The 10 Cheapest Places to Live Near the Beach in Florida | 2022 Update

[@TroyFunkBroker]

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[@CraigZeigler]

I live in venice and in the last 10 years, prices have trippled. I'd say look elsewhere and stop encouraging the developers from destroying whats left of our natural forests. Infrastructure is also not keeping up. Commute time to Sarasota is more than double in the winter.

[@bs4real]

Englewood rocks! Someday I'll move back there(Hopefully)

[@sunnydaze2359]

@@bs4real I doubt very much if you will be able to move back to a Englewood, because after Ian, many of the insurers have left Florida. And it’s almost impossible to get insurance after that hurricane. I myself live there, and I am self-insured. Which meant that I had to pay for a new roof and a new pool cage out of my own money.. I still would rather do that then pay the insane prices. The insurance companies are going to charge you.. so unless you can self-insure& are quite wealthy(seriously) you will not be able to live in a decent place here.

[@floramcdonald2866]

Hello, my name is Flora Mcdonald and I would like to purchase home under $200000 not far from the beach

[@Paul-lm5gv]

*This was well done but honesty - how can spending close to a HALF-MILLION dollars for a median priced house be cheap or affordable living???!!!!*

[@TroyFunkBroker]

Thanks for sharing -

[@JL-cn6nh]

@@TroyFunkBroker Pretty lame response to the question.

[@butterbeanqueen8148]

It’s near the beach cheapest/affordable. Not affordable housing. There is a difference.

[@amymarie3337]

Paul-listen to the intro again…..if you live near a beach, there is NO cheap or affordable living

[@waynehankinson8210]

If you have problems with Redtide stay 5 miles away from the water.

[@jamesleonard4713]

Born and raised in Florida. Graduated from Seminole High School and Seminole is a great community, but the entire area is getting extremely crowded. Without some form of mass transportation in Pinellas county, it's going to continue to be extremely difficult to get anywhere. In general though, if you want affordability near the beach, the nature coast & panhandle are the places to go, as long as you don't mind a little bit colder weather. As far as weather, the East Cost is better in the summer, the west coast is better in the winter. If you're trying to avoid cold weather, stay south of Ocala. While everything in Florida is warmer than most of the country, there is a big difference between Tampa and Jacksonville.

[@spirit278]

I grew up in Seminole. Moved there in 71, graduated in 83 and left in 86 because of the congestion. We moved to Inverness and now it's getting busy here. I'm considering Chiefland or Perry next.

[@hollyvanness6086]

What about Inglis? Much cheaper

[@InMyBrz]

ENGLEWOOD was founded by a lot of retired people from the north who worked for GM in the north

[@Ocean_breezes]

Nothing is cheap in Florida I've lived here for 40 years Have a huge home a mile from the coast and a inland lake property Prices have gone through the roof

[@TroyFunkBroker]

Thanks for sharing

[@johncampbell1191]

Seminole is amazing! Lived here for almost 10 years now. Less than 5 minutes to Madeira Beach, redington, Indian Shores, and we paid really low in a great neighborhood! And the community is amazing!

[@iceandflames]

Hallandale Beach Florida beautiful city good beaches and restaurants and growing businesses and communities and a good nightlife.

[@elizabethwitte6417]

Spending this winter in Boca Raton has cured me of ever wanting to live in Florida. There are too many people and the traffic is like northern Virginia. No thanks!

[@latonyalee7821]

The only reason I stay is because of the beaches, the weather and working from home. Don't really have to worry about the traffic much

[@andyokus5735]

In 1970 average house was $27,000.

[@andyokus5735]

The beaches in Boca are all sharp rocks. I hear all the water is infected and you can't go in the ocean.

[@cleot151]

Under a mil isn't what I call affordable, and on the Gulf Coast you also have the possibillity of hurricanes and red tide. Boca Grande is beautiful, but maybe not meant to be part of a video about cheapest beach towns. I vote for your east coast choices. I've lived in Florida for forty years, too.

[@melindainglesby1922]

There's a possibility of hurricanes on the East Coast of Florida, too...

[@chrisbuttermore776]

Ash is reported Boca grande is quite a unique place.

[@jacquiewelstead1299]

The pink condo you featured in your Palm Bay segment is actually on Pensacola Beach…I know this because I live there.

[@FindTheTRUTH337]

😂

[@DBAMA-wm9jw]

Vero on the Atlantic is the place to be..I love it

[@dawngagliano6118]

Thanks for creating all your videos, Great insight . I have visited Florida with my family from NYC for about thirty years . I visited the west coast and east coast . Big cities ,small towns ,the hills of Ocala to the keys .Never looked at prices ....We looked at what would suit our needs . We chose the east Coast ,Palmbay/Melbourne /Sebastian Area as our home . We loved the larger lots and acreage that gave you that country feel. One of the main reasons we moved here was the drive along A1A. We saw water ,most towns we drove thru on the west and east had businesses all along the water . We wanted to see the water, not a car dealership etc ,you know where You can pull over , have lunch and enjoy looking at the water .. That was one , Another reason we moved here , We are central .. Not far from any major tourist place .We can take the family to the hot spots on the east ,the west and Orlando of course. The biggest reason ,was coming from Nyc we were done with too much of everything . But in the last 4 years We have seen "The change " Gone is the town feel . Hello city ... Palmbay/Melbourne area is slowly becoming like Tampa, Orlando and such .. My husband and I are fortunate enough to have a nice piece of land that we can live in a bubble to come out once in awhile . Again Thanks for your insights.

[@ricksmith4736]

OH NO, more New Yaukuhs.... GO HOME

[@rp9674]

Thanks, good info. Seems like a lot of dynamics, $/influx/hurricanes

[@AFAskygoddess]

I live one mile from the ocean on the intracoastal, but I need to drive 3 miles to the beach because of a need for a bridge. Lol. Check your route for accessibility. *MY BEST ADVICE:* Don't just look at locations and prices. Research CRIME RATES. There are a lot of inexpensive houses near the ocean in neighborhoods where you wouldn't want to live.

[@TroyFunkBroker]

Good advise - cheap does not usually mean safe.

[@lynareantoinette]

You need to put what the average income is as well because not everybody is moving there with a nest egg. He also did not mention that many of these places will also need flood insurance. I personally know that the housing price what’s the flood insurance is fairly high in Englewood Florida. What the average job that you’re going to get there is going to be about a third of what you’re making in a large city. I just had to leave that area and move north for a job.

[@Teena6565]

Palm Bay has no direct access to the barrier island beaches. You need to travel north to Melbourne or south to the Wabasso Bridge (south of Sebastian) to get out to the beaches.

[@madusonkeeper]

True!

[@dawnfelker2893]

20 minute to Melbourne Cousway

[@AFAskygoddess]

To me, a 20 minute drive isn't "close" to a beach.

[@urex1717]

When I moved to Sarasota 36 years ago, mobility wasn't such an issue. Now it is. If you are determined to live near the water, you need to stay there. If you are comfortable with that, then just pick whatever you can afford but nothing is better than Sarasota in the state of Florida. After baking in the sun for a couple of decades, I much prefer being away from the beaches and the hordes.

[@stephens9462]

I moved there around 89-90 with my parents. Lived in Sarasota for about 5 years. Lived in Clearwater for a few more and then moved out of state. Haven’t been to Sarasota since probably 2001. I thought traffic was bad back in those early 90s.

[@prettygirlus9008]

Same for me. Relocating to FL from MA, after 34 years in FL on the east coast beaches, I'm over the beach attraction and killer sun. As I get closer to retirement, I am considering a newer gated community w/ all the amenities.

[@tincanboat]

the larger city to ft Walton beach is Pensacola, fl and it is only 40 miles distance.

[@TroyFunkBroker]

Thank you for sharing

[@stevehalverson790]

Moved to Palmetto from Canton, OH. We love it. We live in Trevesta in new construction.

[@_mr_cat]

10. Melbourne 9. Titusville 8. Sebastian 7. Daytona Beach 6. Palm Bay 5. Fort Pierce 4. Fort Walton Beach 3. Seminole 2. Palmetto 1. Englewood

[@luvslogistics1725]

Thanks for list!

[@_mr_cat]

@@luvslogistics1725 no problemo amigo!

[@peacelove7437]

Ty

[@DS-go8mn]

We thought we had found the ideal place when we moved to Fort Pierce 5 years ago but even though they say the crime has come down quite a bit it's still too much for us

[@brianbillingham3283]

That is because you are cry baby sheeple

[@jazzcat1056]

Where did you move from?

[@ricksmith4736]

Yes, the evening news has what diversity brings to all cities.....

[@joelincolnlincoln6315]

U didn't look into it very well. Anything north of Stuart or south before Jupiter is ghetto . I do Uber eats i seen every street

[@cliffm6566]

West coast is beautiful, we had a home on St Armand’s for over 40 years, can’t afford to live there now! But agree that other places on the east coast have better value now, Fort Pierce, Daytons, Titusville, maybe Cocos.

[@TroyFunkBroker]

Thanks for sharing

[@lifewellloved0204]

Ft pierce and Titusville has very high crime. Not desirable.

[@Shutupthanks]

Titusville is depressing. Empty storefronts.

[@Shutupthanks]

Titusville does have a great Mexican place El Leoncito

[@madusonkeeper]

Many of these prices have changed drastically since. And it is usually median price, While an average has traditionally been a popular measure of a mid-point in a sample, it has the disadvantage of being affected by any single value being too high or too low compared to the rest of the sample. This is why a median is sometimes taken as a better measure of a mid point.

[@gordonvanderelst923]

Another major factor in insurance. Prices have tripled since last year’s hurricane.

[@frankserra6709]

Not looking to buy, since I'm already moving to a Central Florida city. But, you gave a very good presentation on the benefits and differences of each place. Since, I'm a Grandpa, I'll pass this info to my children. Who are still young enough to appreciate beautiful Florida and possibly invest for the future. Just hope these new folks moving to Florida are here to better our State and not ruin it, like California or N.Y... New Subscriber

[@brianbillingham3283]

Maybe your children will ruin it but I guess they are more special than the other 8 billion people

[@retiredinbali9565]

Keep voting "right". They want to eliminate or greatly reduce your Social Security benefits, at which time those socialist policies of California will start looking pretty good.

[@unapologetically_me]

I absolutely hate people who think like this OP! Brings down the beauty of the state and is beginning to make it ugly!

[@xAJxo]

@@unapologetically_me amen, you said it. I remember a day when everyone was cool around me. I was born and raised here. This state has changed so much and NOT for the better. If it wasn't for my family, I would have left this place when derfuhrer was re-elected. This state is an unrecognizable cesspool of hate anymore. It really breaks my heart!!

[@ricksmith4736]

Your too late, Florida is ruined..... I see multiple California plates every day here.... Too many RUDE New Yaukuh plates to count....

[@stephens9462]

I haven’t lived in Florida in 20 years but you could buy a half way decent house for $150k back then. When my parents first moved to Sarasota in 1989 they paid $185k for a 3000 SQF house a block away from the north bridge to Siesta Key. They sold it for $500k around 15 years later. Today the Zestimate on it is $1.62 million. They even bought a rental house a few miles away back in the early 90s for like $65k. Today it looks like houses in that area go in the $400s. Crazy how much inflation has occurred over really not that long of a time.

[@stub4488]

Can you imagine how bad it will effect the younger generation??

[@ricksmith4736]

@@stub4488 OH no, do you think they might even keep score at the soccer games too? LOL

[@ricksmith4736]

@Where's Mom? You just invited a million more people... Won't be $150K for long now..

[@ricksmith4736]

@Where's Mom? I guess you have not watched the Florida population stats??

[@ricksmith4736]

@Where's Mom? Ya know Biden voter, my concern is what comes with all of the people moving wherever.... Say goodbye to your simple life.....

[@deanstein3093]

Gotta put Hallandale Beach Florida on this list the city is growing with new Communities and businesses and a lot of attractions for tourism new restaurants and Gulf Stream Park.

[@TroyFunkBroker]

Thank you for sharing

[@veronicas9872]

That doesn't mean Hallandale will make it to the "cheapest" list

[@kristenschnese6980]

Hallandale isn’t cheap though was never a cheap place to live even in the 80’s safe maybe nice maybe last I was there was 20”1 but cheap nah

[@rainysunday6186]

That’s really sad when $300,000 home is cheap

[@k_escobar917]

$300k in Miami Dade gets you a decent sized shed in the middle of the hood 🤦🏽‍♂️

[@HogLife]

I Love Cocoa Beach and it’s surroundings

[@Nurse3811]

We recently went on a house hunting excursion of the Satellite Beaches and our favorite area was Cocoa Beach, just wish we could afford it!

[@LittleMew133]

What do you think about the barrier islands along Clearwater-Petersburgh? Like Indian Shores?

[@Muzi876]

Can you do a video on Orlando fl and affordability of it and surrounding areas that are affordable for young people starting out.

[@ricksmith4736]

Orlando??? Are you kidding... Crime, thugs and a 3rd world country their....

[@TubeRJF]

There are parts of Fort Pierce, FL that are really, really bad!! Caveat emptor!

[@1galstreasure4u]

Great info. Just hard to hear you over your music. Thanks for the great info. 9:21

[@carmenestheracevedo5388]

Excellent information. I too live in Florida in Micanopy, north Central Florida

[@andyokus5735]

You're in heaven .

[@chrisbuttermore776]

Panama City Beach and surrounding area of Panama City that's perhaps the cheapest place to live at the beaches but not directly on the beach. There are condominiums on the beach townhouses on the beach single-family homes on the beach. Less than three blocks away

[@michaelackley5773]

What about Stuart FL right next to beaches and still has cheap homes

[@DesertDrifter]

Ghetto

[@latonyalee7821]

I see affordable means different brackets to different people. Jacksonville and Yulee are much more affordable areas near the beach but aren't on the list.

[@ricksmith4736]

Bad Demographics.....

[@paulasuita7436]

That’s OK. Keep them away.

[@sosoutherncustomequestrian4598]

We bought our retirement home in Naples in June 2021. Hurricane Ian has certainly been an eye opener and our car insurance has gone up by 50% in December (bear in mind we have never had a claim with our insurance broker). If that is an indication for what our home insurance premium will be in June 2023, we will be seriously reconsidering staying in Florida. I’d love to hear your thoughts on the matter. Thanks!

[@TroyFunkBroker]

Thanks for your comment and ideas for a future video

[@xAJxo]

Insurance (IF you can find it) is highway robbery down here and it's only getting worse. Also if you don't have flood insurance and a hurricane comes thru and floods your house, YOU'RE DOOMED! Be very careful where you buy. If you're near the water or in a flood zone.. OH MAN. Your insurance costs are going to be more than you can possibly imagine.

[@sosoutherncustomequestrian4598]

@@xAJxo I agree with you 100%

[@ricksmith4736]

@@xAJxo You need to be self insured to live at the beach or you need to be able to survive monetarily the loss of everything, home, cars and all belongings......

[@xAJxo]

@@ricksmith4736 that's funny since there are flood areas all over, that aren't even near the beach.. OH ALSO that is literally what insurance is for.

[@vertseven]

The only “medium home prices” are in Cassadega. The word that you’re looking for is, median.

[@markingersoll844]

Or the “mean” may be more helpful? (Average). Could have 10 homes at $100,000 and 1 at $20,000,000 and the median would be biased way high. Good catch!

[@heidiharsch5141]

We live in Cape Coral FL. We're close to multiple beaches you can drive to as well as beautiful private island beaches such as Cayo Costa and Upper Captiva. We're about 15 minutes from Ft. Myers and and hour to Naples to the south and Sarasota to the north. Sanibel Island and Bonita beaches. We have over 400 miles of canals. Were a big boating community because were minutes from the Gulf.

[@debbiewescoat664]

we lived in Ft years beach from 19years..it will e awhile til that beautiful area recovers from the hurricane

[@music-jj2pl]

I am in miami always thought about retiring on the SW coast. How did you handle the hurricane?

[@rodgerjohnson3375]

Me too.

[@rodgerjohnson3375]

@@music-jj2pl It was bad. Stay where you are where it is safe.

[@ricksmith4736]

And NO place to park at your " multiple" beaches.....Its so crowded in Florida that alot of the natives I know have left or are leaving.....

[@gg21163]

Could you tell me about appalachacola fl Port St Joe ?

[@CW-ez7mn]

I started in Fort Lauderdale area over 16 years ago and had been moving up more north being priced out of each area. I was looking at Boyton beach 5 -6 years ago then Stuart/ St Lucie 3 years ago but need to look more north now to Melbourne and Space Coast area. The first 5 - 6 places you mentioned, I agree with because those are my current targeted areas. Let see if I need to go even more north next year😢

[@wildexoticsoul9240]

please recommend me any good cheap cities… looking to move spring 2024

[@ricksmith4736]

@@wildexoticsoul9240 Kansas maybe....

[@wmsuttonjr]

I enjoyed your video, however, was curious as to why you skipped over Cocoa, Florida, jumping from Melbourne to Titusville. It certainly fits the parameters of your video.

[@TroyFunkBroker]

Thank you for your feedback - we are updating this video with some amazing Drone photography.

[@DJMichaelKks]

Great information. Thanks. But you need a nicer mic.

[@Mumumama205]

Thank you for your video. I live beachside Florida and here goes: Home owners insurance: through the roof, and that’s without flood insurance. Property taxes: ridiculous and going up each year. Car insurance: keeps going up. You can easily spend $1000 a month on all those combined, and you’re a home OWNER. So what’s the point?

[@ketocannabis]

Love your videos. Very helpful. When I’m ready to buy in Florida, soon I hope, I will be reaching out to you. Thank you for your videos!

[@ricksmith4736]

You need to spend a summer in Florida before you even think about living there...

[@DesertDrifter]

@@ricksmith4736try Arizona 2x worse. Hahah

[@ricksmith4736]

@@DesertDrifter I believe the Florida humidity makes the Florida summers much worse...

[@DesertDrifter]

@@ricksmith4736 i thought the opposite. Its all relative.

[@ricksmith4736]

@@DesertDrifter Most people I know say a dry heat is better than a humid heat....

[@amrice62]

I like your info, just fyi - it is Median not medium sales price. English teacher here

[@TeresaADavis]

I kept hearing "medium", too! Definitely should be median.

[@ricksmith4736]

Thank you, Floridians are used to RUDE people from OUT of town.....

[@crashdsnowman1]

Miami Gardens is a cheap place close to the beach, those from Chicago and Ca will feel right at home.

[@muinguy659]

Wow what a wonderful day to see your video! Every words you say and the stamens are clear !I live at four seasons state! Now thinking move to warm climate not to far from beach ! You have giving me the sense 👍will follow you more May Holiday season filled you with joy and good health 🎉

[@TroyFunkBroker]

Thank you for your kind words

[@ricksmith4736]

I bet you would like Viet Nam?

[@Wellwater52]

I love Nokomis (south Sarasota county)

[@Lori_L]

4 of them are all in brevard County. I live in Melbourne 😊💓

[@stevewalther2293]

The beach is like Cheesecake...I love Cheesecake....but Cheesecake for breakfast...Cheesecake for Lunch....Cheesecake for dinner...Cheesecake for midnight snack...that's what it's like living on or near the beaches in Florida....it's just too much...the beach is great for about a few weeks...but imagine years and years everyday....lol...

[@johnscott2746]

Yeah we live inland about 25 miles from the beach. Easy drive and we also have an RV. So, since they have RV parks that are right ON the beach, when we are traveling we spend a week at the beach and then head for the mountains or the desert.

[@stevewalther2293]

​@@johnscott2746I'm stuck down here...I never want to see another palm tree ever again....lol...Florida is a flat peace of sand....

[@michaelclementi727]

thank you for your info, what are good golf communities in Florida ??

[@susanyoder5508]

I would like to know about a near beach southern part of the state on the Atlantic, to avoid the red tides common to the Gulf. Also like Pensacola area.

[@sparkleevenmore9638]

South Beach, Palm Beach.

[@irenewoolsey926]

Not sure if people feel lucky to be living thier or not..As a retired person from Canada . I often seen ad of Mobile Homes ..which about all I could do..Thanks for your videos I'll keep watching .

[@AFAskygoddess]

FYI You can't finance an older mobile home.

[@europaeuropa3673]

How about Clearwater?

[@karingoodman4999]

You can find manufactured homes there for 24 thousand 30 single family homes good luck 3k 4k some 2k thank joey Biden he messed the whole housing market up

[@willbygosh4887]

Check out Mulberry Florida and the phosphate mountains.

[@TroyFunkBroker]

Thanks for sharing

[@LoveIsBeautiful1910]

Do you also handle rental homes to retired foiks?

[@troy9er]

Subbing. Don’t think I’ll be moving to Florida anytime soon, but never say never.

[@DesertDrifter]

Always iowa.

[@joshuablank3668]

Great video Troy. 👍🏻

[@jazzcat1056]

Perry, Florida would be far cheaper than any of these. Poor and rural which equals cheap. Some of these on the list are actually expensive.

[@juliebaldwin8730]

I was thinking Carrabelle or panacea but 🤫

[@jazzcat1056]

@@juliebaldwin8730 Panacea for sure. I like it there.

[@tuckerjeffrey]

Steinhatchee or Horseshoe beach is awesome too

[@lanapalij4014]

They are ALL way too expensive!!!

[@XCRunner1992]

Great video!

[@TroyFunkBroker]

Thanks!

[@yevettebamber4273]

Just started watching video. I hope you mention "Cape Canaveral". It don't get any cheaper then Cape Canveral.

[@AFAskygoddess]

Yes, it does

[@paulw4310]

Just be aware that if you're looking in the Englewood and surrounding areas, many homes are currently for sale that have indeed suffered damage from hurricane Ian. This vid was posted pre-Ian. Do your homework. Not trying to be a downer, but Realtors median home prices can be pretty misleading. That average includes the lowballs in areas you may not want to set up housekeeping, or homes the size of cracker boxes. Just sayin...

[@TroyFunkBroker]

The video was done pre-Ian - You have many good points - Thanks for sharing

[@paulw4310]

@@TroyFunkBroker Thanks Troy. SW Florida is a great area, and will come back better than ever...like we did after Charley. I agree that, of the 10 areas you presented, the Englewood-Venice area is tops.👍

[@thomasd.kearns1468]

How is insurance market? Which place is best equipped to deal with rising seas?

[@Trtevoorryu]

The insurance market is horrible. The state passed two Bill's to fix it but it will take years to for rates to go down

[@Mickey-jn8hz]

Thank you very much….we have hurricanes in Florida which you should know about……

[@A5JDZK]

What are your thoughts on New Port Richey? Looking at homes on a canal that will lead to the Gulf.

[@TroyFunkBroker]

For waterfront, New Port Richey has many options. Check cost of flood insurance & homeowners insurance before you buy, so you have a realistic idea as to the cost.

[@A5JDZK]

@Florida Real Estate Insight Thank you. Will do. Those are things we really don't have to worry about living in the Texas Hill Country.

[@InMyBrz]

HIGH DRUG activity and high crime. Terrible place to live METH LABS and drunks everywhere full of tatoos

[@monarene44]

It’s not that easy to drive in-8 lanes of traffic, but lots of options and great location.

[@Trtevoorryu]

New Port Richey doesnt have beaches just coastal wetlands. There is also a bad drug and homeless problem. The east side of the county is way nicer such as Wesley Chapel

[@judymarasco4231]

Of all the places I would take Englewood

[@beautifulflorida]

Beautiful places! Thank you for the great information!

[@retiredinbali9565]

The first five places are all in Brevard County. Have owned a rental home in Melbourne for the last 15 years, but not sure if we will ever move there or just sell it.

[@TroyFunkBroker]

Thanks for sharing.

[@DJ_Patent]

Same here. Been renting out past 5 years. Decided gonna try to sell it come February.

[@cpru9131]

Sebastian is in Indian River County. FortPierce is St Lucie County. Daytona not Brevard.

[@richardsexton9839]

Surprised Bradenton wasn't on this list, it's right by palmetto though so would be similar statistics. Yes I do reside in Bradenton.

[@rosisunny9302]

I use to live there,no way never again!

[@TroyFunkBroker]

Thank you for suggesting Bradenton - working on a new video about (Bradenton)

[@mwebb3014]

@@rosisunny9302 Why is that? I’ve had family there for many years (since 1930s!!) Last time I was there for a visit was 2005. Lots of people there. I’ve thought about moving there in a few years but I’m not familiar with day to day life there.

[@ricksmith4736]

Last time I was in Bradenton I had a hard time merging onto the streets due to so much traffic... bumper to Bumper gridlocked traffic.....

[@mwebb3014]

@@ricksmith4736 Wow… that would get old pretty quickly. Thanks for the info.

[@stevem-h5e]

I took my metal detector to the beach and was able to greatly expand my collection of roofing nails, bottle caps, corroded AA batteries, and broken eye glass frames.

[@GardenerEarthGuy]

Thank you for not mentioning things in the other time zone...

[@CyndiOyea]

Always loved Englewood ❤. I haven’t been since the late 90’s before it was “discovered”. Going to the end of Stump Pass to search for and find Sharks Teeth and surf cast. Fond memories ❤

[@TroyFunkBroker]

Was on Palm Island yesterday - Such a special place. Still quiet there. Thanks for sharing.

[@ricksmith4736]

Discovered?? You mean invaded and ruined.....

[@CyndiOyea]

@@ricksmith4736 I was being kind😬

[@ricksmith4736]

@@CyndiOyea Its hard to be kind when you are forced to live it.... At 67 I really don't care to relocate, but have been thinking about it.... Then I can be a " Transplant" that nobody wants....

[@massbill-gj8oe]

house prices goo point cost to maintain crimr

[@EatShopLiveNOVA]

Hi Troy - great video!

[@TroyFunkBroker]

Thank you

[@LLCNipsturBrands]

Would be nice to see a video on neighborhoods in the panhandle area that are affordable

[@mikerossman9863]

Shhhh🤫🤫🤫🤫

[@ricksmith4736]

@@mikerossman9863 There are none....

[@johncipolletti5611]

I lived in Florida. It was hard enough 50 years ago, with alligators, giant roaches, heat and humidity, sink holes, lightning strikes, and more. Today it's becoming a nightmare! Can you say hurricanes?

[@susang4240]

Any mhparks, or mh 55+ Community's cheap?

[@toledojeeper2932]

Lol , I purchased a mh in a 55+ community in the middle of Covid in 2020 for $20000 . I can sell it now for $70000 and I’m 1.5 hours away from the ocean and gulf .

[@TroyFunkBroker]

@@toledojeeper2932 What City?

[@toledojeeper2932]

@@TroyFunkBroker …I’m in Tanglewood a resort style community in Sebring . Almost every home for sale is pending right now , they sell as fast as they go on the market.

[@TroyFunkBroker]

@@toledojeeper2932 I love Sebring (great value) .. especially the State campsite there.

[@seeleygirl6178]

@@TroyFunkBroker Any of these cities.

[@OceanLife772]

Prices are over inflated! The majority of working folks can’t afford to buy right now. Wait! Prices should be coming down. “Marry the price, date the interest”.

[@jackfunk5765]

Hello Troy. where does your famlies line come from? Just curious. It's a Funk thing.

[@TroyFunkBroker]

Hi Jack - Originally from IL

[@jackfunk5765]

A grover? I love the maple suyrp they make. Mine is the the Washington tribe. I think if ya go back far enough everybody's related the George Funk.

[@ricksmith4736]

@@TroyFunkBroker Transplant....

[@paulwillhite8615]

It was, currently all tore up

[@HowardAbraham]

I think you mean median home price, not medium.

[@daleweller5193]

Whoa average home only 3000,000 I will buy two of those.

[@TroyFunkBroker]

lol - thanks for sharing.

[@KarensKorner]

My husband and I want to buy on the west coast in the next 2 years. I home we can afford it then. We are simple folks and we just want a MH in a 55+ community.

[@monarene44]

Look at Holiday FL in Pasco county. A friend of mine lived in a 55+ community there and was very happy. It’s not that far from Tarpon Springs and that is my favorite place in all of Florida. She’s almost 90 now so moved further north to be near her daughters.

[@KarensKorner]

@@monarene44 thank you

[@monarene44]

@@KarensKorner The community was on or very close to Little Rd.

[@monarene44]

It might be Hudson FL. I get Holiday and Hudson mixed up. They’re close together.

[@ricksmith4736]

No, your way too late..... Do you enjoy gridlock and New Yorker RUDE drivers too? Thats what has happened to Florida..

[@mycaddigo]

Sarasota is a huge city 🤔

[@TheAngelin2000]

I live in fort Myers Florida and I saw what happen hurricane Ian. I will never live near a beach in Florida.

[@ricksmith4736]

Those Hurricanes come inland too..... ALL of florida is hurricane prone

[@anetajohnson8446]

iM RETIRED hjow much for a preowned mobil home near a beach, maby in a retirement mobil park?

[@mgracepadua]

What about Punta Gorda ?

[@TroyFunkBroker]

I love Punta Gorda - it's not close to the beach (yet if you have a boat - fantastic place and you can get to some of the best remote beaches in Florida).

[@mgracepadua]

@@TroyFunkBroker we’re looking at investing in an AirBnB and we may do Punta Gorda or Englewood. I went to high school there and my Mom’s been a realtor there since 1998! I work for a builder lender who has a community in Palmetto so I might check that area out too! We just bought a new construction in Parrish (for our primary. $191/sq ft. Pretty sweet deal !

[@ricksmith4736]

HORRIBLE Traffic

[@gmvalentine626]

Too hurricane prone.

[@lindacrespo4038]

I am a senior on a very fixed income. I have no savings due to unseen circumstances but is there affordable rentals or anything for seniors in my situation

[@gmvalentine626]

Not in my area, in Wesley Chapel, north of Tampa.

[@bobbab5759]

Curious to know if HOA fees vary by location, or if that really just comes down to individual community associations? We have a place in Sarasota walkable to Siesta Key. I like it, but the rapid increase in congestion as well as in HOA fees makes me wonder if we want to be there in 10 years when we are full time. Thanks for the video.

[@TroyFunkBroker]

Hi Bob - HOA fees are subjective to the individual community associations and what amenities and services are provided. Siesta is popular and nothing like it was before our population kept increasing with more people moving here. Let's talk if you ever want to sell, I have buyers always wanting to be near the beach ... especially Siesta.

[@CraigZeigler]

All of the McDevelopments have an HOA around here.

[@brianbillingham3283]

Go to Wyoming if you want to whine about congestion.

[@mmcf5066]

I live in Palm Bay, in a really nice community. I bought my vacation/retirement home in 2015, while I was still working as a nurse, in WV. I am beyond blessed to have found this property. My house has doubled in price which is a plus, as is the beautiful climate, 6 months of the year. A major minus is that new housing construction is everywhere you look. Unfortunately the volume of people and vehicles has exploded as well. Luckily I can escape to Ohio.

[@bobbab5759]

@@CraigZeigler Yeah, ours is older but very well maintained. It's well known I think, but it isn't a McDevelopment. It's pretty compact. I don't think I would want to live in one of those bigger planned communities, nor a high-rise for that matter.

[@beulahsmom]

on the west coast, unfortunately the RED TIDE has been unbearable in all the areas you mentioned...Dead marine life and respiratory difficulties.

[@sweetiediana3944]

My family of five rent went up four hundred dollars 😢

[@TroyFunkBroker]

Terrible ... and consistent

[@CRASS2047]

Englewood is no longer affordable. We could rent a 3br 2 bath house w 2 car garage on a canal for $1200 a few years ago. I now cannot find a comparable house for less than $2400

[@TroyFunkBroker]

I hear you. The affordability changed so quickly. Good reason to own and not rent.

[@CRASS2047]

@@TroyFunkBroker true. But those same houses were selling for $180,000 and are now $380,000. It’s nuts. I’ve never seen anything like it in my life

[@TroyFunkBroker]

@@CRASS2047 It has been crazy. What is even worse is the Hurricane has caused upward pressure in values in the area (Englewood to Ft. Myers), as it contributed to the shortage of housing.

[@CRASS2047]

@@TroyFunkBroker yes, absolutely nuts. Not to mention Airbnb absolutely destroying the annual rental market

[@Americafirst-i8q]

@@CRASS2047 that's what happens when the poor state gets flooded with transplants

[@paulvanier429]

A good tip is to buy a house 1 mile from the beach and wait the the next Florida's hurricane, then you'll have a house right on the beach. Thanks Florida!!

[@TroyFunkBroker]

Interesting Idea

[@fasteddie1241]

If I were playing a drinking game where I have to drink every time you say Florida, I'd have died from alcohol poisoning within 2 minutes.

[@TroyFunkBroker]

Constructive feedback - thank you

[@fasteddie1241]

@@TroyFunkBroker just being snarky, in truth, you put together really good content.

[@Americafirst-i8q]

Well what bothers me more than saying the word Florida over and over again is the word like and basically thank God he didn't overuse those words

[@shawons0171]

Great

[@RepublicConstitution]

I just want to be within 20 minutes of the beach.

[@derkong7114]

Condos and their HOA's are going thru the roof due to structural deficiency problems....

[@b.a.6818]

So on the gulf side you can buy a closet for $300 to 400 thousand. Wow.

[@TroyFunkBroker]

Closet - Yes!

[@b.a.6818]

@@TroyFunkBroker I live in CA so I know all about high end closets. I am bless we have a home on some land and I can't believe what what our place is worth. Mind blowing. On the other hand we are thinking about moving or just buying a place in Florida for the winter.

[@tracyh2421]

You are not giving good advice, fort pierce is horribly unsafe, check the crime stats, been that way many years. Palmetto Is also very high crime.