So after a full day of house hunting I've come to this conclusion >>>
06-10-2006, 04:27 AM
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Words from FL homeowner >>
That actually looks big for $370K. What's the SF? Prices for homes (new and exisiting) have really soared in FL over the last couple years. Our house is worth 2-3 times what we paid for it 7 years ago in todays market.
Unfortunately this year's market is very slow compared to last which is driving prices down, but only a little. We're actually trying to sell our house now.
Couple words from a FL homeowner (you may know some of this already seeings how you've been in Lauderdale for some time):
1. Make sure you get everything you paid for and to your satisfaction. Don't close until all builder problems (and there will be problems) are corrected or get it in your contract that they have to fix everything to your satisfaction. Not sure how it is in the rest of the country but FL builders are notoriously shifty. They'll promise you anything then take the money and run. Buyer beware!
2. If you haven't started already, now is the time to start fishing around for homeowners insurance. If you're not bringing a policy from STL then you may be SOL and have to go with the State pool which is the highest rates. Insurance companies like Allstate and State Farm are not writing any new policies in FL regardless of where the properity is. Good luck.
We'll have to meet up next time I do a day trip to St. Augustine. Maybe we can hook up for TT East convoy.
Unfortunately this year's market is very slow compared to last which is driving prices down, but only a little. We're actually trying to sell our house now.
Couple words from a FL homeowner (you may know some of this already seeings how you've been in Lauderdale for some time):
1. Make sure you get everything you paid for and to your satisfaction. Don't close until all builder problems (and there will be problems) are corrected or get it in your contract that they have to fix everything to your satisfaction. Not sure how it is in the rest of the country but FL builders are notoriously shifty. They'll promise you anything then take the money and run. Buyer beware!
2. If you haven't started already, now is the time to start fishing around for homeowners insurance. If you're not bringing a policy from STL then you may be SOL and have to go with the State pool which is the highest rates. Insurance companies like Allstate and State Farm are not writing any new policies in FL regardless of where the properity is. Good luck.
We'll have to meet up next time I do a day trip to St. Augustine. Maybe we can hook up for TT East convoy.
06-10-2006, 05:47 AM
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Funny not. 370,000.00 USD = 409,682.50 CAD...
Not much difference.
Our economy is growing at a furious pace. I won't be surprised if the dollar becomes even or Canada surpasses the States as we did years ago! :P
Our economy is growing at a furious pace. I won't be surprised if the dollar becomes even or Canada surpasses the States as we did years ago! :P
