Originally Posted by Csy Mon (Post 2552457)

Uh, did you read my blurb above....?:confused:
I live in a nice neighborhood, on the water, 10 minutes drive from KFLL, no fixed bridges to the ocean and excellent hurricane hole.
This is a pilot ghetto, we are bunch of guys on the canals here and we get together frequently, usually we pick up dudes on a boat, with a 6-pack of beer and have a blast cruising around, getting away from wife’s and *****ing about work.
On Every street and canal we are 3-4 pilots, and we all think alike.
Prices starting at $500k on the water in this ‘hood, called the Citrus Iles, ever street has a fruit name.
I am on Guava Isle, FL 33315.
SWA guys, UAL guys, Spirit, JetBlue, Corporate, all good.

Originally Posted by Coehill (Post 2556180)

Was interested in this area as well, I'll be moving to Lauderdale in the Fall. I'm more familiar with Stuart and Martin County. Just curious, how long does it take for you to get out of the river and do some decent boating? and where are decent day trips to take your boat out?

Originally Posted by Csy Mon (Post 2556197)

The River is decent boating and you never get tired of it.
I have 2 boats: A 17’ Cobia skiff for river and canal cruising, and a 28’
Albin for the Keys and the Bahamas.
From my house it takes :45 to the ocean, or :35 to the ICW.
Decent day trips can be anything around here, too many choices.
Lots of bars and restaurants with free dockage.
Take the boat out for lunch or for dinner. Or both.
Biscayne Bay is good with unlimited free anchorages and plenty to do.
Bahamas is 4 hours away in a powerboat and 10 hours in a sailboat.
Love it over there. Clean, clear water and great seafood and rum.
SE Florida is a dream for boaters, a Waterfront home makes it that much better.

Originally Posted by Coehill (Post 2556233)

Thanks for the insight, just worried I won’t be able to afford the boat once I buy the waterfront. I believe we call that a catch 22 😉

Originally Posted by GoMountaineers (Post 2549074)

I’ve had it with commuting...have been doing it way too long. So I’m very seriously looking to buy a house and move the family to South Florida. Seems like there’s endless options, but what I’m currently contemplating is the Jupiter/Tequesta area. Also looking at Stuart, Port St. Lucie, and Palm City. Probably can’t afford to be on the water, and no immediate plans for a boat. But would love to be able to ride bikes from my house to waterfront parks and restaurants/bars.

I would really appreciate everyone's advice/input on the following issues, or any other suggestions about where to live....

Do home prices generally decrease as you go further north of FLL?

How is the commute on I-95? Is it super-congested?

Google Maps says about 1:15 driving time from Jupiter to FLL airport....is that reasonably accurate?

Are the schools better/worse in any particular area? My two kids are 11 and 13.

Any other issues I should be concerned about?

Originally Posted by Csy Mon (Post 2559537)

That is great if you were based in PBI.
If not, how was the rush-hour drive to FLL or MIA?

Originally Posted by Bucknut (Post 2549338)

Do you like heat, traffic, crime and crappy schools. I lived in Florida for twenty-two years and finally moved out. I grew tired of people that can not drive and eight months of summer. Schools are tough because you may find a district with a good grade school but then have a bad high school. I know commuting sucks but ask yourself if you would rather live somewhere that you do not have to worry about your family when you are on a trip. I miss saltwater fishing terribly but not the rest of the garbage I had to deal with. There is no sense of community in Florida because everyone is from somewhere else. Driving in Florida is outright dangerous. Hurricanes seem to be getting worse every year. It is no fun having to get home and trying to board up and evacuate when the weather is going downhill. It was an adjustment getting used to winter again after moving but at least I do not have to do yard work in the winter. There is no income tax in Florida but property taxes, homeowners, and car insurance is expensive. South Florida has the highest rate of car theft in the country. These are facts of life living anywhere in Florida. Good luck with your decision. I try to look at things on the positive side but these are things you will deal with living there.

Originally Posted by hockeypilot44 (Post 2560944)

I second Parkland. It’s an upper middle class area out by itself. 25 minute drive to the employee lot. 4 bedroom houses start at just over $500,000. That’s a good thing because it keeps the scumbags out.

Originally Posted by Csy Mon (Post 2555425)

Not selling anything, not a realtor. Pilots like their toys including boats.

Originally Posted by SonicFlyer (Post 2561232)

Now is a bad time to buy, prices are at the highest ever.

Originally Posted by Csy Mon (Post 2552457)

On Every street and canal we are 3-4 pilots, and we all think alike.
Prices starting at $500k on the water in this ‘hood, called the Citrus Iles, ever street has a fruit name.
I am on Guava Isle, FL 33315.
SWA guys, UAL guys, Spirit, JetBlue, Corporate, all good.

Originally Posted by SonicFlyer (Post 3757892)

Well that didn't age well....


And now the cheapest place there is selling for $1.2 million

https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/1...43213890_zpid/

Originally Posted by JulesWinfield (Post 3757901)

Do you feel better dunking on a guy 6 years later?

Originally Posted by JulesWinfield (Post 3757901)

Do you feel better dunking on a guy 6 years later?

Originally Posted by Super EZ E (Post 2561103)

You are 100% right. With rates low anyone can get a loan for $350k. I mean anyone! Go north of $500k!! The resale market will be better when you decide to sell.

Originally Posted by JulesWinfield (Post 3757901)

Do you feel better dunking on a guy 6 years later?