What THEY'RE NOT TELLING YOU About Moving To Florida | Honest Review 5 Years Later
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- Опубликовано: 9 май 2024
- Everyone knows that Florida is one of the most beautiful places to live. But it's What THEY'RE NOT TELLING YOU About Moving To Florida that you really need to know.
In this video, I’ll share what they’re not telling you about life in Florida and my personal experience since moving to Tampa Bay 5 years ago. Because let’s be real, you still have to have to live here every day. You have to travel the area to get anywhere, and most importantly, you want to love where you live.
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00:58 - Your Realtor, Juan Alcala
01:28 - Goals of the video
02:01 - Article
02:57 - Weather
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10:14 - Insurance
18:09 - Hurricanes
21:29 - Water
24:39 - Home Maintenance
27:40 - Red Tide
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Awesome information about living in Tampa Florida.
This was a great informative Tampa video 👍
It isn't rust in the water, it is IRON. SMH
Thank you for your information. We’re possibly looking to buy a small property for investment as a vacation rental/ retirement later years. I’ve noticed that the prices have gone thru the roof since Covid. We plan on coming out again sometime this year to visit. What are your thoughts about Cape Coral?
As an investment, I don't love it. The Cape Coral market has 10 months of inventory and it's continuing to climb. Prices are on the way down there. If you wait until September, it will be a great time to buy the dip.
@@Basquegirl28
Newsflash: $400,000 is not affordable for most people. Due to weather events, property insurance is very expensive. With so many moving to Florida, Florida is losing its charm and becoming like everywhere else. Expect to wait in line in many places. Traffic is bad especially with many tourists unfamiliar with where they are going. You will probably need lots of sunscreen every day; and lots of bug spray. As for jobs, many jobs do not pay well; so people have to have extra jobs or work long hours. Florida is beautiful and a great place to visit for many. If you choose to move, you must be able to afford it.
I agree. With the large amount of people moving here rent has gone up up up! I was paying $1,200 a month for a one bed. Now i am paying $1,700 a month. For a person that is living by themselves with one salary it is verrrry hard. Not alot to save.
This guy is definitely minimizing all the downsides of living here in the state.
I've lived here for forty years, and i'm ready to get out.
I have lived in Florida my whole life. Beware that it's difficult to get home owners insurance on old mobile homes. I grew up in the Ft. Lauderdale area and moved at age 33. Yes, anyplace near the coasts are a little cooler than the inland areas. I have lived in north Florida for my last almost thirty years. It's a totally different environment. Growing fruits and vegetables is different. As far as hurricanes. Prepare, prepare, prepare. Evacuate if you need to. Or build a strong structure in the center line of the state. Most water is nasty. But I have well water here in North Central Florida and my well hit a spring line. So I have spring water. The water hard water with a high amount of calcium. The salt water coming off the coast will rust your home and car if you live within ten miles of the coast.The environment is hard on everything. If you don't use your air-conditioner with the humidifier, things in your home will mold.
Thanks for sharing your perspective, this is very helpful.
Greetings from ak
How's PCB, Tallahassee, Tampa hurricanes?
Any other info thanks
@ahdiex7363sha Well, as I said. Home owners insurance is almost impossible to get for just about any home in Florida these days especially the homes on the coast. If you can get home owners insurance you will pay a lot for it. As for hurricanes. Don't buy a house on Amy coast. Stay to the middle of the state. If you haven't been through a hurricane, they can be dangerous. I have evacuated many times. I have been through many hurricanes. The property taxes and homes here in are expensive. Personally, I live in the country areas because the people in the cities are horrible. Florida used to be a great place to live. Not so much anymore.
@@Carolynfoodforest355 thanks for that , weather wise though is Northern Florida weather reasonable compared to the s. How's the summer temp
Thanks alot
@ahdiex7363sha I grew up in southeast Florida. Southeast Florida is hot with virtually no winter except for one or two days a year. Near any of the coasts you do get a breeze of sorts off of the ocean. I have lived in north central Florida, just north of Gainesville Florida for 28 years. I love it it up here. We get a winter of sorts, but no snow. Summer is hell here for July, August and September. Those are the months I hibernate in the air-conditioning. Of course there are tons of natural springs here in the area to go to in the summer were the water is 72 degrees all year long. The nature here in North Florida is beautiful. I have lots of different fruit trees in my yard and right now they are all blooming and smell so good. And with the exception of the really hot months we grow fruits and vegetables all year long. The only thing I don't have right now is chickens. I have always had chickens and they are awesome.
Ahhh. I remember the days when the Pinellas beaches were generally a working class community. Those days are gone…
Unfortunately, you’re not wrong.
Agree! I used to drive a school bus in Pinnalas County, from 2003-4.
Exactly why I bought in 2013 after coming here for 50 years. Also, exactly why I am looking to move now. So very sad. I always knew I would retire here…..never thought I would move again. They ruined the place. Love the midwestern “ya’alls”.
@@laurasherman6614 yep. I understand.
Remember the old single family beach houses? All gone. Mom and pop motels? Gone.
I lived in Florida 25 yrs and moved back to Ohio in 2006. Do not miss it. Crowded roads, crowded beaches, way to hot and humid, and now way to expensive!
Thanks for sharing.
Great idea, all you old people should move to Ohio. Old people suck.
I sold and gave up on my fantasies of a paradise. I moved back to New York State in 2004, where everything is over controlled but that is better than total chaos. I noticed that 25 years ago it was still acceptable for people to get drunk in Florida. Even back then I saw little of this in New York State. People that need to drink should see mental health professionals. It is probably even cheaper in the long run.
crowded and expensive in 2006? most of tampa's growth has happened in the last 5 or 6 years.
Enjoy the snow😮
I lived in Florida for over 50 years, until one night in November I took the dog out at 11pm and the weatherman said it was 90 degrees and the humidity was 100% . That's when I decided it was enough and I decided to move North! I don't regret it. It is like walking around in a sauna!
Thanks for sharing.
I will never forget or could i describe the smell of red tide. it was so bad that we had to leave the west coast and went to east coast that particular September.
It was terrible. Thank goodness it was not like that last year.
As a lifelong CA resident, I never experience red tide here. But as soon as my brother moved to Tampa 5 years ago, he experienced red tide. Florida sucks. Although I must admit your governor is 100 times better than CA's.
@@trulivingtampa I'm a FL native, have never seen a red tide here on the Atlantic side. I have seen Man 'O Wars seasonally. You have to be careful of these, tentacles can reach up to 60. I've seen children get stung by those that wash up up on the beach even (heads look like a pretty balloon.). I tell visitors always bring vinegar with you to the beach. Best remedy for stings. Crocodiles? Oh yes we have those too! American Saltwater Crocs. These are the big guys, next to alligators. They have almost a celebrity status. Whenever they appear people rush to take pictures. Always best to keep a good distance from these animals.
Really appreciate this video I have seen so many where they clearly want to scare you into moving somewhere else. I just want honesty I think you covered everything really well here
Thank you, Ryan. I appreciate that!
I bet but I can't wait to see it with the family & enjoy a nice ☀️!!
Here in Pinellas county, there was a fatal accident on US 19 around 11:00 am. The road was closed until around 5:30 pm. The entire central part of the county was gridlocked. It took forever to get anywhere. This happens about 4 times a year. I've lived in Clearwater by the beach for 66 years now. I was born here. I'm lucky to be retired and not have to drive in this mess to go to work. This place has gotten so crowded now it's insane. Everyone here complains about the population and the traffic. Well, they created this mess.
Well, everyone had the same idea. Let's move to Florida. For me, it's kinda fun to watch now. I've got a boat. I take it out on week days when everyone else is at work. I don't take it out on weekends or holidays. @@JADE939
I am from Los Angeles.
I have lived here since September 2021.
Traffic here in my area is just as bad as Los Angeles. The reason is because there are fewer roads for the amount of people that are moving here. So you don’t see the number of lanes that you see in LA, but you will be as frustrated if you don’t schedule an extra cushion to your drive time.
In regards to wildlife… I am about a mile and a half from the bay. I have seen two black racers in the last two years. My brother lives a little more inland than me and there was an alligator at his pond. Egrets and herons eat snakes.
Btw, my food budget, spending budget is more here than in Los Angeles. For every LA $1:$1.25 Tampa Bay. This was 2021 comparison.
Same in Palatka up north its crazy how crowded its become
Yes I grew up in Clearwater now I’m in Jersey I hate Jersey but I see Florida being so crowded now but I’m looking to retire in a warm place 🤷🏼♀️
Palatka? That was the boonies to me!@@freakydonald3611
Well, first of all, thank you so much for your time very well explained I have watched a lot of videos, and this is probably the best so far kinda, really nailed almost every topic lol, with that being said well informed
Glad it helped! Thanks for watching!
Came across your video bc I’m thinking of moving to Florida. I was hesitant to watch thinking you were going to be biased. Wow was I wrong! lol Thank you for such an informative video. You covered more in this one video than I’ve seen in the last 10 I watched (no exaggeration). I took notes because you mentioned things I forgot about when I visited like the water. That was a big deal for me so thank you! Blessings to you and your lovely family. 🌸
Born here, the chemo years ago burned me out up north, freezing all the time...after 25 years Manhattan/6Philadelphia, I moved back. You are right Nov-Mar is great, oh you see people water-skiing by on the river Christmas Days sometimes, Tampa escapes most hurricanes, cranes are phenomenal slow motion walkers, 5 ft tall, ignoring you.
Gators wont. Never walk your dog or children along a lakeside or river bank.
See, that gator danger has kept me out of buying in Florida, that & the bugs. I live in New England & winters are tough as I age but I don’t fear any wildlife & bugs are manageable. Lifestyle choices .
@@sunny1433Snow.
That was the absolute best explanation of Florida I’ve heard to date. Thank you!!
Thank you!
Thank you so much for all the information so helpful for me to make a location decision
You're welcome!
Love hearing your perspective!
Excellent video! Very helpful. Thank you!
You're welcome!
Great info, about the water quality that is good to know. Juan, if you get time and think it is helpful can you do a segment on your opinion of which cooling systems are the best where people can enjoy 70 degrees f in the hottest months in Florida. Like split units in each room or central or homes newer than 2010 ect. Thanks for posting.
A normal AC system will handle that all day with no problems.
What a well articulated and thorough video. Thank you!
Thank you! I’m glad you enjoyed it.
Let’s gooo! Great video!
Thank you, Sir! I appreciate the compliment. 😊
Super informative!
Glad it helped!
One thing that I have researched and found to be true is that car insurance in Florida is among the nations highest. Compared to where I live on the West Coast, my rates would double every six months. Thanks for the transparency about that.
For us, That’s a real issue in Florida right now. Also, property taxes are higher there than in states like Texas.
With all that being said, Florida has amazing natural beauty, a very warm climate, compared to most places in the US and some very fun places to see.
Insurance is a pain in the but because of uninsured drives and cash grab injury lawyers. The state has made some reform and it will take a little while to balance out.
You left out all the wildlife, snakes, alligators, no see 'ums, Mosquitos etc...I lived in Fla. while I loved the beaches and fishing, I didn't like the hurricanes or the flooding just from thunderstorms that often caused us to lose electricity.
@@trulivingtampa Also in part we have tons of horrible drivers to begin with
Car Insurance is very high in Florida because you have many people who do not have car Insurance they cannot afford it.
We have four seasons in Missouri. Sometimes we get akl four on the same day.
It's was like that in Michigan too. 😂
This video is really informative and unbiased. My last visit was to Tampa Bay. Having my coffee right on the bay every morning watching the dolphins and stìng rays. The possibility of having a bad day 0
Thanks for sharing!
You said it... (visit) living here is a total different experience.
It’s hot as heck here during summer, absolutely, but I grew up in Chicago and would take heat over those dark dreary depressing blizzards any day. You go out at sunset during summer instead. It’s just like staying in doors during winter, but with SUN☀️
And only 3-4 months vs 5-6. 😎
Seriously love your vids. You are one of the only realtors I actually watch on here. Your videos and information are extremely helpful for me, considering I'm trying to move out to that area (area is a little up in the air depending on what company offers me a position, so could be Tampa, St Pete, Clearwater, or Bradenton).
The weather there is definitely something I feel I'm going to actually have to experience for myself because I lived in Austin TX for about 6 yrs and during the summers we get a mix of dry heat and subtropical; temps are usually anywhere from 102 - 109 degrees plus 50% - 70% humidity on top of it. Even in the late nights, like 3AM, it's usually still in the mid 80s. The only way I knew how to explain to my friends back north what the heat and wind was like in Austin is, turn your oven to 450 degrees and then open the door and let that heat just SMACK you in the face; that's Austin TX summer right there.
I'm a little more concerned with snakes and hurricanes. I've dealt with fire ants (accidently sat on them twice --- was NOT a fun time). I'm not sure how likely it is you'll find a snake chillin' in your home. But any extra feedback about that sort of thing, from anyone really, would be helpful. Right now, I'm mainly looking to rent out there and then after that... we'll see what happens, but snakes and hurricanes --- or maybe not so much getting an actual hurricane, but the effects from nearby hurricanes, such as the flooding. Thanks again for posting all the vids you post. Again, they are EXTREMELY informative, helpful, and in general great content.
Thank you for sharing. And for the compliment.
Clearwater, Hands down (and yes i'm being bias)! Majority in a No Flood Zone, next door to Dunedin, a couple miles from the Beach, Parks and Bikr trails, PUBLIX, etc.
The snakes are usually black snakes and are harmless. Some live under my house and are very afraid of me. They are fast to head the other way if I see them at all it’s just a flash. No worries.
😊I agree we have some of the best roads to drive on 😊
100%. Out car also appreciate the roads here. 😊
Northbound i-75 from Tampa has a few places that are a bit rough
I understand you like living in Florida, but you haven’t been living here that long. Most Florida natives want to leave due to the cost of living and extreme summers. March and April are hot they aren’t pleasant usually. Hot season runs from April-November usually. Hurricanes are a yearly event they just change impact locations. I moved out after being there for 27 years and I live in Nc now. My car insurance and home owners insurance dropped significantly too.
Thanks for sharing. Be blessed in NC.
NC way too cold.
@@info781 it’s not. It has more variation than FL though. It didn’t even snow this past winter.
The heat is no less than BRUTAL here in FL
@@info781 You crazy, NC has mild winter, was stationed at FT. Bragg / Liberty its nice weather of course every state has its hurricane, thats Mother Nature.
I lived in Carrollwood and had a pond in apartment and saw gators all the time. I was amazed when I saw them in there. Being from KY 😮
Fresh water equals gators. Thanks for watching!
We always vaca in Indian Rocks Beach. It’s our favorite.
Ours too! Thanks for watching.
If you want to live near the coast I would check on homeowners insurance before you move. I have talked to insurance agents and people are now paying over $1500 a month for a 350-400K home near the coast! And developments are being built up like crazy in Central Florida! You will be waiting to get gas, waiting in trafic, taking back roads adding 3 or 4 miles just to avoid it. A line of 12-15 people at restaurants. Auto insurance rates are also crazy! Look at Georgia or the Carolina's your money will go so much further there! Great Video!
Georgia sucks.
Yeah the airport access is great... even from my location in Zhills - assuming no accidents and not rush hour - I can be parked and walking to the terminal in 50 minutes.
This is video is very well done. Real, genuine advice and all truth. Well done.
Thank you for the kind words and I'm glad it helped.
Lived on the treasure coast. The last cat 3 hurricane was it for me.
Nice vid brother 👍🏼
2 questions…
I was thinking about moving from Canada to the east coast of Florida, what spot would you recommend I base my life in if we want to be safe to raise a family that has a lot to offer as far as amenities and things to do?
Also, what’s your opinion and knowledge on mold issues being in a humid state, I’d like to know how you put your clients into a home, do you do inspections for mold and is there a big problem with mold issues throughout homes in general??
Best,
Leo.
Around cape Canaveral is the safest are from hurricane 🌀 landfall. The heat is BRUTAL here.
It's super expensive here for everything so I've hope you've got plenty of money.
I've been here for 40+ years and I'm ready to get out.
@@plurtwink not any better here in Toronto Canada my friend, this heavy inflation has caused issues everywhere on this planet minus some Asian countries and 3rd world countries, but I’m pretty sure you wouldn’t want those alternatives to be honest!
The one thing I remember from living in Tampa close to the McDonalds on Busch Blvd was...every year Busch Gardens would send out a coupon to people who lived within a certian area close to Busch Gardens for a free park visit as compensation for having to hear the peoples screams from the rides all day over the past year. Not sure if they still do it. I have been gone over 20 years
Thanks for sharing!
If I could afford it I would move to Savannah but like everywhere the cost of homes anywhere near the coast are extremely expensive.
Savannah is a beautiful are too. We visit there every year. It's hotter there than in Tampa, but still awesome. Christmas is a great time to visit.
I live both in Pennsylvania and in Lake county Florida. Yes if i want to go to the ocean or gulf it is about 1 hour away. But where we live there is so much to do within a 5 mile radius. We still love the north for 8 months a year but the 4 cold months in Florida is great.
Left Florida in 2017 and I lived in Indian Rocks Beach. Sure I miss the beaches and the laid back life style of the beach but it became too expensive. Moved there in 1992 when there weren't Roundabouts 😂
Roundabout are going to be everywhere.The part of the u n agenda 2030 look it up 15 min cities and
Indian Rocks beach is gorgeous.
When I had my first house built I lived in a secluded area I make a lot of noise restoring cars I had fire ants and alligators sun bathing on my front lawn Had a family of panthers living under our front door overhang We didn’t bother them and they didn’t bother us Was cool to see the little ones getting bigger The mama didn’t bother us and let her stay there She was grateful Definitely not afraid of us but we didn’t bother her with her babies
We have so many uninsured drivers because they rear end each other and think it's OK because they call it no fault insurance, which is a mistake to do. Hit my car and watch how much fault you have, all of it. The name makes it misleading.
Homeowners insurance leaving the state is from the roofing companies defrauding the insurance companies. They make the residents believe they are going to get a new roof for free, but they actually sue the insurance companies, which in turn raise rates and companies left the state.
Insurance and the multiplier attorneys used to get. Glad they changed that law.
I live in GA. After every hail storm we have roofers knocking on our doors in our neighborhood & the surrounding area. Finally last year we got a new roof after a roofer replaced a neighbors roof from wind & hail damage. He made an assessment & we called our insurance company. We got a new roof after paying the deductible. Held our breath when it was time to renew our policy, but was pleasantly surprised. So far they haven’t dropped us & premiums still good.
Georgia is a real hell hole. That is one state that I've gone to many times and never felt safe there. The stink of sulfur in the water is the least of it. @@lindylou3519
Got to add Hallandale Beach Florida beautiful city with beautiful beaches and restaurants and growing communities and a good nightlife and Gulf Stream Horse Racing Casino have the Pegasus statue it’s the second biggest Statue in the United States 🇺🇸.❤
You lost me, when he spoke about uninsured motorist, In VT. liability insurance is require on a motor vehicle just to get then inspected.
Florida doesn't require annual inspections.
You are required to have insurance on Florida. However, people make the first month insurance parent to get their plate then don't pay. Unless they get a traffic stop, they don't get caught. They can renew registration also.
And there are ALOT of freaking uninsured motorists here!!! I hate that about Florida !!!
I loved living in Orlando. Made trips out to Tampa at least twice a month. I wish i didn't ever have to move out.
This video confirms my decision to love the one your with, and in my case it’s New Jersey. Weather is weather, and one must adapt accordingly, but since I’ve been in South Jersey all my life I’ve adapted. Property taxes are generally high here, but nothing that’s not seen in New England and now Florida. Why would I leave my birthplace and family for another state.
Its all about your ideal lifestyle. If the Garden State is home.. stay. It sounds like you've got it figured out.
Depends on your birthplace and family. I'm from FL but became trapped in PA while being a good Samaritan.
I'd leave this place and what little family I have for anyplace else on earth (or off Earth).🥴
@@sunshineandwarmth Sorry to hear that. There has to be a way you can return to your home state of Florida. I wish you well. I for one would never leave New Jersey, and anyone, from my wife to my kids knows that. There is no situation or circumstance that would make me decide to leave New Jersey even as a Good Samaritan.
Hi Juan, Loved your video, Great Facts to know. What town do you and your family live in? We love the tampa bay area, and will be moving in a few weeks. Home in Suburbs of Chicago Has Sold! Is there any homes available in your area?
Hey Dawn. Yes, we live in the Southwest area of Largo. It's been a great place to raise the kids and we’re right by the beach.
Feel free to reach out, I’m happy to help.
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Very honest assessment of Florida. I am on the Southwest coast and we took a direct hit from hurricane Ian.
Thanks for sharing. Hope your home was okay?
You have to have big income, to live in florida, its extremely expensive now, just check out insurance and taxes, enough to deter you from moving now.
Nope. My insurance is still pretty low and I just renewed. Dont need a big income to live here.
@@Jaxboy86 you may be rare few then. My daughter insurance went from $2k to $4k per year. No claims ever.
@@tonyn3227 does she live in a flood zone? Near an ocean or some kind of body of water? If not then she needs to shop around.
@@Jaxboy86 not at all,in land o lakes, inland, no flood zone either. Insurance greedy scum.
@@tonyn3227 I am north of Tampa and pay $1600 for homeowners insurance. Your daughter must be in a flood zone. That is where I see all of the insurance doubling.
Just bought a vacation condo in Delray Beach. I come from New York, and I must say that the people in Florida drive crazy! And no matter who I bring the subject up to agree 1000% with me. Speeders, reckless drivers, in and out of traffic drivers. All I do is try to avoid them. But I still love Florida🤩
Preach! 😂
I don't believe that the drivers up North are any better but I've not been down there in 20 years which is way before the use of phones while driving. People here are so distracted and few stop at stop signs. Stop signs are not Yield signs. They are starting to put cameras in stop signs but that will take a long time.
Speed limits are high in FL.
@@info781 at least in most drivers minds.
Also 28 feet is below sea level most of the state is a lot higher in elevation. For instance Clermont, Florida.
Clermont is growing
I'm from New Orleans, but when I was 10, my family and I moved to Jacksonville.. I met my Navy Sailor, and we moved away. We love Florida and have wanted to move back for years❤
Thanks for sharing your story.
You've been here 5yrs. No one thats been here 20yrs or more appreciate you telling people to move here. Its over populated already. Thats why you wait 5 minutes at a stop light , that's if you make it through the first one. Don't move here.
I have been here for 51 years because I was born here in Tampa the descendant of 6 generations of Floridians that first came to Florida before it was even a state.
And I don't begrudge anyone that wants to move here. I know Florida is awesome why would I ever be mad at someone for seeing that as well?
Yep traffic has gotten worse, but so many other things have gotten better and more vibrant. Life is always about trade offs.
Most people dislike change. The ones who don't live free. Thanks for sharing!
Thank you for sharing the details of living in Fl !!!
Any time!
we have been here in downtown area since 1984.
Did you see those houses sitting right in the water? That’s the ones that made the prices of insurance go up so when you buy a house double the price of it at least because tax and insurance cost more in the house 4:40
I Moved To St. Petersburg Florida From Illinois In 1968 As A Teen, I Am 68 Now On The Treasure Coast And Realizing Florida Is Not A Great Place For Seniors Who Are Not Wealthy! Yes, I Do Believe It Is Colder Lately, The Heat Can Be Extreme, But The Hurricanes I Don't Welcome, Still I Can't Live Up In The Cold Weather Again!
Thanks for sharing and watching.
Virginia is a great state. We have 4 seasons so you get a little of all types of weather. Sometimes all in the same day😀
All my Buddies 1975 no THANKS Fun But No..Take Care Sir
Virginia is a beautiful state but the winters are long & dark. I can't wait to go Florida & get some sunshine & don't have to think about wearing pounds of clothes!
Yes! 😎🏝@@marcelagarciagalindo8384
great information well Done
Every area has challenges. Just depends on what u want. I LOVED living in Fl
100% agree with this comment. Thanks for sharing.
Pay is very low compared to up north, but homes, home insurance and car insurance is so much higher impossible to afford?
But no snow.😮
Fine Job 😁😁😁😁😁😁 Rust on House and Don't pump it out of Ground Sink Holes . Use Grey Water..
Thats and option too. Thanks for sharing.
The lights!!!!! Hysterical!!!. Lost my mind waiting. I assumed it was because everyone is a gummer, and it took longer to cross the street!
Lol. It's like again in real time…
I would love to know the negatives about a potential move to Lido Key - in a high rise.
We are looking to move down within two tears. We’ve been looking in Ft Myers, Estero. They are building 10K homes there. I believe it may bring prices down a little. Would Tampa be a better choice?
Great question, Dan. Honestly, anyone who tells you they can predict housing process two years from now is lying. Is Tampa a good long term investment? I believe so, and invest here. Would invest in Cape Coral? Personally, not right now.
How do you register a vehicle w/o auto insurance…as well, do the auto insurance companies have a link w/DMV and appease DMV that “car is NOT insured? Here in NJ…vehicles are frequently subjected , as well as PA license plates are scanned for unregistered/uninsured vehicles and are “booted if NOT towed.
They will get insurance to get the car registered and cancel after.
Im from Chicago. Lives in Vegas as a casino dealer for years. Unfortunately Ive hit some hard times. I have to move to Ocala, Florida in two weeks to "reset" my life button. Any advice as a 34 year old (not able to buy) male who wants to hopefully make his way into the Tampa area. My goal is to be able to move that way eventually as Ive been offered employment at the Hard rock as a dealer.
Don't do it
FL is getting crowded and more expensive. Not great unless you've connections here.
If you do come to the Tampa area there are rents that you can get that are under $2,000 a month but not necessarily what you would choose. I work very near the Hard Rock and it's not really such a bad area or anything. In fact Tampa for a large town is generally pretty decent. It has something like 200,000 residents but it swells to well more than that because of people coming in for work from the outer areas.
I lived in Henderson Nevada for fifteen years. Also lived in Chicago suburbs as a kid. I’ve lived in Tampa and do love it!
For years ten thousand people a month were moving into Florida. I think every one of them was in real estate, or real estate investment ect. It's like every used car salesman in the country all moved here at once. Now they are all eating each other just to survive. It's hilarious. Non stop entertainment.
FL is now for the well-to-do. But so are Monaco or Switzerland.
These things happen. Areas become expensive for the average person; it happened in many-many places throughout the US before.
So you just have to accept and live with it, it's a fact of life.
BTW: Things can, and have gone occasionally the other direction also...
Thanks for sharing.
Remember doctors are not required to carry malpractice insurance. They killed my wife of 44 years by missing cancerous tumor. Liability limited to $1 Million award
God's strength to you sir.
That's so wrong. I avoid HMO insurance because they incentivize docs to not perform tests. That just sounds wrong even as I type it out omg.
Property taxes - that’s what is most important- in Tampa - $5000 average taxes on a new purchase- can’t go by what the former owner paid because the home was homesteaded for years. Ppl are buying & than shocked between the property taxes, home owners insurance and even Auto Insurance- gotta have a significant income to live here.
In the summer you run your air 24 seven 6:36
Sounds like Texas as far as the drivers! Crazy
It’s a sport. 🤣
I'm an American expat living in the Philippines, come here and see first hand how driving is, its pure hell, there's not place in America where driving is worse than the Philippines, I'm going soon and if I get cut off I'll just smile here almost every car, motorcycle cuts you off, its in their blood.
Think of how ppl drive in your town, and how they may do things that are perfectly OK in that town but visitors from another town think you are crazy.
Now, imagine all the ppl from all the towns in all the countries all over the world, bringing their little driving quirks to any one little place in FL and you will understand the "craziness" you will encounter among residents in FL.
Can’t be more expensive than NJ. My prop taxes are $16k for 1/4 acre.
You’re not wrong. Our taxes are very fair compared other Metros.
I heard that Jacksonville has never been hit with hurricane 🌀 tornado. Also, there are not a lot of alligators or bugs. Is there a lot of sinkhole or bugs??
If anyone is thinking of moving to Florida, best time to visit is during August. If you can't handle the August heat, then you'll know.
Bingo! Thanks for sharing.
So true, back in the 80’s we went to Disney World with children as being off season it was a lot cheaper. It was brutal, the heat was exhausting, if I had to live there year round I’d never survive that heat.
$400,000 for a home? Try Los Angeles, a-hole drivers, a 900 sq ft fixer upper is what you might get for 400k, homeless population is off the charts!!
Perspective is everything. Thanks for sharing.
You forgot to mention the lack of basements and attics in Florida.
Yes, basement aren't available near the coast and most of the state.
A lot of older houses in Florida do have attics. But yeah a florida basement would end up being a pool.
@trulivingtampa
Did you tell them dig a few feet down and you've hit the aquifer?
There are attics in house and in the garage.
Thanks a lot Juan for this wonderfully done video, am wondering if you can help somebody like me who wants to move from Kenya to the USA but I don't know which state to select coz my greatest determinant is the weather.
Great nightlife, Like Ybor City. Oh, you mean where there were multiple murders just about a month ago.
Gasparilla went off without a single problem this year so it's just something that occurs anywhere really if somebody has a problem like you're describing
Thinking about moving from Sydney aus to Florida, any tips? I’m a builder carpenter in Sydney, is there lots of construction works? How far would 300k usd get you?
I recommend you don't move to Florida. $300,00k won't go very far. You may get a house in a so,so neighborhood. But that depends on what part of the state you pick. As far as construction work goes. People can't afford to do much building these days. You may be out of work more than working. Plus you will be competing with all of the illegal immigrants coming into our country.
@@Carolynfoodforest355which also drives down pay for construction workers.
@pmscalisi
True. Plus you would need to be multilingual to work w crews from different countries.
There are warm, beautiful, and interesting spots in Australia. Why do you want to move to FL?
FL is a dream long gone. It's well worth whatever you have to do to be a part of it, but it's really only for the very wealthy (VERY).
Yep
Palmetto bugs
Born and raised in Boca Raton, Florida- left when I was 22 years old- I live there in the best time!
I love where I live right now and I’m not even tell you where it is because I don’t want people to come here!
We’re thinking about buying a second home in Florida … we’ll see!
GoD makes the weather not the Earth!
That really hit me. I felt sorry for you when you said that.!
Amen to that!
Does that $2,500 price tag for home owners ins cover flood/wind/hurricane? TIA.
Great question. We don't carry any additional insurance. My home is 28ft above sea level, if it floods the world has ended. If my home is damaged due to wind it's covered in our policy.
@@trulivingtampa oh ok - I was also thinking storm surge but I think you mentioned you live inland. Still, rain damage inland can be substantial. But I guess a newer build mitigates that risk... I remember when rains from a very active hurricane season (2004) caused the lower third of the Blue Ridge Parkway (NC) to collapse.
@@trulivingtampa My friends in Clearwather was in 2000 like $2300 pool Birdcage and pond behind House. BUT 1950 No For Me but worth $$$
Im about moving to kissemee ,Flo... I'm very concern now.. but look .. peoples can live there, you can too, 🤷🏻♂️.. have to be except the change ..
You can make it anywhere!
You should probably mention problems for people that make less than 100,000. Very bad areas and homeless
We've done videos on the cost of living and specifically cover this comment. You can "make it" on less but for a FAMILY to move here, buy a house and "thrive," you need to make more than 6 figures.
More than 6 figures. Hmmm. Insurance must be a real good gig. 😂
Just bcs Tampa hasn't had a direct hit in 100 years doesn't mean it can't happen next season. Esp if frequency & intensity accelerates. Good intel re: water quality.
100%. Not playing big G, just reporting the facts. 😎
We live in Tampa, similar sized home, also 4/2 no pool and our HO insurance just hit $3900. Our only claim in 20 years was a water leak that flooded the dining room and kitchen 8 years ago. I wish our cost was $2500.
although the cost of living in tampa has gone up a lot in the last few years, the reason why you hear people say its "affordable" because when you compare it to other major US metro areas like miami, nyc, san francisco, los angeles, seattle, denver, boston, etc, its still more affordable compared to them. there are definitely some neighborhoods tho where the prices are literally insane like hyde park.
Perspective is everything. Thanks for sharing.
I was in Sarasota on vacation last March during red tide, at Siesta Key the smell was awful, then went to downtown Sarasota and it was much worse. Had to head back to the Atlantic coast where it was beautiful.
THANKS My RE lady always Brags about there. 🥰🥰🥰🥰 How long does it Last ????
You have educated yourself in the way of life of Floridians and seem to embrace the culture, the place and Nature. THANK YOU for caring enough to adapt and respect our ways. Yes, Florida is a combination of many different peoples, but one common goal should be to be part of our society to make our state an even better place, respecting our beautiful wild life and environment. Many newcomers want to immediately change our ways, get rid of the wild life because is a nuance and pretend to know better. If everyone coming here would have the same involvement and participation like you have and embrace our place, all would be welcome. We Floridians dislike when newcomers criticize like if they have the right; they have not earned the privilege to do so … I welcome you to our amazing piece of paradise! 🌴🌅😎
I agree! Thanks for sharing!
Who in the hell do you think you are? I was first flown down to Florida in a propeller plane when I was age 3 in 1958. I often went to the state over my lifetime. You have to live there to know what it is all about. I test drove each season in a luxury building that I owned for 4 years. You're type of nasty superior attitude is another reason that I decided not to get residency, sold and moved back north. I hope more and more people there are getting verbal therapy and psychiatric help. People looking for a geographical cure where I live were always the ones that I was glad left the North. They were the problem but saw everyone else as the problem. I hope you are in at least verbal therapy with someone that does not just agree with you. Check their education and credentials. Florida is the "Land of the Scam" and the land of personality disorders.
Jeez. Do you OWN the state? Should FL wannabes apply to you first to be deemed good enough to move to YOUR little Paradise?
Have you cleared your position of Gatekeeper w Gov. DeSantis? Do you have a license and badge?
I expect you came there from NY or Cuba, right?😁
@@sunshineandwarmth I test drove Florida over a 4 year period 25 years ago. The people are so lost and the state is corrupt and mean. It is a very sterile environment devoid of culture, sophistication and loaded with financially well off and respected white collar criminals. But they don't see themselves for what they are. Everyone that I befriended over 4 years was very educated, had integrity and actually were classy. They all left the state as I did. I sold a luxury unit in a very upscale area. I just could not take the personality disorders and corruption. chelin7023 is very typical of the personality disorders and disturbed people that are comfortable in Horrida. Don't move there. Learn from my suffering. I hate the state of Florida.
I love Tampa Bay Downs and Yuba City.
Thanks for sharing.
With regards to Tampa's luck with Hurricanes, the locals call it the Tampa bubble. I am 42 and I was born here, and live here, and I can't tell you how many times we were 'suppose' to be hit.
It's too hot, there are too many hurricanes, and for the most part, it's boring. Oh, there are far too many strange people there now. I grew up in Florida and moved to NYC to escape and I couldn't be happier!
You moved to NYC to find normal? That city is a dumpster with loud and rude people. Also, one of the most poorly run states in general.
gotta love that NYC smell of human excrement on the subway.
Hope that all NYers go back to NY
lol. Nice troll.
LOL, NYC is an overpriced smelly dumpster city.
Florida has rough prisons, especially Lake Butler. Dade County jail is rough too.
Please stop encouraging people to move to Florida!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Yea, this is hell. Don't come here. People have guns here and don't even need a permit.
@@user-vb2qj7gr8wit’s called a right for a reason. . Stay in commie NY or something.
I just moved out of Tampa after moving in ‘21. Such a beautiful landscape and wildlife but the cons? Well let’s say they’re conning!
I never understood the whole hype about mosquitos. Yes, Michigan is the worst in summer for mosquitos!
You know you been in Florida a while when someone says " they are in danger of getting snow.".
Facts 🤣😎
Love Florida! Best place ever. Thanks for this even keeled video. PS State Farm hasn’t left CA
Thanks for sharing.
Thank you!
Thinking of moving here
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Yes Tampa is great if you can afford it
Thanks for sharing!