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My insurance went up 40% last year. That was quite a shock but I read an article that explained the reasons for it and what was being done to fix it. This year it went up too but only about 50 bucks so maybe we have turned a corner.

Thanks for commenting. Yes, those places you listed can be pricey! Many 55+ communities are guard gated and that does offer an extra layer of security. A bit south of the Villages, in Leesburg, you'll also find several 55 and over communities that are guard gated. Best of luck with your move!

Thanks for commenting. Jacksonville, like some of the other bigger cities in Florida, does have some challenges with crime. I agree that Amelia Island and St. Augustine are great places! I appreciate your input!

Prices and affordability are certainly among the top things most people have to consider when it comes to deciding where to live. For sure!, Thanks for your comment!

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Of course! Feel free to email me and let me know more details. KenTyndallRealEstate@gmail.com. Thanks for commenting!

Thanks for your comment! It's good to hear from a professional. And you are absolutely right. So many of those things you mention are cheap fixes that could be taken care of before the property is listed! I have suggested a pre-sale inspection so many times over the years, but so few buyers take that step. Thanks for your great advice. I really appreciate your input!

Thanks for commenting! It's a good idea to keep an eye on areas for as long as possible if you're considering moving there. You'll learn a lot! I appreciate your input!

Not sure how that happened but thanks for your input!

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Thanks for your input! A great place to live if you’re looking for small town living! I appreciate your comment!

I have lived through blizzards that just about killed me. Heat is something you can adjust to or get used to. I live in air conditioned comfort during the summers and love the outdoors the rest of the year. A lot of the summer I am in the gulf or swimming in the pool too.

@@johnscott2746 John sounds like you don't work A hard labor job,like Alot Americans,some people got it made siting in A office building,in air cond.but if you got to work outside all day 6days A week it get old fast,my self I like the70 degree weather,I go where ever it go's John,that's what keeps me happy

@@jamesotto9530when I was young I worked construction in California. That was a hot miserable time. I moved to Florida and got a job with a grocery chain that was starting up. Worked for them for 30 years and retired. Now I’m just enjoying life. Have a nice day.

Thanks for commenting. I appreciate your input. Best of luck to you!

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Thanks for commenting! I love St. Petersburg. It has changed a lot since you lived in the area in the mid '90s. I don't know that I would necessarily recommend one place area over another. I think the biggest challenge would be to find a condo in your price range. There are some places out there. And you'll need to figure into your budget the HOA fees and taxes and insurance. If you have more questions feel free to contact me directly. Best of luck!

Thank you! Very much appreciated!

Thanks for commenting! That's great advice. Sellers do need to be careful to not overdo it when it comes to adding aromas. But a diffuser tends to be more subtle than a lot of candles or plug-in odor eliminators. Thanks again for your input!

@@KenTyndallRealEstate Diffusers use essential oils, to which no one would be allergic. I choose lavender scent for its calming effect.

Absolutely replace missing or damaged baseboards! Thank you for your input! You summed it up perfectly in your comment and I appreciate it!

Thank you for your detailed comment. Yes, buyers (and sellers) need to be aware of what is really supposed to be included in the price per square foot. It should be heated/air conditioned square footage, not garages, or unfinished basements, or patios, or lot size. I appreciate your input!

Thanks for your input! Whatever information was used when putting together this video does need to be corrected. Yes, Jacksonville is the biggest county by population as well as land mass (since the city and county merged decades ago). All three cities (Jax, Tampa, and Miami) continue to grow, and it seems people in all those metros are feeling those growing pains, as are other parts of the state. Since the city and county cover the same area, the population of Jacksonville includes that large land mass, where Tampa and Miami do not cover their entire counties. Thanks again for pointing this out! I appreciate your comment!

Thanks for your question! Gainesville is a great college town, located inland in north central Florida. The University of Florida is quite nice and there's a really cool downtown area. When I'm there, I love having a bite to eat at one of the cool cafes with sidewalk seating. The cost of living is very affordable too. Thanks for commenting!

I love Pensacola too! Great beaches, amazing white sand, great gulf waters, and a smaller town feel! Thanks for commenting!

Thanks for your comment. No mention of sinkholes in this video, but it might be something that people want to be aware of. I appreciate your input.

Thank you very much for your comment! I really appreciate it. And thanks for watching!

Thank you for your input! There are a lot of places in Florida that have been losing some of their appeal because of the reasons you have listed. I appreciate your insight and thank you for commenting!

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Thank you! Yes, there are so many options in Florida! I really appreciate your comment!!

Thank you for your question! You'll find some great areas on both coasts close to the water when it comes to walkability and bike riding. If I had to generalize overall, I would say the west coast probably has more areas like that. Some communities have walking/bike trails in the neighborhoods. Thanks again!

Thanks for commenting! That's a great area with a lot to offer. It's not only a great place to live, but a lot of Floridians enjoy visiting there from other areas. I've had a lot of good times in Vero Beach. And you'll find some great neighborhoods there too. Thanks for your input!

Thanks for commenting! Yes, homeowners insurance is a big issue in Florida. I talked about that in another video: Moving to Florida: 9 Things to Know! th-cam.com/video/Sl5-QxxZ-KM/w-d-xo.html I haven't heard about insurance on a 500K home as high as 30K a year. Is that a house in a flood zone on the beach or something? But homeowners insurance has increased dramatically over the past several years. Florida lawmakers have been trying to take steps to lower insurance rates, but so far we're waiting for better results. Property taxes have also increased as overall values of properties have increased. And yes, car insurance is higher in Florida than a lot of other states. And you are correct that when a home sells, prices for other things like insurance also increase, based on the higher sales price. So, a house is valued higher and property taxes are based on the value of a home. And HOA fees can also increase. On the positive side, Florida does not have a state income tax. I appreciate your input!

Homeowners insurance is in the process of getting fixed. I don’t know what you are talking about with property taxes. By law, the assessment on your house can only go up by 3% per year. I have a house in town and a small farm up by the state line and the total property tax is less than $1200 a year for all of it.

@@johnscott2746 Thank you. How and why do you think Homeowners Insurance is going to get fixed? I doubt they are going to drop the lie about global warming. So it must be something else. Even when new companies, with better rates take over, I don't think it will last. They too will raise their prices after the next hurricane. Do you know how much homeowners insurance is in the northern region of Florida? Still higher than other states rights?

@@cannotbeshaken7889there have always been hurricanes. That’s not what caused the problem we are experiencing. What happened is the lawyers got in bed with their buddies in the legislature and made it super easy to sue an insurance company. So much so that all the lawyers had to do is write a letter to the insurance company and a check got cut the same day. The insurance companies were forced to form a fund just to pay these checks and it was driving them out of business. A lot of them left the state. Others raised their rates. Recently, at the behest of the governor, laws were passed to stop this practice. But in the week before the new law took effect over 250,000 new “suits” were filed. And we will have to wade through all of them before things get better. There is more to this debacle than I can write in this post. You should look it up for yourself if you are interested.

Thank you for your question! Overall, the Palm Beach area is great. Palm Beach itself is extremely expensive! That's where the billionaires live. But West Palm Beach is affordable and has a lot of nice neighborhoods. Some feel it's getting crowded. Take a look at North Palm Beach. It's affordable, and very safe overall. Here's a video on Safest Places to Live in Florida: th-cam.com/video/Zv8gtaxjV7w/w-d-xo.html The Palm Beach area has a great South Florida vibe, with a diverse population, great restaurants and an active nightlife. Thanks again!

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Thanks for commenting. Yes, those are all among the critters we have in Florida! I did mention gators, snakes and mosquitoes in this video: Moving to Florida: 9 Things to Know! th-cam.com/video/Sl5-QxxZ-KM/w-d-xo.html I appreciate your input!

Thanks for commenting! I agree that Hallandale Beach is an incredible place. As you said, good beaches and restaurants, etc. I really appreciate your input!

Thanks for commenting! Titusville is a great place!

Thanks for commenting! It sounds as if you and your wife have a solid plan! You've definitely done your homework, narrowing down that stretch of the east coast so you can be close to the beach AND within an hour and 20 minutes to Universal. Not a bad idea to start looking early and renting out your property until you're ready for a permanent move. Best of luck to you!

Thank you for you 2c and your thoughtful input! I think you nailed it! Maintain, maintain, and maintain. Clearly, the approach you take as a homeowner is correct! So many people don't do that. I also do everything with selling in mind, even if I plan to stay there for a while. And doing things for your own use while you're living there is another thing you're doing right! Thanks for commenting!

​@KenTyndallRealEstate I like what you said, and it makes a lot of sense.

@@KenTyndallRealEstateexactly - this was the message that I got from your video. Of course fix things while you are living there and can enjoy and/or get benefits from upgrades but don’t just do all those expensive Reno’s just before selling.If people would only clean and declutter that would make a huge difference!

@@rosemarie9956 Thanks for your input! Yes, clean and declutter! You would be amazed at some of the houses I have seen while showing buyers potential homes! I appreciate your comment!

We actually renovated our bathroom just before selling our house. The layout was terrible and contributed to the amazing deal we got on it when we bought it. It wasn't a big deal for us but was a problem for others. There was a wall of dead space from bad design from original builder. We just bumped out the wall and took a closet out of the basement that didn't need to be there. And we turned the bath around so we could fit a separate shower and added built in shelves. When we bought it, it had sat on the market for 18 months. We sold it in 9 days. We didn't care about that bathroom but the Toronto market place did. Layout is important in bathrooms.

Thanks for your input. I like Lake Wales too - for all the reasons you just said! Thanks for commenting!

Thanks for commenting! I've heard about a few cases of that over the years and years that I've lived in Florida. If it happens, it would likely be that somebody left a door open, or had some kind of hole in their home that allowed a snake in. And I've heard about snakes in toilets. I suppose that could happen anywhere that has snakes.It gives me "the willies" just thinking about it!