Moving: SoCal to Florida

SfValley335i · 02-21-2010, 08:50 PM

Hey

Im looking to move from LA to Florida, I did some searching online but was completely lost within 30 minutes.

We're looking for a recently built home 3-4,000 sqft, something with no lake behind it (alligators?). I saw some homes that did not have a wall/fence between the homes, which is a must for us. I also read most of florida doesnt speak english

Now I have nothing against colored people as I am one myself but would prefer an area where I wouldn't have to pickup a third language.

Since we're from LA, we'd prefer a city thats alive, not looking for a ranch style city. I've been told its wise to stay >15 miles away from the ocean because of the hurricanes.

So if anyone could throw out some ideas or opinions that would be appreciated.

Thanks in advance

335iheLLraiseR · 02-21-2010, 08:55 PM

Try Weston. Anything in dade county and your In that second language zone, and it's not "most of Florida" it's just Dade County really. Have you found a job? And why the move?

jesdan14 · 02-21-2010, 10:15 PM

West palm, Miami

ABSSF80 · 02-21-2010, 11:03 PM

Im a Realtor and work in the exact area you are moving!!! Please contact me!! and check out my website www.EdwardsRealtyGroup.net ...oh and I drive a 2009 e90 msport!!! match made in heaven!!! seriously I can help you find a house!

Jonny550 · 02-21-2010, 11:48 PM

boca raton..1 of the nicest areas in fl. beautiful place to live

SfValley335i · 02-22-2010, 12:06 AM

Royal Palm Beach looks amazing in pictures! I'll check out Boca Raton and Msport335i's site.

Thanks for the info guys.

jesdan14 · 02-22-2010, 09:28 AM

royal palm is nice but because a lot of places there are cancer spots. Bad Water. Radio Active.

jesdan14 · 02-22-2010, 09:30 AM

East Ft lauderdale Is nice too. CLose to the beach clean, People.

HiProfile Robs · 02-22-2010, 01:02 PM

You should check out Hialeah!

haha jk jk

Jonny550 · 02-22-2010, 01:07 PM

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Originally Posted by SfValley335i

Royal Palm Beach looks amazing in pictures! I'll check out Boca Raton and Msport335i's site.

Thanks for the info guys.

And boca isnt dead either its a very rich area no bu lingual needed.

SfValley335i · 02-22-2010, 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by jesdan14

royal palm is nice but because a lot of places there are cancer spots. Bad Water. Radio Active.

Thanks i'll look into that.

smolik · 02-22-2010, 01:52 PM

I live in Boca. Very nice area. Basically anywhere besides miami english is the first language.

Riding happy · 02-22-2010, 05:31 PM

I've lived in the Tampa Bay Area for over thirty years. There are many nice places here. I know that the home prices are def in the right place, since I'm buying my first home. I can think of many areas close by in Pinellas County that would be beautiful. (And no I'm not trying to sell you a home..... lol)

The_AMG_Hunter · 02-22-2010, 05:49 PM

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Originally Posted by HiProfile Robs

You should check out Hialeah!

haha jk jk

Lmaooo

SfValley335i · 02-22-2010, 07:00 PM

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Originally Posted by HiProfile Robs

You should check out Hialeah!

haha jk jk

I had to check it... that area is pretty ghetto, reminds me of East LA.

Papoose · 02-22-2010, 07:09 PM

it really depends how much you willin to spend on a home, IMHO

but other then that, most ppl down here know english (or try, like spanglish) unless you go to places like "pablitos cafeteria" (just an example) then your good ....

but other then that, im pretty sure you gonna love the city

._. · 02-22-2010, 07:15 PM

Humidity and constant raining during the summer is going to kill you.

DJ.E92 · 02-23-2010, 05:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Jon335iFL

boca raton..1 of the nicest areas in fl. beautiful place to live

+1

I love Boca Raton, but it gets hella boring hella quick. also stay away from down south cuz we're all water! Head up to Central FL. (orlando and tampa) If u want a busy city move to Orlando. Tampa is nice too. But I think you'll do fine in Orlando.

Fern8321 · 02-23-2010, 05:12 PM

Dade/Broward area is good cause youre close to everything. If you like to party then stay closer east(beaches) and if you just like to hang out southwest broward is nice (west miramar, pembroke pines,weston, plantation,davie) South Florida is great, im sure youll grow to love it

Fern8321 · 02-23-2010, 05:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HiProfile Robs

You should check out Hialeah!

haha jk jk

lol

JoeDirte · 02-23-2010, 07:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jon335iFL

boca raton..1 of the nicest areas in fl. beautiful place to live

I 2nd that.

335iMIAMI · 02-27-2010, 12:43 PM

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Originally Posted by SfValley335i

I had to check it... that area is pretty ghetto, reminds me of East LA.

Hialeah is not ghetto its more on the reffy side mostly old folks though. Try Coral Gables or Coconut Grove both in the city and extremly nice.

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SfValley335i Colonel 172 Rep 2,409 Posts Drives: Current:135i Sold:335i sedan Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: City of Angels iTrader: (8)	Moving: SoCal to Florida Hey Im looking to move from LA to Florida, I did some searching online but was completely lost within 30 minutes. We're looking for a recently built home 3-4,000 sqft, something with no lake behind it (alligators?). I saw some homes that did not have a wall/fence between the homes, which is a must for us. I also read most of florida doesnt speak english Now I have nothing against colored people as I am one myself but would prefer an area where I wouldn't have to pickup a third language. Since we're from LA, we'd prefer a city thats alive, not looking for a ranch style city. I've been told its wise to stay >15 miles away from the ocean because of the hurricanes. So if anyone could throw out some ideas or opinions that would be appreciated. Thanks in advance
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SfValley335i Colonel 172 Rep 2,409 Posts Drives: Current:135i Sold:335i sedan Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: City of Angels iTrader: (8)	Royal Palm Beach looks amazing in pictures! I'll check out Boca Raton and Msport335i's site. Thanks for the info guys.
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jesdan14 Captain 38 Rep 795 Posts Drives: 335i Coupe sapphire Black Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Lakeworth Florida iTrader: (7) Garage List 2007 335I Coupe [0.00]	royal palm is nice but because a lot of places there are cancer spots. Bad Water. Radio Active.
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jesdan14 Captain 38 Rep 795 Posts Drives: 335i Coupe sapphire Black Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Lakeworth Florida iTrader: (7) Garage List 2007 335I Coupe [0.00]	East Ft lauderdale Is nice too. CLose to the beach clean, People.
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Papoose Second Lieutenant 13 Rep 239 Posts Drives: e92-328i Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Miami, FL iTrader: (0)	it really depends how much you willin to spend on a home, IMHO but other then that, most ppl down here know english (or try, like spanglish) unless you go to places like "pablitos cafeteria" (just an example) then your good .... but other then that, im pretty sure you gonna love the city
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Fern8321 Captain 34 Rep 805 Posts Drives: X5 M60i Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Naples, FL iTrader: (3)	Dade/Broward area is good cause youre close to everything. If you like to party then stay closer east(beaches) and if you just like to hang out southwest broward is nice (west miramar, pembroke pines,weston, plantation,davie) South Florida is great, im sure youll grow to love it
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