I have a question for you people in South Florida. My dad is planning to buy a house, condo or lot in the 180k to 250k range. What are some good areas to look at? They must be close to the Miami area (within 15 miles). Also in what areas does flooding usually occur in?

Thanks

my friend has a house in homestead area... dunno if that would do it for u but its pretty nice place... i can ask him he been livin in mia for 15 years...

I live in Homestead also, depends what you want. If you like country living you need to look in the redlands, you can get a decent house and land for that kind of money. we are about hr to 45 minutes depending on traffic from downtown miami. Other areas include Cutler Ridge, coral gables (kind of high priced, but nice).

Thanks Guys, my father has decided to fly out to check out some homes/townhomes in port St. Lucie, Coral Gables and, Fort Lauderdale. Since this will be a summer house/investment how is the real estate down there? Compared to here in the Washington DC area the houses are very inexpensive.

Boca Raton, but good luck finding a decently priced place...Its very pricey Ive lived there for 3 years

well real estates is high rise down here so hmm good luck... u might want to check boca/pompano/coral springs, i lieve there its really nice neighborhood though slightly pricey thats fo sho