I guess some questions about these areas are:
Do they all have trees? And wooded areas you can walk around in? Or is it just palm trees? I figure the Piney Woods area is fine, but what about the coast? Any tree-scanty cities there? Or are all of the ones on my list pretty good?
How pretty are these areas? Is it easy to get around by foot/bike? Are there lots of little parks and things to hang out in? Is it fun to play outside there?
Is there anything about these areas that screams "avoid it" (ugly, etc.) or "this place is great"? Are there any areas that just aren't worth looking at? Any places I should schedule extra time for?
BTW, house appreciation is a negative factor for me. I'd rather prices stayed the same or go down so that when I'm ready to buy I can afford it. :)
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This is very true.. Also watch out for Sting rays, and the occasional shark. On the beach watch out for Rattlers, and the occasional gator. =)
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My big fear with snakes is that I'll accidentally step on one and it'll bite me. Especially since snakes like to hide. Plus the fact that I'm not the most observant person around.
Are gators easy to outrun? Do they ever swim in the ocean? Will I stumble into one and get eaten? Will my daughter escape from my arms and run into the jaws of a croc? What's the difference between a croc and an alligator? How easy is it to poke one in the eye (I hear that's their one vulnerability) or fight one off? I'm not really that coordinated. Can't catch, can't throw, can't grab the flag off of someone when playing flag football.
Are sharks/stingrays out at the same time as jellyfish? Do they come to the beach at specific times? Does the coast guard or whoever issue warnings when they're present? If I happen to swim in the water the same time as a shark or stingray, what will happen? Are they easy to notice? Will I be able to see them in the water, or is the water green and hard to see through like on the east coast?