Even more reasons to choose south Alabama over Florida

By: Charles Woodall
Managing Broker

http://www.dothanhomesearch.com

Dothan retirement coupleThis is a follow-up to an earlier post where I discussed the advantages of owning real estate and living in the Dothan area versus anywhere in Florida.?It seems the Wall Street Journal agrees that Florida is losing a lot of its luster. Here are a few quotes from the article, which you can read in its entirety by CLICKING HERE.

But for Americans on the move, Florida has become a less-appealing destination. Moving company Atlas Van Lines brought 6,700 families into Florida last year and took 8,000 out, the first time it has moved more out than in.”

“Few organizations have been as rattled as the local public-school system. In recent years, the schools have added an average of about 5,400 new students a year, and have put overflow classes in portable trailers. This year, through the 20th day of school, Hillsborough County schools have between 400 and 500 fewer students than last year.”

Take a minute and read the story at the link above.

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