Right now we are going through a cold spell, but it's still much warmer than in North Carolina.
How long ago did you leave here? Do you have a time frame as to when you will be moving back?
You probably already know that we are having a housing boom here so condos have gone up considerably, but it sounds like they're still cheaper than in your area. I don't look for them to keep going up in price, but possibly doing a bit of dropping in the near future. I live in the greater Tampa Bay area and the housing in this area could use a bit of adjusting.
There are a lot of positives for you to come back home. Nicer weather, more sunshine, no state income tax, etc. Just keep in mind that we do have a crazy governor in office right now, but hopefully that will change in November.
Housing prices have gone up, taxes have also taken quite a jump and so have HOA fees. But as a trade off, you already know you don't have to pay a state income tax or much of a heating bill. HOA fees can be ridiculous, but also get a bad rap because they generally include water sewer and trash and upkeep of the grounds and insurance on the building and sometimes even cable tv. Many associations have it a bit elevated so they have reserves.
The job market is good here right now so that is another one for the positive side. Keep us updated!
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