Steve Comstock

🌴 Before You Buy a Home in Cape Coral, Ask Yourself This One Question When many Minnesotans dream about moving to Florida, they picture a home with a boat tied up behind the house. ☀️ Sunshine year-round 🚤 Private dock in the backyard 🌅 Water views from the lanai 🍹 Happy hour overlooking the canal […]

☀️ Your First 90 Days as a New Florida Resident Congratulations! 🎉 You’ve officially made the move from Minnesota to Florida. The moving truck is gone, the boxes are mostly unpacked, and you’re finally waking up to sunshine instead of snow forecasts. But after the excitement wears off, many new Florida residents find themselves asking

A Simple Step-by-Step Guide for New Florida Residents One of the most confusing parts of moving from Minnesota to Florida is figuring out the order of everything related to your vehicle. Do you get Florida insurance first?Do you need a Florida driver’s license before your license plates?What paperwork do you bring to the Tax Collector’s

Florida is changing the rules for smaller home projects — and if you’re moving from Minnesota to Florida, this is something you should understand before buying or remodeling a home. Florida recently passed a new law that may eliminate permit requirements for certain residential projects valued under $7,500. At first glance, many homeowners may think:“Great!

💰 What Does It Cost to Move From Minnesota to Florida? And Should You Move Your Furniture… or Start Fresh? If you’re planning a move from Minnesota to Florida, one of the biggest questions you’ll face is: 👉 “What is this actually going to cost me?”👉 “Should I move everything… or just start over?” The

I recently had someone comment that they decided not to move from Minnesota to Florida because they’d heard the traffic here is “horrendous.” And honestly—that’s a fair concern. If you’ve dealt with heavy traffic before, it’s not something you want to sign up for again. But here’s what that actually looks like in places like

If you’re moving from Minnesota or the Midwest to Southwest Florida, one of the biggest surprises for buyers is homeowners association (HOA) fees. At first glance, Florida HOA fees can seem significantly higher. But the reality is—they are structured very differently, and often include much more than what you’re used to in the Midwest. Understanding

When people think about moving to Florida, they usually focus on: But there’s another major financial factor that often gets overlooked: 👉 Property taxes And when you compare Minnesota to Florida (and other Midwest states)…the difference can be significant. Let’s break it down 👇 📊 Property Tax Rates by State (The Starting Point) Here’s a

One of the most common questions I get from Minnesota buyers is: “Can I become a Florida resident… even if I still own my home in Minnesota?” The short answer: Yes, you absolutely can.But there are a few important steps to do it correctly—especially if you want the financial and tax benefits Florida offers. Let’s

If you’re thinking about buying a home in Southwest Florida—whether you’re coming from Minnesota or anywhere in the Midwest—there’s one mistake I see buyers make all the time: They start looking at houses before deciding how they actually want to live. In most markets, that might work. In Southwest Florida, it doesn’t. Because here, your