Moving to Miami -need advice

Stylo328 said:
Here is the perspective of someone that grew up in Miami, moved away for several years and came back five years ago. If he is going to work in Kendall, look for a house in the Redlands, or in an area officially called Richmond West (33177 or 33187). Both will offer a house within your price range and pretty good schools and a yard for the dogs.

Life in Miami is tough for a few reasons. One, traffic. Two, scammers are everywhere - very difficult to trust anyone. Three, the pace is very quick so customer service is scarce.

I am Hispanic, my wife is Caucasian, we both have very different perspectives. The weather is great, but if it weren't for the hundred or so relatives we have in the county, we would likely live elsewhere.
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This man right here speaks the truth!
 
You should consider using a realtor, as the post about scammers is unfortunately true. Many have paid for properties only to find out the property had been rented to someone else and their deposit is gone. Scary to go it on your own. PM me if you would like a referral.
 
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roblack said:
You should consider using a realtor, as the post about scammers is unfortunately true. Many have paid for properties only to find out the property had been rented to someone else and their deposit is gone. Scary to go it on your own. PM me if you would like a referral.

Pembroke Pines is another area to look at.
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I was just speaking with someone else here who rents to see if her landlord had other properties. I was worried about the same thing. Especially when the deposit is so high. Unfortunately I need to go with renting a house because we need the space and condo/townhome will not allow my Shepard. If you can refer me to a reputable landlord that would be a good start. As I have been reading everyone's advice, it seems that it may be better to go that route rather than finding a place then contacting the owner.
 
A long standing, and respected member of Florida Marine Aquarium Society, our Treasurer, is a realtor with Keyes (i think for 15 years)..

pm me. ill give you his number. I cant remember his name on here. its julioperez something or the other, lol
 
Ohio said:
How long would you estimate the drive from Fort Lauderdale to Kendall during rush hour?
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Easily 1 1/2 hour each way....you can take the train and leave a car in Hialeah so that you can drive to work which makes commute easier. I do the opposite...live in Kendall and work in Ftl
 
AquamanE said:
A long standing, and respected member of Florida Marine Aquarium Society, our Treasurer, is a realtor with Keyes (i think for 15 years)..

pm me. ill give you his number. I cant remember his name on here. its julioperez something or the other, lol
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Eddie you getting old if you have know the person for 15 years and can't remember their ID lol
 
gatoralum69 said:
Easily 1 1/2 hour each way....you can take the train and leave a car in Hialeah so that you can drive to work which makes commute easier. I do the opposite...live in Kendall and work in Ftl
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I grew up in Miami, but moved to Broward in 1991 for the kids and school.

Currently live in West Pembroke Pines, good schools and living, but work in Kendall. Im at work at 7AM, leave the house ay 6:15. Leave at 3-3:15pm, im home by 3:45-4pm.
 
gatoralum69 said:
Eddie you getting old if you have know the person for 15 years and can't remember their ID lol
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I am gettin old, LOL, but what i meant was Julio has been with Keyes that long. Ive known him for 4-5 years met him on FMAS BOD. Good Dude.
 
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A very nice place with great schools is Doral, It is the furthest city north of Miami with A+ schools and it is very easy to get to Kendall. Call me and we can discuss the different options OHIO.
 
ohio - move to weston. A+++ schools and a great neighborhood. Bit far from Miami but only mins away from me, Rogger, Eddie and Marke. ;)
 
Siptang said:
ohio - move to weston. A+++ schools and a great neighborhood. Bit far from Miami but only mins away from me, Rogger, Eddie and Marke. ;)
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Weston is one area I have been considering. You know of any houses for rent with a fenced in yard.
 
Ohio said:
Weston is one area I have been considering. You know of any houses for rent with a fenced in yard.
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Ohio, I grow up in Hialeah and moved to Weston and now i'm in Davie 2 minutes apart and this is the time to rent a house 3 bedrooms 21/2 bathrooms with a pool will run from $1600.00 to $2200.00.

I have 3 girls and my wife loves the schools in the Davie / Weston area.

I will be moving in next couple of month and we are looking to stay near by if we rent IF we are to buy i will move to West Palm were i can get more for my dollar.

 
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