[riveree]

Originally Posted by NooYowkur81

Is there anyplace in Florida that offers an attractive job market with decent salaries, and affordable housing? I'm just asking out of curiosity. Seems like people have a lot of negative comments concerning the major hubs in Florida.

I think you're right NooYowk, there ARE a lot of negative comments, but that's all they really are - comments.

Many of the complaints posted on this forum are region-specific and do not reflect the entire state of Florida.

In general, salaries have always been lower in Florida and I think that is still true to a great extent. A salary is just one component of your financial well-being though and there are tax advantages as well as other advantages to living and working in Florida.

I had a very good salary in NYC and many other job perks that I was not expecting to be able to replace once I moved to Florida, but I gained a better quality of life than I could have hoped to achieve in NYC.

[firemed]

“It’s take a real estate agent out to lunch week. This is from a post that I decided to share with the entire class. ‘This market has just about put me out of business. Listing that don’t sell, sellers won’t lower their prices, huge marketing overhead, gas, dinners, it’s just too much I’m going into bankruptcy soon! Buyers have all but dried up! I’m going to have to sell something else just to feed myself.’”

“Gosh, how far we’ve come from sticking a sign in the yard then waiting for a dozen speculators to bid up the price another 20 percent.”

“This brings up an interesting issue. A good chunk of Central Florida’s job growth since 2004 has been in, you guessed it, real estate!”

“When the business of houses takes a hit, a lot more than the cost per square foot takes a hit. A sizable chunk of the economy takes a hit, which, impacts the cost of housing. It is quite the nasty circle.”

“Not only do house prices have to get back to a sustainable level, but the percent of the workforce in real estate has to return to its proper share of the economic mix.”

http://blogs.orlandosentinel.com/new...ddy_can_y.html

[inftmyers]

Originally Posted by firemed

“It’s take a real estate agent out to lunch week. This is from a post that I decided to share with the entire class. ‘This market has just about put me out of business. Listing that don’t sell, sellers won’t lower their prices, huge marketing overhead, gas, dinners, it’s just too much I’m going into bankruptcy soon! Buyers have all but dried up! I’m going to have to sell something else just to feed myself.’”

“Gosh, how far we’ve come from sticking a sign in the yard then waiting for a dozen speculators to bid up the price another 20 percent.”

“This brings up an interesting issue. A good chunk of Central Florida’s job growth since 2004 has been in, you guessed it, real estate!”

“When the business of houses takes a hit, a lot more than the cost per square foot takes a hit. A sizable chunk of the economy takes a hit, which, impacts the cost of housing. It is quite the nasty circle.”

“Not only do house prices have to get back to a sustainable level, but the percent of the workforce in real estate has to return to its proper share of the economic mix.”

http://blogs.orlandosentinel.com/new...ddy_can_y.html

I know that kills me. People came in and bought in the rush. Now there are all these houses owned by investors trying to sell. Honestly, the deserve to get burned. They caused a construction explosion for no reason other than to make money. I'm glad that their houses aren't selling so maybe they will think twice next time. Unfortunately that makes it hard for people who really do want to sell because the market is just flooded with houses. I know in Lee county the problem is not demand, its supply. During the boom we had half the houses on the market that we have today. I know the condos are also holding off and coming online slowly in hopes of balancing the market and not just flooding it. It seems to be working because the last riverfront condo to open (St. Tropez) seems to be pretty full.

[firemed]

Originally Posted by inftmyers

I know that kills me. People came in and bought in the rush. Now there are all these houses owned by investors trying to sell. Honestly, the deserve to get burned. They caused a construction explosion for no reason other than to make money. I'm glad that their houses aren't selling so maybe they will think twice next time. Unfortunately that makes it hard for people who really do want to sell because the market is just flooded with houses. I know in Lee county the problem is not demand, its supply. During the boom we had half the houses on the market that we have today. I know the condos are also holding off and coming online slowly in hopes of balancing the market and not just flooding it. It seems to be working because the last riverfront condo to open (St. Tropez) seems to be pretty full.

Its sad, I don't have a clue what all these people will do for jobs.

[inftmyers]

Originally Posted by firemed

Its sad, I don't have a clue what all these people will do for jobs.

I know Cape Coral is #1 for commercial growth. I guess they'll just have to settle for a low paying job until they can get out. I'm still waiting for the professional jobs to come. There are some here but they need to get their act together and start making money so they can expand.

[TravelingDude]

Originally Posted by NooYowkur81

Is there anyplace in Florida that offers an attractive job market with decent salaries, and affordable housing? I'm just asking out of curiosity. Seems like people have a lot of negative comments concerning the major hubs in Florida.

I don't meant to laugh, but have you checked job websites for fla lately? It is 1 of the few markets in the U.S. that is actually paying less and less.

Your best bet is north florida... you know Gainesville, jacksonville, tallahassee, etc. Homes are cheaper (and nicer) there and much safer than the rest of fla and jobs are better paying too (depending... like airline jobs and stuff pay more).

Mind you, housing in fla is a rip-off... wait until you get your property tax and insurance bills. You will flip out.

As a former Florida "cracker" (thats what we're called), I can say that fla is not worth the hassle and the cost.

[firemed]

Originally Posted by inftmyers

I know Cape Coral is #1 for commercial growth. I guess they'll just have to settle for a low paying job until they can get out. I'm still waiting for the professional jobs to come. There are some here but they need to get their act together and start making money so they can expand.

Cape Coral commercial growth is Mercantile and that wont help much if any, I see alot of for lease signs.

[sunrico90]

Originally Posted by NooYowkur81

Is there anyplace in Florida that offers an attractive job market with decent salaries, and affordable housing? I'm just asking out of curiosity. Seems like people have a lot of negative comments concerning the major hubs in Florida.

If you are in the aerospace industry Fort Walton Beach & Pensacola are the place. Excellent jobs in the $22.00 per hour starting. Housing is affordable in the Navarre, Crestview, Milton, Pace, Jay, FWB, and Pcola....

[inftmyers]

Originally Posted by firemed

Cape Coral commercial growth is Mercantile and that wont help much if any, I see alot of for lease signs.

Ya I do remember seeing those lease signs. Maybe they want to start their own business?? I don't know....just trying to think positive.

[firemed]

Originally Posted by inftmyers

Ya I do remember seeing those lease signs. Maybe they want to start their own business?? I don't know....just trying to think positive.

That is funny