Move Away from Illinois

Move Away from Illinois
and Illinois Tax

(Don't be the last to leave!)

by Michael Relfe, Realtor®
INI Realty Investments

Are you thinking of moving out of Illinois state, as so many others have already donw?

After reading numerous posts on the internet saying why people left Illinois, here are some good reasons for you to do the same:

Poor public policies produce a lower standard of living
High housing prices
High cost of living
High taxes
Crime
High unemployment
Cold and Snow
Pollution
Oppressive government and red tape unfriendly to business
High population density
Quality of the neighbourhood deteriorating

And many businesses have left and more are leaving. Here are reasons for businesses to leave Illinois:

Illinois recently almost doubled its business tax and income taxes for employees.
High Workers' compensation
High nsurance rates and
High utility bills
Ridiculous property taxes

So, once you decide that you want to leave Illinois, the big question is, where to? The USA is a BIG country and it takes a lot of time and money to travel around and learn where you want to be. Well, we've done the hard work for you! My wife and I have lived in more states in America than many Americans have visited. We have lived in Michigan (Farmington Hills), Indiana (Indianapolis), Arizona (White Mountains), Virginia (Chesapeake), Texas (Dallas), Iowa (Dubuque) and Australia (Sydney and Melbourne). Plus I lived in Chicago (Illinois), Missouri (Kansas City), Oklahoma (Tulsa), Idaho (Idaho Falls), Los Angeles (California), Arizona (Phoenix), Atlanta (Georgia) and Indiana (Southbend) before I married.

In addition, we have travelled through dozens of other states. After many years of looking for the best place to live in the world, we have finally decided that Palm Coast, in northern Florida, is the best place to live. We have lived here for eight years.

Palm Coast is in north Florida, between Jacksonville and Daytona Beach, and only 10 minutes from Flagler Beach, on the Atlantic Ocean.

Here is a picture of Flagler Beach, with the pier in the background -

Being in North Florida, next to the Atlantic Ocean, Palm Coast has moderate temperatures and cooling breezes.

In these economic times we live in, one of the things you want to consider especially is, what will the place you move to be like in ten or twenty years time? Here's a clue - see where the money is moving to. It turns out that in the ten years from 1999 - 2009, more money moved to Florida than any other state. $70 billion in fact!

Palm Coast did not grow haphazardly like most towns. It was a master-planned community from early on. It was first developed in just 1969! It is a charming, clean city with modern houses, for a fraction of the price you pay in Illinois!

The bulk of Palm Coast is formed of thousands of well-priced houses in family-friendly neighbourhoods. Most houses here are made of concrete and stucco, with a few made of brick. Which means low maintenance, no termites and longer durability. And they are pretty!

Some homes right now are less than $50 a square foot, including the lot. For example, you can get a beautiful, 5 year-old house that is fully renovated with 3,000 square feet, 4 bedrooms, 2 1/2 bathrooms, a loft and office, and a double garage and screened-in lanai (verandah) for just $140,000!

Property taxes are around $1,100 - $2,000 a year for normal homes.

Nearly all the homes are on 10,000 square feet, which is nearly ¼ of an acre. Mobile homes are not allowed. The council is very good at keeping the place tidy.

And if you want to live in a gated community, there are a number of them in Palm Coast, which add to the general beauty of the surroundings for everyone. Here is one of them, which we pass on the way to Hammock Beach, one of the three beaches next to Palm Coast -

Palm Coast has both natural and man-made beauty, and the mayor and city council are working to create even more.

Here is a state park beside the Intracoastal waterway. You can see Flagler Beach in the background -

Here is Washington Oaks, a state park which we love to visit -

We have some very nice restaurants, for example, at European Village -

And, if you want to go on a boat, there are plenty along the Intracoastal. Along which is a park that we enjoy walking along -

Relocation for Businesses

I suggest that businesses looking to relocate consider Palm Coast, Florida because:

No state income tax.
Employees get to be near the beach, so there is less upset at moving.
Very cheap land and buildings. Build your dream headquarters or factory.
Growing, modern city.
Housing costs are much lower.
Low property taxes.
Pro business mayor and city council.
Best chamber of commerce in the state of Florida.
Moderate temperatures (therefore lower energy costs)

The synergistic combination of these qualities can significantly add to a companies bottom line.

But wherever you want to move your company to, I can help you move from anywhere to anywhere. Our relocation group is the best in the world.

If you are thinking of moving, plan a holiday in Florida right now.

You might like to visit some of the other cities in Florida first, so that when you come to Palm Coast, you will realize what a gem Palm Coast is, and how it truly IS the best town to live in, in Florida.

If you think you might like to own a home in Palm Coast, or to build one, please email me so that I can send you a questionnaire of the kind of house you would like to live in or to build. That way I can have several homes or house plans lined up for you to see, that will fit your criteria.

WHY YOU MUST HAVE A BUYER'S AGENT

As your buyer's agent, my services are free. I work for you and protect your interests in negotiation. In Florida, the seller pays all commissions and by law I claim half of those funds. If you deal with the seller's agent directly, you are dealing with someone who is working for the seller, not for you. That is, you have no representation and the seller's agent keeps all the commission. It makes no difference to the final price whether you have a buyer's agent or not.

Find the home that fulfills your requirements.

Get the best price for a home. I negotiate without being emotionally involved with the transaction while maintaining confidentiality, loyalty and obedience to you.

Have reduced liability through disclosures and inspections.

Save time.

Minimize inconvenience.

Receive progress reports.

Education regarding the transaction process. It's more complicated than you may realize.

You have someone to talk with about your wants, fears and concerns without affecting the outcome of the transaction.

I am a Realtor®. Realtors are much more than ordinary Real Estate agents:

A Realtor is a member of the local state and national Realtor® boards.
That gives me the power and support of those organizations.
That gives me the legal right to use standardized contracts in all transactions. These are prewritten contracts used throughout the state, that a buyer does not have to pay a lawyer to create.
Realtors are bound by a strict code of ethics.

As a member of Watson Realty Corp., I have the support of an extensive corporate infrastructure (not a franchise) that is Number One in market share in our areas. Plus I have access to advanced tools and systems that others do not. I work out of any of our 42 offices in Florida , from Jacksonville in the North to as far south as Kissimmee.

I am licensed by the State of Florida and as such I can find your ideal property in any city throughout Florida.

I am really looking forward to meeting you, and showing you around Palm Coast!

Michael Relfe
Realtor®
INI Realty Investments

(386) 246-1763
(904) 730-5655 (Fax)

www.FloridaPremiereHomes.com
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P.S. Please continue to see more photographs of beautiful Palm Coast, the best town to live in Florida:

www.BestTownToLiveInFlorida.com

More Information on People Moving out of Illinois

Illinois state 'on the brink of collapse' (3/6/12)

Still leaving Illinois: An exodus of people and money (12/20/11)

Would the last business leaving Illinois please turn out the lights?

Sears considers leaving Illinois for better tax deal

Illinois companies eying an exit

I hate Illinois

Baby Boomers Geared to Move