Moving to Fort Lauderdale - Suggestions ... ? (Tampa, Hollywood: relocating, rent , house)

[CGB1234]

My company is moving me to Fort Lauderdale from NYC. I'm looking to rent a 2bed - 2bath apt for me, my wife and 6 month old daughter. We're looking for something a little more upscale, safe, young family / professional, not too 'studenty' (if possible), easy access to all etc etc - but don't want to pay more than $1700/month. Any suggestions as to where to look and what areas to avoid? Thx!

[compelled to reply]

1700 a month? If you are in that price range, don't worry about "studenty"! Your well into 3 bedroom territory. You might even find a 2 bedroom on the beach for that price. Basically, look everywhere east of US1 for the beach thing and west of University Dr. for the suburbia thing. Your criteria is that broad. For a suburb my pick would be Weston, and out by the beach my pick would be Lighthouse Point or the Galt Mile area in Ft. Lauderdale.

[JSnFla]

avoid south florida

[Bette]

Originally Posted by JSnFla

avoid south florida

Why? Good and bad everywhere.

[compelled to reply]

Originally Posted by JSnFla

avoid south florida

1700 a month. Where should they move, Tampa? Wyoming? If they stay within those (very broad, may I add) boundaries I mentioned their criteria is well met.

[pammywhammy]

Originally Posted by CGB1234

My company is moving me to Fort Lauderdale from NYC. I'm looking to rent a 2bed - 2bath apt for me, my wife and 6 month old daughter. We're looking for something a little more upscale, safe, young family / professional, not too 'studenty' (if possible), easy access to all etc etc - but don't want to pay more than $1700/month. Any suggestions as to where to look and what areas to avoid? Thx!

I grew up in Hollywood/Ft.Lauderdale area. Lived in NYC for four years. I love it down here. mod edit

[MisterNY]

Originally Posted by Lost in Translation

To the OP: Just another negativity monger. Ignore - they breed like hares down here.

For good reasons, I'd say.

Seriously, if you're getting paid good money, and want to do the whole beach thing, you might like it. It depends on the type of person you are.
Rent, dont buy...(I may have shot down a realtor's attempt to make money off you..Oh well..). The same advice I give to people I take for myself. Visit, visit, visit...Go different times during the year, see if you and your wife like it, and take it from there.

[Lost in Translation]

Originally Posted by MisterNY

For good reasons, I'd say.

Seriously, if you're getting paid good money, and want to do the whole beach thing, you might like it. It depends on the type of person you are.
Rent, dont buy...(I may have shot down a realtor's attempt to make money off you..Oh well..). The same advice I give to people I take for myself. Visit, visit, visit...Go different times during the year, see if you and your wife like it, and take it from there.

MisterNY, I disagree with some of your recent posts, but you are spot on here. Very sound advice. Yes, we have realtors on this forum that are trying to convince us that the market has stablized and that now is the time to buy! Nothing could be further from the truth, as most of us know anyway.

[MisterNY]

Im not all that bad am I ? lol....I think I'm pretty fair in assessing my situation and others' that may have similar needs. The universal approach is the same wherever one goes. It's funny how we are so dynamic and constantly move around, and will never be 100% satisfied with relocating.
All places have their ups and downs. It's wether we are able and willing to deal with the cons of any situation.

[sunrico90]

Originally Posted by JSnFla

avoid south florida

You need to be more specific on your post and stay within the rules.


All,

Lets avoid rude or personal attacks.

Thanks...