Actually Winter Haven and surrounding area is growing fast. Lakeland is on the move. I guess since I act more like 65 than a 35 year old, it is a perfect match!
Went down today and didn't see anything of interest. Came home and got a listing notice of a house built in 92 with a 3/2 2 car garage and a 6 car detached on 1/2 to 1 acre about 22 miles from the office. Price is right as well. Waiting for some email pics and getting ready to plan another shot down there this weekend. The house hunting trip today was a bust. Saw some real stinkers that looked great in the preview for the MLS listings.
Believe me guys, the income level here is also on par with the house value, vs. California. In other words, if you saw what I make for a living you would laugh, but it does stretch a bit further with NO state income tax and all the tourists paying for things through user taxes down here.
Here is an interesting twist. I lived down there in 98 and 99. Had a swinging house with four car garage, 3/3 2000 sq' on 3/4 acre with a screened pool backing up to a nature preserve on a culdesac street. I stopped over and saw the guy that bought it from me and made him an offer. He has not taken care of the place at all. However, I had to throw $100K more on the deal than I sold the house for 6 years ago. He is thinking it over. We still have furniture we bought specifically for that house. Too weird. Stranger things have happened. At least I know that house inside and out, and short of wear and tear repairs can move right back in and not skip a beat.
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