I moved from the northeastern part of the country to Jacksonville, Florida, because of the weather.
I was tired of temperatures dropping down into the negative twenties.
I’d had enough of winters that lasted for more than half the year, bitter wind chill and feet of snow. I couldn’t wait to trade in my wool coat, heavy boots and snow shovel for sandals, shorts and sunblock. While I knew that summers in Jacksonville tend to be long, hot and humid, I was relieved that there was no worry over snow. I was totally unprepared for hurricane season. I spent far more than I should have on a house located right along the banks of the St. John’s River. I could barely afford the mortgage payments but just loved the view of the water. There were always boats, jet skis and even dolphins going by. Unfortunately, when the storm hit, my house was flooded. There was several feet of dirty water inside the house. Plus the high winds caused a heavy branch to fall on the roof. There was damage to ceilings, walls, floors and appliances. I had broken windows, mold growth and concerns with the foundation. Because there was no possibility of the house passing local safety codes or a home inspection, I couldn’t list it for sale. A potential buyer would not be able to secure financing. Since I couldn’t afford to make the repairs, I needed to sell the house. With a bit of research, I found a local cash home buyer. The process was extremely quick, simple and stress-free. I supplied a bit of information via an online form and the cash buyer provided an offer within 24 hours.