Suzy Badaracco spent her childhood summers in Florida at her family's second home. She now lives in Portland, Oregon with her two children, and while they love the Oregon coast, it's too cold for the kids to swim in the ocean. Wanting her kids to experience Florida's sun and fun just like she did, Suzy wants to buy a vacation condo in the Ft. Lauderdale area. But even with a budget of $450,000, finding an updated, oceanfront condo with lots of amenities could get rocky.
