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31. I've put away enough to have a chance at finding a decent place

Sat Mar 29, 2025, 09:13 AM

Mar 29

If no horrible disaster occurs, that is. My maternal grandfather was born there in 1894, and died there 102 years later. He grew up in poverty, got saved by his wit and some advertising agency realizing there was mutually beneficial relationship there somewhere. My other grandfather was from South Carolina, worked his way through college as a janitor, but also ended up in New York City on the State Supreme Court. Our elder daughter lives there now. After visiting my maternal grandfather every year, she declared, “some day I am going to live here!” And so she does.

My wife and I do some fun stuff but no luxury items or dwelling. As things stand now, I think we could handle the expense. We’re not looking for a penthouse on Central Park South.

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More home sales are being dumped on the market in Southwest Florida creating a buyer's market. [View all] William769 Mar 29 OP

Homes in Fla are becoming uninsurable do to climate change so it will only get worse. Many are coming to my state which ImNotGod Mar 29 #1

What State is that if you don't mind me asking? William769 Mar 29 #2

Michigan. We are supposed to be a climate change oasis state. I read a while back that many of our new residents ImNotGod Mar 29 #3

Thank you, I have a Brother & Sister that live in Michigan. William769 Mar 29 #4

Yes, the winters are way too long but the summers are so beautiful it almost makes up for it ;o) nt ImNotGod Mar 29 #5

I remember our parents taking us their in the Summer time. William769 Mar 29 #6

not even close.....life long Michigander democratsruletheday Mar 29 #34

DeSantis acts like he created a paradise Demovictory9 Mar 29 #7

He has. William769 Mar 29 #8

Won't be much of a paradise if people leave. ananda Mar 29 #35

If I were to move back to North America DFW Mar 29 #9

When my brother was in the Army in the late 80's early 90's William769 Mar 29 #10

Well, Frankfurt is a safe bet. DFW Mar 29 #15

Well thank you for the tour of that part of Germany. William769 Mar 29 #17

NYC, if you can afford it, is awesome for seniors C_U_L8R Mar 29 #29

I've put away enough to have a chance at finding a decent place DFW Mar 29 #31

And you don't need a big place there C_U_L8R Mar 29 #33

I believe the whole market is going to crash SheltieLover Mar 29 #11

I think it is too. :( William769 Mar 29 #13

I've got my mask on but can't sleep either SheltieLover Mar 29 #16

Thank you SheltieLover William769 Mar 29 #18

What's it to the nurses? SheltieLover Mar 29 #32

I should also mention that when Ian hit, I took almost a 50% loss on that house, majority if that was principle. William769 Mar 29 #12

.... yardwork Mar 29 #36

My Florida brother will be happy Tickle Mar 29 #14

I was there last week mercuryblues Mar 29 #19

Agreed. William769 Mar 29 #20

IMO, if you buy a house in FL, even discounted, you had better have no_hypocrisy Mar 29 #21

I couldn't agree more. William769 Mar 29 #22

Florida population had been increasing, not decreasing n/t MichMan Mar 29 #23

"Buy now. Don't trust the 'lib fibs' about climate change." - G.O.P., Inc. BoRaGard Mar 29 #24

My neighbor snowybirdie Mar 29 #25

My house has been on market for 35 days. Buyers have pick of litter FloridaBlues Mar 29 #26

Canadian snowbirds selling their condos? Freddie Mar 29 #27

No insurance. No FEMA. No climate control. C_U_L8R Mar 29 #28

Insurance cost Emile Mar 29 #30