8 Years Later: The Brutal Truth About Moving to Florida (Would We Do It Again in 2026?)
When you scroll through Instagram or Zillow, moving to Florida looks like an absolute dream. You see the palm trees, the white sugar-sand beaches, and people living their best lives in flip-flops. But what happens when the honeymoon phase wears off? Almost eight years ago, my wife Kate and I sold ev
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