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@TimeToBeKind

6 ай бұрын

Well Michael, I chose to come to Florida but not buy a house because the cons on the pros and cons are greater. I am extremely happy that I did not buy a house. I’ve been here two months and my wife and I already realized that Arizona is for us. I tried several states, and the 22 years in Arizona were the best. A house in Chandler for November through June, and a log cabin in Forest Lakes for July through October. Maybe Sedona. I mean, I like Florida a lot, but the cons are overwhelming b

@junebarnett7350

6 ай бұрын

Sounds like Austin, Texas Traffic is terrible, toll roads Re very expensive . .time to move to a smaller town

@Mach11976

6 ай бұрын

My ex owns a condo in New Port Richey in 2015 she remodeled the whole place. She was born and raised in Florida and her parents came here from Cuba in 1957. Anyhow, we still speak several times a week and she keeps me updated on Florida. So glad I left in 2017. What you're saying is right on point. Thanks

@dolores6513

6 ай бұрын

Its unfortunate but some of the FL natives are the ones being pushed out.

@jk-mm5to

6 ай бұрын

Worst thing about Florida is property tax and insurance.

“You’ll own nothing and be happy” is the goal.

@elenaazarola2541

Ай бұрын

Biden economy very bad!

@livehrfeiluhr1597

Ай бұрын

Eat ze bugs --Klaus

@behumanbekind

27 күн бұрын

@@livehrfeiluhr1597 Humans are now hackable animals - Yuval Noah Harari

@YouTubeCommunists

26 күн бұрын

You Will eat ze bugz!

@myfloridabackyard7984

25 күн бұрын

People better wake up to Agenda 2030 its the cause of all that is wrong today!!

$150k is the new $65k

@Indegenous_Moorish_Izrael

Ай бұрын

Yesterday's price is definitely not today's price

@robotinthebrain

Ай бұрын

Hyperinflation will make america great again 😬

@daraledet542

10 күн бұрын

Yep truth.

@gabrielhaskins705

6 күн бұрын

My 70k a year job I’m basically about to be homeless

Tried the Florida experiment for 6 years, 2017-2023. Loved my home in NE Florida, tolerated the heat of the summer, put up with the traffic and overcrowded neighborhoods, CCD and property taxes, and rude self absorbed people. However in Nov 2023 we decided it was just no longer enjoyable and an our experiment failed sold our home. Moved back home to Virginia with no regrets.

@capitalismftw

3 ай бұрын

There's a happy place for everyone

@cur244

3 ай бұрын

Exactly my experience in FL. Awful people, traffic, and absolutely insane insurance prices.

@igoodkid334

3 ай бұрын

Where in Virginia? What town would be safe and also fun? Live bands? dancing ? Art festivals? Now I’m single and my mom died so I can leave Florida, I no longer have to be here. I can’t wait to move from this heat from hell!

@capitalismftw

3 ай бұрын

if you think the heat is bad - go try the snow@@igoodkid334

@DENVEROUTDOORMAN

3 ай бұрын

​@@capitalismftwnope try Colorado...way better

I'm leaving Florida at the end of the month. As a native, it is heartbreaking to see what has happened to the state where I grew up.

@Hello-iz9hl

2 ай бұрын

Where’re you headed to?

@rhettmorris614

2 ай бұрын

I’ve also been here in FL for over 40years and it’s a daily Heart Break to drive around my home town of Punta Gorda. SWFL is getting destroyed by over development and pollution entering the water all over the state. Especially south Florida. The South FL paradise is an Over Sold Farce…. Do your research before you try moving here.

@skArpPT

2 ай бұрын

I moved out of Florida 20 years ago and trust me you will regret it. Florida is just perfect (except the cost of living).

@dc9291

Ай бұрын

I feel the same way about my home town that was an isthmus - I no longer recognize it.

@pablod3734

Ай бұрын

What happened ? Where do you think the problem started ? There’s a friend of mine with financial issues, he offered me his condo on the beach for what he owns the bank… around 340.000k He’s been trying to sell it for over a year now and nobody wants to pay what he’s asking for (550k) …. What do you think ? It’s still a good deal for me ?

The greed and dumbing down in this country has ruined the American dream. It’s depressing to think what this country will look like in 10 years.

@shawnmontazemi7662

Ай бұрын

And the Federal Reserve.

@marklane870

Ай бұрын

Watch Idiocracy movie lol

@rubyparchment5523

Ай бұрын

@@marklane870 Shucks, I was gonna say Idiocracy.

@user-pr8op7px7f

25 күн бұрын

What country?

@doomVoxel

19 күн бұрын

reagan singlehandedly did more damage to this country than the russians and chinese could ever hope to

The cost of living has skyrocketed EVERYWHERE. Not just Florida. I don’t live in Florida. My auto insurance went up 34% with no accidents or moving violations. Natural gas bills jumped by 27% Food prices are up. A small example is pint of blueberries jumped from $4.99 to $7.99. I used to have them, always. Now, I can’t justify it. It doesn’t matter where you live.

@Babu-kr3cr

6 ай бұрын

Wyler's frozen Maine blueberries are good if you can find them.

@1FlyingSolo1

6 ай бұрын

He also failed to mention that despite all the higher costs in Florida, it still remains cheaper than New York, New Jersey, California, etc.

@leecowell8165

6 ай бұрын

@@1FlyingSolo1 maybe. however our electricity here in West Palm Beach has almost doubled over the past 5 years. Why? EVERYTHING is on the rise here. You name it and most stuff over the past 3 years is up 50% where is this guy getting 4% annual inflation from, anyway?

@johndoe-ss9bz

6 ай бұрын

@@1FlyingSolo1 :: Wages in New York,New Jersey and California are the highest in the Nation, but Florida wages are among the lowest in the Nation for Private-Sector Jobs.

@muddyriverdogz

6 ай бұрын

It may have went up but nothing like how it has went up in Florida.

For anyone that just watched this, he is not wrong.

I lived in Florida for over thirty years and I saw a big change coming twelve years ago so eleven years ago I moved out. Now when I speak with my close friends who have also moved out, we all feel relived that we don’t live in that rat race anymore but I will never complain about raising my children in FL, in the 80’s.

@EllieM_Travels

2 ай бұрын

That’s exactly right, 12 years. I moved to Clearwater in 2009 because my sister in law who had lived there 7 years told me how amazing it was. I enjoyed the beaches, free parking, quaint little towns, low traffic and low cost of living. Then came all the development, parking costs, insane traffic… and by 2017 the beaches were becoming inaccessible for locals. We left in 2022 and I’m sad about what’s happening, but grateful we were able to see the whole state of Florida while it was still affordable.

@chiarac3833

Ай бұрын

Growing up in the 80s was awesome in general. Being in a desirable location is a bonus.

@spbakerchezbakethis

Ай бұрын

Lived all my life in Fl. and left right before the pandemic hit. We knew it was going down hill but man it's accelerating fast it seems. All family and friends do is bitch about Fl. now.

@justhere3794

Ай бұрын

@@EllieM_Travels I raised my son in Clearwater. It was absolutely a great place to live. I went to Bellair Beach where I use to say that it's my secret spot and would park by the bay there watching the dolphins and now you can't even go there without waiting for hours to get to the beach area. I was so glad that I have great memories of Clearwater and Bellair. It's ghettoville zoo there now with all the transplants. Even the dolphins are disgusted I bet. They probably left and miss me too!

@YouTubeCommunists

26 күн бұрын

The 80s were the golden years in FL.

I was a resident of FL for 40 years and just moved to NC earlier this year for all the reasons Michael mentions. Our house was almost paid off and our household income is several six figures, but we decided we wanted to put more of our money into retirement and travel rather than a $15K homeowners insurance policy, $10K property insurance, expensive car insurance, etc. We also grew tired of the eternal summer weather and annual hurricane threat. We do not regret our decision and caution anyone considering moving to Florida to think it through very carefully!

@staciemeyer9649

6 ай бұрын

Where in North Carolina do you live? What's the weather like? I'm trying to figure out where to move!

@Student4Life19

6 ай бұрын

We are in outskirts of Charlotte, this area has also become more expensive than it used to be, but still saving a ton compared to FL, car insurance and property taxes are 50% less than

@davidaponte7521

6 ай бұрын

I’ve been a resident of New Jersey all my life and our homeowners insurance is not even a thousand a year.

@an80skid71

6 ай бұрын

If you move or live on any FL coast, you get all this headache now days. I moved from MN to FL in the geographically dead center of the peninsula, at one of its max elevations. Cost is manageable, but make sure you put 50 percent down and have no car payments, and make 96,000 or more. Home insurance is cheap relative to coasties, and the beach can be 1 hour away. Redfin migration stats show a majority of Miami residents are looking to move to my area. I think Micheal is mostly talking about costal living.

@clagueb3686

6 ай бұрын

@@staciemeyer9649 NC is 10 degrees hotter and just as humid in the summer. 30 degrees colder in winter. Property tax about the same as Florida.Vehicles are taxed as property.

I find the cold and snow invigorating. My energy picks up. When I go into the wood stove heat is relaxing. Most people fear it but it's an enjoyable way to live.

@terrencegleason1468

Ай бұрын

Yeah, Florida is definitely low energy. When I wake up in cold places I feel like I'm ready to rip. One aspect people don't mention is the narcissism in Florida. It's definitely a superficial place, not much for interesting people with culture and humility.

@marknewton6984

16 күн бұрын

I don't like cold weather or snow..

Most Floridians are happy to hear that the mass influx we've been hit with over the past few years is turning into a mass exodus... The fast influx drove up housing costs, added mass traffic, and brought barely any new businesses/jobs, other than the vacation home rentals that littered residential neighborhoods bringing all sorts of people from everywhere with zero vested interest in the area.

@joshanonline

Ай бұрын

Yup. No new jobs and tons of labor/problems and increase rent and traffic has been insaaanely higher too. I never seen so much traffic in my city in 20 years, not even in worst days.

@tinfingers2870

20 күн бұрын

Except the diametrical opposite is true. Florida is still in the middle of a population boom.

Wife and I moved to the Sarasota area back in March 2023 from metro Atlanta, Ga. While our house payment jumped $1400 per month, the savings on no state income tax more than made up for the increase. We really love it and would never consider moving back or leaving Florida. We love the water and enjoy spending time on our boat and we get to use it year round or almost year round.

@brainysmurf74

4 ай бұрын

ATL is a hellhole. Almost anywhere is better than there.

@kathmann7402

4 ай бұрын

We now live in metro Atlanta and are considering moving to Sarasota FL. Thanks for the positive outlook.

@jonathanwallace6667

3 ай бұрын

So $16800 a yr more would be cheaper than a state income tax. Lol that is your state income tax in disguise 🥸

@Don-md6wn

2 ай бұрын

The state income tax in Georgia tops out at 5.75%, which means to pay more than $1400 a month you have an annual income of over $250K. And you have a boat. Not applicable to most people.

@unclemel8276

2 ай бұрын

I live in Seattle WA, my property tax in 2023 was 11,673. Let that sink in. I've had Florida on my radar for a few years now. St augustine, to be exacted. I better rethink things

I have a family member that purchased a small home in Central FL for under $100k for her retirement home around 2005. Fast forward to now, the value of her home has tripled (but she doesn't care, it's her forever home). But she mentions that in the last few years, the traffic and crime element has also increased, to the point that her scenic and peaceful neighborhood no longer feels that way. Homeless people begging for money outside of the grocery store, questionable new neighbors with unneighborly habits, and speeding on major roads has her not leaving her home for days on end... sad way to live in retirement. She runs into the same problem as everyone else: if she sold, where would she move? Nothing is even remotely affordable for a retiree anymore

@craftsmanctfl3493

6 ай бұрын

She’d have to move north to find less expensive places.

@Babu-kr3cr

6 ай бұрын

Just give some alms to the beggars. It is good karma.

@getoutthere04

6 ай бұрын

thank you for sharing. Melbourne, FL, feels this way as well. I don't have an answer other than a different state with less growth.

@ralphholiman7401

6 ай бұрын

We bought a pretty nice home in Pembroke Pines, Florida in 2001 for $300,000 (4/4 3200 square feet, gated community, swimming pool). We sold it in 2004 for $350,000. Zillow now says it is valued at $970,000. It is the same house.

@poodledaddles1091

6 ай бұрын

Interesting…

I live in Florida, and in one of the most beautiful cities. I’m not planning on leaving, so I’m happy that people are now wanting to leave!!!!

@user-lo9tr1hd3m

5 ай бұрын

Hey moving perm what's the scoop

@rjoselin8606

4 ай бұрын

Me too. Don’t tell them which city so they don’t move there. They are trying to overcrowd the city I’m in but still love it here. Work and play, baby!

@PAPITOFLOW6969

4 ай бұрын

florida sucks

@dominickjustave3558

4 ай бұрын

😂😂😂😂😂

@jfgibson73

3 ай бұрын

I don't think that's actually how things are trending...

I've lived in FL 15 years. It's not as bad as you make it sound. Been a homeowner here 11 years. Some of the comments you are reading are extreme, 90% increase in electric and 40% increase in water is not accurate at all but sounds way inflated. Many people in other states pay wayyyyyy more than I do in taxes for houses they paid wayyyy less for. Homestead assessed value cannot go up more than 3% per year. It does not go up 40% a year. My taxes have only gone up by $200 in 11 years.

I'm a 11 year Floridian and happy I moved here from Illinois. No intention of leaving. Live in Palm Beach County.

I agree about the over 75 drivers. I was riding with my mother and said "Mom, you're driving 20 mph under the speed limit. Pull over and let me take the wheel". She replied "Leave me alone, I can't see!" It was daytime. It eventually got so bad I took the keys away from her.

@ralphholiman7401

6 ай бұрын

We called them the driverless cars. Because you would see these big old Cadillacs, with the old ladies who were scrunched down so low in the seat, it looked like no one was driving the car. The way south Florida is set up, it forces people to drive to get places, that really have no business driving anywhere.

@mattdorsey2244

6 ай бұрын

I can't hear anymore. I can't see anymore and I can't walk. Thank God I can still drive!

@JBoy340a

6 ай бұрын

It happens to all of us if we survive long enough. I am hoping by the time I can't drive, self-driving cars are common. I would hate to have to pay someone to drive me to the store, restaurant, etc.

@carroyo911

6 ай бұрын

This was funny. I burst out laughing because of the unexpected reply.... jajaja

@jupiterran

6 ай бұрын

@@JBoy340a Same here. I already won't drive at night. If I couldn't see well enough to drive in the daytime I would stop that too. At least you can get anything you want sent directly to your house these days.

It wasn't the cost of living that made us leave Florida for the Mississippi gulf coast in 2004. It was the congestion. There are simply too many people in south Florida. Even now, when I go back down there, my first thoughts are, "This is so beautiful, why did we ever leave?" and, then driving on completely congested roads, taking an hour to go ten miles, in bumper to bumper traffic, I start to remember why we left.

@cutum

6 ай бұрын

Too many Yankees have moved here.

@paulanomoly7977

6 ай бұрын

@@cutum YES!! And it's getting worst everyday and they still think we should do it like they did up north.

@Gardis72

6 ай бұрын

@laurel2666 Not according to the Gov of CA, the other night on his debate! He says don't Worry, be Happy! People in Cali are paying less taxes than in FL!

@jeanalice4732

5 ай бұрын

If they are liberal leftist they can just stay wherever. Don't come here after you ruin your home states

@chefgiovanni

5 ай бұрын

As a former Floridian, it is hard to digest the truth. Florida is : overpopulated, a homeless paradise, theft, crime and it is sinking. The red tide, pollution, scorpions, snakes and gators. Stupid people will pay stupid prices for homes. As soon as the hurricanes come, prices drop. Visit and get out.

One thing I read about that Champlain towers collapse as a factor was, not only deferred maintenance, but so many people who upgraded their kitchens and bathrooms. Most were done with granite countertops and marble walls in bathrooms. Lots of extra weight, times all the units doing the same thing. Those properties were usually built with wood countertops with Formica or other lighter weight surfaces.

@RG-hf4et

2 ай бұрын

Good point.

@EllieM_Travels

2 ай бұрын

Never thought about that, but it makes sense!

I looked into moving to Florida 4 years ago and thought housing was pretty reasonable. Earlier this year, I looked into the same places I had previously looked at housing again. Keeled over at what had happened to the price of housing. I'll stay where I'm at.

@77jaycube69

6 ай бұрын

My situation is similar to yours. Yesterday I saw dumps in so so areas for 415k. It's flat out laughable at this point. Four years ago that same house in better condition would have been 270k at best.

@AB-wg7qe

6 ай бұрын

I moved here just over four years ago and you have no idea how right you are😮

@ralphholiman7401

6 ай бұрын

The house I sold in Pembroke Pines for $350,000 in 2004 is now valued at over one million by Zillow. It's the same house.

@artspark7697

6 ай бұрын

The insurance will cost you more than the mortgage.

@ralphholiman7401

6 ай бұрын

@@artspark7697 , insurance cost and availability is going to be the next big player in the housing crisis. The insurance companies fought against federal All Perils Insurance because they thought they wanted that business for themselves. But, now they don't and homeowners are left high and dry.

I’m a retired Florida Judge and I’ve seen my county go from a nice laid back, comfortable, green paradise, where buying a house was easy and traffic was light, into a hot miserable twin of New York. Michael you tell them. Stay the F away. Joni Mitchell warned us, “They paved Paradise and put up a parking lot.” Leave!There’s plenty of room in Texas, Alabama and Georgia if you want tropical. Florida is expensive, over crowded, heavily taxed, where it’s hard to find insurance, let alone pay for it. My property tax went up from eight hundred dollars twenty years ago to nine f’ing thousand today. Remember, you were warned. This isn’t the Florida of my youth. You will regret it if you don’t believe Michael here.

@JBoy340a

6 ай бұрын

Property taxes in Texas are really high, at least in the Austin area. Upwards of $17K on a $700K house.

@atlantasailor1

6 ай бұрын

I am in north metro Atlanta and paying about $1500 a year on a house valued near one million. But I am retired so this helps. And we have winters! My lake used to freeze in the winter but not anymore. Climate change has come ..

@betsyr4724

6 ай бұрын

Wow. Your property tax is outrageous

@Elsa-qy9hr

6 ай бұрын

Wherever BIG Government & Crony Capitalists see people "Living the good life" or "the American Dream!" they will SUCK every but of life out of it until it's a huge pile of lifeless corpses with their pockets emptied 😢

@johnjaco5544

6 ай бұрын

$1500.00 year is cheap.

I have visited Florida and DID NOT like the weather. Horrible to hot for me. If you consider looking at boats sand big houses and yachts living it up by all means move there. I love my mountains, rivers and lakes thank you very much. 😊

Glad i moved here in 2018.... I've lived in multiple states...Florida is the only state i like ❤

@SSNESS

Ай бұрын

Cold weather is the best

@ericsbraun

Ай бұрын

@@SSNESS not in February. And, while cold kills icky bugs, it hasn't cleared out Portland of it's shitbirds.

I met my current wife in Bradenton, Florida (1998) when I moved there from Georgia after a bad divorce and bankruptcy. After getting things in order, we moved back to Georgia in 2005 so I could get back on with the state and continue with my previous career. With our pensions and the money we expect to make in the markets we have contemplated moving back to Florida upon retirement in three years; however, after doing my research and paying attention to what's happened there over the last eighteen years, I told my wife that Florida was to risky now and that we would build our dream home here and use the money we'll save to vacation wherever we want. As of now, we pay less than $3,000 a year for insurance and taxes on a 2,900 square foot home on 1 acre of land in a well established neighborhood while having all the conveniences of shopping, restaurants, entertainment, etc, two miles away, and without the traffic! As a note, I also lived in Florida from 76-84 and everything was great, including the weather, but I can't justify living there now. This video just solidifies my decision. Thanks for keeping us informed Michael, your time and effort is truly appreciated!!!!!!

@jibberjabber-fm6pb

6 ай бұрын

Look into samana dominican republic for parttime living. its simply breathtaking

@thedesertdancer

6 ай бұрын

Sounds like Georgia is a better state to live than Florida. Is the weather just as humid and hot? I would think it’s cooler and better climate as well? How are real estate prices there? What areas do you recommend for homes and near the jobs? What are the main industries for jobs?

@daphneyherrington1065

6 ай бұрын

I live in Florida and the only way we are able to survive is because my home is paid for insurance is now more than tripled in cost and one year I don’t live on the beach and I pay $6000 a year for home insurance that’s ridiculous and that does not include flood When my husband is ready to retire, we will be leaving Florida Ron DeSantis has literally almost destroyed our state so unless you’re wealthy, I suggest you look other places ! Vote Blue 💙

@Mike-wc1ns

6 ай бұрын

We currently live in Oconee County, next to Athens which is in Clarke County. These are two of the smallest counties in the state. Oconee is a small bedroom community with lots of rural farming and that old Americana feel. The schools in Oconee are why a lot of people with children move here as well. It has expanded a little with the Epps Center Parkway but that adds another layer of convenience to everything. Athens is called the "Classic City" for it's music venues , restaurants, shopping, and big city life with a small country town charm. As a note, my wife watched this video last night and said there is no way we're moving back and giving up what we have or the money we would lose. She said we'll keep that money in our pockets and vacation wherever we want to. Agreed! @laurel2666

@Mike-wc1ns

6 ай бұрын

What I love about the weather here is that you get just enough of each season. It gets a little hot in July and August but it starts to cool off in September. Highs in the 90's during summer and typically low 30's in winter. Home prices have gone up a bit but nothing compared to Florida. As for work, the area offers more of the same anywhere you are. The bonus is that we live close enough to Gwinnett, Stone Mountain, and other areas of mass opportunity. Lots of people commute because they like what they get here without the headaches that come with the bigger cities. Just Google Athens-Clarke County and Oconee and take a look at what the area has to offer, including home sales. I forgot to mention that The University of Georgia is in Athens as well, so it has a college spirit all year long, especially during football season! @@thedesertdancer

I subscribe to Michael Bordenaro for my daily dose of depression.

@faustinreeder1075

6 ай бұрын

Lol

@Freedomforall9499

6 ай бұрын

Yep 😂

@jeffshackelford5662

6 ай бұрын

Try California Insider. Another winner

@channel1channel139

3 ай бұрын

Lol

@channel1channel139

3 ай бұрын

Right :)) What happened to Michael?? :)

The weather in FL hasn’t changed it’s all perception. It was just as hot 20 years ago as it is today. Each year the weather cycles and some years are hotter in the summer or colder in the winter but every year is different but it still never gets over 91-92 on the coast in the summer. The real reason is people aren’t happy and then try to find something and all of a sudden it’s now too hot.

@KaosNova2

2 ай бұрын

You can also feel the heat differently. I took heat like a boss as a teen, but as I get older, I start sweating like crazy.

@pinschrunner

Ай бұрын

Wrong. Native Floridian here and the sun's I tensity has increased markedly with the erosion of the magnetosphere

@KaosNova2

Ай бұрын

@@pinschrunner You mean The Ozone layer

@burtjason208

Ай бұрын

I’ve been living in NE Florida since the 80’s. I haven’t detected an increase of temperatures overall. And I play tennis through the summer. Some summers are hotter than others. Some cooler than others. Same with the winters. What makes it feel hotter is if you live in the cities. Concrete holds heat. And with all of the building going on, that concrete is expanding. I work in downtown Jacksonville. When I leave work around 10pm and drive out to the country (20 min), the temps drop by as much as 10 degrees. And you know what? All of the weather recording stations are where…..in urban areas. It’s more local warming than global warming.

@thedadyouneverhadchannel3544

Ай бұрын

Geoengineering.

We need more people to make these types of videos. Traffic down here is reminding me of my past life in New York City 10 years ago.

This dude nails it every time . Well done sir

I'm 70 years old ,and I have lived here to 34 years. The population is way too high , and they just keep on building. I agree with everything you are saying here. Traffic is horrible. I have owned my home for the last 30 years, and the taxes & insurance just keep going. I don't want to have to move at my age, but I might have to. I am getting to were I can't afford it.

@Fla5thgenTryMe

6 ай бұрын

You are the problem too

@lovly2cu725

6 ай бұрын

SAME AGE & FORECLOSURES COMING IN MARCH

@vickijohnson9367

6 ай бұрын

@@lovly2cu725 You may have a lot of equity if you’ve been in the home a long time (even if you fell for the reverse mortgage trap). If you completely declutter (take it all to Goodwill, Habitat for Humanity will come get a lot, hire someone to take the rest to the dump) make everything inside & out clean as a whistle (hire it if necessary, a good local realtor can help with this, they know everyone who can do it cheap) don’t let them foreclose. Even the local utilities have great deals on water heaters installed etc. With a reverse mortgage, and a low cost 4.5% realtor, you could still clear enough to get resettled in a decent +55, assisted living, hopefully around extremely decent, helpful family. County health departments and Senior services can help guide you. There is no reason to be at the mercy of the cruelest, most unethical, pure predatory unregulated industry on the planet. Get some local help, ASAP.

@leecowell8165

6 ай бұрын

I moved into an RV and am renting a piece of land on a dear friends property. But I'm highly technical and zoning here allows it because its NOT zoned residential. I agree regarding populous THAT'S the reason for EVERYTHING negative. Too many of too many WRONG kinda people moving here. Look. If you don't have large overhangs (over `18") and don't have large trees near your residence I'd drop wind insurance (or at least raise your deductible). However ARE you in a flood plain? Generally that's just about everywhere that is BELOW 15 feet ABOVE MSL. However non technical people may not know this (even though they actually sport a real brain). Hopefully after 34 years at least you don't have a mortgage because those things mandate all kindsa insurance. I remember when my parents moved to FL.. we didn't even need/have CAR insurance now you need insurance on everything most of it being mandated.

@leecowell8165

6 ай бұрын

@@Fla5thgenTryMe Why? what are you a "Karen"? She has a perfect right to live out her life exactly where she is. She's absolutely correct this ain't the same place it used to be by a long shot.

We were without power in August for 6 weeks after a storm a few years ago and it was brutal. That's another thing people don't get is if a storm hits here you're most likely without power for days to weeks at a time during the hottest part of summer..

@markpb4767

Ай бұрын

Living on one of the worst places for hurricanes. Must be a constant concern

@akireon5440

Ай бұрын

@@markpb4767 Yes it is, especially when I've been the caregiver for my elderly mother since COVID, who needs equipment in order to stay alive. A couple of years before then we were without power for over 6 weeks in August from a hurricane (every day was in the high 90s outside) it was horrible...

I’m a retired engineer living comfortably in Lake County Florida for under $3,000/ month. I love it here.

I've been here for 40 years, I'll take the humidity and heat all day ! Zero chance of shoveling snow and dealing with freezing temps from where I came from.

@marknewton6984

6 ай бұрын

Good move!

@frv6610

2 ай бұрын

Where did you come from?

@sxntana-lz5nn

Ай бұрын

I agree people in the comments are being dramatic .

So true, Florida is getting hotter every year. I love hot weather but this summer was brutal. The traffic does sucks now, too many people and half can't drive to save their life not to mention costs have gone sky high. Great video Michael, thank you.

@robertferguson8174

6 ай бұрын

Sorry the weather nonsense is bull.

@justinbolster5406

6 ай бұрын

The summer heat allowed FPL to sock it to u . Crazy

@CruxisAngel954

6 ай бұрын

@@robertferguson8174Florida native here and she’s right. This summer was the hottest I’ve ever experienced and was too much even for me.

@robertferguson8174

6 ай бұрын

@@CruxisAngel954 sorry I totally disagree. The news programs people to spew their garbage. We had a couple of days in July where it was in the 80s and raining all day. 10 plus days in Aug with very humid days. The rest was September weather. September with October weather. October with November weather.

@burtlewand5915

6 ай бұрын

I can't believe it's not hotter in FL. In Michigan we often don't get snow by Christmas anymore. I'm sure it is not just a local phenomenon.

Honestly this is everywhere not just Florida. The only places to live that are affordable and usually never change are places like Nebraska, Rochester - Buffalo NY area. Basically places no one wants to live.

I lived in south Florida for over 20 years and finally moved in the summer of 2023. It was the best decision I made. Everyone thought I was crazy to relocate to the Midwest and have to deal with winter but the cost of living and lifestyle is much better for me than it was in Florida. Less stress because the traffic is lighter. The salaries are better and go further since overall costs are less and I can live a more relaxed lifestyle and not worry about my rent being increased by $800 per month (yes that actually happened!). I can visit my family in FL because I have much more disposable income than I did when I was living there. Florida is NOT what it used to be.

@CruxisAngel954

3 ай бұрын

Born and raised in Ft. Lauderdale. Spent some time in lake county. It’s so sad what’s become of Florida. It’s been going downhill in south Florida for a while but Covid ramped up the destruction of the whole state. People across the country flocked here to escape the lockdowns and we didn’t have the infrastructure for them. Highest inflation, rents outta control, unbearable traffic with little to no transit options. I’m packing for Utah and getting out of here.

@dreamer6508

Ай бұрын

Renting after twenty years, I believe you are the problem.

I have followed Michael for many years,....and have observed his love affair with Florida fade away. I guess even he has realized the dream is over,....now it is a nightmare.

@Maria-tq8ck

6 ай бұрын

I have followed him for over a year now. It is true. Our first home in Boca in 1990 was 70K brand new. It was recently listed for $425k. They are making it impossible to own a home.

@thedadyouneverhadchannel3544

6 ай бұрын

It was always a lie from day 1.

@moisesramirez3666

6 ай бұрын

They have Disney world. So it’s all worth it.

@chb2live

6 ай бұрын

Fort Lauderdale here 20 year resident. Life is depressing.

@MichaelDeStefano

6 ай бұрын

Word

As a native of Nashville, TN, I concur with your thoughts about traffic, accidents, fraud, and all the other things that come with living in a touristy city.

@denialphasebitcoin5639

6 ай бұрын

Capitalism, Dade County was empty until 1980 Jimmy Carter opened the boarder to Cuba. FIdel Castro sent 300k plus immigrants over night. Then Miami Vice let the cat out of the bag.

@summerday2791

6 ай бұрын

Same over here in Sevier County, traffic in and out of Sevierville and Pigeon Forge will drive you mad and we do not venture into Gatlinburg anymore unless it’s off season. Even our little Seymour have gone nuts with using every bit of beautiful farmland to build ugly cheap subdivisions that brings in too many snotty rude people that look down on us locals and have made real estate(homes/land) impossible to afford. Hopefully the bottom falls out completely and we return back to normal and affordability.

@ericscottstevens

6 ай бұрын

@@summerday2791 Despite all this Hawkins County ranks as one of the hottest real estate areas. Grainger County has also had a lot of uptick in sales. The tri cities is loading up with people from Virginia looking to live over the border.

@gypsygirl9

6 ай бұрын

@@ericscottstevens hmm..what's wrong with VA that people want that TN address? You don't have prperty taxes in TN, right?

@ericscottstevens

6 ай бұрын

@@gypsygirl9 TN has no state income tax. 1 tag per year sticker for your car. No vehicle inspections. Cheaper tag fees. Cheaper property taxes

We left a year and a half ago to go home. Sold during the peak and made out with some cash. 🙂I miss when things were simpler there and I’m grateful for the memories. The traffic, cost of parking/beach access, constant heat and humidity, increased insurance, and increased cost at restaurants really ruined it for us in the end. We’re in a very basic and quiet area now and while it lacks many of the attractions we loved in Florida, there is no traffic and there’s room for opportunity here still. ❤

As someone who loves the heat and humidity, legitimately enjoying temps in the 90s and humidity in the 80%s, drives me nuts when people complain about Florida weather. Stuck in NJ rn and can't afford to move to FL due to high housing costs. If you don't like it, please leave!!!!!

My best friend had more than enough of Florida living when a huge crocodile 🐊crawled onto her front porch, stole her Amazon package containing her MacBook, 💻 and dragged it away with absolutely no shame with its huge teeth. 😱 Amazon customer service had quite a laugh when they saw proof from the Ring security camera. She and her hubby have then moved to North Dakota and never regretted their decision not even once.

@ukulelebutterfly

6 ай бұрын

Did Moose come over for dinner yet? 🤣✌️❤️ ~ 🦋

@madalina335

6 ай бұрын

Haha, nooooo.... not YET! 🤣 They have encountered plenty of elks 🦌🦌🦌🦌in nature, but so far none has shown up to their front door! @@ukulelebutterfly

@dennynisevic7848

6 ай бұрын

Whhhhhat , N Dakota is hell cold

@madalina335

6 ай бұрын

That is true! 🥶 @@dennynisevic7848

@cicicorleo

6 ай бұрын

A crocodile huh? 😂

I’ve wanted to settle in Florida since I was a kid. Moved to Tampa in 2018 and could not afford rent. Moved to the panhandle where it was more affordable and closer to the beaches. Now with rising costs I seriously doubt I will be able to justify purchasing a home and settling here. I’m contemplating where to move to next. Maybe back to Tennessee or if I can figure out how, maybe become a digital nomad and live abroad for a while. As a single, it just seems like I’m being priced out of life lately and I make good money. It’s discouraging to say the least.

@joannanicholson2540

5 ай бұрын

I'm so sorry to hear this for you :( I really sympathize as a single person. The "priced out of life" feeling sucks.

Florida didn't just start sucking... it has been sucking for most people for decades. Florida can be great, IF you have money. If you are middle class or poorer, you're going to be dealing with bussing to ghetto schools, high crime, hot and humid weather, poor job opportunities and more. I grew up in Florida during the 1970s, 80s, and left in the early 90s. I don't regret leaving and everytime I have to go back (usually for funerals) I can't wait to get the hell out.

100 percent correct on all points. The cost of living, the insurance costs, traffic, climate change, tourists, not being able to live "the Florida life". I have also been here 20 plus years and it is definitely hotter and more dangerous here.

@terrencegleason1468

Ай бұрын

It's no hotter, but it is more dangerous, but probably less dangerous than it's gotten in most of the country. California was less dangerous than Florida before but now it's more dangerous than Florida.

The cost of living has gone up everywhere, a general complaint list, basically this is the whole country not just Florida.

@ownsilver

6 ай бұрын

Bidonomics an epic failure

@pensacola321

6 ай бұрын

​@@ownsilverMAGA 🤡

@Plantbased7

6 ай бұрын

Cost of living isn’t going up. The value of the dollar is dropping like a rock!

@timothyfoley3149

6 ай бұрын

This is true!

@curtsuneson6161

6 ай бұрын

Cost of living is going up nationwide but it's definitely worse in some places than others. Unfortunately Florida is one of the places where it has gone up faster than many other places. That's just a fact. But there are a lot of factors for that which put Florida at a disadvantage unfortunately.

I left Miami Beach 6 years ago, after spending more than 20 years living there. Even up until the early to mid 2000’s, Miami Beach was amazing. But man has it changed for the worse. I am so happy I got out when I did and I have zero regrets.

@MuahMan

6 ай бұрын

Yes. I can't believe how awesome Ft Lauderdale and Miami were in the 90's-2005ish. Now it's a hellscape of anger and NY aholes.

@matthewronson5218

6 ай бұрын

Mid 2000's would be on or around 2050.

@Carolinapetroska

6 ай бұрын

Same for me.

Florida will always be paradise compared to NYC and Los Angeles

He's 100%r right about the heat and humidity. I've been a resident of Tampa for 45 years and I can tell you it's a Blast Furnace from April till mid November. It truly sucks!

@CruxisAngel954

3 ай бұрын

Transplants have a misconception about our weather being great. It’s only good in the winter and hell the rest of the year. This past summer had triple digit heat index every day.

@Don-md6wn

2 ай бұрын

I can tolerate 30 degrees a lot better than 95 degrees with high humidity. I don't know why people tolerate Florida's climate if they have other options.@@CruxisAngel954

just came for a few weeks post holidays. Lived in Miami for 8+ years and moved up to the rust belt post pandemic (NO REGRETS). You are spot on with all of your observations!

I retired to the high country of Colorado (from Denver metro) in 2015 and it was great....at first. Now it's become overrun with so many new builds that it's like living in the suburbs. What used to be a quiet county of retirees & Veterans is now full of crazy drivers commuting and inflated housing prices. By the way, our home in Denver metro is now "worth" double what we sold it for. "Starter" homes there are well over $500k. Believe me, there is NOTHING special about Denver ....I lived there 37 yrs.

@theflightsimulationexperie6894

6 ай бұрын

drove through there and stopped for a few nights. It was a dump!

@fredk9999

6 ай бұрын

I’m from Colorado and know exactly what you say. Those with money from (. ) are invading the State. Also, rentals where landlords in Denver metro are giving huge rent increases even to good tenants.

@TheKissingbomb

6 ай бұрын

Denver and The Springs are horrible! Houses on top of one another and HIGHLY overpriced

@MilaN-lt2mq

6 ай бұрын

I LOVE Denver. If I could, I would move there tomorrow.

@aspentree4935

6 ай бұрын

Mostly up in Brandon FL. Hated hurricanes left when I could for CO in 09.. Sold lovely house outside s of Parker in late 2020. We had wildlife which left and more suburbs came. Made money, moved to Fort Collins to be quieter and renting (sorry I'm guilty of being the one chasing nature too). My fiancé who is in agriculture is from here. Same story he can't afford to buy a house up here even. CO is definitely waaay worse affordability than FL other than weather.

I think Florida got 10 years of retirees in the last 3 years. Once everyone started to move there, so many people moved up their timeline to preserve their plans/dream, to retire there, before they got priced out. The days of living cheap in coastal Florida is gone for good.

@lishkersch

6 ай бұрын

Maybe, maybe not. With the severity of storms increasing, water levels rising, insurance companies refusing to insure… homes may be worth next to nothing before you know it. Get out and take your equity with you while you can.

native.....fed up with bull💩over crowded, pay sux, after 36 yrs. left 29 yrs ago!! No regrets....dont miss it one bit!!👏

I moved from CA to Florida in 2023 and I love Florida. I live in Clay County and the people are so kind and friendly. It’s kind of pricey, but I love the Freedom here.

@dorisaffissio1649

3 ай бұрын

Freedom? Like burnt books? Maybe you are to old to care about women having the choice whether to be pregnant or not.

@burtdandy5755

2 ай бұрын

maybe you should read a book , then you may learn manners and gramma its "too old " @@dorisaffissio1649

@GreatMindsSeekTruth

Ай бұрын

@@dorisaffissio1649 Oh hush. Live in a blue state then & leave everyone else alone.

@dorisaffissio1649

Ай бұрын

@@GreatMindsSeekTruth By the way , do you consider yourself to be one of the great minds?

@Noah-yq6wy

Ай бұрын

It’s better than CA, but you never really got to experience the real FL, it’s too crowded and full of trash now.

The most real video to date! I'm referring people to this the next time that I'm asked, "Why did you leave Florida?" And the SCAMMERS love, love love Florida.

@mg-by7uu

6 ай бұрын

Well yeah scammers target the elderly and FL is mostly senior citizens

@lynnec6325

6 ай бұрын

I'm a senior. So....I figured that part out long ago.

It's not just Florida...its getting unaffordable across the United States...

@marknewton6984

6 ай бұрын

It's Everywhere!

@anthonyvarone5526

6 ай бұрын

Yes it is!! totally ridiculous at this point. Where is the end?

@MenteAlfa451

5 ай бұрын

Exactly

@G-NutZ

Ай бұрын

⁠@@anthonyvarone5526it ends when you and your friends and family are homeless or we the people rise up and take our country back.

You woke me up with this video. We used to visit Florida twice yearly when my parents were alive. I found the people there were wonderful. I'm sorry you have your hands full. Good luck.

This guy does a great job at thoroughly explaining the various issues. Thanks for your honesty. 👍

I would not want to live here in the Summer but for the winter it is great. I am 81 and we purchased our condo when the housing market crashed in 2009. The place was built in 2005, so it is relatively new. We just had a new roof, gutters, and paint so we should be fine for another 8 years or so when it is time to paint again. I was planning on selling when I turned 80 but, I now decided to stay another 5 years. I just ordered all new appliances for the kitchen. My expenses are very manageable since we bought at the right price.

Same with suburbs of Houston. Thousands of people moved in from Cali, NJ, NYC, Ill, and Minnesota. No only have home prices sky rocketed, but crime, air pollution, traffic congestion have all sky rocketed also. Thus, quality of life has dropped considerably imo.

@fredk9999

6 ай бұрын

Yes, and the last time I drove through Houston, the traffic-much of it truck-was extremely heavy. Many may not know: Houston is 100 miles across.

@HiddenAgendas

6 ай бұрын

crime increase? but I thought the "wealthy" are leaving Cali... Guess I was right all along. The bums are leaving Cali which is a good thing

@davidaponte7521

6 ай бұрын

The irony is that New Jersey has a lower crime rate than Texas. I’ll stay in the garden state.

@robertc8766

6 ай бұрын

you can blame joe biden on the neighbors from the south coming over the border

@steveareeno65

6 ай бұрын

I lived in west Houston in the 80s and crime and traffic were pretty bad then. It took my mom an hour to go 17 miles to work. I did like living there though

Very honest video. I’m glad I’m not the only one feeling like it is way too hot and humid to live an active and productive lifestyle here. We literally have 3-4 months a year with terrific weather that’s it. I’ve lived here for 20 years, traffic is getting much worse and it’s getting hotter. Beaches in general are terrible. There’s no waves, lots of red tide and not much to do. Southwest Florida is the pits.

I love Florida! My family are Native Americans from here and it is wonderful. I bought a great house for a low price at only 2.3% interest and my homeowner's insurance is not bad at all. But I live in a place where there's not much hurricanes and yet I'm only 12 miles from the beach. I absolutely love the weather and when I use the sauna the humidity from the weather does not bother me. If it gets too hot I just jumped in my above-ground saltwater pool and swim and get sun. And I only paid $170,000 for a four bedroom three bath home with a third of sn acre. We have a wonderful safe subdivision with no HOA. And I'm a senior citizen and I think our weather is fantastic. And the cost of living has not gone crazy as far as I'm concerned and the wages have gone up.

@yosoy3879

3 ай бұрын

May I offer 200k for your house?

I am 41 years old. When I was in my 20s, my thoughts were that when I go to retire after the age of 67 in the far future that I will move right to Florida. I realized that isn't going to happen when I went to Florida in 2018, and saw how over populated the state was already getting, and how expensive things were starting to get in 2018! Now it's WAY more expensive than it was 5 years ago. Florida is NOT a wise choice for moving to for retirement now. I am currently looking at South Carolina as the state that I want to retire to in the future, but who knows how bad everywhere will be by then or if I will even ever be able to retire any way. I believe I will be working until I die unless I somehow win the lottery! Retirement for the bottom 98% of people is a pipe dream for people under age 55 right now.

@jetsam12

6 ай бұрын

I live have lived in Florida most of my life and am also looking at South Carolina and Southern Alabama after I retire

@kathyw800

5 ай бұрын

I am looking at Alabama. South Carolina, and Georgia.

@JD-bp7od

5 ай бұрын

Be careful what part of SC. The Carolinas get hit w hurricanes as much as, if not more, than FL and pretty much the entire east half of SC is flood zone

@krane15

5 ай бұрын

@@kathyw800 They're all coastal state and susceptible to hurricanes. So if you're looking for a break, you're going to have to do better than that.

@davidcarvajal5739

4 ай бұрын

You can retire in México or Colombia for cheap.

Moved to Southern Florida (Boca Raton) in 93. You’re right about the crowding and expenses. Moved to Northern Florida during Covid. The weather isn’t as brutal and a lot more trees and nature.❤

@acmecompany

5 ай бұрын

Not for long. The whole state will be asphalt soon

@poollife777

4 ай бұрын

​@@acmecompanythat's impossible because there's plenty of us who have homes with property

@Man-u-flex

3 ай бұрын

Where’s northern Florida ? Orlando ?

We lived in Destin for over 30 years. The cost of living, the traffic, the tourism, insurance premiums all became a major factor of leaving the swamp. I also couldn’t tolerate the mosquitos and humidity anymore. We moved to Henderson Nevada, bout our dream home with a pool and never looked back . You couldn’t pay me to move back to Florida….

@morganhill5798

13 күн бұрын

How is it driving to work in the rainstorms? My parents live there and want me to move there from ca.

That insurance rate you gave was for a mansion. I live in SW Florida in a large house on the water. No flood zone. Insurance $5000. No HOA. Love it. You get acclimated to the heat. I'm freezing if it gets below 70.

Absolutely correct! We've lived here since 1997 and are homeless for the last 2 years despite my income rising 30% since 2019 because the cost of living in Florida has increased 65% for a net loss of 35%. Florida doesn't deserve workers.

@AB-wg7qe

6 ай бұрын

Agreed, we’re leaving.

@scott331

6 ай бұрын

Agreed 👍 💯

This definitely isn’t just a “Florida” issue rather a world wide issue. It varies from state to state and city to city, but in general the cost of living has sky rocketed. Go check out other first world countries and cities and you can see everything has drastically gone up since the forced “shutdown”

@andrimarbi

3 ай бұрын

Yeah but the bugs are still gross in Florida

@bigradwolf5001

2 ай бұрын

The thing is Florida mixes it with the gators, sinkholes, hurricanes, senior orgy lifestyle, AND the increased cost of living...making it unique in the world.

@BurnMarLarGo

Ай бұрын

Nope its because Demoron turned the state into a shithole.

@user-mq5rh6ew7p

16 күн бұрын

The poster is right. These last few years in Seattle have absolutely skyrocketed. I think it is nationwide just to different degrees.

I'm near Pensacola, 10 mins to the beach. Beautiful and will never leave.

Seriously, locals are happy this is happening. Thank you for leaving.

@marknewton6984

16 күн бұрын

Yes. Leave😮

If you can't live good on $150K then you're seriously doing something very wrong.

@eleanormartinez8274

6 ай бұрын

Not true. In my home state of CA (the area around San Jose and San Francisco), $150K will get you an average life. No fancy frills, eating out or any luxuries. It sounds crazy, but it's true. Not so long ago, a family of 4 with an annual income of $117K in Marin County was considered low-income.

@paulanomoly7977

6 ай бұрын

@@eleanormartinez8274 In the free state of Florida one could live very comfortable and still save money. We make less than half that here and are very comfortable. The secret to financial success can be summed up in a single sentence... 'Don't spend what you do not have.'

@myklegrey

12 күн бұрын

fr! Wow I don't know a soul in my life that makes $150k and complains.

I moved to Brevard county ,Florida back in January of 2018. I moved here from Baltimore, Maryland. I moved here because I always wanted to live here and love the tropical weather. I purchased a home in 2021 for 306k. Which was a new build with 2.50 interest rate. I feel very fortunate that we were able to purchase and buy our dream home. I worked and saved for a couple of years to make it a reality. I am in sales and make between 130-160k per year depending on how business is. As far as cost of living compared to Maryland. I would not be able to afford a waterfront lake home in Maryland. The same home would now be 500-600k in Maryland. Easily. Cost of food and insurance is pretty much the same. Marylands traffic is definitely worse then Brevard county Florida. You have no choice but to use the beltways in Maryland to go anywhere. Here in Florida the traffic is getting worse but rush hour in Maryland is miserable. It's much more laid back down here. I am in sales so I drive everywhere for work. The Baltimore Beltway sucks and the D.C beltway is worse. So driving down route 1 and a long the Indian River lagoon is like living in Paradise in comparison. I understand the prices are going up here but they are going way up everywhere. It would've taking me a lot longer to save and purchase in Maryland making the same money up there. I have absolutely no regrets about moving to Florida. Yes it has it's negatives but it has a ton of positives in my view. As far as homeowners insurance in Florida. It definitely is a issue but you need to buy or build a house that is built to modern Hurricane code and you can get insurance..

@takamex

6 ай бұрын

Pls vote republican which is what has made this state diff

@tmdrake

6 ай бұрын

Gov ruined american dream.

@ocularpatdown

6 ай бұрын

@@takamex😂😂😂😂

@prettyyoungthingpyt5015

6 ай бұрын

Brevard county is laid back. Come to Miami Dade county or Broward county, then you will see traffic. Brevard county is Palm Bay/Melbourne right?? Those places are in the boonies still.

@zachharting1025

6 ай бұрын

@@prettyyoungthingpyt5015 Hardly the boonies.

Thank you so much for your insight and honesty on this.

Very Insightful, I've Shared This With Family And Friends. Thanks Alot Michael🎸

I moved to Largo, Fl in August of 2022. I have never seen as many rude people concentrated in an area as there is in Largo. Just downright rude people. Asshole drivers as well. People drive like they are going to a house fire. I have a man that lives across the street from me who is absolutely insane. He and I will have trouble in the future. I can count on that. With all this plus the high cost of living here I am giving serious consideration to moving back to where I come from.

@icarussisyphus5201

6 ай бұрын

Yeah I grew up in Florida and it is the Northeast pretentious Karen's moving down. You can spot the people from up north. True Floridians are nice and mellow.

@kathyspaulding5326

6 ай бұрын

Lots of rude, asshole drivers in Naples, Bonita Springs, and Estero also.

@AB-wg7qe

6 ай бұрын

They call it Larghetto for a reason player.

@jamesbass9797

6 ай бұрын

@@AB-wg7qe -- I bought this little place down here to live for several months out of the year, but I firmly believe I've bought into a ghetto. I'm putting this place up for sale after the first of the year and moving back home.

@xoox7469

6 ай бұрын

That was 1995. Not 1195. LoL 🤣

Finally, someone who is telling the truth. I lived in Florida from 1977 until 2021. We saw as a family how different things were becoming throughout the years. between the increase in traffic, rude people, a bad combination of lots of tourists, young drivers, people that could not understand the signs, and very elderly people that renewed their licenses by mail. It became a huge hazard driving on the hwy. I owned my own house. However, the fear of the upcoming hurricane season was always a concern. What finally sealed the deal for me selling my property and getting out was when Hurricane Maria hit and I had to drive from Palm Beach County to my daughter's place in Orlando and what w have taken 2.5 hrs took me 10 hrs non stop. Bumper to bumper heading North, it being a peninsula no other way to go other than North bound, that of itself can be scary. Traffic, mosquitoes, rude and intolerant people, especially in the very hot summers, just to name a few. Do I miss the old times when it was beautiful, Yes, but sadly no more unless, like you mentioned, being very wealthy to afford the lifestyle. I hear my daughter's friends want to move out, but they can't. I honestly don't know how people are dealing with all at this time. Especially the younger generation with dreams of buying a home. A paradise that once was is not what people think it is now.

@Ray-pp5qb

5 ай бұрын

This was the case 16 years ago when I left after only living there for 2 years. The state has always be a cesspool.

@CoolAce1-dv1pn

5 ай бұрын

Yep, the late 70's to mid 80's was great in South Florida. I used to go every year. Prices were insanely cheap for real estate, food, taxes, etc. Traffic was literally a non-issue on I95 and other major roads. Crime was also far lower outside of Miami.

@marcosmed7991

5 ай бұрын

i jump OUT to VA ..

@carlooo00s

5 ай бұрын

drive faster

@krane15

5 ай бұрын

All that you describe is not unique to Florida. Florida is simply made up of the rude people from the rest of the country. Native Floridian are among then nicest people you will ever meet. Pure southern hospitality. As for the traffic, is there any metro in the U.S. where that isn't the case? Poor leadership, planning, and greed is everywhere.

Thanks for the video!

Liked the video. A lot of what you talk about is true. Florida has been a people magnet since the end of the War between the States. That is nothing new. Florida is dynamic and full of things and places to do see and enjoy. We are trying to pack too many people down here at one time. That’s a big problem in some ways. I’ve always lamented the loss of our agricultural base to development. Traffic is a nightmare and getting worse as you pointed out. They are always behind in roads and upkeep. The weather is what it is. I personally thrive in the heat, ‘hot’ as you call it. But I grew up in it. That is key. I’m one of those that get chilled easily when the temps drop. There was a time when air conditioning was a luxury few had back in the day. In housing and automobiles. People need to be aware that Florida is that way and embrace it. I’ve lived here all my life. Born and raised in So Dade. My history and loves of life are right here. I still enjoy outdoor activities and our beautiful water. I don’t ever see myself moving anywhere else. My best advice to new comers is get acclimated. Get out. Sweat. Venture outside and enjoy our great outdoors. The first time the power goes out you’ll do better. That’s a given. Cheers!

Sold my home in Florida 1 year ago it got so expensive… Traffic…heat…expensive electric bill every month…everything is always crowded…

I bought my first house in St Petersburg in 2004 I paid $69,000. I was eight blocks from the bay. 8th Street. I couldn't believe it, it was amazing. I sold it for $130,000 a year and a half later and use the profits to purchase a Condo. As a realtor at the time in could see the market drastically basically stop. I sold that for just over what I paid for it. But I still wish I'd kept it even through the 2008 crash I loved the place. The people who purchased it from me ended up losing it to foreclosure. It's sold again in 2012 bank owned it isold for $25,000. Unbelievable. P. S. The first house I purchased for $69,000 near the bay. Is now valued close to $500,000

@jibberjabber-fm6pb

6 ай бұрын

Thats the rush of new settlers

@sinister_right

6 ай бұрын

Out of curiosity I looked at the number of Single Family homes ,excluding condos etc. St Petersburg has 775 single family homes listed for sale. That's jaw dropping.

@mikeking7582

6 ай бұрын

hedge funds are starting to liquidate........this will make 2008 look like a kiddie party.....it's gonna be bad@@sinister_right

@sinister_right

6 ай бұрын

Been watching that condo complex over the years because I kind of hoped to purchase in there again someday. The unit above it sold for $203,000 3 months ago. The unit beside it sold for I believe $210,000 just this year. The gentleman who purchased it for $25,000 in 2012 could sell for around $100,000 walk away with a minimum of tripling his investment putting his neighbors 50% underwater.

@marknewton6984

6 ай бұрын

Wait it out, saith The Beachcomber...

Back in the 70’s when everyone left Michigan (last person in Michigan, please turn off the light), they mostly went to Florida. Now Michigan has all the fresh water, lower cost of living, mild summers and winters, more miles of coastline than Florida, and the traffic doesn’t suck….. shhhh

I appreciate the inside...no one ever put into prospective what's behind the curtain and just focus on the show. Hearing real scenarios as you mention such cost of living, home owners insurance etc...opens your eyes and helps you decide before you are in it to deep and find out the hard way having to move because you are broke thinking your retirement was a wise desition in paradise without consequences. Thanks again...your video was very informative and open my eyes of what's behind stage.

Gosh, so many drama queens in the comments. First of all, the quality of life has gone down EVERYWHERE. I don’t think there is a single place you can name where the weather is great, the economy is great, cost of living is low, incomes are high, crime is low, there is lots of things to do, the infrastructure is great, and things are getting better and better. It is all about trade offs and Florida is no exception. I spend 6.5 months of the year in South Florida and the rest of the time in NYC, so I feel qualified to chime in. The weather in FL is pretty awesome from November through April. And it’s great even until the middle of May. But then again, I live on the top floor of a beach condo, and the breezes are heavenly. The cost of food is higher in FL and gas prices are about the same. But just about everything else is cheaper in FL by far. And remember, folks: no state income tax. You don’t appreciate this unless you are from an insanely tax burdened area like NYC, CA, IL, NJ, etc. The savings from that alone literally covers ALL of my living and housing expenses in FL and then some. My co-op building is self managed and the finances/building management are transparent for all owners. We have 7-figures in reserves as well as generously budgeted monthly maintenance as well as a fully funded long term capital improvements schedule. We recently passed our 60-year inspection with zero observations. Still, my maintenance has risen to just $500 month, which is pretty great considering all of the amenities, which includes 24/7 doormen and an oceanfront pool lounge area. And building insurance! Yes, there are horror stories about FL, but so far my experience has been almost entirely wonderful. I just came back down for the winter and I’m really enjoying the mild dry weather. It’s all about perspective and your personal mileage may vary.

@markm391

6 ай бұрын

Well said!

I am a broker in California....the grass is not greener on the other side. Quality of life is important. You should not have to work 80 hours a week to support a house payment. All problems which you describe exists in California as well. Many insurance companies cancelling insurance policies. Thank you for a great presentation. As I studied the MLS California available homes over the past month, I wondered about the high condo monthly dues. Bottom line, my opinion - 3 working people now need to work to buy a HOME in California without sacrificing your life quality.

@randyavera5579

6 ай бұрын

But your weather in CA...

@user-es1hk6ok5w

6 ай бұрын

To much poop and kooks in cali

@donchoq

6 ай бұрын

You guys voted for it! The fact Newsome wasn't recalled spoke volumes about the state.

@Priyanka77574

5 ай бұрын

@@donchoqYou’ve been brainwashed by right wing media. You cannot say that it’s Newsome’s fault when Florida has the same problems. Yet your governor is a Republican so what are you talking about?

@Priyanka77574

5 ай бұрын

@@donchoqThe fact that you reelected DeSantis speaks volumes about Florida and not in a good way.

Awesome work !!! Michael

Good Grief, THANK YOU! Your vids just saved my Hubby and I a lot of money out of our retirement pockets. We will stay put here in TN. 🙏

This happened about 15 years ago in South Florida. People flocked here and builders built homes and condos like crazy. Then the housing bubble broke and tens of thousands of homeowners defaulted on their mortgages. Prices dropped like a rock and real estate was dirt cheap. This new bubble will burst soon and the cycle with repeat.

@BalBurgh

6 ай бұрын

Florida has been like that for over a hundred years. This is just the latest cycle.

@AB-wg7qe

6 ай бұрын

And insurance will still continue to go up and up

@ryanrachal5458

5 ай бұрын

taxes and overvalued housing won't change for a while...or ever

@Twizzledoc187

5 ай бұрын

Will that help with lowering property taxes?

The reasons sited in your survey are universal and not isolated to Florida. They are all a factor of inflation. Which has hit everyone and every state and every business from insurance to community services. A self-inflicted wound we put on ourselves...We increased crime with our campaigns to reduce police. We did it to ourselves and there's a very clear deliniation of when it started. Its going to get worse as we have have upwards of 13 million illegal immigrants wanting housing and services. Its going to get much worse. Drastic change is needed in our countries leadership.

@inboxnews

6 ай бұрын

Exactly.

@gottahavegoalsset

6 ай бұрын

Life just isn't as good in America since the blue comm's cheated and took over.

@johnboutet7560

6 ай бұрын

Spot on. Try living in New York State. Everything he says is true for NY and add in the fact you live in cold, wet, darkness in NY for 6 months a year. We're moving to FL in 2026.

@marknewton6984

6 ай бұрын

​@@johnboutet7560Yes get out of the Snow!

@NotSettlingForSecondBest

4 ай бұрын

You are watching too much Fox Noise. The inflation rate is down to 3%. Crime has been going down since the early 90s. There was a short uptick during the pandemic when many people were out of work. Now, the GDP growth is about 2.1% annually and unemployment is only at 3.4%. Inflation was high worldwide during Covid19 due to supply and labor shortages. But it is back to normal now.

I lived in Orlando for a year straight (1987) and the summer was DREADFUL. With global warming in progress it has got to be worse.For a long time, I'd tell anyone mention moving there that what you save on the lack of state income tax will get spent off on excessive A/C cost.

As a 60 year old pre retire- baby boomer, it saddens me to hear that you are going thru all that. May GOD bless you.🙏

@sxntana-lz5nn

Ай бұрын

NYC is ridiculously expensive

Never regretted leaving Tampa!!! I’m LOVING Cookeville, TN and have met a bunch of Floridians from Tampa/ St. Pete, Clearwater, southern Florida, you name it. I’m loving the seasons as I was so tired of the constant heat.

@Devinn504

3 ай бұрын

Stay out the kitchen if you can’t take the heat. Lol

@billj9838

3 ай бұрын

The native Floridian that was complaining about humidity is basically telling everybody what they said in the 1990s about Florida has come true. In the 1990s experts were saying Florida was the number one state that would suffer under global warming.

@Andrembramwell

3 ай бұрын

tampa to cooksville lmaooo what a horrible decision st. petersburg is amazing

@cur244

3 ай бұрын

@@Andrembramwell TN is a more beautiful state. St. Pete does have great beaches and super nice downtown though.

@cjhoward409

3 ай бұрын

We moved from Chicago to central Ky. Near a lake, so pretty. We live on a 4 mile long country roads. All our new neighbors are from … ca, co, Mi and Ind.

Back in the early 2000’s I worked for the state of Florida and was paid $19k per year today that same job pays $19k per year not much of an incentive to go back

love your honesty dude

You're right. The HEAT the very reason I moved north 10 years ago. Got tired of living indoors (air conditioning) all the time. Plus the air conditioning bills!

I love California also, but all the things that you mentioned that was wrong with Florida, besides the humidity, hurricanes, and thunderstorms. Is an an overabundance in California. It is the second most expensive state in the country behind Hawaii . The traffic gets a lot worse every time I visit. Homelessness, is overtaking many areas due to the high cost of living. There are a lot of natural and unnatural disasters in the area.

I’m a landscaper in Pinellas County and this summer didn’t feel any hotter than previous ones. It was low mid 90s and humid just like every summer. Winter last year was pretty mild. But it’s been chilly here lately. What’s going to drive me out of Florida is the cost of insurance. My commercial truck insurance went up 50 percent this year.

@JohnDoe-tq8xw

6 ай бұрын

Climate change denier lol jk

@glyniscoleman4813

6 ай бұрын

I agree I work outside as well didn't seem any worse I remember in the early 80s there were hotter summers sorry but my car insurance has gone down can't find house insurance though we live inland near Deltona no flood zone but nobody will carry our house

@greensorrel6860

6 ай бұрын

My husband's did too

@SirReptitious

6 ай бұрын

@@glyniscoleman4813 If you can't get a private company to take you on, you have to get Citizens insurance from the state. Unless your mortgage is paid off the loan holder would already be on top of this. I had to switch to Citizens two years ago when my previous company supposedly went bankrupt. I just got a letter a couple of weeks ago that there is a private company that will give me a policy, for about $800 more than the last policy I paid. I've decided to just drop my insurance except liability. My house is small and old; ~85% of the value of my house is the lot it's on. It's a big lot, back when they didn't squeeze houses together so close you can reach out your window and almost touch your neighbor's house. So if a hurricane destroys my house I'll just sell the lot and buy a place in western south carolina, north carolina, virginia, or west virginia. I've lived here my whole life and am tired of the oppressive heat and hurricanes.

@jpsmith9452

6 ай бұрын

@@greensorrel6860 I’ve never made a claim. My general liability company dropped me. Never made a claim with them either. Luckily I found another company.

Very well prepared and done, Thank you.

Thanks for bringing up the customer service. That was one of the main reasons for me to move out of Miami.

That scenery behind you is breathtaking. Taking your advice. I’ll admire Florida from a distance.

I agree with everything you said. Things have changed for the worst since I moved here in 2016. Cost of insurance, property taxes, groceries and services almost doubled or tripled. Thanks goodness I do not have an HOA. No complaints on the weather, I love it hot.

@scubaguy5389

6 ай бұрын

Turn your ac off for the year and come back and let me know.

@iworkout6912

6 ай бұрын

@@scubaguy5389 Don't forget you will have to replace the A/C more than you think. An A/C running 24-7 doesn't take long for it to show its age. On a condo in Tampa, we have replaced the A/C about every 6-8 years, and the one that was on the roof looks like a burnt Pizza. And they aren't getting any cheaper to replace.

@jeffreybellantoni8758

6 ай бұрын

It's everywhere not just florida

@MR..181

6 ай бұрын

My hoa went invalid perpetuity...????

@nicholasr7987

6 ай бұрын

Ha. I lived without AC for 6 years. You get used to it. Ask anyone with grey hair that grew up in FL. They more than likely had no AC.

As a native Floridian, I left in late '73. Moved back in 2015...it definitely IS NOT the Florida I knew & grew up in! I might leave, return to Georgia, BUT, the #1 thing keeping me in the Sunshine State is wonderful health care. I do not believe there is any place else where I could receive the excellent care that I get here. Oh yes, traffic is AWFUL!