[summergal]

Originally Posted by cakeprincess

Thank goodness, we just moved here (NC) from Florida. We are much happier and never look back to FL ever again (except Disney vacation)

Congrats on your move! Amazing what a change in environment can do for you isn't it? Glad you found a wonderful place to live

[Need_affordable_home]

Originally Posted by Ladywithafan

...I heard on MJ this morning is that they want to increase the sales tax to 13% and get rid of property taxes.....in repsonse to the insurance hike about to come down....

I dont think this is gonna happen. No property taxes in Florida? Not a chance. Lower property taxes and homestead raised to $50k? Perhaps.

Originally Posted by speedonwater

Try living where I live. The average cost of a home is over $900,000. I have dreary, rainy, miserable winters and tourists all summer. It's not as bad as you think. Floridians have been living the good life aside from summer for years. You are just catching up to the rest of the nation with things to complain about. fix the problem with your government, don't bail out. Fight for what you want. You live in a great part of the country. I live in Ocean City, NJ. Take my word for it, Florida is better.

We have the same weather without the intense cold and snow. We also get millions of tourists. I would not reccomend you move to Florida, you wont be happy there either. I suggest Georgia.


Theres multiple posts about the insurance crisis. If we have another 100%+ hike, house prices will drop 25% overnight and keep going down from there. My parents will be forced to cancel insurance(they can because they own free and clear) houses wont sell well and wont sell for much because people will need to buy 100% down to go uninsured.