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05-27-2009, 06:06 AM
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Join Date: May 2009
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A Place to call home ?
Hi i am moving from NZ and really keen to settle in florida. I have 2 small children so need a home nearby good schools. I do not know much about the different countys or areas. Can any one suggest a good area to live ( no super rich but middle working class ) close to amenties, good schools, transport routes possible, or know of any helpful websites, realestate agents who could help. Looking to move later this year.The more information the better as looking for homes on thsi side of the world over there is kind of hard without help  Cheers |
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05-27-2009, 06:21 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2007
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What is bringing you here?
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05-27-2009, 06:26 AM
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Join Date: May 2009
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A change of life style for about 2 years
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05-27-2009, 08:12 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Niceville, FL
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Do you need to work, or are you bringing your own job/investment income with you? As for the rest, Florida's a huge state with a number of different subcultures and subclimates. Do you want a bigger or smaller area? Are you more interested in Latin or Southern culture? Want a subtropical climate or something with a hint of four seasons?
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05-27-2009, 09:01 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: rapid city sd
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wecome to fl
if you want big city tampa bay is doing pretty well. and if you want smaller try ocala fl. but its a big state theres lots of great places to check out. good luck.  |
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05-28-2009, 04:18 PM
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Real Estate Agent
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Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: North Port
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You might want to try North Port. It's in Sarasota county-good schools, affordable property, average age is 38, close to the interstate.
My main question for you is about your job situation. Things are pretty tough right now in Florida and frankly in most of the US in the employment sector. Do you have a certain field you are looking for a job in? It might be a good idea to look at areas that you might have a higher success rate in finding a job.
Beachmouse had some really good questions as well. A lot depends on what type of atmosphere you're looking for.
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05-29-2009, 01:15 AM
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Join Date: May 2009
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wa...big change
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05-29-2009, 05:36 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Florida
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Do you have visas? We get folks from other countries wanting to move here only to be stopped by the immigration process.
What is your housing budget?
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06-02-2009, 05:38 AM
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Join Date: May 2009
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Hi im fine for visas netc and job ...just want to know where a nice crime free area to live or what areas i should avoid. thanks ....any know any websites i could look at ? Any help at there ?
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06-02-2009, 05:40 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Florida
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How much do you want to spend on housing?
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