[Gpsma]

Many flew up North when covid started. Some stayed here.

One month until September when the early birds will flock back.

So whats your guess on a percentage of birds that will come back? My guess is less than 50 percent. Renters..maybe even less than that.

[billethkid]

With no more risk than they have where they live they will most likely want to get back to TV lifestyle. Even with the current limitations, it beats most other places.

How far to drive and where to stay along the way will be big factors being considered.

As long as we are just guessing....I say most will come back.

[alwann]

Originally Posted by Gpsma

Many flew up North when covid started. Some stayed here.

One month until September when the early birds will flock back.

So whats your guess on a percentage of birds that will come back? My guess is less than 50 percent. Renters..maybe even less than that.

My crystal ball says a significant drop in seasonal rentals and an uptick in resales in proprieties owned by seasonal owners who've had it.

[rjn5656]

They will be back. Nicer here than up north.

[davem4616]

I would guess that the great majority of seasonal homeowners will be back...the renters are a different case

when we were "snow bunnies" (hopping back and forth every 3 -4 weeks) I'd always ask myself...'what the heck am I doing up north dealing this cold and snow when I have a second home in FL?"

[njbchbum]

These snowbirds will be back! Much prefer to self-quarantine where it is warmer, sunnier and greener! Can go to the same grocer. pharmacy, doctor there as here! So why not return?

[Madelaine Amee]

Our seasonal resident friends are coming back earlier. Too hot up there, no AC, never needed it before! Bored up there. No one traveling on vacations up there this year and nothing to do. Rather come back and shelter in place here.

[Timothyimitchell]

The landlord investors will know soon. Any insight?

[Number 10 GI]

Let's think about it. Knee deep in snow and -10 on the thermometer or mid 70's and sunshine. Hmmmmmm.

[Stu from NYC]

Might come back a bit later but warmer here than up north,

[thelegges]

If you go to rental sights most high Season is rented. With new rentals entering every week, as it has always been, there will be some last minute deals. Rates seem to either stayed the same, or a slight up tick.

Why sit in your home up north to only look out your window, when you can go anywhere in Florida and be outside.

One of us stays year round, other half will come down 4 months this winter for the second year in a row.

[manaboutown]

Most are weather refugees so if possible they will likely return, especially the homeowners. The renters may be another matter, especially with most of the usual activities other than golf and other outdoor sport and exercise venues canceled or greatly reduced.

[EdFNJ]

Originally Posted by thelegges

If you go to rental sights most high Season is rented.

RE: renters. Exactly. Most probably rented for this coming season a year or even 2 before the pandemic. My guess is you won't see any (minor) effects for another year and many will wait until the last minute to rent because future (1-2yr out) rentals might be more available. Kind of like covid deaths lag weeks behind the increases in infection so will rentals. Of course there will be (attempted) cancellations but IMO not too many.

[Fredman]

I will be back.

[Stu from NYC]

Since many left only a month or two ago thinking they will not be back to later say November for many of them.