Do you regret after moving to FL ? Why? (Orlando, Lake Mary: violent crime, find a job)

[Creek Hollow]

Originally Posted by FW transplant

I don't recommend Florida in general or Orlando in particular.

People are rude, lots of foreigners, schools are very bad, traffic is slow, not many jobs except in tourism and the govt, and no one wants to raise taxes to pay for maintenance much less improvements of the roads, schools, lakes, etc.

April and November are the best months weather wise. May to October is hot, and humidity can be 100% without rain. You can just stand still and sweat rolls down your back. It rains most days spring through fall, which supports the tropical landscaping. Hurricanes are not too threatening in Orlando, but one good one can wipe you out.

If quality schools are important, go to another state. If you like to hear English, go to another state. If good-paying jobs (over $50K a year) are important, go to another state.

I guess the best thing is the nice weather from November to April, but that won't pay your bills or teach your kids. If you value a good quality of life, go to another state.

DITTO!!!! I agree with everything you said.

The heat is absolute hell. You'll know in a couple of years if it's something you can tolerate long term.

If you're intent on coming to Florida, then R-E-N-T! I cannot stress that enough. R-E-N-T!!

If you buy and want to leave, you'll take a big loss - if you can sell. Property values are still dropping and neighborhoods are changing.

We're willing to take a 50% loss on our very nice home in a very nice neighborhood just to get out of this state.

[Florida2010]

Where in burbs do you live? Any recommendations?

[StreetSmarts]

Originally Posted by Creek Hollow

DITTO!!!! I agree with everything you said.

The heat is absolute hell. You'll know in a couple of years if it's something you can tolerate long term.

If you're intent on coming to Florida, then R-E-N-T! I cannot stress that enough. R-E-N-T!!

If you buy and want to leave, you'll take a big loss - if you can sell. Property values are still dropping and neighborhoods are changing.

We're willing to take a 50% loss on our very nice home in a very nice neighborhood just to get out of this state.

Do you live in Avalon Park by chance?

[chopchop0]

Originally Posted by NCNewbietoo

True MetroWest is beautiful. Too bad they planted it within 2 miles of the highest crime area in orlando!You are right though,Orlando isn't a safe place to live.Live in the burbs,I do and am within 20 minutes of clubs,malls and theaters.

"Orlando" can be a very safe place to live. Baldwin Park, College Park, or Dr Phillips, anyone?

Originally Posted by Florida2010

Where in burbs do you live? Any recommendations?

Any of the 3 areas I listed above.

[smb5575]

Originally Posted by knowledgeiskey

Metrowest is a good area to check out. One thing I like about it is that it is not too far from any part of Orlando. It feels like it's in the center of Orlando.

Metrowest isn't a very good part of town to live in. It used to be really nice, but I don't think I'd recommend anyone to rent an apartment there.

[smb5575]

I do not recommend Orlando. I live in Altamonte Springs which is 10-15 minutes from downtown Orlando and I absolutely love it. Everything is here, mall, shops, restaurants, and its central to everything. The crime rate is low here and you can find a decent apartment to rent at a decent price.

[MAniacTHW]

Originally Posted by Florida2010

Where in burbs do you live? Any recommendations?

Don't ever live in the "burbs" of Florida. The people who recommend living there come from the backwoods somewhere else and find this setting ideal. It's at the very least true in Tampa. Everyone for whatever reason wants to live in Brandon, Riverview, Lutz, etc... I moved to Brandon, pay more money, have worse crime, and don't even get the "big city" feel of it. It's a good 15 min drive to the nearest fast food place.

I'd imagine the "burbs" of Orlando being the same.

[chopchop0]

Originally Posted by smb5575

I do not recommend Orlando. I live in Altamonte Springs which is 10-15 minutes from downtown Orlando and I absolutely love it. Everything is here, mall, shops, restaurants, and its central to everything. The crime rate is low here and you can find a decent apartment to rent at a decent price.

I feel the same way about Dr Phillips. Millennia isn't that far away and restaurant row is awesome.

[brandon5101983]

Good info, ill be moving to the dr phillips area next week from michigan. Got a good job lined up so im set, now let me head outside and scrape this ice off my car in this lovely 5 degree weather!!!

[StreetSmarts]

Originally Posted by MAniacTHW

Don't ever live in the "burbs" of Florida. The people who recommend living there come from the backwoods somewhere else and find this setting ideal. It's at the very least true in Tampa. Everyone for whatever reason wants to live in Brandon, Riverview, Lutz, etc... I moved to Brandon, pay more money, have worse crime, and don't even get the "big city" feel of it. It's a good 15 min drive to the nearest fast food place.

I'd imagine the "burbs" of Orlando being the same.

I lived in Orlando and out in the burbs. Everyone was either foreign or from NY. I wish they were "backwoods" but that wasn't the case.