stephenson
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Hi All,
Considering moving a bit further south in Florida - currently NW Florida about eight miles from the Gulf, but too cold in the winter and too hot in the summer. We're both native to Florida and came back after 20 years in military, and last 20 years in Northern Virginia - to be near family. Lost the family this year.
We have friends in Vero Beach - visit them occasionally. Our sense is that it is quite a bit warmer in the winter, and noticeably cooler in the summer - attributable to Atlantic Ocean. I grew up in St Pete area, but last visits there left us a bit surprised by the traffic and population density.
Not interested in further south than, say, Stuart/Jupiter area, and want to stay Atlantic side.
Our financial situation is pretty good, but not the types to buy the most expensive areas. Up to 1.5-2M or so max. We like the water, but have seen and been through a few hurricane so are cautious. We like HOA protected communities with amenities, might even consider a "fly in" community (long shot). We travel internationally a couple of times a year so access to international airports is a plus (easy with Orlando close).
Could use some opinions on what you think about this area - I am assuming there are a few folks on this forum living that area. I could also use a reference for a very good, not in a hurry, real estate professional in the Stuart-Jupiter area (pm me, please).
As always - thanks!
Considering moving a bit further south in Florida - currently NW Florida about eight miles from the Gulf, but too cold in the winter and too hot in the summer. We're both native to Florida and came back after 20 years in military, and last 20 years in Northern Virginia - to be near family. Lost the family this year.
We have friends in Vero Beach - visit them occasionally. Our sense is that it is quite a bit warmer in the winter, and noticeably cooler in the summer - attributable to Atlantic Ocean. I grew up in St Pete area, but last visits there left us a bit surprised by the traffic and population density.
Not interested in further south than, say, Stuart/Jupiter area, and want to stay Atlantic side.
Our financial situation is pretty good, but not the types to buy the most expensive areas. Up to 1.5-2M or so max. We like the water, but have seen and been through a few hurricane so are cautious. We like HOA protected communities with amenities, might even consider a "fly in" community (long shot). We travel internationally a couple of times a year so access to international airports is a plus (easy with Orlando close).
Could use some opinions on what you think about this area - I am assuming there are a few folks on this forum living that area. I could also use a reference for a very good, not in a hurry, real estate professional in the Stuart-Jupiter area (pm me, please).
As always - thanks!