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Old 03-21-2012, 03:42 PM
 
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Hello Tampa relocation experts. I need some assistance, please. We are in the process of relocating to Florida and I'm overwhelmed not knowing the area.

Where is your employment and the hours you will be working.
Husband - military @ MacDill and I'll be in healthcare

What is your budget for housing. Do you want to rent or buy?
Rental 2200k max, 3+ (4 would be nice), 2+, spacious, open floor plan, considering pool not necessary, nice landscaping

Are schools a concern? Yes, daycare (2 yr old) and prek (4) yr old

What is an acceptable commute time?
45 - 50 min
What else is important to you?
Family oriented environment, but we don't want to feel like we live on base and everyone knows your business. We're friendly, but enjoy our privacy too. Community amenities - pool, play ground, planned activities a plus, sidewalks, walking trails would be a +. Accessible to interstate, convenient to dining, shopping, grocer, church, school, health care, etc. Community pride where even rentals don't shout - there are renters living in here! Multi ethnic would be great.
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Old 05-08-2012, 07:29 AM
 
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Look in South Tampa... Palma Cia, Davis Island, Harbour Island, Bayshore area... if you're planning on staying until your child is in Kindergarten I'd shoot for living in the Grady Elementary school zone.
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Old 05-25-2012, 09:00 AM
 
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South Tampa real estate is extremely competitive, not finding a 3/2 in Palma Ceia for less than 275k never mind a 4/2, ditto for Davis island, Virginia Park, hyde park. I would also disagree with Grady. As far as South Tampa,(south of kennedy, north of euclid) It goes Roosevelt, Mabry, Gorrie, Mitchell, then Grady. I would look at Belmar Shores that would get you in Mabry. Also around the El Prado and Euclid area on the bayshore side, (bayshore beautiful) there could be some fixer uppers that could get you in Roosevelt. You could find something in the westshore area that would be Grady. If you are a military family and you dont mind the communte (30 min) look at fishawk ranch/Lithia area they have great schools, and bigger houses and a pool wouldn't be out of the question.

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