FL. CONDO WITH SLIP

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heres the deal my wife and i are exploring the purchase of a condo with a boat slip in the close vicinity must be for a 50 plus footer we are wondering where any one who knows fl real estate or any suggestions on this subject as we have 391 days til retirement and are ready to make our purchase now as to get it all set up for the big dasy.
 
oh btw, i know fl. is giant and we are interested in the lower part of fl. thx much for any info
 
There is a good deal of waterfront real estate available and a google search should bring most of it up. There is stuff from Ft Lauderdale through the Keys and up the west coast to Ft Myers and Cape Coral. Cape Coral has canals with unrestricted access so you can park in your back yard.
 
best advice is not to run out and buy a place. rent for a few weeks in several different towns to see what area(s) you like best. there is such diversity and variety to be found on both the east and west coast and each area has its own distinct flavor.

there are lots of places to boat in florida, but Fort Lauderdale is the yachting capital of the SE US. just about any boating related buisness has a rep/store/headquarters located there.
 
Things can change fast in an unsettled market. You need to do considerable due diligence and learn the area before spending big money. Suggest you reconsider your basic plan. Much better to come and spend time investigating the current prospects. As stated start a detailed web search now.
 
Your choice will be difficult because of the large number of options. IMO you need to define your needs and wants as far as land side area because boats can be docked everywhere and the land side activities will probably dominate your life. If that is not true then live aboard and move around. Big high density urban or rural? Crowded or more laid back.
As a start, the life styles on the east and west coast are determined by the origin of the immigrants. The north east is mostly northerners from NY BOS etc. The south east is northerners plus, Caribbean and Latin Americans. The west coast has a heavy concentration of mid westerners. Panhandle has a lot of southerners because of easy access to that region as a vacation area.
There is much good and bad to be said bout all of these areas it just depends on your wants. IMO you need to drive the entire state then narrow your selection.
 
Johnny,
If you want warm weather all year round it'll narrow your search. The mid to upper Florida regions still get cold during the winter. I'm calling 30's at night and 60's during the day cold. If you want warm all year round Port Charlotte and south on the west coast and Port St. Lucie and south on the east coast. I've spent cold winter vacations in Orlando and I'm sure others here will tell of cold experiences while visiting sunny Florida. DO your homework and you should have what your looking for, Florida has a lot to offer.
Rob
 
There's an awsome spot in Tampa. Let me know If u want more details and I'll email you some pictures and name of the place
 
Coastal areas have milder temps, both hot and cold, than inland.
 
My Coastal Florida summary:
Jax south is like south GA mixed with NJ. East mid state ( Stuart /Titusville ) is??? South east is NY mixedwith Cuba, Caribbean and Haiti. Far south central is gators and mosquitoes. Far south west is corporate jets. Mid west is Michiganders. Farther north west is old FL and rural fans from everywhere, Panhandle is southerners and so GA again.
 
If I had a 50-plus footer I certainly wouldn't be looking for a condo!!! Good luck with your search; there are probably plenty available.
 
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Originally posted by stmbtwle

If I had a 50-plus footer I certainly wouldn't be looking for a condo!!! Good luck with your search; there are probably plenty available.

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Just why do you not think a 50 ft. boat and condo do not go together?

I think it is a great combination. The lack of maintenance on a house is great for boating.

George
 
Yep thats what im thinking a condo for home base literally will only get used rarely for the first couple years while out goofing off and getting around the state mostly in the keys and bahamas etc, but it will be nice to tie the vessel up if need be we want as warm as possible for sure we are used to heat being in vegas now and its to darn cold in reno we have a home in reno and condo in las vegas one will go away when we get to florida we have been to fl 3 time for 6 weeks each and love the state and the gulf of mexico and are looking forward to getting there full time and on the water so i can get lost for at least 8 months we have been dealing with the publc 30 years now in our coin and jewelry store and have had it but the bright side is we are retiring very well off at 51 years old. thx for all the help and suggestions guys and gals.
 
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Originally posted by gcolton

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Originally posted by stmbtwle

If I had a 50-plus footer I certainly wouldn't be looking for a condo!!! Good luck with your search; there are probably plenty available.

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Just why do you not think a 50 ft. boat and condo do not go together?

I think it is a great combination. The lack of maintenance on a house is great for boating.

George

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I was thinking the same thing. While I would like to cruise extensively on a 50+ later in life, I would still like to maintain a base of operations and a house would probably be more maintenance than we would want to deal with. But it would depend on the property.

Vic
 
No question.

No different than having a condo as a vacation home.

Close the shutters, turn off the water, turn off a few breakers and forget about it.
 
If you re interested in the keys and bahamas then SE Florida is where you want go be

Personally i don't like the FTL area are there are few things to donwith a boat besides cruisng up and down the icw looking at homes and people. There are few anchorages, especially with a 50 footer and the water is brown and yucky

Further south, biscayne bay is anneal gem with protected deep blue green water and the gateway to the keys. There are many nice condos on the bay with either their own marinas or a marina within walking distance

If you are retired and don't have to commute traffic is a non issue. I d look at Coconut Grove or Brickell ave. These days you can probably find a 2/2 1500sq ft unit in a good building with full services (concierge valet secutrity) for well under 300k. Both were areas are very safe day and night

The downside of condos is maintenance fees... Plan on $600 to $ 900 a month for a full service building with pool, gym, etc. Sounds expensive but you don't have to worry about yr own Pool, landscaping, etc
 
Sorry, I wasn't saying I'd prefer a house. Having lived aboard in the past I'd be in hog heaven on a 50 footer, and probably wouldn't want a condo OR a house.
 
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