Moving to Florida

Published by julia | Filed under Buyer / Seller Tips, Market Trends, Miscellaneous, Real Estate, Shout Outs

The State of Florida is situated on the southern part of the East Coast, bordering Alabama and Georgia to the Northwest and Northeast respectively.

How to get to Florida

When moving to Florida, one needs to consider the mode of transportation to take. There are several airports available if one wishes to get to the state in the shortest time possible. International airports provide high-class transport services. They include Southwest Florida International airport and Tampa International Airport. One may also choose to take a train. Amtrak train, Sanford, travels through the Greater Orlando area, which comes from Lorton, Virginia. Two extra Amtrak trains operate between Miami, New York and Sanford. Another option available is by road.

How can one find accommodation?

Finding a house in Florida can be an uphill task but there are easy and practical steps one can take to make housing affordable. Houses in Florida range from apartments, water front homes, golf course homes, active adult communities, custom homes, town homes and master planned communities. The cost of buying a good home will range between $10,000 and $10 million depending on ones preference.

The Florida Housing Corporation gives families loans to purchase houses at low interest rates. They have a home ownership program also known as Home Ownership Pool (HOP). First-time home buyers can access funds to acquire homes by subscribing to the program if eligible.

Rental housing can be searched online using online services like the Florida housing search. One can find information online about property vacancies, amenities, financial requirements for any purchase. The search also includes the details of the property and the physical location. There are also privately owned companies that provide home rental services.

What should one expect in Florida?

Caucasian Americans dominate Florida. They account for about seventy five percent of the total population. Others include Asians, Hispanics and African Americans who account for the remaining fifteen percent. The weather is subtropical and humid. The lowest temperatures are experienced in February. The coldest recorded temperature was -19 degrees Fahrenheit. The summer records a high of about 90 degrees Fahrenheit. It is known to have the worst extremes especially the lightening. Florida has been nicknamed the ‘sunshine state’ because of these extremes. Over the decades, it has recorded the highest number of tornados.

When one is considering Florida as a permanent residence, one must put the climatic conditions in mind. The choice of housing must be good for safety.
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