[Buddy263]

I would like to move to Florida but I keep hearing that the rates have doubled.
Is this true for all areas?
PS How are the bugs up North around Tampa, Ocala, Port Richey areas?

[macguy]

Originally Posted by Buddy263

I would like to move to Florida but I keep hearing that the rates have doubled.
Is this true for all areas?
PS How are the bugs up North around Tampa, Ocala, Port Richey areas?

Mine went from $2400 to $4500. I have had no claims.

[WeekiWacheeWoman]

Originally Posted by Buddy263

I would like to move to Florida but I keep hearing that the rates have doubled.
Is this true for all areas?
PS How are the bugs up North around Tampa, Ocala, Port Richey areas?

Hi Buddy - I'm a newbie here myself. We moved to the Spring HIll/Weeki Wachee area, which is 20 minutes north of Port Richey... and about 90 minutes south of Ocala, in Sept '04. I have to say we have not had a bad time with bugs here - but we live in an area that does get sprayed for bugs - perhaps because we are about 3 1/2 miles from the Gulf. Re's insurance rates... we came from just outside of Washington, DC... home rates are definitely cheaper here for us... car insurance dropped to 1/2 of what we were paying there. We are on what's called the "Nature Coast" of FL... our housing is still cheaper (you get a lot more for less) than once you go south into Pasco county/Port Richey area... we are catching up, but we love it here b/c it's not congested like Port Richey... and we still have a country feeling here.

[CouldBme]

I bought my house in 1990. My taxes were $0. after homestead (I paid $53,000 for it). My insurance was $200.00 a year. Taxes now $750.00 and rising.(that's before I tear my house down due to hurricane damage and rebuild it. I'm sure they'll go up). Insurance went to $1500 a year and will surely go to $2500.00 or more before I'm through negotiating with the insurance co. and yes I obviously had a claim but will have to add $50,000. of my own to rebuild. "Tenting can be a wonderful way to live"

[tuscany609]

Property insurance is high about 500 on each 100,000 but its the windstorm ins thats crazy on my house which i have insured for 65,000 its over 900. and thats last years rate hasnt reflecked wilma's i hear i'll be paying well over 1200 ayr..

[sheilaramos]

I'm further South (Fort Lauderdale - Pembroke Pines Area) and insurance rates have definetly increased. I am currently paying $3074.00 a year for my homeowners insurance for $235,000 worth of coverage not to mention the yearly increase in property taxes.

Good luck to you.

[testatm]

hi where do you live in fla?

[gunnert]

tell me more about springhill and WW I 'd like to find the best jobs in the area for myself and my husband for a combined income of 85,000 Any suggesttions on which way for travel time??? help me

[mutoscope]

I am having a home built in Ocala, at On Top Of The World. Anyone live there? Can you give me an idea of homeowners insurance? I dont believe there is really a hurricane problem in Ocala. Can anyone share info?? Thanks.

[FL80]

Hi,
We just became aware that the home insurnace rates have climbed in Florida. Is it the whole state, or just the costal communities?