OT Buying a Property in Florida

[LLWDW]

I think there was thread about this on here before but I can't find it.
Can anyone here offer some info, advice or insight into buying a property in Florida? In particular is there any agencies that specialize in this?
Thank you for any help you can give.

 

[BellyBaby]

go to www.searchfloridahome.com

lots of info.

 

[LLWDW]

BellyBaby thank you so much

 

[who's ur daddy?]

go to www.searchfloridahome.com

lots of info.

Upon a recommendation from another Canadian member, we are using Karyn too for our current search for a house. She is great. Very responsive. Email her and she'll hook you up with some listings.

Any idea which neighbourhood you're looking at?

 

[TreesyB]

Depending where you are looking. My parents have a place in Ft. Myers and has a great real estate agent. He was very helpful with them, and often checks on their place when they are not around.

PM me if that's where you are looking.

 

[LLWDW]

I'm actually thinking closer to the beach, and more likely a condo (that we can rent out as well). I hope to hear from someone who has done this. (Fort Myers looks nice but a little pricey for me)

 

[BellyBaby]

I'm in Florida right now, just bot in Emerald Island Resort. The house buying process in the US is unbelievably stressful, bank system is almost criminal with the cr@p they pull. I know the economy is bad, but geeeez.

Biggest lesson learned: Unlike our "possession date" they have a "closing date" which is rarely on time!! We came down to "close" and had to spend a week at a rental b4 we could get in.

And that's only half the troubles we've had. I could go on and on, but we've lots of work to do! Trying to get house ready to rent!

Good luck, when you're ready to purchase, maybe let me know, I can give some insight. I wish I had some. Karyn was great, but there's always Cdn/US differences that are just plain weird.