I live east of Federal hwy next to Fort Lauderdale beach. 200k will buy you the dog house in the back yard in this section, but if you go just a bit west you can find something nice. Advoid anything within 4 or 5 miles of I-95 unless you don't mind living in the more deprived neighborhoods.
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