We go to Naples,Fl 2 weeks per year. In 5 to 10 years we will go for 2 months. Should we buy a Condo?
156683
Housing in Naples has continued to rise over the past few years and will continue to do so in the future.  If you can afford to buy in Naples you definitely should.  The longer you wait the more expensive things will get.
617935
If you are trying to buy a house in Ca, you should wait a year or two because the market is cooling off and the prices of houses are dropping.  I was told buy a realitor to wait a year or two.
359199
I personally think none are a good deal.  To much money for not owing anything but a little bit of time.  I would take my money and spend it on a nice cruise every year.
285243
Reconsider please!!!! I live in the Caribbean and right now there is a massive but quiet exodus of people. Cost of living is outrageous, jobs are easy to find but nobody wants to pay you what you're worth,and rents are three and four times what you'd pay for something similar wherever you are. If you still want to relocate, give it a few years to let the bottom fall out of the market and you'll be in a better position. CSME is coming on stream and it'll open things up a lot for  everyone.
190112
Only if you want to invest in that area. I hear it is one of the top places to live or visit, go for it. Good Luck
257758
yes. it all depens on how long you have lived there and the reason you want to move. lot of paper work i am talking weeks of it.
577918
BUYING IS ALWAYS BETTER!  People that rent are making landlords rich, and I thank my tenants for that.  If you were to buy a condo in an area of good appreciation, you have equity in the home whether you are ready to settle down or not.  You are putting money into your own walls as opposed to a landlords pocket, whose mortgage YOU pay when you rent.  I know people that are 20 years old buying real estate because they have educated themselves on this subject.  There are many tools out there for first time home buyers with little or no money to put down.  Research buying or put someone Else's' kids through college.
413985
Well, I would definitely wait until these current housing prices bottom out. I'm not sure about the 7 year rule, because real estate is LOCAL. That means if you find a good deal in an area, don't wait to buy it or someone else will. Prices can crash in one area and stay strong in another. It all depends on the local economy.
45891
Florida is also booming. Waterfront property can easily go up 200%+ in a couple years. We're also growing like crazy, think it's about 900-1000 people per month move here, causing even normal property value to increase dramatically.\n\nFission
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Absolutely, many foreigners own US real estate.  In fact, being from Florida, I can tell you that many of the condos are being purchased by people living in Central & South America.\n\nIn fact, there are mortgage programs specifically available for foreign nationals, too.\n\nI'd recommend finding a location that you would like to own in first, and after that, consider looking for a real estate agent that you would like to work with.\n\nHappy property buying...
838934
For me, the reasons to buy a condo include location and access to the things I want and need (grocery, banks, work, shopping), low maintenance (no yard care) and a sense of community through the amenities such as fitness center, swimming pools, tennis courts, and clubhouse.  The negatives to buying a condo is that I don't think they appreciate as quickly in value as single family homes do.  One reason for this might be the fact that at any given time, there may be units just like yours on the market, so there is more competition to keep the price lower.  If I were looking at buying a condo, I would pay careful attention to how the common areas are kept, whether you receive parking or a garage with your unit, what the HOA fees will be each month, whether any extra HOA assessments are coming due, and the ratio of owners to renters in your development.    Good luck!!!
142220
I live here and I would say; Sure if you have $500,000 you would like to spend on a small 3/2 in a so so area, come on over, its great here.  The sun always shines and you can see it through the smog most of the time.
559419
You could rent for a year while you decide for sure what area you want to buy in.  That's what we did when we moved into an unfamiliar state.  Then you won't get stuck with a house in a neighborhood you end up really disliking.  Just be sure to check what the time-line is on reinvesting your capital gains on the sale of your current home.
1180869
My friend, finding anything in the southern California area for that kind of money is a dream. I spent a summer in the beach community and we rented a small one br appt on the ocean for 1200 a week. I don't think you will like the kind of neighborhood whare this rent is possible.\nMy suggestion to you is---- Look for a room to rent in a home in that area. Once you have established yourself there, save money as best you can and continue looking for a rent to own or possible purchase of a condo or other property you can afford. ALSO sook at communal living. There are groups that get together and collectively buy or lease large buildings and have seperate appartments in them. These are like the artist lofts we see on TV and the movies. I think this would be great unless you require extreme privacy.
1021789
First question, do you have money? If not then you might want to steer clear of living downtown Orlando. I live about 5 minutes from downtown (right down the road from Universal Studios) and my place is a nifty $1,100 per month. That's a pretty reasonable price for a brand new condo with elevators! :)
207585
I hope this is purely rhetorical.  If you're really serious, and can afford the move, AND continue to live there, I would start with a visit to each.  I believe that to be the only way to make a realistic decision.
770069
it does not matter how you save..just save..and save..in 2 years a lot of things can change..so start saving now and you will be prepared to buy a house or if you change your mind ..at least you have money ..and no debt..\nsave now and worry about the details later..enjoy your life while you are saving...\n2 years is away.. is not now...