When I moved to Florida in 2000 it was a paradise. Homes were affordable, traffic was light, cost of living was low and the weather included some really nice winters. Also the political climate was quiet. All these things are gone.
@ZackJohnson-yu7lu You shouldnt be eating out very often if youre worried about the price that much...and the housing market will always go up over time, especially in a booming place like florida, thats just how it works.
@@_fastlaner100% false I'm a real estate investor so I analyze all over the USA Florida is one of the most expensive and Miami is comparable to NYC LA and San Francisco so your very wrong.
I was born and raised in Florida and I can’t wait to leave FL when i was raised here It still had that small town atmosphere that is long gone most of the land was growing orange trees on it that’s gone we replace the orange trees with houses that was a mistake now the Florida that I loved is gone forever
Everyone should leave their hometown! I was born and raised in NY and I've lived in many different areas and I've been really happy. Moving to sarasota shortly. I suppose it also depends on where you live or were raised. Oh and btw you could live in many other areas of Florida that im sure still have a small-town feel. you're probably just near a big city that needs to expand due to growth
Move to Virginia...You'll be kicking yourself for ever wanting to leave Florida...I know the beautiful weather . the beaches ,the freedom and the mild Winters just to name a few...can all be pretty depressing...lol
you should move to Washington State😂😂legalized drugs, huge taxes, rain, homeless everywhere breaking into your house, police defunded, thieves freaks chicks with dicks! If you hate Florida go there!
Native floridian Tampanian here. Don't come....1) please don't move here!!! 2) we are over populated 3) No exaggeration, all the trees are being cut down to build houses causing air pollution and water pollution I'll explain below 4) we used to grow oranges and now all we grow is cement, concrete, car washes to wash all these emission producing cars, 5) Sink holes up the ying yang, 6) in 2023 taxes are sky high!!!!! Mucho dinero. My home taxes went from 1,900 to just under 6k raising my mortgage by $700 a month on a fix 2.5% interest rate 7) sky high home insurance 8) sky high car insurance 9) bumper to bumper traffic jams in Hillsborough County, Miami, orlando, and all other metro counties from 6am to 8pm. No longer is traffic heavy from 7am to 9am and 4pm to 6pm. Insead traffic is jammed ALL DAY LONG. 10) hurricane Irma, Ian tore us a new @** hole literally, 11) because so many people are moving here the prices of groceries and gas ( cost of living) is sky high because demand is high. We cant blame inflation for this one. High demand equals high costs. When we cut down all the trees to build concrete the sky becomes pollured because there are not enough trees to filter the air and produce oxygen. Also when those trees are cut down the soils becomere demineralized and cause water wash off into the waterways that then cause red tied, blue green algae, flesh eating bacteria etc. This is what's happening to Florida. P.s its not relaxing here. So stay where you are. We are over crowded.
I was a Realtor in Connecticut. I now live in Tampa and the Rental prices tripled since I have been here since 1994. I am on straight Social Security now and the rise in the cost of rents are driving the retirees out of their rents. There are a lot of elderly living on the streets and that is what is really happening. So talk about some of that. I worked for Century 21 in Farmington CT. I hear the rentals are twice as much there. The new 1 Bed 1 bath rents in Tampa and Riverview since they are building new there and are starting at $2,500 per month. That is over my SSI income base and that is crazy.
Florida rent is going skyrocket high ridiculous and if you rent a three bedroom for $2000 don’t think it’s going to be the same the next year because the landlord could go up $500 to 600$ and the rent the next year
@@viralsheddingzombie5324 yes it protect the tenant but when you start a new lease what these landlord is doing is making you do a new deposit of the new rent that you have to pay and there’s nothing to stop them from doing that because they can so every year the landlord will go up and your rent and then have you sign a new lease with a new deposit even though you had a old deposit from a years ago.
I live in the Tampa Bay area and have for about 35 years now. I absolutely love it here although it is becoming rather congested year after year, the freeways in the stores, especially!
My primary "go to" vacation place is Clearwater in the Tampa Bay area. What a difference from Philadelphia. The thought of moving is exhausting but I'm probably going to do it soon. Love FLA.
Moved to North Florida ( i was born in Key West ) relaxing Southern vibes , nis low key way of life ! Suwanee County is great for beautiful large parcels that are country like but close enough to travel for weekend trips anywhere in the state
Another insightful post,I've passed it on to my friends and family in New England,I am very comfortable right here in sunny Sarasota 🌞 thanks for sharing your knowledge, Happy new year!!
My parents are snowbirds from Canada that stay in Kissimmee. I have flown down 4 times and I must say what a great place to visit. So many fun places to see in Florida! I have been to so many great places in the US but Florida is #1!👍
I was born and raised in Florida- East Coast areas mainly- what I hate most about my state is the pay - for most occupations, Florida has very low salaries that is why I was considering Texas because the pay is higher and it is more affordable
@@sepupr21 Those are immigrants and people from up north and clueless lost souls thinking their about to struggle it out to reach a huge success like they’re in California.
Tampa, Champa Bay have great sports! . But I live in Pinellas County on the West Gulf Coast. Indian Rocks Beach 😍 is fabulous. Low key. Not too crowded.
I understand you want promoting Florida as realtor,the inconvenience of that most of cities would be overcrowded with too many people,the traffic would be a nightmare and the cost of living would be over and overpriced.please people think before you take any decision,the grass is not always green in Florida.
Hard to choose between Tampa, Jacksonville, Miami, St Augustine. So many good elements. Want to be pretty close to a beach with good shopping, but also want a music scene and somewhere fun and scenic to drive like some twisting hills or something within 30 minutes distance.
Tampa and Jacksonville suuuuck. If you want hills go to Clermont or Tallahassee. I live in the Tallahassee area and love it. St George Island is maybe just over an hour away. Lived in Tampa and have worked in Jacksonville. Panhandle area so much nicer for me.
Katrin, you are a very talented producer/ writer/ editor of arts and cultural programs. Your stories provide great overviews and your presentations have very positive energy to them. Did you ever consider being a producer / reporter on full time?
Which is your top pick? Leave a comment below 👇. For smaller town gems, you may be interested in this video here: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-jY2-bYjX6Sk.html
I'm really enjoying your videos though they can be a be a bit discouraging. I'm a Southern California native of 30 yrs, moved to Wyoming for 28 and counting, looking to relocate in the Pan handle area . We have family there, and they're chomping at the bit for us to move down. The high taxes for insurance and property are discouraging, but I'm glad you are revealing the truths about Florida living.
I’m most interested in Sarasota/ Sarasota county, because it seems like the perfect location for my beach loving, nature loving, art loving, and fun loving young family. We’re hoping to visit and explore potential relocation options by the end of the winter or early spring 😎
It's very very very hot most of the year...most people move out after a few years because it just gets too crowded...and boring..lol...and the beach is great to see maybe once or twice...soon you will miss mountains and cool crisp air...Sarasota is great for wealthy retired people who spend winters here...weather is great for 5 months...it's January and still turn the A/C on....
You have a beautiful accent. Great video. Tampa Bay is definitely the best place to live in Florida. Orlando is also great. Jacksonville is meh. South Florida is amazing if you can afford it. I agree with this list entirely.
I can say in a perfect world with a natural beauty this exposition is good in showcasing, that natural beauty and infrastructure and opportunities in an ideal world From what I’m reading, and what I Have heard secondhand by dozens of people who have left Florida is that the infrastructure job opportunities and social quality life has degraded sufficiently the people can enjoy the natural beauty as a resident By all means, and choose to visit for short periods of time, but be careful where you spend your time because not all the communities are capable of treating visitors well
Excellent video. I lived in Tampa in the late 90s and am thinking about moving to St Petersburg. But you have me also thinking about Sarasota. I’ll be looking at the cheap condos. Hopefully some of those are still in decent areas.
Great presentation … Thanks ! Monroe County 👍 ( All the Florida Keys) … Middle Keys have small town atmosphere - Love our Marathon ! Enjoyed your video 😎
You forgot Clearwater, so many people are moving there, they will open new trails very shortly from my door step to the beaches, will be able to take my electric bike and I will take my kayak along I have the best medical center near by and all major stores, 20 mn from Tampa and few mn from St Pete airport
I live in SW Florida. But housing prices have more than doubled in 5 -6 years. I’m considering moving to rural TX. But so far I’ve learned I do not like Dallas or it’s suburbs. After working in Dallas for a few weeks, Florida is looking better and better
@@nichelebrown1163 that’s my hope. I’m self employed and I purposely scheduled work in TX all summer in the hopes I can move . I want to buy some rural land and build something off grid, debt free. Texas is a massive state, so I refuse to let Dallas sway my decision.
For the last 2-3 years home prices in Florida are over the moon, especially in Tampa! Sellers don't want to be realistic, they still think they can get $100, 000 PLUS over the asking price. Many of the homes sellers are trying to sell have seen an update/renovation in many years. When the final comes - sellers are going to cry useless tears and buyers are going to laugh all the way to the bank!!! LOL
Yeah unfortunately it's way overpriced here and I have no clue why. I'm in Fort Myers it's a garbage overpriced s-hole now. With very low paying jobs so I have no clue what's going on. Crash coming soon is my bet.
About the only affordable housing for seniors is a cheap trailer and big HOA fees. We will be getting a snowbird place and the cheapest areas are away from the big cities. Places like Winter Haven and that area are inexpensive. We have also been watching the market up near Lake City where homes are reasonable. We aren’t going to spend summers there so the interior heat won’t bother us.
I lived in Sunrise back in the late 70s and early 80s it was very expensive even in those days , that said I would love to move back there and reconnect with some of my friends down there shout out to Chuck , Richie , and Tracy.
I am moving to sarasota in about a week and im very excited! However, my second option was going to be pensacola. I noticed that wasn't on this list? Bad place to live? The housing there is very affordable and the beaches near there are amazing like siesta key type.
Lived in clermont 2006-2013 when it was a beautiful small town with orange trees for miles. Visited a couple years back and it’s kinda disgusting nowadays. Traffic especially is out of control there
Tampa St Petersburg Sarasota Naples Orlando Jacksonville St Augustine Daytona Beach Ft Lauderdale Miami I’m going to Ft Lauderdale next week- I love high energy, beautiful beaches & warm weather- I’m praying on the right move…🙏
ANYWHERE BUT FLORIDA THEY WILL TAKE YOU A RUN FOR YOUR MONEY YOU KNOW ARIZONA IS BEAUTIFUL AND LAND IS REASONABLE YOU MIGHT BE ABLE TO OPEN A FARM T^HAT HOW AFFIORDABLE ARIZONA IS A NICE STATE AND THEIR LOT SIZE ARE GREAT AND TU+INY HOMES ARE ACCEPTED AND YOU CAN BUILD MANY TINY HOMES ON THE LAND AND RENT THEM OUT IN ARIZONAV CHECK OUT THE PRICES FLORIDA WILL TAKE YOU FOR A RUN FOR YOUR MONEY
Biggest complaint people have about Sarasota is that it's hard to meet people...very few people were born here...like living in an Airport....or a huge nursing home...very transient...people move in then move out...fake...people are bored...too hot and crowded...no middle class..too expensive...once you see all the sights like bars, Restaurants, the beach, their really isn't anything else to do...too hot...so they get bored...Tiki Bars and the beach...that's pretty much it...that goes with the whole State of Florida...
Was curious if Venice came up at all in your list? I like the fact that it may be flying under the radar of those places you mentioned. We currently live in Naples and are looking for LCOL area, and Venice checks many of our boxes.
Old people. Families. Boring. I mean old. Average age is 68. Just went to gym And a local restaurant peachies. Gray hair all over. Young kids below 20. No middle ground
Venice is on the water, has great restaurants and a nice downtown and beaches. It is a pretty town. Great for boating, golf and adults, but like many Florida communities, not geared toward new families raising little kids.
As a multiple property investor in Florida, maybe the presenter should mention the cost of property insurance. The deep hidden fact is insurance companies have left the state in droves after losing money from storm damage. Ask an agent there about rates that have tripled in one year. Hurricanes have caused claims to bankrupt some carriers. How much? Many homeowners are paying more in insurance than taxes. $12,000 a year.
@@ltcmoose2001 I am leaving Tampa (largo) I grew up in the 80's on Madiera beach. Literally ON the beach. Moving to Spring Hill close to Pine Island area. Just to many people. To much traffic. Everything is paved over. Can't see the beach from the road anymore when driving your jeep cause every inch is covered in condo's 5 stories high etc. Getting old sucks. Time erases everything.What it doesn't erase, it renders unrecognizable.
Sarasota is beautiful .. I went to beach that the sand was white and night was nice there was a guy playing some instrument and it was nice . Lehigh acres is nice area. Also I will like to know where a nice area for family and kids like nice towns to live.
Hello Katherine, thank you for the video. I like the content and watching your nice videos. I am thinking of moving to Florida, but not sure. I've been to Naples and like it, but it's very expensive...
Got to add Hallandale Beach Florida to this list beautiful city, beautiful beaches and restaurants and growing businesses and communities, and Gulf Stream Horse Racing Casino with the Pegasus statue it’s the second biggest Statue in the United States 🇺🇸.
Ok I have watched the complete video, but I want a more curated suggestions. Anyone? What would be a good place for a 36 yr old looking for job?. Also low crime, family oriented, not too much expensive living. Near beach, but not necesarily just 1 mile near the beach. I actually prefer lakes or lagoons. And At least and average of 20°C the whole year? I have 2 in mind, Tampa or Orlando? Which one is closer to my needs? But if you have better options please tell me.
We found a very cool little town between Ft Myers and Venice. It is Punta Gorda and has many homes on the water in an extensive canal system. Small town with waterfront restaurants. Live music somewhere every day.
Thank you for leaving Ft. Myers out of the top 10, although considering Sanibel, Captiva, Ft. Myers Beach are adjacent, I'm not sure how you managed to do so.
What about Port Saint Lucie? Research/data indicate cooler Summer temps from the Atlantic Ocean, plenty of job opportunities, inexpensive realistaste, significantly improved/updated infrastructure, parks, ocean access, newly built homes to withstand hurricanes and significantly lower crime than most other Florida cities. How did you miss this?
I actually liked st.port lucie only town in florida i can tolerate, people was chill cheap homes to rent and the beach is 5 min away from stores and homes. the rest of the state is shit.
Hi Katrin, can you recommend a dog friendly beach in Sarasota? I’m thinking of bringing my dog down for a day trip tomorrow (Sunday) to either Sarasota or Venice area. Thanks so much!
I’m so glad she skipped all the small towns in Florida! I moved away from the bigger cities to get away from the quality and quantity of people there and wouldn’t want to have to move again if they decided to follow in my footsteps.
@@_fastlaner I’m afraid that’s like suggesting a good restaurant my friend. You’ll have to do the leg work and find out by visiting. We have plenty of small towns to visit and each has its own unique values. Good luck!
I live in Weston Florida,,, the humidity and heat will kill you. .. I moved from up north, Massachusetts.. hated being trapped in my house because of the weather..guess what, I am trapped in my new house because of weather
Great video! Moving to Florida this year. Hoping to go to Sarasota and I saw on your video legacy trail and I'm very interested in that cause I'm a bicycle rider.
My wife and I live in Oregon in the Pacific Northwest we have a small business that we own here locally and we have a couple that are our clients and they are from Florida. The husband moved here for work but the wife tells her so much about Florida and is really convincing us to move to Orlando. They say Orlando is definitely the better place for young couples or younger families
@@jaxj17 same with every popular place in the USA. Surprisingly here in Portland Oregon metro is congested even with the grey gloomy weather 9.5 months a year 😂
Thank you for the great information. I’ve been watching you for a little while now. Planning on a move to Florida within the year. Looking into the Saint Augustine area and also to Vero beach/Sebastian area. Love to hear your thoughts on those areas. Thank you again.
Hi Diane, thank you for your comment! These 2 areas are liked by many people but "liking" is subjective. If you have not visited, definitely get a feel for these places. See what's there to do and see. If you are not certain you will enjoy an area, it might make sense to rent for a short period of time to test drive the city before buying. :)
@@katrinreal Hi Katrin, my pleasure and I did visit St Augustine area, love the historic district and the beaches. Was a bit of a strange layout to the neighborhoods from where I come from but really liked the overall vibe. I plan on going next to Vero/Sebastian area, Mom and brother went last March/April, they both liked it. I am definitely planning to rent, may even do a few long term Airbnb's in the different areas of interest before I settle on one area. I wish I was there already...very cold here now in NY :(
Your going to spend all your time inside with the A/C running...Florida is flat...very flat and very very very very hot...I'm trying to get out of here...
@@stevewalther2293 Super flat for sure. I actually like that! Very warm also in the summer...many of us will get out in the morning and evening when it is cooler.
Home prices will continue to fall well beyond a decade. Too many people locked in record low rates, for RECORD HIGH COSTS. Prices only need to decline about -10% for catastrophic results. Risky HELOCS, Airbnb busts, and decade long value declines, combined with commercial real estate in the red, across the board. Foreclosures are only now starting to uptick. Supply is increasing, NATIONALLY. This bottom won't show until the mid 2030's at the earliest. -40% when the dust settles. God bless, America.
@@katrinreal thank you Katrin 😃 any recommendations for good rental agencies in the Altamonte Springs/Orlando area? We’re new to the States, and will only have a ‘good tenant’ report from our property manager here in Australia
I would like to know and the pro of Florida the schools ,crimes etc. Also mention other north florida or central florida and some area that are not flood zone.
I'm here since 2004 as a snowbird and sold my PGI condo in 2015 & bought a nice 3 bed home in my FL flyover county. Low crime & low taxes. 4 miles from a boat ramp & its good here.
Tampabay is becomming California. Never seen homeless like this before and the county commissioners are proposing three sites for homeless. Lived here all my life and looking to move to another state. Good Luck.
Hey it's Brian I got to ask you a question could you do a video on Poinciana and Davenport I couldn't find them in your video file I'm thinking of moving to either or especially because of price
What area in the Tampa area would be the least expensive to buy a small two-bedroom house, and what kind of salary would one need for the current cost of living? Thanks.
