I agree with most of the posts here. It is hot, but overall cooler in summer and warmer in winter than we had in S Central AL. Humidity is a concern, but most seem to adapt. Monthly costs are not too bad, and if you're selling in CA, I bet you'll have lots of cash left over!
KathieI said the bugs are bad, I say NOT! Love bugs are nasty on the car, but not bad for us overall, they don't bite. The other bugs she mentioned, I'm not too sure where she is coming from on that ....... I am a mosquito magnet and I've had NO issues with them. TV does a great job of spraying and bugs, in general, are not an issue. Red ants? Just don't step on a mound. You should never see them in your lawn, if you do .... call your bug company and have them re-treat your lawn.
It really is a great place to live. We are new-ish here, but rented 7 times over 5 years before I finally retired. No regrets.
Don
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