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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!

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.

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.

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.

Ahhh. I remember the days when the Pinellas beaches were generally a working class community. Those days are 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!

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

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.

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!

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.

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

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.

That was the absolute best explanation of Florida I’ve heard to date. Thank you!!

We have four seasons in Missouri. Sometimes we get akl four on the same day.

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

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.

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

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. 🌸

Excellent video! Very helpful. Thank you!

Thank you so much for all the information so helpful for me to make a location decision

What a well articulated and thorough video. Thank you!

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.

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.

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

Let’s gooo! Great video!

Super informative!

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☀️

Wonderful and honest insight... thanks.

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.

We always vaca in Indian Rocks Beach. It’s our favorite.

😊I agree we have some of the best roads to drive on 😊

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.

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 😮

If I could afford it I would move to Savannah but like everywhere the cost of homes anywhere near the coast are extremely expensive.

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.

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.

Lived on the treasure coast. The last cat 3 hurricane was it for me.

You lost me, when he spoke about uninsured motorist, In VT. liability insurance is require on a motor vehicle just to get then inspected.

Please stop encouraging people to move to Florida!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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.

Also 28 feet is below sea level most of the state is a lot higher in elevation. For instance Clermont, Florida.

I visited Tampa for one month in the Summer and absolutely loved it!

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🤩

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❤

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.

Palmetto bugs

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.

This is video is very well done. Real, genuine advice and all truth. Well done.

Im planning to move to florida, next year, possibly around Tampa area but we are open to other areas, it will depend to where my company has job offers so its a very informative video, we currently live in texas, north dallas, nothing wrong, we just want a change

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??

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.

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.

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 😂

My uncle has a condo in Daytona Beach, he lives there 2 months a year, he’s had 3 car accidents in a month, all 3 accidents had uninsured motorists! Most uninsured motorists are the young drivers that can’t afford insurance! 25:48

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

Fine Job 😁😁😁😁😁😁 Rust on House and Don't pump it out of Ground Sink Holes . Use Grey Water..

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?

I would love to know the negatives about a potential move to Lido Key - in a high rise.

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.

In the summer you run your air 24 seven 6:36

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?

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 🇺🇸.❤

Pay is very low compared to up north, but homes, home insurance and car insurance is so much higher impossible to afford?

we have been here in downtown area since 1984.

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.

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!

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.

Very honest assessment of Florida. I am on the Southwest coast and we took a direct hit from hurricane Ian.

Dont forget the Flamingos. If you have never lived in the south, Florida is a huge adjustment! If you live around any water, you will have alligators. We lived on a lake and saw them swimming around in the lake all the time. One reason car insurance is so high because of immigrants that carry no insurance but drive. Two kind of drivers in Florida, 1. The drivers that put the petal to the metal and 2. Slow old people poking along.

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.

If I were to live in Tampa it would probably be January 1st - April 30th, and West Michigan the rest of the year.

Tampa resident, born and raised- while Florida is extremely well run, I have grown to hate the heat and humidity. During the summer, the mornings and evenings do not offer a break- here in south Tampa, you walk outside and it feels disgusting. The temp may be 95 but the feels like temp will be over 100 and it’s all day! Not for the peak of the day between 11-2 folks. The panhandle has milder weather. We also now have cane toads in south Tampa which are gigantic toads that can kill your dog; they have migrated up from Miami. Tampa today is much more congested than even 10 years ago and those of us from here miss the olden days. To be honest, I will not retire here and think Tampa will be a Miami in another 10 years- no thanks.

You should probably mention problems for people that make less than 100,000. Very bad areas and homeless

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 ..

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...

Every area has challenges. Just depends on what u want. I LOVED living in Fl

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

The lights!!!!! Hysterical!!!. Lost my mind waiting. I assumed it was because everyone is a gummer, and it took longer to cross the street!

Can’t be more expensive than NJ. My prop taxes are $16k for 1/4 acre.

Last summer in Orlando 110 degrees and muggy.

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.

Does that $2,500 price tag for home owners ins cover flood/wind/hurricane? TIA.

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.!

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.

Thinking of moving here

Thank you for sharing the details of living in Fl !!!

Sounds like Texas as far as the drivers! Crazy

$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!!

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.

great information well Done

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?

Great nightlife, Like Ybor City. Oh, you mean where there were multiple murders just about a month ago.

The slab houses are a big mistake anyplace that floods. They should have crawlspaces at the very least.

I love Tampa Bay Downs and Yuba City.

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!

heat index has gone over 100° in Tampa....and the humidity is bad! 30+ years of living here. Hurricanes can have you be without power for over 2 weeks when it is 90°+ with high humidity....not a fun time-searching for gas bad adventure. Filled with bugs and the grass feels like you are walking on dried out straw. Peacocks scratch your cars-sharks are always in the water. Insurance both home and auto are extremely expensive-not false - it will cost you more here. You pay more in property taxes than the previous owner-it is not based on the value, but on the sale price-good luck. Florida educations are not up to northern states- many of my employees struggled with basic math and spelling even those that attended college here.

You didn’t mention the trashy people, beach getting old and staying inside 6 months out the year. I’ll go to the Caribbean for vacation. Thanks for the isomewhat unbiased information.

My aunt moved to Tampa, Florida in the 1990's. I'm sure Tampa was a decent place to live back then, but now its probably not as nice since a bunch of northerners moved there.

The Healthcare system is not that great. I have encountered that myself!