in the Netherlands for now.
Bye bye commie
Hoe gaat het met u?
EU has their own issues, it’s never perfect no matter where you move….
Are you really in Netherlands? I doubt these types of posts. The Netherlands were stealing farms from people without compensation until a huge backlash from the people. All in the name of climate change. You will regret living there if you are.
@@peterm7596 This person cites political reasons they are not in the Netherlands; its a trolly post. There was a huge uprising of the people burning down Gates investments. He enriched the minister of nitrogen Christianne van der Wal her family is the grocery supplier of Picnic that Gates turned into a billion dollar operation with investment. Then suddenly she made a rule to take farms without compensation thousands of them. After backlash they backed off for how long is the question. Very risky spot to be in. Hilarious this person cites political reasons for moving there. Hence I feel it a troll post.
I agree with you 100 percent 🇺🇸🇺🇸
Great video because of the Truth! Florida Housing Market is definitely taking a hit and it’s only going to get worse due to the Hurricane and Tornadoes damage.
Florida has become ...very popular...traffic..terrible...
Super popular. Traffic sucks! Especially in Miami and Orlando
Why are people complaining about the Heat in Florida. It's supposed to be HOT... What about the dam COLD. Why is nobody complaining about that?!?!
Like it being...solid red...thats one good thing..
yeah. Normal people. Especially those over 65.
Not if you get hit with weaponized weather by psychopaths!
Many would agree and those that don’t are leaving
I live in a beautiful small town in Florida. There are beautiful springs, wonderful wildlife preserves and the ocean is only about 30 mins away. Im only an hour from Orlando if I want to partake in theme parks, concerts etc. the biggest downside, for me personally is the heat from June through November, I 4 traffic and home/car insurance. Nonetheless, for me the good outweighs the bad and I can't imagine living anywhere else honestly.
Yep! SW Florida homeowner here, my home insurance went from about $1200/year to $4400. The heat is hot bugs big. Gotta go my Cubano coffee is way too strong