[chopchop0]

Originally Posted by IAm_FloridaBorn

Orlando
St. Petersburg
Tampa
Jax
Ft. Lauderdale
West Palm Beach
Sarasota.

Thats it!!!!!

I was surprised with Melbourne's downtown. It's smaller for sure than the major cities you've listed, but definitely had a nice feel. They close down the main artery every other week for a street party, plus they have a huge arts festival every april. Lots of condos nearby where you can be within walking distance.

I prefer Orlando's downtown to Jax or Tampa, myself.

[kyle19125]

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Actually I did see one building in St. Pete with some cheaper prices, but there are a lot of negative reviews on it, it's almost all rentals and there appears to be a mold problem (the Beacon, it was an apartment conversion)[/QUOTE]

I found one in a building in St Pete called the Snell Arcade, which is an historic highrise building at 4th and Central (405 Central) that's listed at 189K for a 968 sq ft one bedroom unit. There sure as heck isn't much available anymore which speaks to the housing recovery in some markets. Location, location, location...

[AutumnSun]

If you decide you're looking for a smaller town feel, DeLand and Winter Park are both nice, although WP is more upscale/expensive, both have lovely downtown/mainstreet areas with shops and restaurants.

[chopchop0]

Originally Posted by AutumnSun

If you decide you're looking for a smaller town feel, DeLand and Winter Park are both nice, although WP is more upscale/expensive, both have lovely downtown/mainstreet areas with shops and restaurants.

I'd pick WP >>>>> Deland. I'd even put Melbourne's downtown over Deland. Deland downtown is nice, but it's a bit small and the surrounding areas are just blah and rundown. At least with WP you've got downtown Orlando nearby, while with Melbourne, you've got a beautiful intercoastal view right nearby.

[wildcat2009]

I have heard of WP. I am leaning towards Fort Lauderdale or Orlando

[IAm_FloridaBorn]

Originally Posted by chopchop0

I was surprised with Melbourne's downtown. It's smaller for sure than the major cities you've listed, but definitely had a nice feel. They close down the main artery every other week for a street party, plus they have a huge arts festival every april. Lots of condos nearby where you can be within walking distance.

I prefer Orlando's downtown to Jax or Tampa, myself.

Melbourne has high rise condos ?

[IAm_FloridaBorn]

Originally Posted by wildcat2009

I have heard of WP. I am leaning towards Fort Lauderdale or Orlando

I.would chose both of those first myself.

[chopchop0]

Originally Posted by IAm_FloridaBorn

Melbourne has high rise condos ?

There's at least a few buildings immediately near downtown that I saw.

Here's some stuff I found on realtor.com to give you an idea.

http://www.realtor.com/realestateand...ex=FL552563742

http://www.realtor.com/realestateand...ex=FL546155682

http://www.realtor.com/realestateand...ex=FL552566422

[kyle19125]

Originally Posted by wildcat2009

I have heard of WP. I am leaning towards Fort Lauderdale or Orlando

Fort Lauderdale will be your best option in terms of things to do (and variety).

[blueherons]

Originally Posted by TriMT7

West Palm, Fort Lauderdale (possibly Jax) on the east coast.

Sarasota on the west coast... maybe Tampa/St. Pete as well.

Sarasota really doesn't have too much in that range. There is one building but it is literally uninhabitable.