Moving from California to Florida? 🌴 Here's What You Need to Know

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Are you researching moving from California to Florida? My clients Bill & Dotty were longtime California residents who decided to make the change and spend their retirement years here in the Tampa, Florida area. They share insight and experiences that hopefully will be helpful to anyone looking into the process.
Here are the topics we touched on during our conversation:
0:00 Intro
0:45 Background as CA residents
1:30 Florida Decision
3:35 Florida Misconceptions
5:35 Choosing a Location
6:06 Dunedin, Florida
7:17 Florida Homes
9:43 Swimming Pools
11:41 Taxes
14:19 Gas & Groceries
14:45 Vehicle Registration
19:31 Florida Residency
20:21 Weather
22:33 Hurricane Season
27:22 Retirement Lifestyle
31:07 Golf Courses
32:32 Beaches
35:07 Medical & Health Resources
36:22 Tampa Bay Negatives?
37:56 Tampa Bay Sports
39:26 Things to Do
41:55 Bill’s Fire Safety Tips
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@MelanieLovesTampaBay 3 жыл бұрын

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@davidd7940 3 жыл бұрын

Leftists democrat voters, especially if from California, ARE NOT WELCOME. We Floridians see them like an evil zombie hoard attacking our well run, Conservative, and beautiful state. If you're a Republican escaping from a "blue" state, you're welcome. If you're a democrat, f-off and go somewhere else.

@dustmasterflex1541 3 жыл бұрын

@Jane thorson We don't want them here. Period!

@charliehicks5676 3 жыл бұрын

I agree with David D. --- CA people are not welcome here!!!!

@MA_808 3 жыл бұрын

did they ever answer the question about the weather comparison to SoCal?

@danielj.rodriguez1183 3 жыл бұрын

@@davidd7940 you mentioned every reason I want to move there. Done with NY.

@aaronandelise 3 жыл бұрын

When you flee California, remember you are a refugee, not a missionary!

@maily8388 3 жыл бұрын

I was boat refugee but living in California, thinking move to Florida.

@thembodifitproject2375 3 жыл бұрын

Exactly! one needs to change their political ideology. Don't flee high taxes, and move to Florida and still vote the same way.

@stevewalther2293 3 жыл бұрын

@@maily8388 no jobs here...

@t2terminator507 2 жыл бұрын

@@stevewalther2293 Nothing much to do in Florida except fishing which I love.

@robertquinonez_ 2 жыл бұрын

@@thembodifitproject2375 100%

@srod679 3 жыл бұрын

I lived in Southern California for 50 years of my life. Southern California, Santa Clarita/Stevenson Ranch area. My last apartment was $2,000 a month, two bedroom, two bath in a luxury building. My view from my widow was a parking lot. I moved to Clearwater Florida in 2016, sight unseen. Bought my home from a Realtor on the internet. I was terrified not knowing if I had made the right decision, but due to a family circumstance, I had to move. I am absolutely in love with my location and home. I live in a residential area, everything is close including a huge mall, Countryside Mall. The beaches are fantastic, lots of restaurants, nice homes. I pay less than $1,000 for my mortgage, for a 3 bedroom, 2 bath, my equity has doubled since I bought this house in 2016. I feel so safe, no gangs, no drama, we are raising my five year old grandson, his school is amazing and it's a public school. It's just beautiful peaceful living. California is not what it was back in the day. By the 2000's the gangs had taken over the San Fernando Valley, it was hidious to drive through. My entire family has followed me here, my sister has bought her beautiful home, my 30 year old daughter an 35 year old son also moved, they feel like they live in paradise and we are away from all the latino drama. I am also latina (Cuban decent), but I don't want gangs and drama where I live, I just couldn't do it anymore. If you are thinking about the Tampa Bay area, look at Clearwater, Safety Harbor and Dunedin, it's really gorgeous, people are so nice and you won't regret it.

@floridagirl8540 3 жыл бұрын

We left Highland Park/Eagle Rock Ca. back in 2004 for the same reasons. Too much gang activity. I'm in Saint Cloud next to Orlando. i would love to move to your side but my husbands job is out here so I'm a bit stuck within an hour commute radius. I have another Cali friend who bought in Dunedin Fl and she and her family are loving it!

@kirshens 3 жыл бұрын

Good to know. Thanks for the tip.

@BlueGoat682 3 жыл бұрын

I reside in a large condo in Largo thats right on a golf course which is awesome. Largo is very centrally located which is nice. Its a 10 minute drive (tops) to Indian Rocks Beach which is a big plus also.

@sailnekkid 3 жыл бұрын

Defected from Californica in '04.......For the record, DO NOT MOVE TO Bradenton!!.....We're full.....Y'all won't like it here....Very conservative...Blue collar..Old Florida.....High end housing and highrise condos in Sarasota/Tampa....Move there.....

@Carlossantos-wg8rs 3 жыл бұрын

I'm HISPANIC love it here and dont vote DEMOCRAT

@TheBestMan77777 3 жыл бұрын

If a person is moving to Florida right now, you are about to be blessed. I’m getting ready to be there in a month and my head is aimed straight ahead. I hope everyone’s dreams come true, I know mine is!! Great video!

@pamelareibling3724 3 жыл бұрын

Just don't bring your politics to Florida! We love our Republican Governor and do not want any nasty corrupt democrat to EVER run our BEAUTIFUL state!!!!

@BlueGoat682 3 жыл бұрын

@@pamelareibling3724 Agreed!!

@kathleenkattindell3804 3 жыл бұрын

Co back we don’t want any more people

@calicruzin4793 3 жыл бұрын

Welcome....moved here from California too... love the weather... Florida is beautiful and the standard of living is better than California. And despite people warning you, people are friendly.

@MariaRodriguez-dt5ih 3 жыл бұрын

I loved hearing about their step by step experience with the move to Tampa. The tips he gave at the end are so helpful and important. THANK YOU!!!

@ukamerican2479 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for choosing a couple who is so respectful of both CA and Florida. Honest, but very nice assessment of both states. Thanks for making it simply about the positives of moving to Florida and not about anything else.

@mattkraig 3 жыл бұрын

Clearwater/Dunedin born and raised here 👋 even as a Gen Z, I love the city of Dunedin!

@leticiaurbach1720 3 жыл бұрын

I would love to move to Dunedin, can you tell me how isit to live there??

@henrywscorner6085 3 жыл бұрын

Great interview, You picked the right couple !! Great Job

@bonniebell2050 3 жыл бұрын

Ikr..I wish they'd adopt me..lol..What wonderful advice he gave 4 us..My smoke detector is electric..U can hear this thing a ml.away..I agree what a wonderful couple 2 interview..Very interesting..TU..

@kathleenkattindell3804 3 жыл бұрын

That’s how she makes her living

@davidsuarez3199 3 жыл бұрын

I’ve lived in both, Orange County CA and Tampa Bay Area. This video is pretty on point. Costs of homes are less in FL but keep in mind that homeowners insurance is super experience if you’re anywhere near water - about $3,000 a year for a $300,000 home - and the bugs, lots of them! That’s why the pools have big cage around them!

@TurfSurf 3 жыл бұрын

$3000 a month? Holy crap, how big is the house? My house is 2100sqft in CA, and next to a bushly hill which is a big no no in CA, but the HOI only cost like $1800 a year and that's not cheap, and my ins was cancelled twice because they said the hill is a fire hazard.

@williammckinney567 3 жыл бұрын

Oh it’s Florida we love our bugs and gators.

@everydaylifeisbeautiful3220 2 жыл бұрын

@@williammckinney567 Yes , don't go swimming in a river without checking for gators.

@quantumquestions5849 Жыл бұрын

Take this with love from a born and raised floridan. Its not the bugs its the alligators and birds we want to keep out of the pools, That's why we have Bird cages around our pools.

@PalmBeachesPaul 2 жыл бұрын

Great video Melanie love how you got your customers to talk about their experiences, that was brilliant. I've been a big fan of your channel for a while.

@lhyork1608 2 жыл бұрын

Just love Florida , we just moved here in May. I did much research before moving here. I encourage everyone to move here but don’t bring your politics with you. The Governor here is amazing, we just love him!

@rolandthethompsongunner64 2 жыл бұрын

I hope you enjoy evacuating your home when we get slammed with a major hurricane too.

@tb1235 2 жыл бұрын

Well, don't bring the politics that is destroying CALI and NY. Politics are a necessary evil but agreed, if people are running away from their voting decisions only to vote the exact same here, they are only doing harm to Florida.

@indiacoon2933 2 жыл бұрын

Your Governor is one reason I would move to FL.

@julieloudon7513 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Linda, I totally agree with your assessment. Looking to find a place to move to soon from Ca. Coming in May to check out the area

@rudshehu 2 жыл бұрын

Hi there where did you move from..I'm planning to move from Canada

@bellaluna730 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent overview of CA vs. Fla. living. Thank you, Bill, Dottie and realtor, Melanie!

@brunoluis182 3 жыл бұрын

Melanie, this video is very well done Professional and informative. Great job!

@sandraarteaga2024 2 жыл бұрын

Great video with helpful tips and advice. Respectful views of moving from California to Florida. Thank you for this. It calms my nerves as I make the necessary steps for the move.

@flordia0000 2 жыл бұрын

8:17 Florida home prices 11:44 cost of living 15:19 becoming a Florida resident 20:25 Florida weather 27:27 Florida retirement lifestyle 36:14 Health and medical 38:05 Tampa sports 42:20 fire tips

@stancain7544 2 жыл бұрын

Thank You

@DavidGossMusic 3 жыл бұрын

A fire extinguisher in the bedroom is something I never thought of. In addition to doing that, we put an extra dog leash right next to that fire extinguisher. Our dog sleeps in the bedroom with us. So if something really hit the fan, we have a fire extinguisher to fight our way out and a leash right there ready to go. Thanks for the great tip!

@MelanieLovesTampaBay 3 жыл бұрын

I love that! I’m going to do the same!

@carolynfeldman9643 3 жыл бұрын

GREAT JOB!! Nice couple. Very informative. I hope you get a lot of new homebuyers from this. You sound like a great realtor and very client oriented👍Really good interview and great questions👏 The couple also gave really helpful feedback🙂

@judijohnson3234 3 жыл бұрын

Moving to FL on July 15. From CA. Very valuable information here. Thank you, great interview 😁

@mdogg9169 2 жыл бұрын

Happy moving day!! Good luck to you! I’m thinking of moving from Cali to Florida at the end of the month!

@AlexaMGilbert 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you folks, and Melanie too. I was thinking about moving to California but I have set my sights on Florida.

@MJCLAXDEN 3 жыл бұрын

What a lovely couple to do the interview with! And, Melanie, you did a great job interviewing them! Exceptionally informative video!

@TomBTerrific 2 жыл бұрын

I grew up in Las Vegas. At 16 yrs old my mother sent me to live with my father who I hadn’t seen since I was 4 yrs old. He was from and living in Indiana . After about 5 months he was going through a divorce and we moved to Tampa. I actually graduated from HS in Tampa. I enjoyed my time in Florida but after graduation I moved back to Las Vegas and then to California. Most of my working life I lived on the west coast. In 2015 I moved back to Florida and I purchased a home about 80 miles from Tampa because I wanted a country life style and haven’t regretted it one minute but Florida has changed from my HS days..but then so have I.

@nelson6236 3 жыл бұрын

I so agree with the comment about drivers/driving habits..I think it's the combination of impatient young drivers and more cautious older drivers. But there are also a lot of tourists in hurry to get started with their vacation or in hurry to get back to work.

@dimensions20 3 жыл бұрын

I always blame it on New York or New Jersey transplants. Lol

@stevebaker7827 3 жыл бұрын

skipped right over the bugs, humidity. And then you have the hurricanes daily rain storms.

@brucedraper1919 3 жыл бұрын

what a great informative video. thank you.

@gladiator8325 3 жыл бұрын

Here’s what you need to know leave California politics in California

@thembodifitproject2375 3 жыл бұрын

EXACTLY. Dont California my Florida

@stevenh4970 3 жыл бұрын

Don't California Florida please.

@TurfSurf 3 жыл бұрын

If anyone wants to bring their commie politics from CA to FL, just tell them gators love to eat Californians!

@ukamerican2479 2 жыл бұрын

This is a very positive video. The couple is very nice and didn’t bad talk California nor bring in politics. How about you do the same?

@kevinsullivan7831 2 жыл бұрын

@@ukamerican2479 if you honestly take a look at California, you should understand their concern. This isn't a vague feeling, its a real threat that dems pose.

@FollowLeonIsMyRealtor 3 жыл бұрын

Melanie, this is one of your best videos...please do another soon, a couple/family from New York would be amazing. Thanks for all your hard work!

@MelanieLovesTampaBay 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I think that’s a great idea and I have a few that would be willing to do it!

@charliehicks5676 3 жыл бұрын

Stay in ny bum!

@kathleenkattindell3804 3 жыл бұрын

Go to IWOA

@CarlyHollas 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the fire safety tips! This was informative, appreciate you guys for taking the time to make/share it.

@AndrewAvilesJPG 3 жыл бұрын

Great Video Melanie! Great Audio, Visuals, and a super insightful topic!

@marilyn5955 3 жыл бұрын

He was so informative!!

@TurfSurf 3 жыл бұрын

Great interview!

@middlewoman247 3 жыл бұрын

Very informative video! I also appreciated Bill's tips about fire safety and preparedness. 😊

@TimeToComeUntoChrist 3 жыл бұрын

Wow what a great video! I loved Bill’s tips for home fire safety! Thanks for your service Bill in the Fire Department! 💜from WestShore are of Tampa

@nebojsanikolin1475 3 жыл бұрын

Im actually watching this video all the way from Sweden ! The couple you interview mentioned something about pool wether to have one or not and since they and many other elderly home owners don’t enjoy it because of many reasons, then I was just thinking about those who all ready have them maybe they should take advantage of the pool and think how healthy that would be for them to take at Least a swim every morning, once they have it and pay for what might it cost for each family then take those cost still as a benefit which at the end it’s a huge blessing to wake up and take a swim in its own pool, not only that but they all live in paradise, they don’t live in the dark, cold and deadly depressive country like Scandinavia, Sweden, Denmark, Norway and Finland, to spend its valuable life. It’s breaks my hearth how many take that Florida, Gods ultimate creation for granted, how they take USA in general for granted ! I’m watching her and listening to so many complaints and shaking my head and think, Jesus they don’t know what they have. Enjoy !🙂

@rowlandgray5029 3 жыл бұрын

I am by myself and just built a new home and even folks my age don't want one. To much upkeep for me and the amount of time I would use it would be seldom. I don't even use one at someone else pool party. Just don't care for the water Just the warm weather throughout the year even when its very humid if you're like me I go out in the evening and it's not bad if you are within 6 miles of the gulf etc its cooler.

@alex47_in_downtown18 Жыл бұрын

Gosh...the 8 month long dark winters must really suck...for a outgoing person like me that would be a nightmare...lol

@MyTorta1 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome video and I loved the couple. Overall such a informative video - thank you!!

@techdecker9100 3 жыл бұрын

We moved from NYC to Jax last year and we save $2500 a month on rent and well over $1,000 a year on utilities. We also don't pay for heat so that saves us around $3,000 a year . We have no regrets

@charliehicks5676 3 жыл бұрын

We DO NOT need anymore liberal NY people here. GO HOME, NOW!

@helenaskotowska5076 3 жыл бұрын

The cost became an issue??? Surprise!!! Why did you vote for all those idiotic policies which always become very costly? I wonder whether you've learned your lesson or you will ruin yet another state for everybody?

@buckeye-pe6df 3 жыл бұрын

I bet you still voted Democrat!

@williammckinney567 3 жыл бұрын

NYC and jersey people is one of the reasons cost of living and over crowding of Florida beaches especially south Florida is a problem.

@lhyork1608 2 жыл бұрын

I must add one more comment. I don’t know why ppl think pools are for kids. They are excellent exercise for seniors…. My husband is 68 yrs old and is in the pool almost every day. I wish I could , I have a port with a pump of medicine that keeps me alive so I can only get my feet in it. I do sit on the stairs and swish my legs and it feels glorious. We had our best friends come visit and not went swimming …and loved the privacy! My husband has these devices he uses in the pool to exercise ….so everyone needn’t eliminate the pool just because you are older

@Belboo123 3 жыл бұрын

Very helpful for someone from so cal!

@julhe8743 3 жыл бұрын

Great video and useful information Melanie💯💯 Julia from NY.

@charliehicks5676 3 жыл бұрын

We do not need new yorker here! You people have already ruined this country.

@markblackburn5615 3 жыл бұрын

I can barely say how much I enjoyed this superb presentation! I am one of many thousands of California professionals enslaved by the absurd government in California. This gave me a lot of good things to consider.

@Twobarpsi 3 жыл бұрын

Wow what a great video! We have been thinking about moving to California or Florida, but after visiting both places I think Florida might win!

@treasuretom13 2 жыл бұрын

Melanie you're a lovely Floridian guide, if i ever decide to move from Michigan to Florida Ill look you up!

@rizwanakarizzy8771 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Melanie, great video! Can you please do a more in depth video just on the weather, maybe just California vs Florida Weather.

@MacGregorLassie 3 жыл бұрын

GREAT video. So helpful. Thank you. New subscriber.

@kathleenkattindell3804 3 жыл бұрын

Go to Iwoa

@suwanatatnina 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Melanie for great interview with Bill and Dotty. Good information.

@GinoFerreri 3 жыл бұрын

Great video! I am considering to move to Florida someday when I retired within 4 years or so.

@curtischong7684 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent informative video! Good interview with a delightful couple.

@jamesg2609 3 жыл бұрын

I was contemplating moving to Florida last year from Southern California. Unfortunately the pandemic ruined my travel plans. Thank you for your great videos. When the pandemic eases am going to reconsider the move.

@MeltinJohn 2 жыл бұрын

Stay put

@dougschemmel99 3 жыл бұрын

Great video Melanie.

@kathleenkattindell3804 3 жыл бұрын

Go to Iwoa

@ranger2316 3 жыл бұрын

Moved to Palm Harbor from Washington, DC, when I retired 6 years ago. Haven't looked back. This place is paradise. We had the ceremonial 'giving away' of the snow blower when we left. I grew up in Northern California in Sonoma and Humboldt County. Welcome aboard!

@eveflores3791 Жыл бұрын

I also moved from CA to Florida and i love it🤗💖🥰

@M3LTUP 3 жыл бұрын

Tampa reminds me alot of San Diego. Weather is slightly different but not in a bad way. Tampa waterfront is nice too like SD. And the beaches around Tampa look amazing too.

@davidd7940 3 жыл бұрын

Tampa is nothing like San Diego. The humidity hovers at 90% all summer. It's more like Vietnam.

@missybelmont9830 3 жыл бұрын

It Is like San Diego 6 months a year minus the mountains

@drewrowe 3 жыл бұрын

i just moved to San Diego from south florida. i love it. got tired of the florida heat and hurricane threats every summer.

@christinamorales6887 Жыл бұрын

@@drewrowe CA is beautiful and love SD. I live in Monterey Bay, California and you should check out Big Sur, California

@ariesapparel5944 3 жыл бұрын

We moved to SWFL from Ohio in 2012. Best decision we love it here.

@whitneylee33 2 жыл бұрын

Very helpful, ty!

@lhyork1608 2 жыл бұрын

Cape Coral is amazing too!

@FiscalRangersFlorida 3 жыл бұрын

I moved from LA to Lake County, FL in 2015. FL has no income tax, but they get $ from property taxes which u better research first. Rent first, or get a low cost home first to reduce tax budens. Also research local politics which affect many things. Living outside city limits is also cheaper.

@mikeuptegrove 3 жыл бұрын

Great advice. Do you have any resources for avoiding counties by politics? Definitely don't want to find same problems.

@debbiesolomon4440 3 жыл бұрын

Please tell me what you talking about no income tax every body paid income tax out of our pay check

@Myeverydaywifelife 2 жыл бұрын

@@debbiesolomon4440 no state income tax

@tammiepulley7167 3 жыл бұрын

Good review and appreciate the fire safety tips. Nice couple.

@chrisdodt 3 жыл бұрын

Melanie. Great vids. your breakdown regarding Florida and Tampa Bay are seriously informative. How's the Asian influence in Tampa? any restaurants or Asian markets, specifically Japanese?

@jeretso 2 жыл бұрын

Not as many asian restaurants in Florida. Florida has better seafood. Sushi is amazing.

@striker44 Жыл бұрын

One of the best realtor "keeping it real" interviews I have come across. 🙌 The ex-California couple also make best interviewees - from an ex-Floridia Californian.

@dejahughes6154 3 жыл бұрын

Melanie I really loved this post. We have been watching you for almost a year which helped our decision. I just relocated here from California in April during covid. My husband and I are in love with Tampa but we were considering Jacksonville first but his job offer was here and he received 3 offers here after only a few weeks versus Jacksonville where we had been applying over a here. They also pay more here where Jacksonville doesn't so he was able to get the same wages as California which was a big plus. California is no longer for young middle class families and we are a large one size 8. We moved sight unseen due to circumstances to old Seminole. We are excited for new beginnings. We just enrolled in real estate school maybe you could have a conversation with us about the many areas that would work for buying a house as well as the realty business. Lol lot of information but this video was so relatable. Love your videos it is really helpful when looking at moving to Florida and Tampa

@techdecker9100 3 жыл бұрын

Jax is amazing! I was concerned at first but I think rent and even buying wise the rates were just so much better than tampa

@kathleenkattindell3804 3 жыл бұрын

Move to Georgia

@irishinusa1615 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Delightful couple and we found the information very useful.

@sheilagrayman7147 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent.🌷

@michaelmckenniss2809 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome !!

@t2terminator507 2 жыл бұрын

Nothing much to do in Florida except fishing which I love. I preferred California where your kids grow up, go to college, and almost guarantee to get a good job here. However, I bought properties in Florida to invest and go there occasionally for vacation.

@therezarosen3979 3 жыл бұрын

My house is already for sale in California. My husband and I can’t to wait to move to Florida 😁

@charliehicks5676 3 жыл бұрын

If you have an ounce of liberal blood, stay in CA.

@buckeye-pe6df 3 жыл бұрын

We don't want you! Stay in California.

@lloydbridges7952 3 жыл бұрын

Florida is a great state but you need to bring money. If you are broke this is not a place to start out. Very tough when there is always somebody ready to replace you. You come to work late you will be gone. No welfare so if your daughter gets pregnant you will help support. Its great here but its all about self sustainability.

@kathleenkattindell3804 3 жыл бұрын

Move to IWOA

@jonathanpassaro228 3 жыл бұрын

The way it should be

@stevewalther2293 3 жыл бұрын

It's hard to make money here.

@bernadetb6789 3 жыл бұрын

What a great video. Loved hearing first hand info about moving to FL. Do you think she could post her moving list for us? 😊... thanks.

@why2874 3 жыл бұрын

Insurance, I would think would be high with a pool! I would be satisfied with lawn chairs and a sprinkler to cool down over a pool.

@stephensandiford3981 3 жыл бұрын

House prices years ago in California probably were a lot cheaper like Texas and Florida but when people start moving into cheap places it not surprisingly makes prices go higher like in California!!

@johnvanlandingham7633 2 жыл бұрын

Dunedin is like Naples North,only less pricey.Pasco is lower price and right next to Tampa, St Petersburg.Clearwater beach is constantly in the top 10 beaches.Fred Howerd Park is as nice it is in Tarpon Springs just north of Dunedin.

@hootans.4293 3 жыл бұрын

Just out of curiosity to see how acurate it is that people from Cali are truly leaving, how many of you guys are from California, where from and planning to move to another State? If you've found one it would be great if you could share your data with us. Thank you all in advance!!!

@Urbeautiful.. 3 жыл бұрын

Great video Melanie, we are from Cali, now NY and hoping to be in Tampa area very very soon

@buckeye-pe6df 3 жыл бұрын

Stay in New York! We don't want you!

@elicash315 3 жыл бұрын

Hope they left that California mentality in California.

@TheCravenIsReal 3 жыл бұрын

Doesn't seem like they did

@candacehammond5919 2 жыл бұрын

Give it a rest! Florida does not belong to you. People in this country are free to live wherever they want. I was born and raised in Florida. We could use a little blue here😂

@calebmartin5115 3 жыл бұрын

Loved the interview! Thinking about moving to FL. I understand how income tax would be a smaller point for retirees, but for business owners paying 13% in Cali, 8.5% in NY, etc., it'd be an absolutely a massive saving.

@raylander6329 3 жыл бұрын

These look like good deals !!

@Prigoso2011 3 жыл бұрын

His advices are the Best. Thank you

@seandavis2520 2 жыл бұрын

Very Smart on the Pool... I am a 4th Gen Floridian and when new comers say they want a pool... I tell them to take a flight from Orlando to Miami and look out the window... you will see 100k pools and 20 ppl swimming in them... it's like having a child that never grows up... $$ out the window every month

@jamestopeka2236 2 жыл бұрын

Top 3 states people are leaving , CA , NY and NJ ...Top 4 states there moving to are Florida , Texas , WV and KY ..

@mikeuptegrove 3 жыл бұрын

Also, why would you need an attorney to prove residency if you owned property in more than one state? Is stuff like that that hard to prove with proper documentation? It doesn't sound like there's any property tax breaks regardless.

@christinamorales6887 Жыл бұрын

I’m in Monterey Bay, California and considering South Carolina, Florida and Arizona.

@rossvesci1706 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Melanie what subdivision you in and what are very popular names of subdivisions in Tampa Bay

@Myeverydaywifelife 2 жыл бұрын

I suggest finding more rural or less populated cities & towns in Florida unless that’s what you like. Tampa is crowded and has more and more retirees everyday. Housing is more expensive too! Places like the villages us more expensive and crowded too because it’s all retirees. There are many places in Florida not crowded with snowbirds or retirees. Do some research. The closer to the coast you are the more potential for Hurricanes issues. I live about 30 minutes from coast & beaches probably only 20 minutes as the crow fly’s. I lived here since 1978 and never had any major hurricane hit or damage. Obviously closer to coast the worst it will be. Just being inland 30 minutes is a major difference if you are worried about hurricanes. Worst we had was tree fell on our roof, only minor damage in 43 years. Streets flooded sometimes during hurricane but not usually up to the house and water drains in a day or two. We have lots of retention ponds and ditches to prevent flooding.

@ginaaresenie3673 3 жыл бұрын

Great 👍 I would love to move to Florida

@kathleenkattindell3804 3 жыл бұрын

Go to Texas

@isaac.2605 2 жыл бұрын

@@kathleenkattindell3804 Nah

@andrewfraraccio6953 3 жыл бұрын

It's been so long since you made a video!! The wife and I are looking into moving to either South Tampa or Westchase how would you rate the elementary and middle schools there?

@davidd7940 3 жыл бұрын

Look for private schools or consider home schooling.

@kathleenkattindell3804 3 жыл бұрын

Go to Georgia you will love it .🦉

@practicemakesdecent3732 3 жыл бұрын

Thx for the video Melanie! From Sacramento looking to cash-out refi and buy a home near West Palm Beach/ South Florida region.

@davidd7940 3 жыл бұрын

You will probably not like the weather. Summer is about six months of oppressive 90+⁰F and 90+% humidity. It's like living in a hothouse. Expect to take multiple showers and change clothes several times every day.

@practicemakesdecent3732 3 жыл бұрын

@@davidd7940 I lived in South Florida in the 90s as a kid, 4 yrs or so. I like the heat. Plan on keeping my home here in Sacramento to family and leaving a room for me six months a year. About April though September get out of the sauna state 😉

@dimensions20 3 жыл бұрын

You should consider Wellington. Good schools, low crime.

@lhyork1608 2 жыл бұрын

Just moved to Florida in May. Yes it gets hot , but if it is there I s AC everywhere .. Plus we have overhead fans throughout…I think it is amazing here. Just love where we live and love our Governor

@charlesevans2754 2 жыл бұрын

Hey i'm about to move from living all over California, to Florida and i know both states pretty well. Would love to give you a different perspective!

@joannedavis1991 3 жыл бұрын

Interesting that you need a lot of documentation to get a drivers license in Florida. Here in California practically all you need to do is sign your name with an X.

@rickgarcia8481 3 жыл бұрын

I always hate when people say Florida drivers.. No, it's the big cities in Florida. I live in the panhandle where there are less transplants from other states. People on the roads are much nicer more considerate.

@christinamorales6887 Жыл бұрын

I am considering FL from Monterey Bay, California to Bradenton.

@eddieb35 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah we don't pay for heat but can't go outside during summer because of the extreme heat and humidity especially the elders!

@kathleenkattindell3804 3 жыл бұрын

Go to Georgia

@a.f6435 3 жыл бұрын

Vote RED unless you want California 2.0!!!!

@maily8388 3 жыл бұрын

I am in California, just thinking people who move to Florida voted for Democrats socialist will destroy Florida.

@garymiller4141 2 жыл бұрын

Live in New York my entire life.The taxes on property, school and village are outrageous and state income taxes are just killing the the retirement in this state.My brother and sister are ten years older than me.They both moved to Florida in 2016 ,separate homes.The combined property taxes in N.Y. we're 12000 and 7600 dollars per year for there homes.Florida there total property tax was 1400 and 1800 dollars per year,They both beged me to move then.There reasons were,no high taxes no state taxes, beautiful weather,no snowblower or shoveling, no set of summer and winter tires needed,no four sets of clothing for the season, a place for the kids to come visit, no driving in blizzard conditions and like a dummy I did not listen at the time.The property values in Florida have exploded since when they bought and I have missed that train .I am in the process of thinning out and preparing to move.Knowing I will have to pay a inflated home price but that's ok considering the tax savings in ten year what it would cost me to stay in this political corrupt Democrat state of N.Y. New York is no place for hard working or retired Republicans to survive.

@jeretso 2 жыл бұрын

I remember a lot of impatient drivers in NY/NJ. So many New Yorkers driving to Florida. 😀

@gabrielleangelica1977 2 жыл бұрын

Dear Californians, it's flat, super humid and hot as hell at night! P.S. forget about surfing...🏄

@christinalong7204 2 жыл бұрын

So what if you don’t own a car but have a driver’s license? How to obtain one when moving to Florida ?

@kimberlyray3687 3 жыл бұрын

My husband and I are originally from Florida but moved out to California in 93 after Hurricane Andrew. Now in 2021, we are moving back to Florida but we lived in Homestead. Is Tampa going to be a cultural shock compared to Homestead?

@nmatthew7469 3 жыл бұрын

Homestead is AFRICA hot, way too tropical, plus you do run the risk of hurricanes right off the Atlantic. It's harder for hurricanes to go around Cuba, turn the corner and then ramp up towards Tampa which is why there haven't been any real powerful storms in Tampa in a long time. Tampa is sub tropical, not tropical like Homestead.

@kathleenkattindell3804 3 жыл бұрын

Go to Georgia

@nyclv04 3 жыл бұрын

I’m not a retiree, but I really enjoyed the information about the area.

@RhiaSky 3 жыл бұрын

Currently live in N San Diego county, very helpful info.

@mayurgandhi5576 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Melanie...It's very informative video....Just want to know how about Holiday city close to New Port Richey, for living (Specially East of Route 19)

@kathleenkattindell3804 3 жыл бұрын

Go to Georgia

@normaartiles1276 3 жыл бұрын

Melanie, can u do a video of the area where this couple moved?

@mikeuptegrove 3 жыл бұрын

So, quick question: What's the resale like pool vs no pool? I lived 20 years in CA, 20 years in Hawaii. The climates are very different. I've been looking at FL, and think, since it's so populated, and thousands are moving in, despite having nice beaches nearby, parking and crowding could always become an issue...thus having a pool at home seems like a good option to beat the heat. Also with the covid lie continuing into the unknown future, having all your needs met right at your own home, so to avoid people who love masks and standing stickers, seems pretty important to maintaining sanity.