Pembroke Pines, Florida SperlingViews

Pembroke Pines is a decent place to live. Unlike much of South Florida, it has no serious traffic and overpopulation problems. It has relatively low housing costs, no tall buildings, verdant landscaping (especially in the western area of the city) , and plenty of shopping opportunities. The downsides are, rising crime, overdevelopment, rising cost of living, and a rather unfriendly and indifferent population.

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Hot summers and perfect winters - 11/23/2007

There is no change of season down here, the summers a very hot and wet. The winters are perfect and more than make up for the heat. The traffic is not great as most people commute from Pembroke[read more...]

Climate in Pembroke Pines, Florida - 9/13/2007

For me, the climate is too uniform, and too hot. There is no realization of seasons. Spring flowers are planted in October. The humidity is a killer. [read more...]

Housing Costs - 8/25/2007

Living in South Florida is great, but it's hard to buy and sell as your family size increases. Thanks to our laws, it makes the most economical sense to buy one place and stay in it as long as you[read more...]

Biggest Mistake - 7/13/2007

As a newly wed, my spouse and I thought that life would be better to live in Pembroke Pines than Miami. Boy, were we Wrong! Between the cost of living and salary deductions, I feel like I've made a[read more...]

cost of housing in miami - 3/23/2007

the cost of housing in this area has rapidly sky rocketed and I just wonder if it will end anytime[read more...]

Way overpriced - 2/17/2007

We have lived in Hollywood since 1999. Housing has gone through th roof since they built the Hollwood Hard Rock. However, it still has that small town feel. Traffic is vicious to go south to[read more...]

Housing cost out of control - 9/7/2006

Price of owning home in last 4 years has more than tripled. Insurance is outrages; a 1600 SQ ft. home will run you (on the low end) $4000.00 annually to[read more...]

More than planned growth - 9/6/2006

Moved to Pembroke Pines in 1994 and made it my home. It was a beautiful little town with affordable houses back then. This little town grew like nothing anyone ever imagine. I used to have to drive 4[read more...]

Quality of life in South Florida (Dade and Broward - 7/14/2006

Housing is through the roof. First time buyer for homes will have to settle on an apartment. High taxes and insurance both on homes and vehicles. Traffic is highly congested, the transit system in[read more...]

Overall life in Pembroke Pines - 6/22/2006

Pembroke Pines is a middle-class neighborhood with good public schools, plenty of retail stores, and overall friendly people. However, like the rest of South Florida, homes are expensive. Pembroke[read more...]