The Florida Move Guide

Great guide to relocating to Florida

There are few if any guides to relocating to Florida. The author takes a realistic look at the pros and cons of moving to the sunshine state. A must for anyone seriously considering the move.

4 out of 4 people found this review helpful.

A MUST HAVE for anyone visiting or moving to Florida!

My elder parents finally decided to move to Florida. They suffer from debilitating arthritis and the warm weather helps ease their joint pain. But this is not the only reason why they are moving. It is also about their finances. In Florida there is no state income tax! While the state taxes for purchases are slightly higher than some states, it is still one of the best places to move financially, I purchased this book for my parents because I wanted them to be aware of all the pitfalls that they may encounter. Ron Stack, who is a successful broker and real estate agent points out all the pros and cons one may find my moving to Florida. This book is helping us appropriately plan for my parents move. Thank you so much for this wonderful book!

2 out of 2 people found this review helpful.

Like America itself, Florida has long been regarded as the melti

Like America itself, Florida has long been regarded as the melting-pot: a diverse, fascinating blend of people from all over the country and beyond who've made their home in a state known for vacationing, a mild climate, and retirement-ready vistas. But as with any relocation mecca, resident hopefuls will need to navigate through unchartered waters in order to find what works (or doesn't work) for them, and occasionally new residents will find themselves head-over-heels with circumstances they simply didn't anticipate before making the move. And that's where the Florida Move Guide comes in... author and longtime Florida real estate broker Ron Stack knows from experience those tips, tricks, and perceptive insights that have made some people relish their decision to move there and others miserably regret it. He gives us the tools to test the waters beforehand, and provides us with the information that will help us to estimate the financial and emotional costs (and benefits) of a Florida relocation.

With analogies that all readers will relate to, Stack sidesteps superfluous advertising of the Sunshine State and tells us the truth instead. He tells us what to really expect from moving here, living here, and staying here. Tackling everything from golf and beachside recreation to humidity and the ever-present mosquitoes, Florida Move Guide provides in-depth answers to questions non-natives wouldn't even know to ask. The books tasks itself with all perspectives in full-color detail, including those of the lobster-red visitors cooling off in his pool after a week of tourist naivete. At turns endearing and downright hilarious, Stack's writing style is powerfully down-to-earth, fluid, and - above all - empathic. He isn't selling us on anything, and his goal of ensuring readers make the right decision for them is readily apparent. He wants readers to be happy, regardless of where they are and where they end up.

As a ten-year Florida resident and non-Florida-native, I wish I could have read Stack's book a decade ago; it would have saved me from a lot of headaches and unexpected circumstances. But one fascinating aspect of this guide is its comprehensiveness - it is not only a guide for those who have yet to move here, but also serves up a wealth of information to those longtime residents who are considering relocating to other parts of the state. Readers won't find vague references but actual data and smart, proactive suggestions for each step of the way.

With memorable examples and advice you could only expect from a licensed Florida real estate broker, this one is thoughtful, re-readable, and highly recommended!

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