Some people decide in life that it’s time to make a change. Maybe you’re tired of the current climate or political differences where you currently live. Perhaps you got a new job offer we want to go and help take care of family. Either way, moving to a new state or even area of the country can be a difficult process.
There are a lot of things most people do not consider. It all sounds good in theory when you’re making your plans or looking through pictures on the Internet, but reality often sets in during the process. Let’s take a look at 5 tips to consider before moving out of state:
1) The Grass Isn’t Always Greener
Maybe you went to a certain location for a vacation. Everything there was beautiful, you love the weather, and it seemed like a great place to live. This might be one of the bigger reasons why you’re moving out of state. You had a great experience somewhere and you know you want to make a change, so why not live in a place that others go to for vacation?
The reality is, the grass is always greener on the other side. You had a great experience there most likely because many vacation spots are designed to cater to the tourists. Every need and desire is often met, especially if you go to your resort or stay on the beach. A life with your feet in the sand and wind and the waves down the way isn’t the full picture of what it’s like to live there.
Eventually, you may end up not liking living somewhere that has a lot of regular tourism. It can really disrupt a calm and comfortable life when during seasons of the year the traffic is so crazy you can’t go anywhere or do anything. Consider all the options before moving. Talk to the people who live in that area and see what they think about it and the tourists who regularly visit.
2) Check the Driving Time Before Moving
Once again, you might think that living in a certain spot is going to be heavenly, until you realize just how much traffic and frustration a lot of these areas. This is especially true with areas packed with tourists. If you want to live next to a certain attraction, but the Disney for next the beach, look up on Google maps just how long it will take you to get around on a daily basis. Look at areas where you might work, shop, eat, and where you might call home.
3) Do Better Research on Places to Live
it’s easier to find a place to live in an area you can drive or it’s close enough to where you currently live at you have a good idea of what to look for. And a brand-new city in a faraway state, you’re not going to be so familiar with the area, the people, customs, or what are known as ‘expensive’ or ‘cheaper’ places to live. Do your best research looking into everyone.
4) Don’t Just Take Online Photos at Face Value
Online real estate videos and pictures don’t tell the entire story. They are designed to entice people when you actually go to look at the place, you might find that your little too close to your neighbors. You might find that the home isn’t in as good of shape as when the picture was taken. There may be a lot of appliances that need updating. Don’t be deceived into thinking that the picture is going to be 100% reality before moving.
5) Prices Can Be Crazy
In places with a lot of tourism, everything is a lot more expensive. As you can imagine, being closer to these landmarks can make life that much more expensive. The cost of rent, food, insurance, even the price of gas, will be much higher in these areas. Areas that are desirable can take advantage of the fact that everyone wants to be there, so they have no problem charging a fortune for things you can get much cheaper elsewhere. Consider this before moving.
