FLORIDA REGRETS: Why so many people will LEAVE Florida! (Local Perspective)

[@jacktyler7599]

Yet another helpful video for potential newcomers; nicely done Katrin. Do you have current data on the outflow vs. inflow? I ask because residential construction continues to explode here in SW FL. FYI Babcock Ranch has 9 developers building ~12 new communities right now, from 50 to 1,000 new homes each...and there are only about 9,000 of us living here. If demand is slowing, it's not apparent here. Hope you are doing well and HNY 2024.

[@katrinreal]

Hi Jack, good hearing from you! yes, building is strong in those two areas you mentioned. Net migration into Florida is still very much positive and is expected to be for years to come. Here are some stats. The stats don't completely align but the story is the same. Florida is forecasted to continue to be a popular destination. www.miamirealtors.com/2023/10/30/out-of-state-movers-to-florida-hit-highest-level-in-nearly-two-decades-with-new-york-california-and-new-jersey-as-top-states-of-origin/#:~:text=In%202022%2C%20738%2C969%20people%20moved,%5B1%5D%20estimates%20for%202022. / edr.state.fl.us/content/conferences/population/demographicsummary.pdf

[@jacktyler7599]

@@katrinreal Thank you, Katrin - much appreciated. Maybe like you (?), I think of stats like the above every time I try to get from Point A to B in a car. FL DOT is just about to start a big project to double, then triple Hwy 31 (Babcock's feeder highway), so the race is on (!) between BC's growth rate and 31's construction timetable. Elsewhere in Ft. Myers, growth is winning the race.

[@katrinreal]

@@jacktyler7599 I am happy to hear the highway will double and hopefully also be made way safer than what it is today!!!! It’s scary to drive on it at night especially!!!

[@JMtheCONQUERER]

Yes Florida is a paradise. Its everything youve heard it is. Beaches, sunshine, palm tree's and cocktails. Just don't be broke.

[@boogitybear2283]

Don’t forget Florida is an insect orgy. 😂

[@barryfohn4385]

I lived in Fort Lauderdale from 1975 to 1980 then Jacksonville from 1980 to 1982. I went back for a visit in 2000 and WOW! Many of the semi-countryish areas had been ruined. Most of the rural areas were now packed with ugly condos. The roads were just as overcrowded as everything else was. The population of Fort Lauderdale is now over TEN TIMES what it was when I used to live there. It wasn't that great a place back then. Now it's just an incredibly overcrowded, hot conglomerate of concrete. Yet some fools will still spend their life savings to buy a small piece of hell.

[@JMtheCONQUERER]

@@barryfohn4385 well you know what they say. Everybodys gangster until a cat 5 hurricane comes

[@1realtruthrightnow742]

My Dad moved to FL in 2022. Him and his wife tried everything to get me down there with them, to buy a house in their neighborhood. Telling me how great everything is, how the people are so friendly, etc etc etc. I keept saying nah, I'm good where I'm at (PA). I have seen far too many people pack up and go to FL saying they will never move back only to move back in a year or so. Guess what? My Dad just sold his place and moving back. He didnt even last 2 years

[@marimercy14]

Different strokes for different folks. You couldn't pay be enough to live where it snows. Hard pass

[@1realtruthrightnow742]

@@marimercy14 I love snow days. Give me 100% total excuse not to do anything. Just stay in a robe and relax. Must be the kid in me.

[@marimercy14]

@@1realtruthrightnow742 i can understand that kind of like rain days here...lol

[@leblancrealtygroup1811]

So what were the specific reasons your dad decided to move back?

[@1realtruthrightnow742]

@@leblancrealtygroup1811 He wouldn't say. He's one of those ppl that's too proud to admit he was wrong especially to his son that kept telling him NOT to move to FL. I'll never get a true reason or answer from him. He's always right and never wrong type.

[@MichaelSRQ]

Bottomline: We have too many folks from up north in Florida, that never should have moved here. I am a 40 year resident of Florida and love the Florida lifestyle. All I seem to hear are complaints from Snowbirds about everything that is Florida. Don't like it here? LEAVE.

[@pamc3338]

Who are you to tell people they never should have move there? Snowbirds go back and forth so there's your 'leave' advice. Some of us have had property there for decades for when we retire. If you don't like it when you hear complaints just say 'I have an appointment, talk soon' instead of sounding so ignorant.

[@MichaelSRQ]

@@pamc3338 Who are you calling people ignorant? You sound like one of those Snowbirds I cannot stand. I'm sick and tired of hearing Snowbirds complain about Florida. I have no use at all for people like that, including you. Good riddance. Stay up north, we are all full here.

[@Orlando_Steve]

@@pamc3338 The writer is talking about the whiners. No one asked them to move here. Yet they whine and whine including in these comments as if they are being held hostage. Take I-95 NORTH and GTFO!

[@MichaelSRQ]

Ignorance starts with Snowbirds thinking Floridians could give a crap about how they do things up north. NO ONE HERE CARES! No one here wants to hear your complaints; if it's so great up north, STAY THERE! The roads are far too crowded with non-Floridians. Stay up north and leave us Floridians alone. We will manage just fine without you. @@pamc3338

[@nanticokeroads8966]

If it wasn't for the snowbirds your taxes would be way higher. But since you feel that way I'll take my vacation dollars to gulfport ms area.

[@tonyn3227]

Florida is becoming a joke, with all expense , insurance double or triple the national average, home insurance out of control, housing becoming so overpriced, its not what it used to be,unfortunately,

[@jameslee-dp6cb]

I liked Florida when you could see the little tikki huts along the beach. But now days, it's so commercialized that I don't even want to visit Florida any more. I guess things happen for a reason. With so much buildup going on in Florida at a time when hurricanes are becoming more frequent, it seems the planet has its own way of dealing with population control. No thanks Florida, I will take my vacations somewhere else. And I will spend my retirement in a different state.

[@tonyn3227]

@@jameslee-dp6cb with so many people there insurance should be cheaper for everyone. Not all areas are affected by hurricane. Insurance companies are rotten crooks

[@legendaryangel1991]

I was considering retiring and moving to Florida but the high home prices high home/Flood insurance prices and the extreme heat ; I’ll stay up north.

[@tonyn3227]

@@legendaryangel1991 wise choice. Hoa is insane here.

[@legendaryangel1991]

Thank you for this valuable information

[@mattyrock2467]

florida is nice to visit during winter but i would never want to live there full time. i prefer all 4 seasons over tropical weather

[@MrRentgould]

I do live here and thinking about a summer place up north .

[@Lisa-di1wi]

I agree with you. My brother lived in Fort Lauderdale during the mid-to-late 1990's. My father, my other brother, and I were down there back in February of 1998. Although the weather was nice while we were down there, it rained the Monday morning when we left. Luckily, we were inside the airport terminal when it was raining Although my brothers and I were born and raised up here in Pennsylvania, I don't want to go to Florida ever again. I cannot deal with summertime weather all year long. As much as we complain about the weather up here in Pennsylvania, I would rather have the change of seasons up here in PA instead.

[@DavidDedmon-pw8jz]

It’s certainly better than the cold and gloomy weather of Connecticut.

[@user-zi1ze2ks5o]

living in Florida means you will be in your car all damn day long if you need to do something or go somewhere. People from the northeast used to public transportation don't realize this.

[@Curious_Skeptic]

Totally not true. Unless you have an office job, retail, or such, VERY easy to avoid traffic! The issue is, peeps are SHEEP. Just like up in the North! Everyone insists on going the SAME darn way to work no matter what. If peeps spread out the travel routes, there would be 50% less traffic congestion .. Trust me, I travel for a living. People are stupid in most every state. Hope off the main road, find the back roads, enjoy beautiful scenery, and you'll get there about the same time as the idiots in traffic, but no stress. LOL.

[@jrahn66]

@@Curious_Skepticas I say and I live in Texas, just west of Weird (Austin), drive smarter, not harder! I will drive the back ways if I can avoid dense traffic.

[@danielalexander799]

The summer heat is brutal. I'm imprisoned by my air conditioner.

[@nancyholland1877]

They don't work in 100's. Unless you are well off and rich, its torture.

[@Aesthetics622]

maybe getting in shape might help ya so you can step outside and go for a swim LMAOOOOOO

[@georgeburns8447]

Yeah, but at least you're able to distance yourself from the slimebag liberals in NY and CA.

[@Unlike230]

​​​​@@Aesthetics622 You are wicked to unnecessarily hurt and insult others yet using bad grammar and putting common letters where you shouldn't!! And you forgot the full stop at the end of your sentence!! LMAO

[@Curious_Skeptic]

LOL. Come on. We lived there for eight years, out to Disney even in August Sept. Worked in dress close visiting construction sites. If you aren't use to it after a season, you made a mistake. Don't complain about the very reason most move or stay down there. I'll take 7 months of heat vs. 8 months of grey skies, rain, snow, mud, sleet, accidents, depression. Not even close! Don't worry. All the Floridians moving to SC /NC/Tenn will ruin it up there soon enough. Payback for the Northerns moving south. Even better, enjoy your CA folk. LOL.

[@chadesh]

Florida the land of fees and scams

[@GillAgainsIsland12]

Does that mean I can't interest you in some swamp land?

[@shaneomack5018]

Born and raised in Florida for 40 of my 50 years. Moved back to help my parents with health issues. The mass influx since 2020 has been unreal. The highway systems here were ready, the massive lack of home Owners insurance,

[@lauriewandless1294]

Leaved in fla, 50 years, inland area , moved to Knoxville Tennessee 6 years ago, our house on market, moving back home. Home Sweet Home. Prices are dropping, in fla gonna buy at the right time.

[@daddyshoneygirlusa7030]

Agree, you make you money when you buy, do NOT buy on the crazy unsustainable high prices.

[@WolverineX7499]

I want in!!

[@PianoMatronNeeNee]

❤Always great info Katrin. I’ve been in Miami Florida 15 years (originally from Philly) and I still miss family and friends every day. I’m in Florida because I HAVE to be. My gut tell me people will be moving out of Florida by the droves.

[@underated17]

Interesting sorry you miss your family. I am curious why you have to be there? Can you not get a job in Philly?

[@Endofdays-ob6qz]

We can only hope that people will move out of Florida

[@tlarocksdaoriginodjlouielo9004]

Purchased my home 10 years ago 124k with two thousand square ft. and a 2 car garage and a mortgage of 853.30 per month in a beautiful neighborhood on a dead end street. I love it here and lucky for me I can retire here. Today the prices are outrageous but I am never selling.

[@dabronxguru1824]

How is your home owners insurance ? Thinking of buying something down there.

[@tlarocksdaoriginodjlouielo9004]

I already did about 10 years ago. Very happy here but insurance is greedy as hell!!!!!!@@dabronxguru1824

[@57msdeb]

@@dabronxguru1824that house she bought for $124K would sell for $500K now. Be prepared to spend another 20K on taxes and insurance every year. I wouldn’t be here if my kids weren’t here, and I grew up here.

[@daveassanowicz186]

I don't mind the snow. At least you can shovel it, unlike humidity. I like snuggly clothes and fireplaces. The intense sun and abrasive sand make the beach a No-Go Zone for me as I have Plaque Psoriasis

[@GillAgainsIsland12]

Try having a bad back and shoveling snow. You'd change your mind real quick.

[@user-ry6xk6ji7t]

I lived in Naples Florida for 8 years until 2021. In that time, the overdevelopment was rampant. Building on every corner. Roads were getting packed even not in season. The people moving in were golfers and tennis players and pickleball nuts who liked to get drunk at the bar every night. If you did not like these things you were ignored and shunned. I mean when you met someone they would say, "Oh do you golf?" and if you said no there was a long ooooooh followed by a look and then being ignored. One day, a self entitled golfer on a golf cart riding on the sidewalk at 10 AM when a friend and I were walking came right at us and refused to yield ON THE SIDEWALK! He came right at us full speed ahead. I pushed my friend aside and he said "Good morning ladies" and laughed at us as if trying to run us over was funny. We lived in a rather upscale golf community with an HOA Board that thought money was no object. Despite having a bar restaurant and a fitness center, the board decided it was not good enough- they needed more bars, a large restaurant a 5500 sq foot wellness center. They proposed to tear down a fitness center which we paid an $2500 assessment for only 3 years prior to build a super duper wellness center. The price tag was $15 M. With the new buildings came the need for higher utility costs, insurance costs and labor costs. We did the math and like MANY of people who had bought earlier and who were pleased with the amenities decided to move. Nearly every one of our friends who was not into golf, tennis and pickleball, and getting loaded at the bar sold. The project went ahead after we left with a $19 M price tag. In addition to crazy project ideas, which I might say were always being proposed! the HOA was so oppressive! During the height of covid we got a letter demanding our tile roof be cleaned as it was a "nuisance" and "danger" to the health of the community. One area of mold on one side of the house. As we are seniors and immuno compromised- we were not looking forward to having roof cleaners come to give estimates. For anyone not aware of it, roof cleaning is expensive and if not done correctly can kill shrubbery with the bleach solution so picking a good company is important. The time before the letter we had over $2500 in shrubs killed by the roof cleaner- and had to fight to get him to pay to have them replaced. If bleach gets into the soil it makes growing new plants difficult. We asked for an extension as iy was height of covid and were told $100 a day fine if we did not get it cleaned within 15 days. They suggested a company which we suspected was giving them something for references. If anyone does not know roof cleaning can be very expensive so quotes are needed- our neighbor paid $1500 for a roof cleaning and it has to be done every 2-3 years. Tiles crack from walking on the roof so getting a careful company is important. Our next door neighbor had a major leak as tiles were ruined by a careless roof cleaner. Since moving, I have heard the crowding is getting ridiculous. New condo and apartments going up all over. Immokalee Road, the major road from Immokalee to 75 and downtown Naples, is a parking lot 24/7. There are serious and often deadly accidents on a frequent basis. I read on a blog that Publix is understocked as too many people are there. The no state income tax was nice- and yes, we moved to a red state with a state income tax-it was nice to have no income tax but we live in a place now where people are kind, not judgmental and thank goodness no oppressive HOA. Friends in Cape Coral are r paying $9900 for home insurance on a 2500 sq ft house with a lrge hurricane deductible. And fighting the insurance company for damages from Ian- Florida sounds good until you live there. And I am not even mentioning the large assessment after Hurricane Irma we had to pay in addition to OUR OWN home damages! No one tells you this until you live there!

[@bigred8752]

Yes we sold in Marco as the hoas were out of control. Home insurance has forced many to sell also. Pickleball nuts are everywhere

[@dp.7616]

You sound like my kind of people. Where do you live now ...we are looking to retire out of taxachusetts

[@ltcolumbo9708]

Wow... so sorry. Its so scary to move to Fl ... just of the whimsical nature of the insurance and property tax

[@sherrilynn606]

Very good points. I live in South Carolina and I used to live in Tampa. I dont think id move back. Love South Carolina!

[@Orlando_Steve]

Great. Stay there and tell your friends to stay there.

[@morgan97475]

Why would you NOT return to FLA? Why do you prefer SC to FLA?

[@dmac42]

Oh you just wait. They’re coming your way from the north and from the south the invasion has started. You’ll appreciate why true Floridians don’t like Northeastern people moving in.

[@mrdurden7478]

@@Orlando_SteveTake a break and a chill pill old man

[@Orlando_Steve]

@@mrdurden7478 🤣🤣🤣

[@tallbrian100]

2023 over a million people moved to FL and 500K left.

[@bradhampton6457]

4th Gen native of Florida. Born and raised in Sarasota. Now live in Bradenton. The biggest problems I see in Fla are taxes, insurance costs and politics. And the amount of cars on our highways. It’s bad when it takes you 30 min to drive 8 or 10 miles.

[@johnlattarulo2578]

Try driving thru NYC. It can take 30 minutes to go 5 blocks.

[@tomfields3682]

Taxes? And here we've been told the best reason to move to FL was low taxes!!😮🤔

[@tomfields3682]

Ya just have to wait until the snowbirds are gone to hit the highways😉

[@GillAgainsIsland12]

@@johnlattarulo2578 Exactly. All depends on what you're used to.

[@1lorijb]

High cost of living, high property taxes, high traffic, high humidity, people need to do their homework before moving to Florida 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂, definitely unfriendly to retired people inless your wealthy.

[@patrickrodgers1380]

i lived in sarasota, fl 31 years and got tired of the heat and humidity. havent lived there in 10 years. i hear the weather worse now. ill never move back to florida for that one reason. insurance the other one and hurricanes.

[@katrinreal]

Thanks for sharing Patrick.

[@jaredtheboss]

Where u move to

[@FR-tb7xh]

Outstanding video! Florida has one of the greatest number of homeowners insurance claims in the nation. Whether due to hurricane flood and wind damage, sinkholes, storm surge, or building on sand, Florida always seems to ‘get hit.’ For decades, Florida insurance premiums didn’t come close to reflecting the actual increased risks incurred by the insurance companies. Rather, the costs were redistributed to all states’ policyholders. Then, FEMA updated and expanded the floodmaps to reflect contemporary water patterns. Too, roofing company schemers took advantage of Florida’s new laws and homeowner naïveté to bilk insurance companies out of any profit margin. The impact on carriers was so profound that insurance analysts decided it was just cheaper to blast Florida policy rates if not drop the state altogether. The truly scary part is that more over time, homeowners whom no longer have mortgages are opting out of homeowners and flood insurance policies altogether. Those with mortgages are only insuring the bare minimum to placate the lenders. Many, still, are strategizing ways to go completely uninsured. They’re all hoping against hope that they’ll dodge damage, or have enough cash on hand to cover a loss. It’s quite the gamble - a single flood or high wind event can easily cost 10s of thousands of dollars, and the longer repairs are delayed, the more damage is done. Compounding all of this is the extra layer when an HOA is involved. Weather-related damage hits HOA infrastructures hard and triggers special assessments that knock the financial socks off every unit owner. Buyer beware.

[@user-ry6xk6ji7t]

Great post! After Irma despite our community having insurance in addition to our own damages we wee hit with a $2500 special assessment for community losses not covered by insurance. No one ells you that when you are buying!

[@katrinreal]

Thank you for your insights. It’s so important to Always check minutes / discussion points on assessments, budget and association feedback before buying.

[@FR-tb7xh]

@@katrinreal Absolutely! Once I was keenly interested in a beautiful lakefront property (not in Florida) that was in the hometown I yearned to return to for my retirement years. The home was gorgeous, and clearly the homeowner cared and maintained it. After seeing it was in an HOA, I delved into the association’s history online of meeting minutes, only to discover the seller had complained, time and again, over the neighboring HOA properties that had gone AirBnB. The ‘hosts’ threw in mattresses anywhere they’d fit in their 3 and even 2-bedroom properties to be able to claim “sleeps 10” or even “16!” Due to on-site septic constraints adjacent to the lake, the township required permits for every short-term rental. But hosts schemed to hide and even lawyer-up their operations - the short-term renting profits were too obscene. And HOA boards were extremely slow (or too poor) to intervene. In this particular case, the seller’s neighboring AirBnB guests kept hosting large parties, collapsing on adjacent owners’ yards in drunken stupors, launching illegal fireworks in every direction, taking over the waterfront, ripping up lawns and parking wherever they wanted, trashing wherever they went, and disrespecting anyone in their path. It was clear from the minutes that the HOA not only felt paralyzed, but started shooting the messengers. Then, I read about its HOA-sanctioned community events, detailed down to whom had brought the potato salad, whom had donated a volleyball, and WHOM DIDN’T SHOW! I couldn’t run fast enough from the Stepfords-on-steroids ‘disregard the man-behind-the curtain’ scheme. Since then, I’ve often tried to find HOA information on properties, only to learn they’ve adapted by going dark - restricting access to members only. Not even listing brokers, HOAs, or sellers will provide access to interested buyers. It’s seriously, buy it first and then we’ll tell you. They’re all hiding what makes the sausage, and doing all they can to protect their communities’ reputations and resale values. When that’s the case, my advice is to, like me, run, don’t walk.

[@starros1]

Katrin, the world is changing. Soon for most it will be paradise though not without its growing pains. I hope to see you then. Thank you for caring.❤

[@fullthrottle3181]

Hello Katrin! We talked back in 2023. I did move to Bradenton. The only regret I have is the HOA. But too many other great thing about FL so I'm staying. Thanks for the vids.

[@katrinreal]

Thanks for sharing!! You don’t like the HOA because of the fees or rules and regulations?

[@pamc3338]

I had plans on moving to Florida for the past 10 years, not anymore.

[@michaelknight7820]

SMART

[@susanthomas5167]

Extremely smart.

[@debbyemison9812]

I had to move from fl 7 years ago for medical reasons. I can’t wait to get back. It is home and I love it.

[@AudStarWarsFive]

People moving here is also what drove up some of the cost.

[@T-41]

7. Very Heavy traffic, backups particularly in large metro areas and on interstate highways. Long waits at traffic lights that have very long cycle time. 8. Aggressive drivers speeding, passing on the right, tailgating, changing and cutting across multiple lanes in heavy traffic.

[@davescott1491]

Great video. Balanced and informative.

[@katrinreal]

Much appreciated!

[@fullthrottle3181]

Rules! I am ok with some rules as it does help to maintain the value. However, I live in a small 55+ community very clicky and have rules from 1980 when they started and are need of serious updating. I actually went on the board to change things. That was a total impasse as the old regime was too entrenched. I will probably rent it and purchase something else for myself. I am 15 min East of AMI which I love. 10 min to SRQ and 15 min north of Sarasota so the location is perfect. I am not in a flood or hurricane zone so my insurance is not as bad as what's happening elswhere.

[@yanetcortes2437]

Live in South fl since 2015, fl has changed a lot !! Cost of living is very expensive , salaries very low , rent oh my gosh I pay for 1 bed luxury condo $2,740!!!people very rude !!!, the worst drivers we have them here , bumper to bumper all day long !!, customer service does not exist here !!miami the city of scam, fraud and corruption !! Better speak espanol !!! my husband is Gringo !he has struggled with español a lot , I’m Cuban so I’m bilingual , we moved from CA 2015 but we will leave fl this year !! No more latino BS , this is the true so guys think twice !! beautiful beaches but that’s it 💁‍♂️💁‍♂️

[@lindafukuyu5767]

Florida is good for a visit. I don't like summer heat and the humidity unbearable. I'd rather live in the 4 seasons places.

[@katrinreal]

You may be interested in my 2024 Florida Predictions: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gafHdnutd6amb5o

[@cur244]

FL people are obsessed with politics. It's the only state where you go to work and people regularly talk about politics. People sit in front of their tv all day and watch the news. People don't do much outdoors and aren't that active. You'd think a warm state would have active people, but nope.

[@dakota-rt8kd]

Myself, I grew up in California, when it was still a great place to be. 😅😊😂 The company in which i was working for at the time; asked me to moved to Miami, for the purpose of overseeing a large project for a, German client of ours; of fiber optical cable; it took us a few years... We were handling, all the equipment and international documentation, logistics, for them. They had to begged me 😅 It's a beautiful natural environment with the beaches, great food, etc. Finally, left in March 2006 and I've never have been back... Too much corruption and one of the most racist of people to be around. The politics, the way people drive, constantly blowing their horns 😮 I founded hard to deal with all the unhealthy competition and fake people 😊... At one point, it was rated as the most stressful city to be living in the USA. And, add, the hurricanes... 🥵 Good place to visit but that's about it, for this Lady 😂

[@Orlando_Steve]

TRANSLATION: You voted commie in Cali, ruined it, then moved to FL but were unsuccessful in ruining that place too.

[@dakota-rt8kd]

​​@@Orlando_Steve You just helped to validated my point...😅 Never, never, ASS-U-ME... For you make an A$$ of U & Me. 😊🎉😂 You can have it all and... 🙄 an intellectual desert 🎉😅😂

[@sally8234]

Lived there three years and would never move back - lots of bugs, heat, humidity and way too many snowbirds.

[@Martini923]

Left USA and moved to Europe, no gun, much more slow pace, good weather, great infrastructure travelling around Europe, more culture, friendly people, and great health care, have dual citizenship here.

[@GachaTitans]

Seems like everyone bags out their own country. Lots of Aussie going america and not looking back

[@GraceAloneThroughFaithAlone]

Wow cool. No one cares.

[@TonyTundra5.7]

Cool renounce your American Citizen ship and stay there

[@chickengod9184]

Good for you. People who complain about what you said are just jealous. I rented out my house in Sarasota a few years ago, moved to Southeast Asia and now the tenants are chipping in to cover my tropical beach lifestyle and life has never been better.

[@scottgoulette8900]

@@GraceAloneThroughFaithAlone Could you have a more antisemitic moniker? And you advertise it no less??

[@vincentzincone8012]

Florida isn't worse than any other place worth living in. It's expensive everywhere!

[@redryder1312]

Research is the key, I look at everything, crime, weather, taxes on current homes.

[@katrinreal]

100%

[@TheBlaqjester]

For anyone considering moving to Florida and has a concern about alligators, remember lizards are baby alligators that are freshly hatched. They will double their body length every 4 days until they get to around 8 feet. So if you see a lizard, you're really seeing a baby alligator. Stay safe out there folks!

[@katrinreal]

Ha that’s pretty funny 😆

[@JohnDoe-np3zk]

It's the gator you didn't see.

[@danielhuntington2116]

I'm not sure if any amount of research could have foretold where we are at now. Let's see 2022 people came in droves...Florida was open due to shutdown in other states...home prices were relatively low...bidding wars on homes...now prices sky high and sales movement in general takes longer....pre hurricane Ian homeowners rates were manageable...after Ian they are now through the roof....mortgage rates were relatively low...now through inflation at the highest in years...possibly other things I missed.? Bottom line there is no crystal ball...and who knows what's next?

[@AmericanConstellation]

I think it's funny that people don't want to come here because they are afraid of gators and even sharks and the beach. I have a boat and many times when I take people out to beach, they are afraid to get into the water. I grew up here on the central west coast of Florida. I'm 65 now and I'm still alive and have all of my limbs. I've hunted gators and have caught many big sharks. It's kids stuff.

[@calico783]

I will stay away from Florida no matter what. Is to expensive the summer is the worst. I stay in Puerto Rico with a beach time weather all year around, 🇵🇷 / 🇺🇸 every body is welcome, Red, yellow, Black, white and brown. No need for passport, PR is USA - “ TERRITORY “

[@robertrobski1013]

What is the cost of living there i would like to spend there winter time i know i can legally stay in USA 3 month when i come there from Toronto

[@lowcarbconnect1874]

Great points! I just watched the channel @connect2Florida and she said a lot of the same things you did. I live in Destin and I think everything fits there too.

[@sherrilynn606]

Hello! I watch Connect2Florida too! She is awesome! Tells it like it really is!

[@johnphillipsplumbing7148]

For me, politics has really made me uncomfortable . When i moved here in 1988,it was not a hotbed of political division,we had respectable representation, senators,congressmen, women and state reps including the governor. I'm not happy with the amount of people carrying weapons,looking to solve the simplest of problems with said gun. I have been a responsible member of our community for 36 years and have invested a lot of time,and money, to be a good neighbor, only to find my nieghbors were very good at hiding their deep seeded hatred for certain people. I am going nowhere,this is my home,i simply do not deal with people who spew hate. I can only hope that the next election will show once and for all that the majority of Americans just want this band of merry nitwits to go away,so we can live our lives in peace. Katrin,thanks for opening up the real conversations we should be having😊😊

[@katrinreal]

John, thank you for sharing your perspective and your thoughts. I appreciate it.

[@INTERNETVID]

Sound like you're all for peace, love, and togetherness. Got it. But let me just clue you in on something, please. None of that will happen unless you talk specifics, name names, what their agendas are, etc. Using innocuous terms like 'division', 'people' (carrying weapons), 'deep seeded hatred', and 'certain people' won't solve the problem. Think about it.

[@gridley]

All I know is that a certain part of the political spectrum has, for example, turned the city of San Francisco in today's city of San Francisco. Nothing kind, caring or compassionate about what they've done or are doing either.

[@Orlando_Steve]

It sounds like you are the one harboring hate. Leftists usually are the most intolerant and hateful people of all but claim others are. When I lived up north, I always found it was the supposed liberals that were "hiding their deep seeded hated of people".

[@johnphillipsplumbing7148]

@@INTERNETVID kinda like Jesus!

[@Marbella-Dave]

Once again well presented and informative video. I appreciate it. thank you

[@katrinreal]

Glad it was helpful! :)

[@user-zs1fr7im6l]

Yep I live in Arizona I here the same things ! HEY if it's not for you have 49 others states and 14 U.S. territories to move to no passport required !

[@robertestrada434]

I moved to Florida in 2022, I now want to leave. Taxes, too high, homeowners insurance, too high. Diversity, my area is ok but not optimal. Politics are good. The only mountains are the landfills near me. The weather is hot, not terrible. Not happy that there are not cycling trails near me. Bottom line, can’t wait to leave, I would go back to the Chicago suburbs in a New York minute, wife is the issue. She wants out too but not back to the icebox. It is a beautiful state, love our governor but it’s not for me. BTW, auto insurance is through the roof and I don’t know how the zoning works here but there are abundant dilapidated and some collapsing structures near residential areas that I would never see where I came from. Thank you, very good and informative video.

[@damianwildfong7278]

thats because in a cold urban area, things have to be built like brick sh*t houses to withstand the ice and snow, here the salt air and humidity degrade wood etc......also many Fl cities have old infrastructure

[@fxmx9003]

Very good information/update. I did what you and a few other real estate experts on KZbin mentioned -a lot of research. Don’t plan to retire for another 4-5 years, but been watching the Florida bubble pop indicators happen over the last year plus. my neighbors down the street decided to buy the villages about 15 months ago maybe 18 months. Seeing a video on that seems to show about a 25% reduction in value and a lot of homes on the market. I’m happy just taking trips to wonderful Florida and watching your videos! Hey, can I get a condo with grandfathered HOA if I buy some T-shirts from your shop? 😊😂

[@genevandyke4088]

Thanks Katrin , that was a really good heads up , I’ve been there a half dozen times and always after 9-10 days I couldn’t wait to leave , most of the people were very opinionated and down right angry about everything, price of food, gas , insurance, it’s too hot it’s too cold , The pool needs cleaning, their favorite restaurant is closed on Tuesday…… yeah just didn’t care for it, thanks though

[@ujoel2]

Title: "Why so many people are leaving in 2024!" Me: "Man, I hope so..."

[@dp.7616]

I would imagine the humidity would get to me after a few months.

[@katrinreal]

It does get humid alright

[@nancyholland1877]

It's horrible. AC goes off all the time. If you have to live in these old disgusting scary places like I do.

[@debra2700]

@@katrinreal We have horrible humidity in North Carolina but we don't have the beautiful winters that Florida has to offset the summer misery. We lived in Boynton Beach for five years and loved it but left in 2009 to be near our daughter and grandkids. Would love to move back.

[@jimslancio]

A few hours. But if you live there, the inevitability of it eventually gives you the ability to not notice it quite so much. Also, dressing for the weather helps a bit. Former Floridian speaking.

[@mikep.473]

Thank you for this video

[@katrinreal]

My pleasure

[@scottstewart6740]

Your advice is accurate.I used to live in Florida for 5 years working outside and the first year was tough but then I was used to the climate after that and was ok

[@Laura-vt7mc]

It rains a lot on the west coast of Florida

[@Aikynbreusov]

Mosquitoes tooooooo..........lots of mosquitoes....😅😅😅😅😅

[@mamaitaliano9774]

Thank Bill Gates!

[@damianwildfong7278]

I am from Mi and have lived in Tampa for 13 years now i used to get feasted on every year in MI with huge welts ever since moving to FL i can count on one hand the number of times I have had a mosquito bite and i rarely use spray only thing i can think of is i am not allergic to this species and it's been heaven my allergies went away for the first 3 years and came back with a vengeance though

[@keithgoodman762]

Are there any resources for reviewing HOA associations? Some HOA associations have very thorough websites where you can see meeting minutes and budgets. Others seem to have very little. Was wondering if there are any resources on line where you can review a HOA.

[@katrinreal]

Each HOA will have their own rules and regulations and docs. Your best bet is to work through an agent or find out who the HOA is (or mgmt company) for a particular community and reach out to them directly. Some will have sites, some are not as organized.

[@travelingwithrick]

Two words: stay away. HOA a place where you pay people so they can tell you how to live.

[@teams3345]

I live in Georgia. When I retired I vowed I would never move to Florida. Too hot , Too expensive, Too many people. I do love DeSantis however.

[@shaneomack5018]

Half of the true Floridians can’t stand desatan.

[@teams3345]

@@shaneomack5018 I don’t believe that. I worked with Floridians for many years and almost all really like him and support him.

[@teams3345]

@@shaneomack5018 We in Georgia also love him.

[@johnhatchel9681]

He's awesome.

[@shaneomack5018]

@@johnhatchel9681 yeahhhhh. That multi million dollar lawsuit against Mickey Mouse that basically went nowhere It cost Floridians millions of dollars in taxes, Florida has the most homes uninsured, 49th in teacher pay, Ronnie using Florida tax dollars to travel in campaign for a presidential bid that was that was an absolute failure….i can continue if ya like

[@buffaloman5042]

I live in Englewood Fl..used to be paradise but the county commissioners allowed massive developments against the will of the people and my insurance doubled..first time I thought about leaving..

[@Christina-yu3gu]

Great video! I'm leaving for all those reasons, spot on esp being single its Highway to Heaven.

[@andrewthacker114]

Sounds like an interesting place.Is the humidity as bad as they say it is ?

[@BustedFlush7096]

It was 89% yesterday, January 2024.

[@nancyholland1877]

It's ruined my life. Try June and July when it's 100 degrees and 100% humidity. Unless you got the best of everything. It actually scares me it's so bad.

[@lindamicelotta5688]

Yes!

[@AllergicToMakeBelieve]

It's horrifying. Shower curtains stay moldy. Your food, like cereal or crackers, is soggy. Your hair is frizzy. You get out of the shower and use a towel for 20 minutes... Unless you stand directly in front of a fan you're not going to dry off.

[@kristareedy8510]

Worse than you can imagine.

[@josephregallis3394]

It's true there are no mountains in Florida but there is great hiking here, especially in the colder months! I hike every year and there are lots of tree hammocks and wildlife everywhere, you just have to do a little research!

[@katrinreal]

Thanks for sharing! Where is your favorite hiking spot?

[@travelingwithrick]

Florida had a lot of caves and river rapids too.

[@josephregallis3394]

One is Three Lakes Wildlife Management Area by Kenansville, FL and also Hickory Hammock off Rt. 98 North of Okeechobee, FL.@@katrinreal

[@maryg6292]

Sure, if you love hiking with relentless mosquitoes that come for you no matter what you put on.

[@tennislover5763]

The main reasons that I won't move to Florida are a few you mentioned: alligators and weather and insects. I live here in the northeast with the change of seasons, but our summers are cooler than Florida and we don't have the alligators and the insects and the other wildlife like snakes. Your video is a good one for someone or a family that visit during the winter months and don't really see first-hand the real stuff. During the 80s and early 90s visited Florida about three times per year because of family and I was considering moving there, however, when I spent more time there, for example, one month in January, April, August, and November, I soon discovered that it wasn't the place I would like to build my life and remain. Florida is a gorgeous state, but it just doesn't work for me.

[@jnagarya519]

Scratch 5 Floridians and you'll find 7 real estate hucksters. What kind of like is it when the constant obsession is housing -- condos and money, money, money. That is the opposite of relaxation.

[@richardkrueger9097]

And the reason Floridians aren't that nice, is because their not Floridians, their from all over. And the one's that come here, seem to be the worst representation of their state.

[@AldenStudebaker]

I love watching your videos, even since I left Florida for many of the reasons you cover. We lived in SW Florida (San Carlos Park) for 2 1/2 years because of a job in Bonita Springs. We bought a house because we couldn't find anything to rent (nobody wants to rent to a person who has a 🐈‍⬛). We made out well selling that house at the end of 2023. We left because of the politics aimed at our 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ son who lives with us, and the weather 🔥! Add to it all of the financial reasons you mentioned. All except the HOA. I took a 20% pay cut moving to Springfield, Illinois but we are happier there and no persecution of marginalized people. And the weather isn't all that bad either. Thank you for your videos, Katrin!

[@katrinreal]

Alden, thank you sp much for continuing to watch and for your kind words. I am very sorry that your son did not feel welcome here. Everyone should be able to be who they are nomatter where they live. It sounds like you enjoy illinois. I wish you all much happiness now and in the future.

[@GillAgainsIsland12]

Actually my biggest shock is the price of oranges. I always thought oranges would be cheaper here since they grow them here. But, actually, I think they're even more expensive than in other states.

[@katrinreal]

That ‘s an interesting observation 😮

[@miosotizr.5313]

Great content, Thank you!

[@katrinreal]

Glad you liked it!

[@BusyBee11226]

People not from here think they know what heat is. They think they would love to deal with it. They really don’t understand HUMIDITY. Mosttttttttttt people who move here wind up spending most there lives indoors in there Ac. And the electric bills are really high because of your AC constantly running. And most AC units need to be replaced every 10-14 years at Thousandssssss of dollars.

[@kristareedy8510]

Totally agree.

[@gabrielleangelica1977]

Estimate to cool a home is $500 to $800 per month!

[@gabrielleangelica1977]

$509+ dollars 💵 a month electric ⚡ bill.

[@cur244]

The cities in FL are pretty diverse. The villages is basically all snowbirds. FL cities are much more diverse than northern big cities in my experience.

[@jinxterpinxter]

Because of the sun and the beach. Not the governor, the people, and definitely not the politics.

[@cortneyoverstreet8130]

Love how the state is run but don’t like the heat/humidity anymore and the insurance is outrageous.

[@maily8388]

The tropical weather is enough to stop me moving to Florida. The tropical weather doesn’t agree with me. Thank you for the video. 👍🌹🎊

[@mattyrock2467]

same here. give me the 4 seasons any day

[@SoundofSilence492]

I was born in Florida and love many things about it but I’m thinking of moving further north. The older I get the more the constant heat and humidity make me ill. And I live in North Florida! I’ve been looking at the Myrtle Beach area. It seems to be several degrees cooler all summer long, a spring and fall of sorts, which North Florida really does not have. Close to the beach. Winters really are no colder than where I currently live, and last longer. The only drawback, at my age, I don’t know anyone there. I’d have to start again. Most of my friends are spread throughout Florida.

[@mattyrock2467]

i hate the heat and humidity. florida is alot nicer during the winter@@SoundofSilence492

[@foxywhitetip7387]

Myrtle beach is NOT a safe area ‘

[@ohzone6464]

I had moved to Fla 1952. I hadn't left since.

[@Mach11976]

Me and the family moved to Lakeland FL in 1993. At that time you could buy a quarter acre and a 3 bed 2 bath 2 car garage from Mike Lilley homes for 83,000. I left Florida in 2017 and best thing i ever have done. Do miss the beaches! Lol

[@johnemanolis]

No mention of traffic

[@beautifulhomesofatlanta]

I love FL!! Give me the hurricanes and the heat! I love the tropical vibe. The food, the diversity, the animals…I’ll be back this year! 😍

[@AStanton1966]

I just saw a news report where some old timers own a trailer in Florida and their fee for the lot it sits on just went to $1,000 a month! That's a rip off in my opinion!

[@katrinreal]

That is steep!

[@josephsgroi4474]

Very good realistic presentation. I could not deal with any of this, however. One thing another realtor mentioned was the horrible traffic, she mentioned a 15 mile trip that took 1.5 hours. No thanks.

[@gulfwhiskey]

Nicely and fairly done! Summers Suck!! Insurance prices are going up exponentially. However… I’ll never go back to the people’s republic of NY. We’re here for life.

[@shellman5844]

Another factor to consider are the older retired who move to FL. Invariably one of them dies usually the husband and the survivor has no support system for their own health. So they move back home staying with one of their kids or into a nursing home. Seen this happen many times.

[@jmrobert7522]

COLD. 🥶. MANY PARTS OF FL ARE VERY VERY COLD IN WINTERS. Too many coming here have no CLUE about weather zones.

[@mikem820]

Lived in Florida for 8 years due to job transfer. Counted the nano seconds til I could escape. Thinking of moving here ? Do this test first, sit in a sauna for 24 hours and if you find that enjoyable then go ahead and move

[@brian7224]

tall roads on us 27 and the turnpike (run side by side for a few miles) leading n&s around Clermont...not mountains but some DECENT HILLS to get your attention. ALSO in in western Tallahassee there is Marianna State Campgrounds...Caves exist and it is an awesome place to visit

[@moniquemonicat]

Hot is good but FL TOO HUMID/DAMP! I chose Arizona instead, hot but DRY. Weather important to consider: do you like damp or dry? FL, Hawaii even Calif too damp for me, feels like I'm "breathing water," coming down with a cold and swollen glands.

[@katrinreal]

Love Arizona but too dry for me and needed the beach close by.

[@colleentrazzare8147]

I moved to Sarasota from New York and although Sarasota is my favorite part of Florida. I'm moving back to New York because I have a child with special needs and Florida doesn't have the care that New York has not even half of the care and I didn't do the research I didn't think it would be so different. I have looked in other parts of Florida and Sarasota has the most but it's no where near enough so we are moving back to New York in two months but we have family here in Florida so there will be many visits

[@katrinreal]

I am sorry to hear that but also happy you are getting the assistance in NY.

[@tomfields3682]

Didn't you wonder why taxes were so cheap there vis a vis NY?

[@1Skeptik1]

I want a sign at the Florida border: Florida sucks, your state is much better go back! Canadians welcome, bring money. LOL (Regards from a 20-year resident of Spring Hill.)

[@Orlando_Steve]

We don't want those Commie-nadians either!

[@ltcolumbo9708]

Just ONE QUESTION! How are the regular, normal, average retirees making it do in Fl with all these horror insurance rates and reset property?? taxes

[@hl7031]

They have 💵 😂

[@rodcoulter997]

BRUTAL HEAT/humidity….9 months per year….HORRIBLE place to live.

[@stockey]

Buying is definitely not worthed in Florida, renting is a lot better and wiser.

[@sybilbonds9347]

Growing Up in a 2 Parent Home, In my home Town My dad worked in Production for 39 years, then Purchased about 10 Rental Properties. As far as children He and my Mom only had me one. Well ,I know for a fact, My dad always had decent prices he paid on the Taxes on his Property. All of the other states are Over Charging People, and another Important Issue, lot's ot time The Appraisal of these properties can be a honest one or a Complete Fabrication. Thanks

[@susanthomas5167]

I am a 4th generation Floridian. I would not move here if it were not for the fact that all of my family is here. The homeowners insurance crisis is very real. It is nothing to have your insurance double annually. At that rate, people have to figure out how many years they are going to be able to afford their homes. It's also becoming mandatory in many areas to be bilingual to get a job. There are many areas, not just Miami, where entire communities are Spanish speaking. Then, we have a governor banning books and appointing people of his choice to school boards ,etc, that has never happened under any previous governor. Overall, consider all the factors involved. Talk to numerous people from different areas and political perspectives before making the move.

[@CharlesTrattler-my8uc]

Bon voyage! 🌞

[@ramlist1]

thx for sharing

[@katrinreal]

Thank you for watching

[@arnoldberk2809]

I have interstitial lung disease and stay in Miami every winter. My cough completely clears up. By April the heat is so oppressive I return back to Philadelphia. Looking at the costs and lifestyle restrictions the rest of the year, I would not care to own any real estate in Florida.

[@mariosorrenti482]

The Pirates are alive and doing very well fleecing Florida as always..

[@peteliston2686]

Visit Chinsegut Hill near Brooksville FL 😎

[@georgiafan6618]

I just vacationed on the east coast of FL. It was very hot and humidity was stifling. The heat isn’t too bad as it is July. But humidity is unbearable. Add all the fees, unaffordable insurance if you can find it, out of control HOA fees, and high RE proces/taxes, no change of seasons and you can’t afford it. Its high cost is rivaling a fascist blue state. Nice place to visit.

[@gabrielleangelica1977]

Blame the New Yorkers; it's Florida's favorite scapegoat 🐐!

[@Video17943]

I move to Florida 30 years now bought a house in 2006

[@LivinginLosAngeles-re5yx]

The only area Florida is cheaper than Cali is housing/rent, but now not by a ton. Everything else is either the same or more expensive in Florida. Insurance for sure is more in Fla, think food is too. Florida has become very expensive, not a bargain any longer, plus insufferable humidity and bugs. Low humidity, low bug Cali is the real paradise.