House there 19 years….,,Only bug bites I ever got was noseeum but just use spray, stay inside in the summer and the rain is quick but hard, get out of town during a hurricane if you can, in season stay away from downtown during weekend if you can, or go early bird, learn the short cut to avoid traffic, research HOA before buying, all around awesome place to have a home!!!! Love the theater going on 5 th!
Naples has bigger problems than hurricane Ian. That came and went. In Florida we are well equipped to handle hurricanes and the aftermath. What's killing Naples is the cost of living, insurance hikes, and all of these outsiders (like the fool in this video) who don't bring any useful talents, skills, or jobs to the area. All they do is consume and pollute.
Its Ironic that just a few months later Naples would see its most disastrous hurricane since 1935. You are correct that those of us who grew in Florida and have lived here for generations don't fret much. It is a fact of life that we have learned to deal with just like those you mentioned in Cali. I like most of the "natives" prefer the off season time. You wouldn't catch me anywhere near my hometown in season. Unless I have a family emergency. The best thing about my hometown is the people. Full of smiles and friendliness. We are just hospitable folks one of the few Southern attributes we haven't lost to the northern influx.
Naples is full of people from NY.. Need I say more. and BTW: Summer is so hot, you can't go out. Actually traffic is really hell. No embracing SW Florida. Water in winter is 65 degrees, so you can't swim all year.
Naples is the place to settle in if u like a nice downtown, beaches and like to shop. Avoid if you play golf at public courses ( 98% private), high houses $$, crowded crazy drivers and hot June to October
Excellent video. We always enjoy all your videos, very good and useful content. Good narration. Regarding traffic: We have lived in Chicago, Atlanta & Miami… there’s no traffic in Naples If we may suggest? Once you introduce yourself, consider focusing the camera on the surrounding area so we can see all the scenery. Of course, we can still hear your commentary. Keep up the good work.
I live in naples and is freaking boring....if you young under 35 years old don't move here...if you are old and like just eat,fishing ,golfing and be safe really clean city them naples is for you..
I am 42 and I think it's boring and very soulless. Too expensive for what it is as well, just strip mall after strip mall and it's just so hot. It's November and it was 93 degrees last week and it's 83 today. Just too hot all year around.
Yes it is a cultural wasteland. Tampa and St. Pete and Sarasota have a few second-rate museums and a symphony, but Naples and southwest Florida is about as cultural as a trailer park.
All these fools are going to get weeded out when property values begin to drop, but insurance and taxes continue to rise. And hopefully there isn't a hurricane in between. That's always fun. A fool and their money soon depart.
2800 for a 3 bedroom with garage in a gated community? I think that’s less than what the equivalent in nyc would be. But you are compromising on access to culture, activities and convenience. Naples is definitely for people who enjoy siting in their car.
I lived in SoCal for 50yrs. We rarely have earthquakes and if we do, usually you don’t know about it until you turn on the news or something and same goes with fires…, however, my concern for Florida hurricane is normal event happens every year…, you can lose your entire home!!
Oopsies...this didn't age well. Poor SWFL. I lived and taught in Naples for years and so many people I know from there lost so much. It's just heartbreaking.
@@mingdianli7802 I have a bunch of friends in Naples, and they are all back to normal. Check the gulf red tide levels. The beaches may not be open, so look up collier county beaches for the status. Other than that, I think it's ok.
Bro Californian are the nicest people around and they don't get earthquake that often and when they do you barely feel them. Yes they get forest fires, but that's for people that leave in the mountains in the forest not in the city, been here for 25 years from Naples
FL is a state that is becoming a state for the wealthy only. Especially anywhere near the water . And after Ian is only going to get more costly , with not only property taxes going up but property insurance is a constant battle in this state , it has been for at least two decades with our elected politicians on the insurance side not the people's side. There should also be a cap on rent increases but when Tampa tried to do that last year , well that brought the Govonor whom threatened all municipalities from enacting a cap. Again caring more about the wealthy landlords then the average people that need affordable housing.
Florida native for 36 years now. Florida is a boom/bust state. Always has been, always will be. The market cycles are very pronounced here. During the first housing bubble in the mid 2000's, Florida enjoyed some of the highest equity gains of the country. Yet, it was ground zero in foreclosures during the recession of 2008+. Right now you are seeing a repeat in that cycle. The bubble is on the verge of popping, and you will see the throes of the dip affect the market here in Florida greatly. Things are going to normalize a bit in the coming years, like they did back in 2008-2014. But it's always ugly and painful for some. 🤷♂️ just got to weather the storm (no pun) and wait for the sunshine on the other side.
I left Florida for several reasons. I loved the sunsets and tropical foliage. I hated the bugs - those flying palmetto bugs (ugliest and meanest of the cockroach family) - fire ants, spiders, mosquitoes, gnats, flies, etc. The humidity was akin to steam room conditions. #10 - "nicer people"? Many are nice but I also encountered a lot of racists, homophobes and anti-Semites too. Don't try to glorify this state for it has as many "cons" as it has "pros."
I am living in Sweden. 36 years old guy. Look like Sylvester Stallone. I want to move to Neapels and do anything for work, drive car, bus, anything. Can anyone there help me?? // Ja'Smin
From a homeowners perspective... very VERY expensive to live there overzealous and controlling local government (has its upside but big downside) Poor public beach access and the worst thing... a LOT (not all...but a LOT) of entitled people who think they're better than everyone else
Another Floridian who left to Tennessee. My sister just moved to Williamson 2 months ago. Nice area, but I need my beaches and coastline. I couldn't make Tennessee my permanent home.
House there 19 years….,,Only bug bites I ever got was noseeum but just use spray, stay inside in the summer and the rain is quick but hard, get out of town during a hurricane if you can, in season stay away from downtown during weekend if you can, or go early bird, learn the short cut to avoid traffic, research HOA before buying, all around awesome place to have a home!!!! Love the theater going on 5 th!
Now that Hurricane Ian has passed through, what do you think about Naples now?
Did he reply to your email?
Naples has bigger problems than hurricane Ian. That came and went. In Florida we are well equipped to handle hurricanes and the aftermath.
What's killing Naples is the cost of living, insurance hikes, and all of these outsiders (like the fool in this video) who don't bring any useful talents, skills, or jobs to the area. All they do is consume and pollute.
Its Ironic that just a few months later Naples would see its most disastrous hurricane since 1935. You are correct that those of us who grew in Florida and have lived here for generations don't fret much. It is a fact of life that we have learned to deal with just like those you mentioned in Cali. I like most of the "natives" prefer the off season time. You wouldn't catch me anywhere near my hometown in season. Unless I have a family emergency. The best thing about my hometown is the people. Full of smiles and friendliness. We are just hospitable folks one of the few Southern attributes we haven't lost to the northern influx.
I live in Naples. I ❤ love Naples Florida.
Is it worth moving there so u can start a new life im really considering it
Why? It’s boring as hell
Naples is full of people from NY.. Need I say more. and BTW: Summer is so hot, you can't go out. Actually traffic is really hell. No embracing SW Florida.
Water in winter is 65 degrees, so you can't swim all year.
Naples is the place to settle in if u like a nice downtown, beaches and like to shop. Avoid if you play golf at public courses ( 98% private), high houses $$, crowded crazy drivers and hot June to October
Excellent video. We always enjoy all your videos, very good and useful content. Good narration. Regarding traffic: We have lived in Chicago, Atlanta & Miami… there’s no traffic in Naples
If we may suggest? Once you introduce yourself, consider focusing the camera on the surrounding area so we can see all the scenery. Of course, we can still hear your commentary. Keep up the good work.
I lived there nearly 20 years. I've been gone longer than I was there. It hurts seeing what happened.
I live in naples and is freaking boring....if you young under 35 years old don't move here...if you are old and like just eat,fishing ,golfing and be safe really clean city them naples is for you..
Thanks
Moved here last year from the east coast in Broward county. 32 now and yes it’s boring but extremely quiet and not busy when season is not in.
I am 42 and I think it's boring and very soulless. Too expensive for what it is as well, just strip mall after strip mall and it's just so hot. It's November and it was 93 degrees last week and it's 83 today. Just too hot all year around.
Yes it is a cultural wasteland. Tampa and St. Pete and Sarasota have a few second-rate museums and a symphony, but Naples and southwest Florida is about as cultural as a trailer park.
Living in the Everglades paying nyc rent prices 😢
All these fools are going to get weeded out when property values begin to drop, but insurance and taxes continue to rise. And hopefully there isn't a hurricane in between. That's always fun.
A fool and their money soon depart.
2800 for a 3 bedroom with garage in a gated community? I think that’s less than what the equivalent in nyc would be. But you are compromising on access to culture, activities and convenience. Naples is definitely for people who enjoy siting in their car.
"Hurricanes are rare" You should revise this video and mention the high COL and you downplayed the extreme summer heat.
I’d hardly consider 85+ degree weather everyday in spring as “perfect”
I lived in SoCal for 50yrs. We rarely have earthquakes and if we do, usually you don’t know about it
until you turn on the news or something and same goes with fires…, however, my concern for Florida
hurricane is normal event happens every year…, you can lose your entire home!!
You pretty much nailed it.
You cant? Well I LOVE IT!
The cover was Clickbait. It said I can’t stand Naples and then you just listed pros and cons but it sounds like you love it.
Oopsies...this didn't age well. Poor SWFL. I lived and taught in Naples for years and so many people I know from there lost so much. It's just heartbreaking.
Ian? How badly was Naples hit? I was going to visit there in a couple of weeks...
@@mingdianli7802 I have a bunch of friends in Naples, and they are all back to normal. Check the gulf red tide levels. The beaches may not be open, so look up collier county beaches for the status. Other than that, I think it's ok.
You're an optimist.
Yeah..Ive always been a glass half FULL guy,
Bro Californian are the nicest people around and they don't get earthquake that often and when they do you barely feel them. Yes they get forest fires, but that's for people that leave in the mountains in the forest not in the city, been here for 25 years from Naples
Good to know 😊 Do you help buyers from the UK? 😊
Very optimistic person!
6:03 I’m from DC. You all have never seen traffic
Good point about dog allergies. Dogs whose allergies flare in summer up north will probably suffer all year.
Don’t forget snakes. Rising sea levels. Also some folks have problems with millions of Spanish speaking folks moving to Florida, especially recently.
Florida has always had Spanish speaking natives. Especially South Florida. That is nothing new.
Way too hot....way too crowded and not a great single people...SWF is for retired married couples...yuck....lol
FL is a state that is becoming a state for the wealthy only. Especially anywhere near the water . And after Ian is only going to get more costly , with not only property taxes going up but property insurance is a constant battle in this state , it has been for at least two decades with our elected politicians on the insurance side not the people's side. There should also be a cap on rent increases but when Tampa tried to do that last year , well that brought the Govonor whom threatened all municipalities from enacting a cap. Again caring more about the wealthy landlords then the average people that need affordable housing.
Florida native for 36 years now. Florida is a boom/bust state. Always has been, always will be. The market cycles are very pronounced here. During the first housing bubble in the mid 2000's, Florida enjoyed some of the highest equity gains of the country. Yet, it was ground zero in foreclosures during the recession of 2008+.
Right now you are seeing a repeat in that cycle. The bubble is on the verge of popping, and you will see the throes of the dip affect the market here in Florida greatly.
Things are going to normalize a bit in the coming years, like they did back in 2008-2014. But it's always ugly and painful for some. 🤷♂️ just got to weather the storm (no pun) and wait for the sunshine on the other side.
I’m a homeless guy living in Naples and I like it here
Regarding #10, I just watched a video (among many) which said the exact opposite.
#5 traffic: be careful those gdamn Lexus RX drivers!
lol.
😄
Texas isn’t flat have you ever been to Texas there’s two different mountain ranges that run from Oklahoma in Texas plus the foothills of the ozarks
True. Yeah I’ve been to Texas quite a bit actually. Love Texas. I played in the Texas league when I was with the padres.
Set your audio levels, man
I left Florida for several reasons. I loved the sunsets and tropical foliage. I hated the bugs - those flying palmetto bugs (ugliest and meanest of the cockroach family) - fire ants, spiders, mosquitoes, gnats, flies, etc. The humidity was akin to steam room conditions. #10 - "nicer people"? Many are nice but I also encountered a lot of racists, homophobes and anti-Semites too. Don't try to glorify this state for it has as many "cons" as it has "pros."
I am living in Sweden. 36 years old guy. Look like Sylvester Stallone. I want to move to Neapels and do anything for work, drive car, bus, anything. Can anyone there help me?? // Ja'Smin
On a lighter note, he mentioned the flat landscape. I learned early that on a clear day, you can see the back of your own head.
don't let 'da door hit ya on the way out! Less traffic for US!
From a homeowners perspective...
very VERY expensive to live there
overzealous and controlling local government (has its upside but big downside)
Poor public beach access
and the worst thing...
a LOT (not all...but a LOT) of entitled people who think they're better than everyone else
A boring place to live with a bunch of up tight wealthy people who are not for the most part from the area. That pretty much sums it up.
Ironic.
See Naples and die!
First thing: why all you U.S. people name your cities from other real cities around the world, ruining it their reputations?
So every child should have a unique name?
I lived in Naples for 33 plus years. I now live in Tennessee. It’s too expensive to live there now.
Another Floridian who left to Tennessee. My sister just moved to Williamson 2 months ago. Nice area, but I need my beaches and coastline. I couldn't make Tennessee my permanent home.