Do you come across people expressing a desire to expatriate to the Caribbean or to a sunny paradise? If yes, what is your response?

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Lise Howe

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not really - when I do though I agree with them - we are running toward winter now

Nov 10, 2015 10:36 PM

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Jillian La Rocque

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Barbara Todaro

RE/MAX Executive Realty - Happily Retired - Franklin, MA

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that's not happened yet, as far as moving outside of the country....but, yes, to a warmer part of the country....usually Florida from New England....I love my ice cold conditions....

Nov 10, 2015 10:34 PM

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Jillian La Rocque

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Annette Lawrence , Palm Harbor, FL 727-420-4041

ReMax Realtec Group - Palm Harbor, FL

Making FLORIDA Real Estate EZ

"Great idea! Let's get your USA house sold!"

Costa Rica and Belize are preferred destinations.

Nov 10, 2015 10:20 PM

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Roy Kelley

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Gary Coles (International Referrals)

Venture Realty International - Las Vegas, NV

Latin America Real Estate

I specialize in International Referrals so I see this all the time.

I encourage them to examine all the pros and cons because relocating to a different country is not for everyone.

I also encourage short term rentals before purchasing. If they are serious, then I love to work with them and make certain they are represented by a great agent in their new Paradise.

Nov 11, 2015 03:19 AM

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Jillian La Rocque

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Gabe Sanders

Real Estate of Florida specializing in Martin County Residential Homes, Condos and Land Sales - Stuart, FL

Stuart Florida Real Estate

Hi Jillian. I deal with people wanting to come to our little paradise here in Florida.

Nov 11, 2015 03:01 AM

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Jillian La Rocque

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Roy Kelley

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David Gibson CNE, 719-304-4684 ~ Colorado Springs Relocation

Colorado Real Estate Advisers LLC - Colorado Springs, CO

Relocation, Luxury & Lifestyle residential

Jillian,
It has been trendy to vacation or buy a place in Costa Rica. I had friends who moved to Mexico because it was going to be wonderful, they moved back to the US.

Nov 11, 2015 01:52 AM

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Roy Kelley

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Jillian La Rocque

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Stefan Winter

Real Estate in IL & NV | Owner of Real Estate Web Tech | Daily Vlogger - Las Vegas, NV

Owner - Winter Group & Real Estate Web Tech

No, most people I come across both in the midwest and here in Vegas seem to like where they are.

Nov 11, 2015 01:41 AM

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Roy Kelley

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Jillian La Rocque

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Thomas J. Nelson, REALTOR ® e-Pro CRS RCS-D Vets

Big Block Realty 858.232.8722 - La Jolla, CA

CEO of Vision Drive Realty - Coastal San Diego

Costa Rica is a popular destination from here in SD. I refer them to my international sales partner, wish them well...and collect a nice referral fee.

Nov 11, 2015 12:02 AM

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Roy Kelley

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Jillian La Rocque

St Thomas, VI

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Sandy Padula & Norm Padula, JD, GRI

HomeSmart Realty West & Florida Realty Investments - , CA

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I never have encountered anyone expressing that desire. They seem to be happy with Florida.

Nov 10, 2015 11:42 PM

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Roy Kelley

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Jillian La Rocque

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Marco Giancola

Beachfront Realty - Miami Beach, FL

Realtor (305)608-1922, Miami Beach Florida

Since I myself did do that very thing in 2003 and returned 2007 I like to hear what they intend on doing once they are there. If it is a business I suggest they read the book Don't stop the Carnival by Herman Wouk.

Nov 10, 2015 11:21 PM

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Jillian La Rocque

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Tony and Suzanne Marriott, Associate Brokers

Serving the Greater Phoenix and Scottsdale Metropolitan Area - Scottsdale, AZ

Haven Express @ Keller Williams Arizona Realty

Not recently.

Nov 10, 2015 10:35 PM

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Jillian La Rocque

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Sybil Campbell

Fernandina Beach, FL

Referral Agent Amelia Island Florida

I have even considered it myself.

Nov 12, 2015 01:27 PM

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Jillian La Rocque

St Thomas, VI

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Joe Petrowsky

Mortgage Consultant, Right Trac Financial Group, Inc. NMLS # 2709 - Manchester, CT

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Good morning Jillian. Earlier this year I referred a client to a Realtor in St. Thomas. They plan on moving there and making it their home.

Nov 11, 2015 04:52 PM

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Jillian La Rocque

St Thomas, VI

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Captain Wayne - Rowlett Real Estate School

Rowlett Real Estate School - Panama City, FL

Rowlett Real Estate School / Owner and Instructor

Not really Jillian. Not so far.

Nov 11, 2015 03:48 PM

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Jillian La Rocque

St Thomas, VI

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Bob Crane

Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI

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I have a friend who keeps trying to move to south Texas, his wife and friends would prefer he kept his Wisconsin home though and spent some time up here.

Nov 11, 2015 11:50 AM

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Jillian La Rocque

St Thomas, VI

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Larry Johnston

Broker, Friends & Neighbors Real Estate and Elkhart County Subdivisions, LLC - Elkhart, IN

Broker,Friends & Neighbors Real Estate, Elkhart,IN

I have not had any requets so far.

Nov 11, 2015 10:36 AM

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Jillian La Rocque

St Thomas, VI

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Wayne Martin

Wayne M Martin - Chicago, IL

Real Estate Broker - Retired

Not often. Had one guy who listed his house. When it closed, he disappeared. Think he went to Panama!

Nov 11, 2015 05:41 AM

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Jillian La Rocque

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Roy Kelley

Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

This is a desire that I have seldom heard.

Florida is the primary beneficiary of Maryland retirees who are moving south. The availability of Medicare medical services is one of the usual concerns.

Nov 11, 2015 03:12 AM

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Jillian La Rocque

St Thomas, VI

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not really - when I do though I agree with them - we are running toward winter now
that's not happened yet, as far as moving outside of the country....but, yes, to a warmer part of the country....usually Florida from New England....I love my ice cold conditions....
"Great idea! Let's get your USA house sold!"

Costa Rica and Belize are preferred destinations.
I specialize in International Referrals so I see this all the time.

I encourage them to examine all the pros and cons because relocating to a different country is not for everyone.

I also encourage short term rentals before purchasing. If they are serious, then I love to work with them and make certain they are represented by a great agent in their new Paradise.
Hi Jillian. I deal with people wanting to come to our little paradise here in Florida.
Jillian,
It has been trendy to vacation or buy a place in Costa Rica. I had friends who moved to Mexico because it was going to be wonderful, they moved back to the US.
No, most people I come across both in the midwest and here in Vegas seem to like where they are.
Costa Rica is a popular destination from here in SD. I refer them to my international sales partner, wish them well...and collect a nice referral fee.
I never have encountered anyone expressing that desire. They seem to be happy with Florida.
Since I myself did do that very thing in 2003 and returned 2007 I like to hear what they intend on doing once they are there. If it is a business I suggest they read the book Don't stop the Carnival by Herman Wouk.
Good morning Jillian. Earlier this year I referred a client to a Realtor in St. Thomas. They plan on moving there and making it their home.
I have a friend who keeps trying to move to south Texas, his wife and friends would prefer he kept his Wisconsin home though and spent some time up here.
Not often. Had one guy who listed his house. When it closed, he disappeared. Think he went to Panama!
This is a desire that I have seldom heard.

Florida is the primary beneficiary of Maryland retirees who are moving south. The availability of Medicare medical services is one of the usual concerns.