How Many of You Left NJ and moved back (Princeton: foreclosure, to rent)

[dmccauley]

Where did you move to and why did you move back? How long did it take before reality set in that NJ wasn't such a bad place after all? Did you move back to the same town you had left?

[DailyJournalist]

I left NJ but not by choice. I moved to Orlando FL and absolutely hated it. I am so glad to be back. I was originally from North Jersey, but now live in South Jersey to be closer to my brother.

[todd72173]

Not me. So far 1 and counting..

[pinkjacket]

I moved to south Florida 10 years and am thinking of moving back to NJ. When I was there this past Thanksgiving I realized how much I missed it. Some might think that's crazy, but I miss the change of seasons, the scenery, being near family.

I never thought I'd be in Florida this long. While Florida has it's good side - great weather, motorcycle riding year round - it also has it's downsize. There has been a huge increase in gang activity in my area as well as too many transients.

Right now I have a one year plan to move back to NJ, but it might be sooner.

[dmccauley]

Originally Posted by pinkjacket

I moved to south Florida 10 years and am thinking of moving back to NJ. When I was there this past Thanksgiving I realized how much I missed it. Some might think that's crazy, but I miss the change of seasons, the scenery, being near family.

I never thought I'd be in Florida this long. While Florida has it's good side - great weather, motorcycle riding year round - it also has it's downsize. There has been a huge increase in gang activity in my area as well as too many transients.

Right now I have a one year plan to move back to NJ, but it might be sooner.

If you have to sell your house you might want to consider putting it on the market now. I've been trying for almost 2 years now to go back. I've been here since 2005.

[pinkjacket]

I do have a condo to sell which is obviously a huge concern given the market right now. I figure I have to price it right to get it sold. Been thinking about putting it on the market for awhile, but haven't made the jump yet.

I think I need to do more research on the affordability of living in NJ. Last time I looked things were pretty expensive even to rent. A lot has changed in 10 years. I know I can't move back to my hometown of Princeton because no way could I afford anything there.

[Just1Lion]

I left North Jersey and moved to Philly, then back to North Jersey, then back to Philly. I can't stand NJ when i'm there, but I miss it when I'm gone. Its a love-hate relationship. Given that Philly is close to South Jersey, but I'm from North Jersey. and those of you from up north know that South Jersey might as well be another country. wayyy different.

[dmccauley]

Originally Posted by pinkjacket

I do have a condo to sell which is obviously a huge concern given the market right now. I figure I have to price it right to get it sold. Been thinking about putting it on the market for awhile, but haven't made the jump yet.

I think I need to do more research on the affordability of living in NJ. Last time I looked things were pretty expensive even to rent. A lot has changed in 10 years. I know I can't move back to my hometown of Princeton because no way could I afford anything there.

You can always advertise on Craigs list just to see if there is any interest,this way your not tied down with a contract. Its very hard to compete with the foreclosure prices here even if the price is right.

[dmccauley]

Originally Posted by Just1Lion

I left North Jersey and moved to Philly, then back to North Jersey, then back to Philly. I can't stand NJ when i'm there, but I miss it when I'm gone. Its a love-hate relationship. Given that Philly is close to South Jersey, but I'm from North Jersey. and those of you from up north know that South Jersey might as well be another country. wayyy different.

This is so true, I'm from Central NJ, Monmouth County, and sometimes have a hard time relating to the threads that pertain to Northern NJ. From what I read it just seems so different from my town and yet we aren't that far apart.

[oleinnout]

Originally Posted by pinkjacket

I moved to south Florida 10 years and am thinking of moving back to NJ. When I was there this past Thanksgiving I realized how much I missed it. Some might think that's crazy, but I miss the change of seasons, the scenery, being near family.

I never thought I'd be in Florida this long. While Florida has it's good side - great weather, motorcycle riding year round - it also has it's downsize. There has been a huge increase in gang activity in my area as well as too many transients.

Right now I have a one year plan to move back to NJ, but it might be sooner.

I have thought about different places to retire as I don't want to stay in NJ. It's too expensive for people who are no longer working full time. This gang problem you mention appears to be a growing problem all over the country and especially in places that attract retirees. The southwest is also being flooded with gangs. Gang activity has been a big problem in Las Vegas for years, and Phoenix is now the murder capital of the US. Florida was news to me as I didn't know they were also infiltrating that state. I'm starting to wonder if the future is up in the northern Midwest. It appears to me that gang bangers tend to gravitate toward the warmer weather states.