I moved to Tampa in 1985! Loved it. Affordable. 275 wasn’t too crowded. I could pay my apt rent with one week’s pay. An amazing time. Now landlord greed has taken over.
When my family was still poor, we moved to Tampa and the city did good for us, we had it rough but it was still decent city to be in, i always came back and visted and watched it advance into something beautiful but now its gone from a sort of low-key place to a giant attraction across the country. It just has too many good things going for it and people see that now, unfortunately i wont be able to move there like i thought i would, in the span of a few 5ish years everything exploded in cost and became unaffordable for alot of locals. Damn shame for such a cool city,
Landlords are responsible for paying insurance and they have to pass it on to the renters, thanks to DeSantis who was in the pockets of corporations insurance companies are out of control.
@@paulbrungardt9823But Citizens is insolvent. What worries me about that is the potential for major disaster in FL (hurricane, tropical storm, etc ). What if they can’t pay the damages for thousands of homes at once?
I am so sorry! It breaks my heart when I hear this from people. I hope the powers that be start to put something in place to help balance the scales so ALL people can afford to live here. Greed is taking over!
We love living in downtown St Pete in a condo and have no desire to leave. We love all the Florida has to offer in lifestyle. However, property taxes, property insurance and cost of maintaining the property has become insane.
yeah dont ever leave st .petersburg these issues are in almost EVERY city now. I wish I moved to St. Pete 10 years ago now im stuck in houston trying to get out when everything is high! The quality of life in St. Pete is night and day better than 90% of the places I have been pay the price.
I wonder if we can set up RV parking systems by having motor home WiFi hotspot vehicles and base out of like not on the coast but a secret unwritten app system of paying homeowners to park on their driveways which is win-win as they are rich in real estate appreciation but not rich in liquid cash and they may not want to take out equity loans or sell, or rent , so instead …. They can let motor home owners park on their property for a night fee and then one can live anywhere they want… and it’s paying willing homeowners for the right to park on their lawn. Another idea is living on boats that are anchored by rope to docks and then that’s where you live and it’s cheaper than a high rise …. Why do we need housing ? We just need food toilet an air mattress a gym membership and a secret place to crash you know? Maybe it’s just me but knowing if I could live like this for a year instead of paying rent I could have $40,000 more to do whatever I want with, why do I want to kill that on rent?
Lakeland FL. I’m 26 miles from Hard Rock Cafe inTampa …when I move to Florida in 2007 you could get a nice house from $50,000 to $70,000 3bed 2 bath and a garage my buddy got a fixer upper house for $23,000 in saint pete in 2009 …I can’t believe the prices now it’s unreal..
Something criminal must be going on there. I have my insurance policies lumped into one bill, 1500 sq.ft. house, and one car. Bill for the month is $88. I'm outside of Cleveland.
Moved to Tampa Bay in 79". The place has changed so much I do not recognize it anymore. We used to call Tampa Bay South Buffalo, is was so inexpensive. Days gone by>
That is the sadiest part of all the growth in my opinion- Tampa is so differnet now. There still has to be places for the averge person to live and Tampa has gotten greedy! I hope we level out soon or I am scared for the retirees that still live here and others that are aycheck to pay check. Thank you for the comment and watching my video:)
I'm retired 62 years old I have a $8300 dollar monthly pension no bills I'm moving to Tampa, not concerned about the traffic just plan your driving to avoid the traffic jam.
Even if you sell today… you’ll spend all your equity overpaying for the new over-priced house. And, you may find yourself upside down later on if the market drops. * Very thorough video, informative and well articulated 😊
Thank you for your comment! My goal is to give you as much truth as I know! Tampa has changed and not everyone is happy about it as well as can afford it now!
@@karingoodman4999 No, Desantis cannot do much without honest government; it needs YOU at the local level challenging the criminal Council and Commission and Representative and Senator for the criminal property tax...
You lucky to have Republican Desantis governor, but you need to vote out all of local democrat & RINO at State level, city councils, schools, judges..... corrupt in your city, county & district. Don't believe their only sweet talk, we have to look at what they voted in your state & in DC. if you live in Commiefornia then you will have one of the worst commie democrat 1000% corrupt Newsom, the nephew of Piglosi & the rest of 1000% corrupt politicians & officials at all level in here. CA belong to homeless & illegal people, dead people could voted in every election here and could voted many times by mail in ballot. I will move out soon and go to Tampa. Mostly people from CA, NY, Puerto Rico & all commie Democrat control States move to Florida & TX.
Great piece about your City. I am across the state in Jensen Beach, its a small town that is being over run by apartment complexes. We should be heading your way in a few weeks, we try to do a sunrise - sunset tour once every year or two. We catch a sunrise on the Atlantic, then head over and watch a sunset on the Gulf. We usually head to St. Pete to enjoy the downtown area. Oldsmar is Mikes Weather Page territory. All real Floridians know to follow Mike when storms are brewing.
Thank you! And I LOVE that idea...sunrise to sunset! Adding to the list :) Yes I have Dennis Phillips on the TV and Mikes Weather page on my laptop LOL We had tornadoes overnight- SMH- and they are still brewing! They may be coming just north of you Jim!!
My electric bill was averaging about $400/mo. here on the West Coast. We went with solar and batteries and now it is down to the $10 connection fee. We have no net annual electricity usage. Seems like solar would be a good option for people in sunny Florida.
@@TampaLivingwithEm Definitely some money. But, the roof was shot, and our HOA requires tile or similar roof material, so the cost was about $3K less than a new tile material roof plus traditional solar panels.
I think public transit could help for sure. So many drivers can't afford the car insurnace and they cause a lot of issues with bad driving as well as jacking up insurance costs to cover their negligence. Its a vicious cycle!
I was born here 65 years ago. I hope everyone get the hell outta here! These people come down here and complain about the drivers. These drivers are from someplace else. They including most people reading this should look in the mirror.
I agree...and I actually thing anyone moving into florida should have to take an actual DRIVERS test like in the car. Also so many people drive without insurnace here it blows my mind!!! But its too expensive and they have to drive to work. Its a mess! Thanks for watching and commenting!
Me and my wife moved to Tampa from Upstate NY last year we love it. Tampa is not for everyone. I like the laid back vibe and old historic look and feel of the city. I also love the food here so many different options to choose from.
@@rogerbpugh2293 I'm sorry. But alot of New Yorkers moved here and ruined the bay*(side note) I'm from NYC too, but it don't apply to me. Because I been here for a long time....lml
What a perfectly acurate description of Tampa.....great job, Hun! Been in Westchase area for 20 years from California and I love it. During July and August I try to go northeast to visit fam...but 7 months a year our weather is gorgeous! Not to mention our beaches.❤❤❤
The only bigger city than Los Angeles is New York City, and both have the most horrific traffic. I'm in San Francisco now, and I've had many friends move to Tampa from the SF Bay Area. Our home prices here are about 1.1 million, it's crazy.
I have a ton of CA clients and yes they have no option really but to find areas they can afford! And yes CA and NYC - their drivers are he worst!- Thanks for watching and commenting!
this is a great video!! you have been so helpful to people who want to move to tampa Florida. now after i watched this video , i changed my mind to move to tampa.
I am glad it helped you make your decision. Serioulsy the last thing I want is someone spending money to move here only to find out its not for them. Wasted cash and time, you know!!! Thanks you for watching!
The problem with Florida, no matter what increases hit your wallets like utilities, rent, mortgages interest,etc. the incomes will never increase. Florida has among lowest wages and the business climate knows people looking employment are more than the low paying jobs. Employers eventually get rid of the highest wage earners and bring in new blood for lower pay. Florida workers are finding themselves looking for second jobs to keep up and not rattle their bosses for a raise.
I 1000% agree. Why would anyone leave a high paying job else where to come here just for the sunshine? They need to figure this out! Thanks for watching and commenting!
I know soo many people who now get to work from home for their national companies....since covid that trend has stayed the same. Companies don't want to pay for brick and mortar to house employees if they don't have to.
This is very real. Wages were always low there. But the cheap cost of living made it alright. Well, now that has changed. I'm up north now again, and thinking about moving back. I will have to say goodbye to my good union type wages up here in PA and NY.
How can these people afford to live there on lower pay ? Where are they living? I was making 22.00 an hour doing building maintenance and I couldn’t afford my own place. 😂
Tampa has some really high heat index s compared to middle East coastal area temps wuth himidity. But Many downplay how hot Florida can get as arizona is hotter and dryer.. The real feel temperatures in Tampa can be just as bad or worse than arixona heat indexes
I'm a native, born in Miami, in Tampa area since '72. We adapt. Yes it's expensive but compared to what. I've moved from Hillsborough to Pasco and now to Hernando. Next move may be to AL.....
Please stop saying that “Florida driver suck” (you didn’t, everyone else does) I live near downtown on DI, and there’s about 3 people I know still here from the old days. All my neighbors are from NY, NJ, MICH.. all northeast transplants. I was born here so I am a native Floridian. Anyway it’s all the new or vacation or colleges people from wherever who can’t drive. I luckily have not had an accident in over 30 years, not everyone is so lucky. Great piece on the area. Thank you.
There's not much to do other than sit and drink and eat at various places, bars, restaurants. Even if you buy a boat you spend the day drinking and eating at the sandbar or beach.
I am not disagreeing with you! I lived in LA for 18 yrs. The thing with Tampa is that we have a lot of NY-ers that haven't driven in years, a lot of people can't afford car insurance so the premiums are higher and then our infrastructure SUCKS, so I find people are more reckless here and then its a snowball effect! UGH FML LOLOL
@@TampaLivingwithEm when I visit I have noticed the age of drivers in Floridia in general is considerably higher on average than LA. And some drive slower than the speed limit creates a moving roadblock.
You can say whatever you want....people are moving from everywhere, what count is the net migration, and Florida is #1 out of 50 state for the net migration. ( Over 300 00 people/ year moving in )
Totally agree with you. Just trying to be honest for those that have blinders on about Florida! I have clients from all over still moving here so yes! Thanks for the comment :)
car insurance is not stated enough. I paid almost 500 for 2 cars and min. coverage..hard to pay that and still pay for utilitiles, food, gas etc....untenable
So florida is the # 1 state to move in, but it’s also the #1 state that people are leaving. Since I moved here my taxes that where great and my homeowners insurance which was low just went through the roof. Maybe the governor should focus on his home state and put it back in order.
The population is growing unfortunately. The traffic is insane. They keep building more and more housing so more and more people can live here. And yet water restrictions for the population due to shortages are already a thing.
@@Ty_Thailand true. One of my family members has a Thai spouse. They have built a compound in Thailand and saw a lot of corruption and graft in the process.
@@JBoy340a yes as there is anywhere the thing with Thailand is that there are just many different ways and processes to doing anything. Definitely alot of hurdles involved no doubt here but everyday life is so much better, easier, and much more simple.
Jobs don’t pay enough to keep up with the cost of living. I bought in 2010 and sold my place in 2020. Happy where I am now in the land of 70 degrees and four seasons! You did a great job on this video, by the way. Hope you continue to get lots of good buyers!
I’ve driven in Tampa the drivers aren’t as bad as Arizona drivers. The traffic in Phoenix and Scottsdale is a nightmare. And during the winter omg, horrible! Tampa sounds like the Phoenix metro area, rent is off the chain crazy. Home prices here are averaging over 600k . Property insurance went up in Florida because of the deal the governor made to cover Hurricanes with insurance companies. Even if you’re not in a flood zone, insurance companies are requiring it.
Lived in Tampa for 13 years. Just left the state. I enjoy Orlando a lot better as they have nice eclectic neighborhoods with their own personality (OUTSIDE OF KISSIMMEE/DISNEY). Tampa only has the suburbs and South Tampa and Channelside. Shopping also sucks in Tampa and always found better items around the Orlando metro area.
The rich and the upper middle class retirees all move to Tampa. Hence, the high rents and mortgages. In other words, Tampa is no longer for every day people.
I am not seeing as much homeless, not like I did in Atlanta and LA. But yes for those that have lived here a long time its expensive. Technically we are at the national average but housing rents are insane and need regulation...most of our stuff needs regulation. But it is way cheaper for me to live HERE then in say Atlanta or LA where I was before coming home.
Here are the reasons I left Tampa years ago. 1. The weather. Hurricanes and humidity. The weather in Florida is insane humid. It's like living in hell with palm trees. 2. The insects like mosquitos, and other insects will wish you had COVID instead. 3. Over crowding. Self explanatory. 4. Dangerous. There are parts there that you don't want to walk or drive around.
It’s getting harder and harder to live in any major city across the country! In Florida, the days of living by the near the ocean for a good price are over! Miami got NY prices! Tampa area cheaper, but still above what a lot of people can afford and it will continue to increase!
Sadly, you’re right! I’m really hopeful that things will level out. There’s too many people here that can’t afford the houses and the uptick in the cost of living so the local government really needs to get a move on with things.
Great video, thanks for not sugar-coating this! I am curious, where is the location of this video? It sure is beautiful! I am planning to move to Tampa Bay and would love to experience that surrounding 😃
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Been in Florida my whole life. Have vacation twice in Tampa and honestly hated both trips. I think Tampa is a dump unless you can afford to live on the ocean and never have to drive into the city.
I am a planning to move to become a teacher, as Florida is desperately needing teachers. I am single, so need a one bedroom apartment. I see rents at around $1300 on the apartment websites. Is this correct? Or are these undesirable places?
Rents are VERY high. I would try to buy even something small to get going and build some equity! The rents are out of control and need to be regulated!
I’ve lived in Tampa for 15 years. I’ve never really loved Tampa or Florida in general and now that rents are increasing I’m looking at places outside the state of Florida. Won’t really miss Tampa it is overrated imo
Oh, I totally get it! It’s hard for people in Florida to realize what it’s like in big cities like Vegas and LA. I had to leave LA because it just got too dang expensive!
Not a fan unless you pay cash. They are very expensive. And if you have roof damage with a storm, you have to take the panel off and repair that as well. I know some people love them but in the end how much are you really saving?
My costs here in Miami. My costs for insurance, HOA, and taxes; has gone up 65%--- unbelievable!!!! A lot of it has to do with the state is now requiring FULLY funded reserves. OMG
I lived in Gainesville Florida for over 30 years. It’s now an overcrowded student play ground. Traffic is horrible, crime is rampant, average rent is 1k a month. So much for it being an affordable college town. The kids going to school here are mostly upper class and super wealthy. Get out of Florida now.
Oh wow, well thats good to know. I think its very sad how kids can't afford rent these days...the legistation needs to shift something! Thank you for contributing!
@@TampaLivingwithEm With our colleges the parents are paying the inflated rents. Which drives up rents for the workers in those towns. Not that students don’t work. But for the life long residents in those towns it’s pushing them out.
That’s a very good question! That’s hard to say because as you head down the West Coast, you’re just getting more expensive and then the East Coast is expensive as well. Maybe a little north of Tampa New Port Richey, Cedar key? It’s hard because every area has a different price point.
No way could I handle FL which is why I retired in Williamsburg, VA. Too many of my generation, baby boomers, too much heat with little relief, too much flooding, etc. I also worry about real estate as FL as a whole swings rapidly. Also, not many people are following boomers to buy up these houses as we boomers die off
We lived in the 'Burg for a number of years. Nice place. But has its own share of tourists driving pretty bad around town and on 64. Like backing down an I-64 off ramp bad.
Not! BIG FAT LIE. NOT AT ALL ACCURATE. Tampa's average age is 55. Look it up. There are a lot of young people are moving here and then leaving due to the high cost of living. Where did you get your info? Google? LOL. Not at all accurate... @@CC-br9qg
Many Tampa residents are fleeing the city but are moving to less populated communities in Florida within commute. Friends I know opted to move to other states like Tennessee and North Carolina, but it was even more difficult to find property due to so many restrictions and costs. Rent is getting to be an issue here, certainly, but this trend is happening everywhere in the US. Americans are being priced out of being self-reliant and are being pushed into government substance and dependency!
Florida is over priced and workers are under paid, and its too hot all the time. Its not the city, that i once loved. South Tampa is not the same anymore. I dont recognize Tampa anymore.
How are prices of houses if you go east, say like Brandon or Valrico? Can you get a better deal there as opposed to actually in Tampa? I live outside of Cleveland my electric bill for October was $48, didn't run heat or A/C. During the winter with my baseboard heating it does go up ranges $125 - $200 for about 5 months. I don't run air conditioning through the summer. But all my friends are like family and all live in the Tampa area so I'm still waiting for an educated guess good time to sell my house and move to the Tampa area. Face it eventually I bet Tampa will be only affordable for rich people. I hope I'm wrong I'm not rich and I can't afford a $450K house. If there is a fixer-upper for something like $200K then I'm in. I live in a paid off 1987 single family house, 1500 sq.ft., and total costs to live here, only basic, not doing anything entertainment or activities, no restaurants, etc. is around $9K-$10K for the year. Where else can you live for so little? And it's a fairly nice area too.
If your complaining about driving you need to take a trip to the Philippines or go to UA-cam and see first hand how driving is here, I'm an American expat living in the Philippines, here the driving is pure hell, I'm originally from New York City its so dangerous to drive in the Philippines I decided I had enough and I'm moving back to the USA, if you don't patience don't come here, many accidents no driving schools, you pay for your license, Tampa Florida or anywhere in the USA is a piece of cake. I spent 3 years here and I cannot take it anymore so driving in Tampa is a blessing.
Living in the northern US, your electric bill is comparable to our heating (gas) and electric. Ultimately, many more people die of cold than heat, so, it’s better to be you than someone who can’t afford my bills.
The number one reason people leave Tampa is because it's in Florida.. often said that the only thing wrong w Florida is the people!! Other than that it's great!!
I moved to Tampa in 1985! Loved it. Affordable. 275 wasn’t too crowded. I could pay my apt rent with one week’s pay. An amazing time. Now landlord greed has taken over.
When my family was still poor, we moved to Tampa and the city did good for us, we had it rough but it was still decent city to be in, i always came back and visted and watched it advance into something beautiful but now its gone from a sort of low-key place to a giant attraction across the country. It just has too many good things going for it and people see that now, unfortunately i wont be able to move there like i thought i would, in the span of a few 5ish years everything exploded in cost and became unaffordable for alot of locals. Damn shame for such a cool city,
Landlords are responsible for paying insurance and they have to pass it on to the renters, thanks to DeSantis who was in the pockets of corporations insurance companies are out of control.
Agree
That is every where. And states can enact rent controls but few do.
@@ElizofAmerica aren't the renters responsible for the insurance?
As a longtime tampa resident I can honestly tell you. Tampa is growing rapidly we have 100x more people moving into the area then out
My homeowners insurance went from $2,300 to $4,600. I NEVER filed a claim. The increase happened overnight with Slide.
I got the same notice. My understanding for me at least is that slide coverage is optional and I can stay w/ citizens for far less
Go with CITIZENS. 😄
I've been hearing this A LOT! Its nuts! Things need to CHANGE!!!
My gosh, that's just crazy!
@@paulbrungardt9823But Citizens is insolvent. What worries me about that is the potential for major disaster in FL (hurricane, tropical storm, etc ). What if they can’t pay the damages for thousands of homes at once?
I'm feeling this 100%. Had to move back in with my dad in Puerto Rico.
I am so sorry! It breaks my heart when I hear this from people. I hope the powers that be start to put something in place to help balance the scales so ALL people can afford to live here. Greed is taking over!
I wouldn't complain about PR lol🇵🇷🇵🇷
My dads from PR always wanted to visit he had a huge family I’ve never even met there to
We love living in downtown St Pete in a condo and have no desire to leave. We love all the Florida has to offer in lifestyle. However, property taxes, property insurance and cost of maintaining the property has become insane.
yeah dont ever leave st .petersburg these issues are in almost EVERY city now. I wish I moved to St. Pete 10 years ago now im stuck in houston trying to get out when everything is high! The quality of life in St. Pete is night and day better than 90% of the places I have been pay the price.
Great Area Downtown Saint Pete....maybe a small house a tad further out.....no crazy HOA'S....
I wonder if we can set up RV parking systems by having motor home WiFi hotspot vehicles and base out of like not on the coast but a secret unwritten app system of paying homeowners to park on their driveways which is win-win as they are rich in real estate appreciation but not rich in liquid cash and they may not want to take out equity loans or sell, or rent , so instead …. They can let motor home owners park on their property for a night fee and then one can live anywhere they want… and it’s paying willing homeowners for the right to park on their lawn.
Another idea is living on boats that are anchored by rope to docks and then that’s where you live and it’s cheaper than a high rise …. Why do we need housing ? We just need food toilet an air mattress a gym membership and a secret place to crash you know? Maybe it’s just me but knowing if I could live like this for a year instead of paying rent I could have $40,000 more to do whatever I want with, why do I want to kill that on rent?
I had to leave Tampa this year, my rent went from $1350 to $2020 a month base rent within 2 years for a 2 bedroom apartment. I miss Tampa 💔
I hate that, i am so sorry! I really hope they fix our rental issues, its INSANE!!!
Lakeland FL. I’m 26 miles from Hard Rock Cafe inTampa …when I move to Florida in 2007 you could get a nice house from $50,000 to $70,000 3bed 2 bath and a garage my buddy got a fixer upper house for $23,000 in saint pete in 2009 …I can’t believe the prices now it’s unreal..
I bought the house in CA suburb 2004 was $600,000 & have to do a lot of upgrade. CA housing is insane.
My Tampa homeowners insurance went from $850 per year to $1,770 for a 700 Sq foot house and not close to any water 12:55
OMG! That is crazy. Something has to give!!!
Thanks for watching and commenting!
Something criminal must be going on there. I have my insurance policies lumped into one bill, 1500 sq.ft. house, and one car. Bill for the month is $88. I'm outside of Cleveland.
Moved to Tampa Bay in 79". The place has changed so much I do not recognize it anymore. We used to call Tampa Bay South Buffalo, is was so inexpensive. Days gone by>
That is the sadiest part of all the growth in my opinion- Tampa is so differnet now. There still has to be places for the averge person to live and Tampa has gotten greedy! I hope we level out soon or I am scared for the retirees that still live here and others that are aycheck to pay check. Thank you for the comment and watching my video:)
@TampaLivingwithEm Capitalism is bad and the Govt should house retirees.
I'm retired 62 years old I have a $8300 dollar monthly pension no bills I'm moving to Tampa, not concerned about the traffic just plan your driving to avoid the traffic jam.
Even if you sell today… you’ll spend all your equity overpaying for the new over-priced house. And, you may find yourself upside down later on if the market drops.
* Very thorough video, informative and well articulated 😊
Thank you for your comment! My goal is to give you as much truth as I know! Tampa has changed and not everyone is happy about it as well as can afford it now!
Went up everywhere.
It seems the Tampa area is behind the times. They need to make more improvements. The prices are just too high there to live its crazy
I agree...there is much work needed to improve a lot of things. I feel we grew too fast! We were a small-ish town forEVER!! Thank you TOM BRADY!
@@TampaLivingwithEm thank you Tom Brady and covid
thats the way i always saw it, boring
the corrupt government is the problem.... EVERYWHERE 😵💫
I think most of us will agree with you on that!
Thanks for watching and commenting!
Desantis needs to fix this bs its too much
@@karingoodman4999 No, Desantis cannot do much without honest government; it needs YOU at the local level challenging the criminal Council and Commission and Representative and Senator for the criminal property tax...
You lucky to have Republican Desantis governor, but you need to vote out all of local democrat & RINO at State level, city councils, schools, judges..... corrupt in your city, county & district. Don't believe their only sweet talk, we have to look at what they voted in your state & in DC. if you live in Commiefornia then you will have one of the worst commie democrat 1000% corrupt Newsom, the nephew of Piglosi & the rest of 1000% corrupt politicians & officials at all level in here. CA belong to homeless & illegal people, dead people could voted in every election here and could voted many times by mail in ballot. I will move out soon and go to Tampa. Mostly people from CA, NY, Puerto Rico & all commie Democrat control States move to Florida & TX.
DeSantis thinks you guys care more about library books than cost-of-living. He’s a disaster.
Thanks for keeping it real. Tampa in the winter is fantastic!
My pleasure ...its just who I am, so thank you. And YES our winters are the BEST!!!
Thanks for watching and commenting!
Great piece about your City. I am across the state in Jensen Beach, its a small town that is being over run by apartment complexes. We should be heading your way in a few weeks, we try to do a sunrise - sunset tour once every year or two. We catch a sunrise on the Atlantic, then head over and watch a sunset on the Gulf. We usually head to St. Pete to enjoy the downtown area.
Oldsmar is Mikes Weather Page territory. All real Floridians know to follow Mike when storms are brewing.
Thank you! And I LOVE that idea...sunrise to sunset! Adding to the list :) Yes I have Dennis Phillips on the TV and Mikes Weather page on my laptop
LOL We had tornadoes overnight- SMH- and they are still brewing! They may be coming just north of you Jim!!
you can do a 180 in key west or dry tortugas for the same thing snowbird
@@TampaLivingwithEm love Dennis! And his Suspenders..
Tampa is cool chill but getting very expensive and that chills the vibe.
Agreed!!!
New York City is more expensive than Tampa.
@@eddieBoxer And In Every Way!!!! Life is New York now is simply Unfathomable and heartbreaking. Used to love it tremendously.
My electric bill was averaging about $400/mo. here on the West Coast. We went with solar and batteries and now it is down to the $10 connection fee. We have no net annual electricity usage. Seems like solar would be a good option for people in sunny Florida.
If it wasn't so expensive initally!! But this is great to know...
Thanks for watching and commenting!
@@TampaLivingwithEm Definitely some money. But, the roof was shot, and our HOA requires tile or similar roof material, so the cost was about $3K less than a new tile material roof plus traditional solar panels.
I"ve purchased two houses here by Clearwater beach. One for $69.000 and another for $74,000. Now they are worth $600,000.000.
And THERE is the upside to it all. :)
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You mean 600,000?
Yup! Sorry...@@Aggie4life77
600 million
Haha
Just arrived in St. Pete July 5th this year an Love It!!!!!!!
I am so happy for you and glad you love it!
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What Tampa needs is an MTA New York City Bus System to get around that could help with alot of congestion traffic
Lol, it's not going to help. It will get worse.
I think public transit could help for sure. So many drivers can't afford the car insurnace and they cause a lot of issues with bad driving as well as jacking up insurance costs to cover their negligence. Its a vicious cycle!
I was born here 65 years ago. I hope everyone get the hell outta here! These people come down here and complain about the drivers. These drivers are from someplace else. They including most people reading this should look in the mirror.
I agree...and I actually thing anyone moving into florida should have to take an actual DRIVERS test like in the car. Also so many people drive without insurnace here it blows my mind!!! But its too expensive and they have to drive to work. Its a mess!
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I lived in Clearwater and walked that park and safety harbor cross the way. It’s cute. Nice place, very much a tourist town
Me and my wife moved to Tampa from Upstate NY last year we love it. Tampa is not for everyone. I like the laid back vibe and old historic look and feel of the city. I also love the food here so many different options to choose from.
We lived in Tampa in the early 90s the traffic was awful and the people were rude I can imagine it's worse now central FL above Orlando is bad enough
Did you go to Tampa with NU retirement money?
You just moved here hush!
@@keemafarrow2893 lol
@@rogerbpugh2293 I'm sorry. But alot of New Yorkers moved here and ruined the bay*(side note) I'm from NYC too, but it don't apply to me. Because I been here for a long time....lml
I loved finding nice hideaway spots during the week. I found a few good ones in Tampa.
Tampa is also a very dangerous city. Crime is everywhere. Florida, in general, is falling apart in nearly every demographic.
I didn't feel in danger there at all stayed a week everyone was nice and cultures of all
What a perfectly acurate description of Tampa.....great job, Hun! Been in Westchase area for 20 years from California and I love it. During July and August I try to go northeast to visit fam...but 7 months a year our weather is gorgeous! Not to mention our beaches.❤❤❤
Thank you and thank you for watching! I need to get on the bandwagon with getting out of town when it gets terribly hot lol
@@TampaLivingwithEm Yes, save your pennies all year so you can get out as much as you can afford anytime June through September 🥰
The only bigger city than Los Angeles is New York City, and both have the most horrific traffic. I'm in San Francisco now, and I've had many friends move to Tampa from the SF Bay Area. Our home prices here are about 1.1 million, it's crazy.
I have a ton of CA clients and yes they have no option really but to find areas they can afford! And yes CA and NYC - their drivers are he worst!- Thanks for watching and commenting!
You're Still in the bay area???? Why? I was in North Beach for 6 years...
now in Tampa I love it!!!
Theyll find other things they dont like though.
Great information….thanks for doing this video.
THANK YOU! Glad it was helpful!
and thanks for watching and commenting! Your support is everything.
this is a great video!! you have been so helpful to people who want to move to tampa Florida. now after i watched this video , i changed my mind to move to tampa.
I am glad it helped you make your decision. Serioulsy the last thing I want is someone spending money to move here only to find out its not for them. Wasted cash and time, you know!!! Thanks you for watching!
The problem with Florida, no matter what increases hit your wallets like utilities, rent, mortgages interest,etc. the incomes will never increase. Florida has among lowest wages and the business climate knows people looking employment are more than the low paying jobs. Employers eventually get rid of the highest wage earners and bring in new blood for lower pay. Florida workers are finding themselves looking for second jobs to keep up and not rattle their bosses for a raise.
I 1000% agree. Why would anyone leave a high paying job else where to come here just for the sunshine? They need to figure this out!
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I know soo many people who now get to work from home for their national companies....since covid that trend has stayed the same. Companies don't want to pay for brick and mortar to house employees if they don't have to.
This is very real. Wages were always low there. But the cheap cost of living made it alright. Well, now that has changed. I'm up north now again, and thinking about moving back. I will have to say goodbye to my good union type wages up here in PA and NY.
How can these people afford to live there on lower pay ? Where are they living? I was making 22.00 an hour doing building maintenance and I couldn’t afford my own place. 😂
@@scubasteve7878 Why would you quit a good paying union job to move to Florida?😂
Tampa has some really high heat index s compared to middle East coastal area temps wuth himidity.
But
Many downplay how hot Florida can get as arizona is hotter and dryer..
The real feel temperatures in Tampa can be just as bad or worse than arixona heat indexes
Agreed!! The humidity is the worst..its my least favorite part of the state LOL
You are very informative and honest with the information. I admire that !! God blessed you
Thank you so much!
I'm a native, born in Miami, in Tampa area since '72. We adapt. Yes it's expensive but compared to what. I've moved from Hillsborough to Pasco and now to Hernando. Next move may be to AL.....
I moved to Big Sur, California and right by the Pacific Ocean 🌊 and no hot 🥵 summers.
I love Big Sur! You are so lucky!!
Great informative video. Thank you so much.
Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching!
I have never seen worse drivers than in Florida. Glad i got out years ago. Florida is a mess in so many ways.
Its really bad!!! I can't take it truely! I try and stay home LOL
Please stop saying that “Florida driver suck” (you didn’t, everyone else does) I live near downtown on DI, and there’s about 3 people I know still here from the old days. All my neighbors are from NY, NJ, MICH.. all northeast transplants. I was born here so I am a native Floridian. Anyway it’s all the new or vacation or colleges people from wherever who can’t drive. I luckily have not had an accident in over 30 years, not everyone is so lucky. Great piece on the area. Thank you.
There's not much to do other than sit and drink and eat at various places, bars, restaurants. Even if you buy a boat you spend the day drinking and eating at the sandbar or beach.
And thats a bad thing??? HAHAHA
I could not have said that better
Really i have been living in los Angeles for years, which is a major pain the behind compared to driving in Tampa.
I am not disagreeing with you! I lived in LA for 18 yrs. The thing with Tampa is that we have a lot of NY-ers that haven't driven in years, a lot of people can't afford car insurance so the premiums are higher and then our infrastructure SUCKS, so I find people are more reckless here and then its a snowball effect! UGH FML LOLOL
@@TampaLivingwithEm when I visit I have noticed the age of drivers in Floridia in general is considerably higher on average than LA. And some drive slower than the speed limit creates a moving roadblock.
You can say whatever you want....people are moving from everywhere, what count is the net migration, and Florida is #1 out of 50 state for the net migration. ( Over 300 00 people/ year moving in )
Totally agree with you. Just trying to be honest for those that have blinders on about Florida! I have clients from all over still moving here so yes! Thanks for the comment :)
And we Floridians running for our lives to get out
A good Public Transit System would fix almost all of the traffic issues. Hopefully the city invests into it in the future
I agree!!
car insurance is not stated enough. I paid almost 500 for 2 cars and min. coverage..hard to pay that and still pay for utilitiles, food, gas etc....untenable
Moved here 2 months ago and love it!
Good for you, and we’re glad you’re here!
So florida is the # 1 state to move in, but it’s also the #1 state that people are leaving. Since I moved here my taxes that where great and my homeowners insurance which was low just went through the roof. Maybe the governor should focus on his home state and put it back in order.
You said it not me lol ;)
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Forget about that, Florida's a stepping stone for his puffed out ambition
The population is growing unfortunately. The traffic is insane. They keep building more and more housing so more and more people can live here. And yet water restrictions for the population due to shortages are already a thing.
I see the property prices being in for a big correction.
I moved to Thailand not a worry in the world. Much better lifestyle and way way way cheaper. Also far less rules/regulations.
Its an option, but let's not forget Thailand has its own series of issues if one wants to own or build a home.
@@JBoy340a this is true but most people moving here wouldn't even desire that unless they have a Thai wife. Rent is plenty cheap in Thailand.
@@Ty_Thailand true. One of my family members has a Thai spouse. They have built a compound in Thailand and saw a lot of corruption and graft in the process.
@@JBoy340a yes as there is anywhere the thing with Thailand is that there are just many different ways and processes to doing anything. Definitely alot of hurdles involved no doubt here but everyday life is so much better, easier, and much more simple.
@@Ty_Thailand I hope one day to visit. The compound I mentioned is on Phuket so we would be based in that area. I understand it is very beautiful.
Jobs don’t pay enough to keep up with the cost of living. I bought in 2010 and sold my place in 2020. Happy where I am now in the land of 70 degrees and four seasons! You did a great job on this video, by the way. Hope you continue to get lots of good buyers!
70 degrees 4 seasons , were this is at?
well then you need to get two jobs
I live by Mobley Bay. I walk my dogs almost everyday at the Mobley bay park. It's a nice little, beautiful place.
I LOVE IT! So lucky you live so close to it!
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Moved here 3 years ago love it.
And that is all that matters! Thanks for watching and commenting!
There is no big city without bad traffic
Very true!!
I’ve driven in Tampa the drivers aren’t as bad as Arizona drivers. The traffic in Phoenix and Scottsdale is a nightmare. And during the winter omg, horrible! Tampa sounds like the Phoenix metro area, rent is off the chain crazy. Home prices here are averaging over 600k . Property insurance went up in Florida because of the deal the governor made to cover Hurricanes with insurance companies. Even if you’re not in a flood zone, insurance companies are requiring it.
Lol I'm from Tampa and live in Phoenix couldn't agree more about the traffic 😢
Im in orlando n everytime i go to tampa, i love tampa way more than orlando !
I moved from Orlando to St. Pete, I couldn't get out of O fast enough, the road mess reached Thunderdome proportion
My best friend lives in Orlando- she is from Tampa- and she HATES leaving when she drives back to Orlando. They are worlds apart!
Lived in Tampa for 13 years. Just left the state. I enjoy Orlando a lot better as they have nice eclectic neighborhoods with their own personality (OUTSIDE OF KISSIMMEE/DISNEY). Tampa only has the suburbs and South Tampa and Channelside. Shopping also sucks in Tampa and always found better items around the Orlando metro area.
Working in Florida is a tropical depression.
The rich and the upper middle class retirees all move to Tampa. Hence, the high rents and mortgages. In other words, Tampa is no longer for every day people.
Sadly, I agree! I hope we will eventually level out
Emily I heard its very unaffordable in Tampa now. Have more people fallen into homelessness there?
I am not seeing as much homeless, not like I did in Atlanta and LA. But yes for those that have lived here a long time its expensive. Technically we are at the national average but housing rents are insane and need regulation...most of our stuff needs regulation. But it is way cheaper for me to live HERE then in say Atlanta or LA where I was before coming home.
Very truthful and accurate video😁
Thank you..I feel its needed these days!
Maybe north Carolina is a better move. I live on long island. Very nice but very expensive
My friend just left LA for North Carolina and LOVES it!!
@@TampaLivingwithEm what part of NC? Is it affordable? And how is the job market?
Here are the reasons I left Tampa years ago.
1. The weather. Hurricanes and humidity. The weather in Florida is insane humid. It's like living in hell with palm trees. 2. The insects like mosquitos, and other insects will wish you had COVID instead. 3. Over crowding. Self explanatory. 4. Dangerous. There are parts there that you don't want to walk or drive around.
Thank you for this! It’s helpful to tell people the truth! Although I don’t feel it’s that dangerous compared to other cities but that’s me!
It’s getting harder and harder to live in any major city across the country! In Florida, the days of living by the near the ocean for a good price are over! Miami got NY prices! Tampa area cheaper, but still above what a lot of people can afford and it will continue to increase!
Sadly, you’re right! I’m really hopeful that things will level out. There’s too many people here that can’t afford the houses and the uptick in the cost of living so the local government really needs to get a move on with things.
Tell me it’s not rising rent that has no end
Great video, thanks for not sugar-coating this! I am curious, where is the location of this video? It sure is beautiful! I am planning to move to Tampa Bay and would love to experience that surrounding 😃
THANK YOU! And TELL NO ONE I told you LOL: www.myoldsmar.com/Facilities/Facility/Details/Mobbly-Beach-Park-18 Reach out if you need assistance with relocation:)
@@TampaLivingwithEm very cool, thank you!We will be renting first, but will keep you in mind for the future.
My wife and me we muve to tampa 24 years and we love no more cool from ud
I moved to Tampa from Utah. No Way am I leaving Tampa...Especially to return to Mormon infested Utah.
😂😂😂
You’re now living in Californian and Northeasterner infested FL. Looks like an even trade
Hey I'm a Mormon they call me Bro. John Gotti.
@@eddieBoxerYeah, but John is actually dead.
Been in Florida my whole life. Have vacation twice in Tampa and honestly hated both trips. I think Tampa is a dump unless you can afford to live on the ocean and never have to drive into the city.
HAHA well some parts can be dumpy I'll give you that. The beaches,..not so much!
Thanks for watching and commenting!
I am a planning to move to become a teacher, as Florida is desperately needing teachers. I am single, so need a one bedroom apartment. I see rents at around $1300 on the apartment websites. Is this correct? Or are these undesirable places?
Rents are VERY high. I would try to buy even something small to get going and build some equity! The rents are out of control and need to be regulated!
I’ve lived in Tampa for 15 years. I’ve never really loved Tampa or Florida in general and now that rents are increasing I’m looking at places outside the state of Florida. Won’t really miss Tampa it is overrated imo
Thanks for sharing! I appreciate your honesty!!!
Oldsmar where she is the whole town floods out. Drive through salt water w your car if you live there
Those utilities sound super cheap! I’m in Vegas and I on average pay $1000-1500 in utilities alone for my home monthly!
Oh, I totally get it! It’s hard for people in Florida to realize what it’s like in big cities like Vegas and LA. I had to leave LA because it just got too dang expensive!
They need an urban style metro rail system to help with the congestion.
Good luck, theyre not ahead like that
I sooo wish we were!!
It's a perfect venue for rail, flat, no seismic activity etc. Except rail is viewed by Florida politicians as a communist plot.
I live in the city of Tampa a few blocks off of Kennedy Blvd, not the outskirts and I rarely feel the traffic everyone speaks of.
You are so lucky...those of us that have to venture on 275 can share all the stories! LOVE your part of town BTW!
How's solar in Florida?
Not a fan unless you pay cash. They are very expensive. And if you have roof damage with a storm, you have to take the panel off and repair that as well. I know some people love them but in the end how much are you really saving?
Does the high rents pertain to Tampa or both the outskirts too?
I think the outskirts are a little more affordable YES!
@@TampaLivingwithEm oh thank god 🙏
My costs here in Miami. My costs for insurance, HOA, and taxes; has gone up 65%--- unbelievable!!!! A lot of it has to do with the state is now requiring FULLY funded reserves. OMG
Are you going to move to Tampa?
Wow!!!
Orlando area has terrible traffic, crazy tourists, etc. I want to get away from theme parks!
Orlando is the WORST by far! Come to TAMPA!!!! LOL Thanks for watching and commenting!
Seems to me you scaring people away. It's expensive everywhere
I'm just being honest so people can make their own choices. Most people are asking me to tell people to stay away LOL Can't please everyone...LOL
I lived in Gainesville Florida for over 30 years. It’s now an overcrowded student play ground. Traffic is horrible, crime is rampant, average rent is 1k a month. So much for it being an affordable college town. The kids going to school here are mostly upper class and super wealthy. Get out of Florida now.
Oh wow, well thats good to know. I think its very sad how kids can't afford rent these days...the legistation needs to shift something! Thank you for contributing!
@@TampaLivingwithEm With our colleges the parents are paying the inflated rents. Which drives up rents for the workers in those towns. Not that students don’t work. But for the life long residents in those towns it’s pushing them out.
What is the best place to move if not Tampa where else is the best place to move to in Florida❤
That’s a very good question! That’s hard to say because as you head down the West Coast, you’re just getting more expensive and then the East Coast is expensive as well. Maybe a little north of Tampa New Port Richey, Cedar key? It’s hard because every area has a different price point.
Tampa invested nothing in light rail and the traffic was doomed to get worse.
Ughh I think you are right!
Tampa is getting too many new apartments and its bringing too many cars on the road with it.
I agree...infrustucture is a big issue!
I left but moved to San Diego and live across the border in MX for $200 a month
OH WOW!!
No way could I handle FL which is why I retired in Williamsburg, VA. Too many of my generation, baby boomers, too much heat with little relief, too much flooding, etc. I also worry about real estate as FL as a whole swings rapidly. Also, not many people are following boomers to buy up these houses as we boomers die off
Williamsburg is my favorite!
We lived in the 'Burg for a number of years. Nice place. But has its own share of tourists driving pretty bad around town and on 64. Like backing down an I-64 off ramp bad.
Moved from Jacksonville Florida to Virginia Beach. Williamsburg is not far from here 😊
Tampa is one of the youngest cities in FL. Average age is 35.9.
Not! BIG FAT LIE. NOT AT ALL ACCURATE. Tampa's average age is 55. Look it up. There are a lot of young people are moving here and then leaving due to the high cost of living. Where did you get your info? Google? LOL. Not at all accurate... @@CC-br9qg
love the flames!
Many Tampa residents are fleeing the city but are moving to less populated communities in Florida within commute. Friends I know opted to move to other states like Tennessee and North Carolina, but it was even more difficult to find property due to so many restrictions and costs. Rent is getting to be an issue here, certainly, but this trend is happening everywhere in the US. Americans are being priced out of being self-reliant and are being pushed into government substance and dependency!
i'm in brandon area and houses have gone up so much in price since 2007, jeez
I KNOW!!! Its crazy!
Who is vacation to Florida in the summer? Summer it’s too hot. If you’re dropping that that’s too bad try living in San Francisco.
I know right? But its still our peak season due to kids vacations etc... Thanks for watching and commenting!
Bidenomics baby. It’s like this everywhere
As long as one person can make it every one can like as long as one person thinks a politician is great then everyone thinks their great
Florida is over priced and workers are under paid, and its too hot all the time. Its not the city, that i once loved. South Tampa is not the same anymore. I dont recognize Tampa anymore.
I feel yah!! I really hope they figure things out here or its going to be so damaging to our economy! Thanks for the view and for the comment:)
How are prices of houses if you go east, say like Brandon or Valrico? Can you get a better deal there as opposed to actually in Tampa?
I live outside of Cleveland my electric bill for October was $48, didn't run heat or A/C. During the winter with my baseboard heating it does go up ranges $125 - $200 for about 5 months. I don't run air conditioning through the summer. But all my friends are like family and all live in the Tampa area so I'm still waiting for an educated guess good time to sell my house and move to the Tampa area. Face it eventually I bet Tampa will be only affordable for rich people. I hope I'm wrong I'm not rich and I can't afford a $450K house. If there is a fixer-upper for something like $200K then I'm in.
I live in a paid off 1987 single family house, 1500 sq.ft., and total costs to live here, only basic, not doing anything entertainment or activities, no restaurants, etc. is around $9K-$10K for the year. Where else can you live for so little? And it's a fairly nice area too.
Lots of great quesitons. Send me an email and I can help: tpaliving813@gmail.com
If your complaining about driving you need to take a trip to the Philippines or go to UA-cam and see first hand how driving is here, I'm an American expat living in the Philippines, here the driving is pure hell, I'm originally from New York City its so dangerous to drive in the Philippines I decided I had enough and I'm moving back to the USA, if you don't patience don't come here, many accidents no driving schools, you pay for your license, Tampa Florida or anywhere in the USA is a piece of cake. I spent 3 years here and I cannot take it anymore so driving in Tampa is a blessing.
lol yes, most countries like the Philippines and Indonesia have this issue. Not sure why, though.
Living in the northern US, your electric bill is comparable to our heating (gas) and electric.
Ultimately, many more people die of cold than heat, so, it’s better to be you than someone who can’t afford my bills.
@Tampa Living with Em airport traffic is also horrible
Really? I think overall we have a great airport. There is some traffic always due to construciton ...but let me know specifially, I'm curious
@@TampaLivingwithEm it's rush hour traffic
Tampa used to be cheap to live in. Everything is expensive now.
Its really sad!! Its why I moved back. Now its just getting out of hand...
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Bigger cities than L.A...where?
There are 50M people in L.A county.
The number one reason people leave Tampa is because it's in Florida.. often said that the only thing wrong w Florida is the people!! Other than that it's great!!
Some of Tampa looks slumy.
I've lived in like ten different areas and Tampa definitely has the worst driving experience. Especially those big truck drivers
I totally agree
Tampa is the best place to live
I would have to agree...its worth the headaches :)
“Flarrriduh!”
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You are going to california? Goodluck
No, not me man! I left california in 2011 and never looked back!
Did you add global warming? I notice how that palm tree 🏝️ behind you is literally in the water and I know that’s not the way it grew! 😢
No idea if that is a reason...we have a lot of palms in the water. But that makes me curious now!!