[Kelsie52]

Originally Posted by rln1012

Advantages or disadvantages of changing residence from NY to FL. Any pitfalls I should be aware of.

We sold our home on Long Island and moved here Oct 2010 ----

Biggest Pro --a lot less New Yorkers !!!!!!! People are great here --slower pace --I just about have forgotten where the horn is in the car --and only use the horn in the cart to wave to people

Price of the homes are affordable (especially if you sell up North)
Taxes are 1/3 of Long Island --No state tax on Pension --
Going out to EAT and Drink a lot less --then up North
Insurance for the car and home are much less

Supermarket prices are about the same --some items are more expensive here ---

The weather is great ---its HOT during the summer but the A/C here is great
and Utilities ---except for water --are reasonable----

We miss some things in NY --like family --and some friends --but they visit all the time !!!!

I do Miss driving on The Belt Pkway --------------------

VISIT -- you will SELL __MOVE___