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In reply to the discussion: Thinking of moving to Florida [View all]Phoenix61
(18,475 posts)29. No, just no. There is no where on the coast safe from
a devastating hurricane. Home insurance is insanely expensive. Due to the collapse of a condo that claimed the lives of 93 people a state law was passed that requires inspection of older condos. The cost of those inspections and the repairs will be passed on to the owners by the HOAs. So, lots of condos getting dumped on the market. I wont even get into the MAGA political bs. Ive lived most of my 63 years in Florida but not a snowballs chance in hell Id willingly move here. Id look into the research triangle in North Carolina.
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As a longtime FL resident, move anywhere else but here--our summers are 9 months long and brutally humid.
Timeflyer
Feb 2025
#12
It will take 20 years for Florida to turn around the complete GOP takeover of courts, legislatures, gov.
Timeflyer
Feb 2025
#43
I've lived in Florida most of my life. Came for school and never left. Problems? yes. Then again most states
mitch96
Feb 2025
#34
I forgot to mention this website is a good place to get info from people that live in the area you are interested in
mitch96
Feb 2025
#35
Please consider some places other than Florida. I could only stand living
sinkingfeeling
Feb 2025
#39