AVOID Moving To Florida AT ALL COSTS! (14 NEW REASONS)

Moving to Florida used to be a great idea. It was affordable, nice weather most of the year, laid back lifestyle, you name it. But now, all that has changed. Its no longer affordable, its hot all the time and you'll likely spend most of your time just working to afford a place to live rather than living any sort of laid back lifestyle.
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[@MichaelBordenaro]

TIME TO GET OUT! Condo Terminations RAMPING UP! kzbin.info/www/bejne/iXnMgpyifZalmqs

[@TimeToBeKind]

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]

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

[@Mach11976]

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]

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

[@jk-mm5to]

Worst thing about Florida is property tax and insurance.

[@Student4Life19]

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]

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

[@Student4Life19]

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]

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

[@an80skid71]

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]

@@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.

[@pennyreusch9295]

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]

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

[@1FlyingSolo1]

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]

@@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]

@@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]

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

[@MsTuliplady]

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]

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

[@Babu-kr3cr]

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

[@getoutthere04]

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]

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]

Interesting…

[@FinarfinNoldorin]

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]

Where’re you headed to?

[@rhettmorris614]

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]

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]

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

[@pablod3734]

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 ?

[@jupiterran]

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]

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]

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

[@JBoy340a]

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]

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

[@jupiterran]

@@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.

[@moodiblues2]

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]

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

[@atlantasailor1]

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]

Wow. Your property tax is outrageous

[@Elsa-qy9hr]

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]

$1500.00 year is cheap.

[@joannanicholson2540]

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

[@swatisquantum]

$150k is the new $65k

[@Indegenous_Moorish_Izrael]

Yesterday's price is definitely not today's price

[@robotinthebrain]

Hyperinflation will make america great again 😬

[@daraledet542]

Yep truth.

[@gabrielhaskins705]

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

[@xGERKENATORx]

For real

[@Mike-wc1ns]

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]

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

[@thedesertdancer]

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]

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]

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]

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

[@ralphholiman7401]

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]

Too many Yankees have moved here.

[@paulanomoly7977]

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

[@Gardis72]

@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]

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

[@chefgiovanni]

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.

[@michelfortier9563]

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]

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]

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

[@ralphholiman7401]

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]

The insurance will cost you more than the mortgage.

[@ralphholiman7401]

@@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.

[@jbone2345]

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.

[@atpcliff]

False. The best place to live, that is affordable, is the Upper Midwest. And Global Warming has made the winters a lot more livable, to the average person. Minnesota is THE BEST state, overall.

[@YAHSHAYA777]

@@jbone2345 you have a point there but when you go deeper in Upstate New York is very beautiful and it's highly safe plus when you buy a house you have so much spaces from the outside you don't live overcrowded like here in Florida

[@UPdan]

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]

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]

I don't like cold weather or snow..

[@graphicsgod]

I miss the cold and the snow.. and remoteness. 😥😥

[@rondipierro8677]

I'm in So Cal but I miss the NY winters.Thankfully I go up in the mountains for work and get the snow and cold in the winter

[@zl1David]

Yes , can't beat no bugs or allergies for months on end. You're the kind that I'd have a beer with ; this describes where I live to a " T."

[@robertthetrucker6534]

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]

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.

[@chiaralistica]

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

[@spbakerchezbakethis]

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.

[@YouTubeCommunists]

The 80s were the golden years in FL.

[@bjreacher6402]

I feel the same way about California. Raised my kids in the 80's and things were great in California. Now it's a complete disaster. Moved to Florida 2 years ago and so far am happy with the decision.

[@lawrencebritt1222]

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]

And the Federal Reserve.

[@marklane870]

Watch Idiocracy movie lol

[@rubyparchment5523]

@@marklane870 Shucks, I was gonna say Idiocracy.

[@Bill-s5x]

What country?

[@albertmarkethinkpr1325]

It's everywhere man, trust me Europe is no better.

[@hopemorrow4244]

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

[@elenaazarola2541]

Biden economy very bad!

[@liverfailure1597]

Eat ze bugs --Klaus

[@behumanbekind]

@@liverfailure1597 Humans are now hackable animals - Yuval Noah Harari

[@YouTubeCommunists]

You Will eat ze bugz!

[@myfloridabackyard7984]

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

[@JudithCampbell-kz4xu]

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]

You are the problem too

[@lovly2cu725]

SAME AGE & FORECLOSURES COMING IN MARCH

[@vickijohnson9367]

@@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]

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]

@@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.

[@mikkiduf]

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!!!!

[@Tom-s4m7f]

Hey moving perm what's the scoop

[@rjoselin8606]

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]

florida sucks

[@dominickjustave3558]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@jfgibson73]

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

[@sobecurl8611]

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.

[@Cruxis_Angel]

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]

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

[@kellygarvin7955]

Where are you living in the Midwest? Sounds nice.

[@atpcliff]

The Upper Midwest, and Minnesota (the BEST state), are even better than the Midwest.

[@maiadazz]

I recently sold my condo for $400k and i want to invest the money in the stock market. However, it appears the market is at an all-time high. Should I invest elsewhere or wait for a market correction?

[@avamadison-r9p]

The stock market is risky But staying on the sidelines is riskier. Missing the next bull run will be far more costly to your long-term wealth than getting in at the "right price". Consult a financial advisor if you're unsure how to proceed.

[@richardhudson1243]

You're right, I and a few Neighbours in Bel-Air Area work with an advisor who prefers we DCA across other prospective sectors. Instead of a lump sum purchase, Following this, my portfolio grew 37% in the last quarter

[@michaelstrawberry]

Mind if I look up your advisor please? I've worked in real estate for over 25 years and have neglected a major stock portfolio. This served me well when I was flipping and renting houses, however I need a different plan now

[@richardhudson1243]

I've stuck with the popularly ‘’Sophia Maurine Lanting” for about five years now, and her performance has been consistently impressive. She’s quite known in her field, look her up.

[@saraFinn-u6g]

I just looked her up on the web and I would say she really has an impressive background in investing. I will write her an email shortly.

[@Tony4TX2]

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

[@marknewton6984]

It's Everywhere!

[@anthonyvarone5526]

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

[@MenteAlfa451]

Exactly

[@G-NutZ]

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

[@alexvagias5295]

Investment firms buying up real estate. Driving up prices and rent. Its a new form of feudalism.

[@Norm475]

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.

[@sunnyalfns8139]

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]

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

[@marcosmed7991]

i jump OUT to VA ..

[@carlooo00s]

drive faster

[@krane15]

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.

[@imafunnigirl]

Total bs. Guy is lying and over exaggerating on multiple points

[@Tonymanero1960]

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]

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]

It was always a lie from day 1.

[@Alacrandesinaloa]

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

[@chb2live]

Fort Lauderdale here 20 year resident. Life is depressing.

[@MichaelDeStefano]

Word

[@carefulconsumer8682]

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]

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]

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]

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

[@robertc8766]

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

[@steveareeno65]

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

[@zachharting1025]

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]

Pls vote republican which is what has made this state diff

[@tmdrake]

Gov ruined american dream.

[@ocularpatdown]

@@takamex😂😂😂😂

[@prettyyoungthingpyt5015]

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]

@@prettyyoungthingpyt5015 Hardly the boonies.

[@whobdis77]

Not so sure why we are getting so many 'move out of florida now' vids but happy for it. Time for everyone to move back. It was nice for a time..safe travels

[@atpcliff]

It is because our increasing use of Fossil Fuels, has caused more storms, and stronger storms. Insurance, HOA and Property taxes will continue to increase, except for insurance, which will end, because of excessive storm losses. Only the rich, who can pay cash for everything, will be able to live in South FL, and later, ALL of Florida.

[@BonneEileen]

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]

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

[@fredk9999]

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]

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

[@MilaN-lt2mq]

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

[@JuniperTreeee]

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.

[@MichaelDeStefano]

This dude nails it every time . Well done sir

[@djrickyb]

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]

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

[@kathyw800]

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

[@Jho_Sephine]

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]

@@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]

You can retire in México or Colombia for cheap.

[@solinvictus39]

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.

[@YAHSHAYA777]

@@solinvictus39 💯

[@vallopez384]

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]

But your weather in CA...

[@John-x5t4s]

To much poop and kooks in cali

[@donchoq]

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

[@jmmmm8314]

@@donchoqsays the person who voted for DeSantis

[@markpreston6930]

@@John-x5t4s FL is useless. CA has the fifth biggest economy on earth. FL wants to be sloppy seconds to CA like TX is. FL realtors have been lying for decades saying CA bio and tech jobs are moving to FL. All FL gets are worn out call center and support jobs that used to go to Mexico and Philippines like TX gets. FL is a trainload of BS. Miami Beach is a chicken wing and sports jersey disaster area. Lots of BSers in FL.

[@littleredhen3354]

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]

Agreed, we’re leaving.

[@scott331]

Agreed 👍 💯

[@amybeard2054]

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]

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

[@akireon5440]

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]

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

[@akireon5440]

@@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...

[@atpcliff]

My mom's condo didn't have power for NINE MONTHS. The Upper Midwest is the best area, and Minnesota is THE BEST state, overall.

[@jamesbass9797]

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.

[@icarussisyphus]

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]

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

[@AB-wg7qe]

They call it Larghetto for a reason player.

[@jamesbass9797]

@@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]

That was 1995. Not 1195. LoL 🤣

[@johnmon94]

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]

Yeah but the bugs are still gross in Florida

[@bigradwolf5001]

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.

[@GeatsXI-UtubeHatesPoorPeople]

Nope its because Demoron turned the state into a shithole.

[@user-mq5rh6ew7p]

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

[@sinister_right]

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]

Thats the rush of new settlers

[@sinister_right]

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]

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

[@sinister_right]

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]

Wait it out, saith The Beachcomber...

[@noellemarie580]

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. ❤

[@rebeccageiger9110]

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]

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.

[@christinerogers7127]

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

[@Ric442]

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

[@faustinreeder1075]

Lol

[@Freedomforall9499]

Yep 😂

[@jeffshackelford5662]

Try California Insider. Another winner

[@channel1channelone]

Lol

[@channel1channelone]

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

[@ririmr4978]

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. 🙏

[@atpcliff]

Tennessee is seeing a LOT of people move there, because it is a MUCH better state to live in than FL.

[@BamaPatriot61]

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]

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

[@kathmann7402]

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

[@jonathanwallace6667]

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

[@Don-md6wn]

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]

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

[@tonymccormac7865]

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

[@ownsilver]

Bidonomics an epic failure

[@pensacola321]

​@@ownsilverMAGA 🤡

[@Plantbased7]

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

[@curtsuneson6161]

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.

[@veev2561]

Try to buy a house on the west coast, ca, it's $1 mil and up not including taxes, insur, if you can even get insur as many insur co pulled out, not taking new policies. If you don't make $ 500k- $1 mil, you may be sleeping in your car, rv in a Walmart parking lot, there is no state with more homeless than ca, whether they ar3 seen or unseen, these mentally ill drug addicts are all over. Organized carjacking, mass gangs shoplifting. Because of mex gangs as ms13, they set up shop all over ca, san diego, la, , Bakersfield and central valley,the dessert, where they have entire drug op stealing electricity,water, for illegal pot farms, san fran, fentyl zombies addicted.

[@joshstein1976]

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]

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.

[@matthewronsson]

Mid 2000's would be on or around 2050.

[@Carolinapetroska]

Same for me.

[@feilixmenendez7713]

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

[@preludesi2188]

I moved to Vegas from Illinois 3 years ago and I love it. Yeah Florida is nice don't leave!

[@preludesi2188]

@@gussfish8670 sure if you like getting fleeced on everything. Have you/do you actually live in IL or do you just like being a contrarian troll?

[@Materva-hv6sz]

@@preludesi2188 I live in Illinois and prefer it to Florida (having lived there many years). I live in downstate Bloomington-Normal though where it is tranquil and the cost of living is good relative to many places

[@Itravelbackintime]

My sister lived in Lincoln Park neighborhood in Chicago for many years but had to leave because the rents went through roof to where it became too expensive. Cheaper in the suburbs but she decided to leave the state all together.

[@susanscavelli732]

Good 4 u. We live there are its not as great as just a vacay! Many of my clients have left or are leaving

[@lynnec6325]

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]

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

[@lynnec6325]

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

[@Horseracingtip]

Do you think all the building of homes and commercial properties and all the cement and asphalt to build roads and freeways has caused Florida to feel warmer? Traffic is also more stressful, and stress makes you feel warmer.

[@MeadowDay]

Thousands of acres of concrete will definitely have a negative effect on all aspects of nature

[@randyhays4620]

yes, yes and yes

[@LuvBorderCollies]

I know it has an effect as urban "micro climates" were a reality in the 1980s, especially in the urban jungle from D.C. thru Boston. I believe Dallas TX has probably arrived at that uncomfortable point. My wife has family around there and I've been watching their weather for years. 2023 I saw some 80deg days in Feb which became mostly 80s then 90s popped in and before "official summer" Dallas was 106 day after day and Dallas has high humidity normally. Years ago Dallas was not a great improvement over northern Iowa in the winter as they'd get ice storms. 80deg sounds great in Feb after 3 to 4 months of winter, but 100+ w/humidity not so much. I've been scoping out the USA for years and I don't think there is such a thing as "the perfect place/location". Just depends on what's most important to you and what you're willing to tolerate.

[@Horseracingtip]

@LuvBorderCollies I lived in San diego in the 80s and 90s, which was good weather. It's probably hotter now with the increased population, construction, and traffic.

[@pmstff700]

We’ve definitely felt the heat increase here in AZ. And Phoenix is a concrete jungle. They just keep on tearing out the desert and putting in highways and big apartment buildings. We are thinking of moving out as summers are unbearable.

[@Juliet875]

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]

Sorry the weather nonsense is bull.

[@justinbolster5406]

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

[@Cruxis_Angel]

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

[@robertferguson8174]

@@Cruxis_Angel 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]

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.

[@jbroc3415]

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!

[@YourHomeGirlKat]

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]

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

[@billj9838]

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]

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

[@cur244]

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

[@cjhoward409]

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.

[@goldstandardaviation1667]

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]

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

[@AB-wg7qe]

And insurance will still continue to go up and up

[@ryanrachal5458]

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

[@Twizzledoc187]

Will that help with lowering property taxes?

[@claudiacorado4633]

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

[@mikesikula]

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

[@healthone3120]

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!

[@Cruxis_Angel]

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]

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.@@Cruxis_Angel

[@Ali-em7xu]

Yup! Got tricked thinking this weather was great year round! Would take snow over the weather in Tampa! Let’s not even talk about the garbage food!

[@JCL_Aus]

I live in Adelaide, South Australia and the issues you describe on your channel are very similar to problems we experience here in Australia, especially in Sydney and Melbourne. We have ridiculous immigration right now and the federal Gov gets excited as they get a boost to their budget, leaving the state Gov's to foot the bill but the country as a whole is hurting. There has been little investment to keep up with demand in infrastructure, water availability is a huge issue, quality, cost and speed of construction is a massive issue and our debt to income ratio is the highest in world. The younger generations take the biggest hit and they keep getting run over by bad Gov policy without a chance for a decent future. Thank you for your videos

[@AB-wg7qe]

FL thrives on immigration. Wtf are you talking about??

[@carrenpalmer3453]

@@AB-wg7qe high immigration equates to less inventory availability & lower wages in many employment sectors; increase in population without infrastructure to support is beginning of the end re quality life whether schooling systems & curriculum, roadways, traffic, resources, etc., By the way, even if you disagree with OP, stating WTF is kinda crass

[@jimshoe402]

LEFT are you Mate ?? 😁😁😁😁

[@Sammy-il1qf]

Qld here. House prices are still rising, spending isn't slowing down. It's ridiculous. Woolworths and Coles price gouging. A 4, 2,2 house in my area went from around $550k a couple of years ago, to $850k+ now.

[@AB-wg7qe]

@@carrenpalmer3453 the data says quite the opposite. Merica and FL in particular could not function without robust immigration. Some Immigrants are now afraid to come to FL and that actually slows down much needed housing construction.

[@lynnesgigsandbuys]

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.

[@margot3552]

You are 100% correct about how Florida has changed for the absolute worst. I was raised in Miami and now 63yrs young retired. Cost of living in Miami has become unbearable unless you are wealthy. The summers have become a nightmare with extreme heat, daily rain and lightning storms; one cannot even enjoy the beach anymore nor as often, iguanas taking over and nasty mosquitos. I’m looking to relocate as quality of life has diminished considerably. Also traffic is HORRIBLE and people coming to live here are pretty mediocre and rude. ☹️

[@nelcomargaming6612]

where is this Florida where you get daily rain? I live in SW Florida and it hardly ever rains.

[@craftsmanctfl3493]

@@nelcomargaming6612 There’s been a drought on the west coast of Florida. The southeast coast has been just the opposite the last few months. Mother Nature has let loose a lot of rain there.

[@setfreemiss]

Haven't mosquitos and extreme heat always been a part of Florida?

[@irenelathrop8062]

Ummmm.. the rainy season is June 1 through November 30.

[@clayton56tube]

you can eat the iguanas

[@kristiansinardo7375]

I live in upstate NY. For people my way the biggest reason to love to Florida is sun and not walking outside to it being dark and a foot of snow most of the year. It’s also too expensive in upstate NY.

[@GUITARTIME2024]

Rarely snows here in Raleigh-Cary, NC. Sunny most days. Florida is unnecessary.

[@vikki7286]

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]

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]

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]

@@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]

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

[@ericscottstevens]

@@Gypsygirl9 TN has no state income tax. 1 tag per year sticker for your car. No vehicle inspections. Cheaper tag fees. Cheaper property taxes

[@amparosanchez4809]

I was a native Floridian for 30 some years. I moved out of Miami 3 yrs ago. Best decision I made. I have no regrets. I’m retired in a peaceful place, no crazy traffic. Friendly people, low crime, low taxes, very low home insurance, conservative state, my home is 1700 SF of pure bliss and three garages. Winters aren’t too bad. I can’t think of anywhere else I want to live, not even Hawaii. It’s too crowded and expensive there just like Miami. California? Forget that Michael, people are moving out of there in droves, what got into you. Just the weather isn’t reason enough to move to CA. My daughter lives there. She bought a house for $700 K plus 200 k in renovation. Small 100 year old house. Nice neighborhood, about 3 blocks of it. Then homeless people all over the place. I would never move to southern CA. Plus the San Andreas fault and the horrible politicians there? No thank you.

[@Hallo81398]

what state do you live in ?

[@joeshmoe7768]

So, you bought in Tennessee before the prices doubled?

[@krane15]

@@orhbo0 During the winter, Florida has the best weather in the U.S., including Hawaii. The rest of the year it is hella hot and humid, even at night.

[@DENVEROUTDOORMAN]

Colorado way better than either place

[@markpb4767]

Lol, hurricanes destroy more than the few earthquakes

[@stevekrupp6974]

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]

Not for long. The whole state will be asphalt soon

[@Man-u-flex]

Where’s northern Florida ? Orlando ?

[@christinewimer5523]

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.

[@marie91999]

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]

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

[@iworkout6912]

@@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]

It's everywhere not just florida

[@MR..181]

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

[@nicholasr7987]

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.

[@Kuulei265]

I think each state has its pros or cons. If you get half way great weather, then the cost to live there is always going to be high. Beach cities also. But prices are going to move along the lines of boom/bust cycles. You really have to research before you buy. Do not buy before you visit the state several times. Moving is a big project. Even if you downsize, it is still expensive. So think long and hard about the reasons you want to move. Do not get the grass is greener attitude.

[@alyross2850]

I think most of what you say is true. I would like to point out that something has changed, though. Housing in much of FL was frankly dirt cheap for many many decades pre 2018ish. I dont think a lot of younger people realize this. Always had that beautiful weather, but unless your property was on the beach, or a couple of select cities, like Miami or Key West, you paid no premium for it. And I’m really talking cheap. Not cheap compared to NYC. I’m talking 180K for a nice 4 BR with a pool in a nice neighborhood. This is why so many “not so rich” people had second home there. Why was that? Well it was because of ONE thing. The jobs were never good in FL. Even healthcare, which I looked into about 15 years ago, as we contemplated my husbands potential job transfer offer, the pay was half what I was making in the north. Half. My $25 hr job was a $12 hr job in Jacksonville. But we could buy a house, no problem. And this discrepancy was through most of the state. Orlando, Daytona… So I don’t know if it will always be the case that you pay high for favorable weather. It hasn’t always been that way. If I were in charge down there, I would be doing everything I could to bring in good jobs. If that doesn’t happen, I fear the home values will sink quickly. And while that sounds like a good thing, it will certainly put a lot of people into bankruptcy. Remote work….these companies do their research. If productivity is down, and they will know if it is, they won’t stand for it.

[@ralphholiman7401]

A lot of people get fixated on moving to south Florida, when they would be a lot better off in northern Florida.

[@steveareeno65]

@@ralphholiman7401 that's where I moved, the Ocala area. Sure, it doesn't have direct access to the beach but it's only an hour and a half away and it's affordable here. Not only that there's great fishing lakes all around.

[@novadhd]

@@ralphholiman7401 or other places in the SE somewhat close to the beaches

[@marknewton6984]

Good points.

[@joanncrimi]

I grew up here from a baby in 1960 with my Family. It was Paradise here in Ft. Lauderdale. Everything had skyrocketed in the past 10 years!!! Anymore, a normal income person; "can not afford" to live in the neighborhood, they moved to 30 years ago!!! Hold on to your home and budget!!!

[@roccosims]

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!

[@tedstriker754]

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]

Good point.

[@EllieM_Travels]

Never thought about that, but it makes sense!

[@atpcliff]

The MAIN factor was salt air and water, and flooding, destroying the foundation of the building. South Florida will only be affordable for those who can pay cash, as insurance will not be available at all, due to the growing number and strength of storms.

[@Maayraa111]

Controlled demolition. Don’t believe it. Swamp land to sell you in Florida.

[@TheGodofSEO]

I have been here for 10 years now and I cannot fathom living anywhere else. As a dad of 2 kids, and an amazing wife, two happy doggies, we take full advantage of the weather, beaches, pools, and outdoors. I’ve had the pleasure of traveling around the world (northern hemisphere, technically), I haven’t found a better spot then South Florida for a lifestyle. It’s not perfect, but it’s ours.

[@cameron965]

Yeah nothing beats South FL

[@hemantishwaran5741]

Have to agree

[@eugene8524]

East South beats @@cameron965

[@fishbait007]

Agree!

[@chilloften]

Talk about suffering nostalgia, it’d be rough.

[@aclem8246]

The salary bit is true. I am a hospital worker. I moved here from Washington state. In Washington state I was being paid $30 an hour for the job I do. In Florida the top pay I could manage is $20 an hour and that is at the very top of the wage range here. Meanwhile groceries here in Florida are actually more expensive, home owners insurance, car insurance are all way more expensive and rents are comparable to what you pay on the west coast. Corporations got the idea that they could get away with doubling prices and so they have all jumped on the bandwagon.

[@dawnreneegmail]

Made the mistake once in my career of moving south with northern payment responsibilities naively thinking no problem! HA!!

[@a.fitzpatrick4395]

100% !

[@Andrembramwell]

yeah thats why you work remote and not in person for a company out of state wake up!

[@dawnreneegmail]

1975 (when I erred) there was no remote work per se, ... eh?@@Andrembramwell

[@foxetalez]

Are you a Clements too?

[@terilongacre854]

It was always a long time dream of mine to move to Florida. I am glad I never followed through with this dream. A friend of mine told me months ago how it is not possible to get insurance and if it is possible you find a carrier to insure you, you will pay astronomical premiums. The same friend mentioned people she knows that lived in Florida had a home destroyed by hurricanes and all they got from their insurance was 5k. It was take it or leave it! That was an eye opener to me of what I had to look forward to if I was making the move. Higher costs is everywhere, not just Florida. If you move to California you will be paying even more then you do in Florida! The homeless are everywhere. People can not afford housing anymore whether it be being a homeowner or choosing to rent. They just cleaned up the homeless in Kensington. It’s terrible that it’s against the law to be homeless. What are people supposed to do that aren’t able to keep a roof over themselves? Go to shelters?? That’s a temporary thing! Jobs aren’t paying enough anymore. Not everyone has a six figure salary but they certainly try! Complaining doesn’t fix the hell our country is suffering from. All the building is going on here as well! How are people affording the new home builds? The roads here are the worst of any state yet they don’t focus on fixing them. They keep building single family homes with starting average price in the 600s. Who is able to afford them. Traffic here is terrible too! It’s everywhere. I fear for our children once we are gone. I know our parents certainly endured tough times when we were kids but this is beyond anything we have ever seen. Is it their plan to make it impossible for most of us? Because that is exactly what it feels like! They don’t care! This country is nothing like it used to be. I pray some day it will be better for us ALL❤

[@bryant6524]

You can buy a very affordable nice new house in Ocala in Marion Oaks. Your home insurance on that new house will not be expensive because it is new and because it is located in central Florida. You won't have to pay HOA or CDD fees here either.

[@AJourneyOfYourSoul]

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]

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.

[@christophergaudreau9265]

Moved to Florida in 1992 been in the St Petersburg metro area for the past 30 years absolutely insane housing cost whether you're a homeowner or a renter. I am working two full-time jobs 80 hours a week to survive......... definitely trying to find a way to get out of Florida....... what surprising to me is so many people are in my same situation through NO FAULT of their own. ! . ! . !

[@lisadulac7828]

Hi Michael! I like your awesome videos. I enjoy seeing all the beautiful tropical scenery as you walk around Florida. I was thinking about going down south to Florida awhile ago, but it looks too expensive. I live up north in PA (near Pittsburgh). The cost of living here isnt as high as Florida. Thank you for your hard work and economic knowledge in making these videos.

[@JLKeener77]

My cousin has lived in West Palm Beach for over 25 years. She told me to not even think about moving to South Florida. She said it has become way too expensive with too much traffic and too many people.

[@carlr9554]

Sadly I agree Michael, I was looking to buy in Florida for retirement. I was going to try and get into a Condo for the winter months and do the snowbird gig. Winters really suck here in MI, but after looking and doing the research it's just not a good deal anymore. With all the Condo issues and the Insurance market it just doesn't make financial sense for me anymore. I will just stick with visiting during the winter months.

[@eugene8524]

Invest Like a Boss podcast has a nice topic regarding secondary home - not worth it

[@InMyBrz]

MEXICO is a great option for your winters

[@DrunkenUFOPilot]

I grew up in Michigan, lived in a number of states, now in Montana, northwest corner close to Canada. I laugh at anyone who thinks Michigan winters are rough, especially in the Detroit metro area!

[@kurtheidelbach]

@@DrunkenUFOPilot MI Winters do totally suck but everything is in perspective

[@chrisstonehouse92]

@@DrunkenUFOPilot The cold and snow are tolerable in Detroit, but the gray gloominess that seems to linger forever is highly undesirable.

[@calvinmcdowell8328]

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

[@micmdaaussie]

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.

[@d.h.601]

This is the most accurate representation of Florida I have ever watched

[@winstonsmith4003]

If you’re an eternal pessimist

[@A_Man_Of_Culture_]

@@winstonsmith4003this is an accurate real world look at florida, its not pessimistic its realistic

[@winstonsmith4003]

@@A_Man_Of_Culture_the pessimist always retorts to the world that they’re not miserable, they’re just being realistic. Truth is, Florida is one of the most diverse places to live from a culture, climate, and quality of life standpoint. If you move to S Florida you get what you came for. To paint the entire state with the opinion of this obvious transplant is just plain stupid. And what you miss out on doesn’t even matter because if you feel like him, just don’t come and if you’re here, just leave. It’s your loss for being so freaking negative and realistic

[@kevinpratt-ge5ye]

I love visiting Florida, the heat seems so hotter,than 40 years ago. I live in Michigan, it is getting hotter here also but not as bad. The winters are shorter now too. I'll stay here for now

[@dougaustin1328]

😊😊me too,tip of the mitter here,and happy!😂😂😂😂😂

[@josemanuelgarcia8179]

I moved to south Florida about a year ago. From new york. Lived there for about 5 months. During my short stay. This is what i noticed. There aint sh**** to do besides going to the beach or out to eat. Very little culture. Some of the dumbest people i have encountered. The cost of living is very high, food. Insurance etc. Tons of scammers. Dont think you willl build any real real relationship with anyone. I had a conversation with a guy tellibg me , miami is going to be the next wall st. I told him .in your dreams. The people are to dumb. New yorkers are different breed. He didnt like that. It rain every day. Streets get flooded . Every where. Its just horrible. You couldnt pay me to live in that sh*** w. Is a nice play to go on vacation. But then again. There are so many other places that you can much much more for your money. I went to miami beach by south beach and it was so gettho. Never went back. And dont forget the traffict. And people dont know how to drive. They will run you over. I had a guy hit my car and told me do what you want. I m leaving. And drove away.. thanks for sharing Mike

[@sophiasophia7790]

South Florida is congested and the worst....you shld have invested north of palm beach

[@South_0f_Heaven_]

Yep this place is a dump that’s for sure

[@South_0f_Heaven_]

@@sophiasophia7790sucks up here as well. Property taxes were $1100 in late 2011, now almost $2500.

[@saltlifess6226]

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

[@atpcliff]

Depending on how old you are, and how long you live, you will move out, because it will be unlivable, because of the growing number and intensity of major storms.

[@sonnyc4105]

Thank you for your very candid summary of the state of living in Florida. While it isn't good right now, you do provide and encourage, a eyes-wide-open approach to coming or going from the State. Best decisions are made with the best-informed information so you can make your own choice. Good stuff.

[@borg386]

As a 60-year Florida native. I can say he is right about everything except the weather. Yeah, it's hot and rains a lot, and we do have an occasional hurricane. But the weather in general has NOT changed at all in the last 60 years here. It's still all mentioned above as it always has been. There aren't more hurricanes ,it's not hotter than before, etc.

[@inboxnews]

Agreed.

[@karlnordinger5968]

Live in Broward county since 1952 - the weather has changed dramatically [ ck weather abstracts ] and so have the people , noisy , crime ridden , environmentally degraded a disgusting place , was a lifelong commercial fisherman ( those days are long gone )

[@Cvjyxd44]

What part of FL do you live ? I have lived in Miami for 10 years and central Florida for 10 years.. The past few years in Miami have been MUCH hotter. Even this winter has been very warm. The warmest winter I’ve ever experienced in FL.

[@borg386]

@jennsmith6781 Hillsborough, Pinellas, and now hernando County. Admittingly, there have been slight changes, but nothing really even worth mentioning, let alone making a big deal about. The summers are always hot, the fall is mild, the winter is weak( not cold), and the spring, it rains a lot. We get the occasional hurricane. Nothing new.

[@bigm980]

As a fellow native, how bout that sea level rise? Bahaha. Global warming is such a fucking scam

[@genevandyke4088]

Read a story where the guy bought a house and the insurance company said he needed a new roof ( $40,0000 )that was put on 7 years ago, if he didn’t put a new one on there’d be no insurance and the bank would call his mortgage in , hurricane insurance, flood insurance, regular housing insurance, car insurance , life insurance,

[@JonathnPaul]

THIS guy is awesome for keeping people out.

[@bibibachmd9995]

Thank you Michael for your candidness. I owned a couple of condos at the Setai in SoBe. Bought off the blueprints and sold right after they were built. Outrageous property taxes and HOA dues back then in ~2005.. Plus it was a condo hotel at the time. I would open my front door to see a room service tray of dirty dishes at my neighbor's unit. Could not wait to sell. Sold them in a few weeks. Give me the Mediterranean or the west coast of Mexico. Much better value and quality of life. We have a lot of lowlifes here in the USA.

[@EricJohnson-lq9zb]

I lived in florida from 1997 to 2021 I traveled all over florida for work and I got to say everything this guy says is 100% accurate. the heat forced me to work night shifts and cost of living and traffic got out of control

[@musicman9418]

I appreciate you brother, and that's no management statement; I really do appreciate what you are doing here for all of us

[@prettyinpink84]

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

[@marknewton6984]

Yes. Leave😮

[@giniaa2707]

Very important points about the changes in Florida that impact life in a major way. Thanks for being real about the situation in Florida, Michael! And, being comprehensive is good as it provides a more complete understanding of the situation. If you haven't already made a video about places to live that might be a better balance of the pros and cons, that would be of significant interest.

[@vickijohnson9367]

You really have to live in a place for a while to know the pros snd cons. Alabama is beautiful and pretty cheap, but you might be a fish out of water. Rent and live in a place for a couple years, you’ll know then if you want to be hog tied to living in a non-liquid asset that is trapped as the main consumer commodity of boom and bust deregulated finance. But, I’ve lived all over the country. And, even though catching the trough in a prime zone, riding the top 36 months, then exiting, is a serious money maker, it’s also stressful to live in prime zones, stressful to make the moves, stressful to leap in and out. I prefer out, but I like serious nature. The view out the window is spectacular, I can see all the stars at night, and it’s currently 27 degrees Fahrenheit. I call it “Quality Down Time”😂

[@KD8RAP]

I'm in Florida on a trip for the third time this year and the real estate prices, even in undesirable areas, seem bonkers to me.

[@scottgriffin2005]

I lived in FL in 20,21, 22- my house appreciated 75%. And summers were rainy hot and sweaty. So I sold everything and moved away. I’m renting now and saved lots of money

[@jokermtb]

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

[@dougaustin1328]

😊yep!!!!!😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊

[@lindag9975]

Thanks. Growing up as a child you don't notice heat and humidity as much. However we have built urban heat islands with concrete and asphalt, etc.

[@recoveryjunctionpl5540]

Your brutal honesty as a realtor is sooo refreshing. Thank you!!!

[@shirtlesslager]

He's a realtor? I am unsubscribing . . .

[@ronhenderson7379]

I was able to purchase a 500,000 Rv for about 69,000. It had 19,000 miles on it and the owner was desperate to sell it. It’s extremely comfortable for my wife and I. We are retired but even if I worked, that’s how I would experience Florida. Compared to owning property, the costs are extremely low and I could save thousands every year

[@justagirlsd3000]

Such a deal

[@Khanfuzed1]

Nice prevost?

[@Khanfuzed1]

fyi not sure if you've noticed, but everywhere in the country is complaining about housing. Go look at any local forum. No one says oh its cheap@@Lukeskywalker67897

[@shirtlesslager]

Nice that you brag about taking advantage of another person. Karma is a bitch, sir.