5 Unexpected Costs of Living in Jacksonville FL

[@FernandoBowen-78]

I'm 54 and my wife and I are VERY worried about our future, gas and food prices rising daily. We have had our savings dwindle with the cost of living into the stratosphere, and we are finding it impossible to replace them. We can get by, but can't seem to get ahead. My condolences to anyone retiring in this crisis, 30 years nonstop just for a crooked system to take all you worked for.

[@Elliot-Ivan]

I feel your pain mate, as a fellow retiree, I’d suggest you look into passive index fund investing and learn some more. For me, I had my share of ups and downs when I first started looking for a consistent passive income so I hired an expert advisor for aid, and following her advice, I poured $30k in value stocks and digital assets, Up to 200k so far and pretty sure I'm ready for whatever comes.

[@FernandoBowen-78]

@@Elliot-Ivan That's actually quite impressive, I could use some Info on your FA, I am looking to make a change on my finances this year as well

[@Elliot-Ivan]

@@FernandoBowen-78 My advisor is VICTORIA CARMEN SANTAELLA;

[@Elliot-Ivan]

You can look her up online

[@LiamOlivia-4]

@@Elliot-Ivan The crazy part is that those advisors are probably outperforming the market and raising good returns but some are charging fees over fees that drain your portfolio. Is this the case with yours too?

[@KarenPritsch]

Thank you, your video was very informative! I live here in Jax. One more good fact to add is that the beaches are free! Many beach towns charge a badge fee or entrance fee. I would also let people know how large Jax. is [1 hour East to West and 1 hour North to South.] New residents are shocked about the size of this city.

[@floridacoastalteam-lptrealty]

Thx so much for your comments. Great info from a local :).. In some of our other videos, we address some of these.. I will be doing a new video that will cover the 10-15 Things Someone Should know when living in Jacksonvillle :)

[@tinamaxey551]

Thank you so much for the informative video. It’s really helpful 👏🏼

[@floridacoastalteam-lptrealty]

My pleasure! Please let me know how we can best help!

[@Shenteng1688]

Hi Chris, nice and informative video! What is required in order to qualify for homestead exemption in Jax? I live in Maryland and plan to move to JAX. Thank you! David

[@chrissnow1502]

For a homestead exemption in Florida, you have to claim the property as your primary residence. Your driver's license should have the property address and then you would take a copy of your deed to the tax collector's office and file for the homestead exemption. Most counties require you to do this in person for the first year and then it is automatically renewed each year after that.

[@floridacoastalteam-lptrealty]

For a homestead exemption in Florida, you have to claim the property as your primary residence. Your driver's license should have the property address and then you would take a copy of your deed to the tax collector's office and file for the homestead exemption. Most counties require you to do this in person for the first year and then it is automatically renewed each year after that.

[@SarahS1214]

Lots of great information. Thank you. Our gas today 4/15/24 is $3.48 gal for 87 (3 weeks ago it was $3.27), $3.36 gal skim milk at Walmart in Rapid City SD. Have to move due to property taxes jumping $500 a mo last year, looking at Florida. Do seniors get any property tax discounts?

[@chrissnow8148]

Thanks for the comments Sarah.. Seniors do get some discounts for property taxes.

[@MultiAnne36]

Hi, I have been to Rapid many times. Moved from Michigan to Florida 3 years ago. If you are worried about an extra $500 in property taxes, I would not move down here. Food is expensive in Florida. Do your research. Look it up, but there are not a lot of discounts for seniors on prop taxes. You need to be poverty level, or have some other circumstance. You won't get a discount just because of your age. If you are on a budget try west central florida because the taxes, ins. And housing is a bit lower.

[@floridacoastalteam-lptrealty]

@@MultiAnne36 thanks so much for your comments... You are correct that West Central Florida is more affordable. North Central Florida is also a great option.

[@EduardoAReyes]

Lots of great information, thank you! I'm chiming in from Philadelphia, PA. Currently 6/24/2024 regular gallon of gas is $3.45 and a gallon of whole milk is $4.81. My mother and I are considering a move to JAX. We both own three properties in Philly and would pay cash on a house down in FL. Is this a wise move?

[@floridacoastalteam-lptrealty]

Florida is the number 2 state for appreciation since 2018. The sooner you can get here the better. People have been moving here at record numbers for the last 5 years.. Here is an article: www.floridarealtors.org/news-media/news-articles/2024/06/florida-surpasses-national-median-sale-price

[@Moneypower572]

I prefer Hallandale beach Florida beautiful city good beaches and restaurants and growing businesses and communities, and good night life.❤

[@floridacoastalteam-lptrealty]

I have not Hallandale Beach. I like the Jacksonville area because you have a true change of seasons that you can feel.

[@rotart12arx3]

How old is your home?

[@floridacoastalteam-lptrealty]

The home I am currently in was built in 2003.

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