So you’re planning to relocate…… There’s lots to consider when relocating, here’s a list of some of the important considerations to ask yourself before you start packing up the moving van.
The first thing to consider is employment – where are you going to work and make money? What’s the ability to earn a living in your future home city? Or do you plan on keeping your current job and commuting? If so, how much time are you going to spend in your vehicle to and from work everyday? – and don’t forget about those winter months – is the commute worth it for you?
Another thing to consider is the real estate market – What’s the current market trends? Is it a sellers market or a buyers market in your future city? What’s the value of the homes you’re interested in purchasing? How do you know if you’re over paying?
This next consideration and likely the most important is – your family! Will you be moving closer or further away from your family and friends? The proximity to the people you love has a direct impact on your happiness. If you’re moving further will they be able to visit? Will you have a guest room in your new home to accommodate longer visits?
Another major consideration is schools – how close will you be to schools? Will your kids need to be bused? If so, will it be a city bus or school bus? And what’s the school like? How does it rank? What if your children are too young to be at home alone after or before school? Does the school provide care?
The truth is you can’t get a sense of a city just by visiting a few times, a city varies from neighbourhood to neighbourhood AND you can’t get a taste for them all unless you spend a reasonable amount of time, therefore visiting will usually just end up giving you a skewed view. So what do you do?
Here’s the simple and easy solution that will save you sleepless nights and boat loads of worry – hire a local real estate professional to work for you in your best interest! A good knowledgeable LOCAL real estate professional knows the area and what neighbourhood will best fit you and your family and can answer all your questions about the new community you will be calling home. All while providing you with peace of mind and saving you hours of time research. If you have all the facts and answers you will be able to make an informed decision you feel good about, the last thing you want is to wind up miserable and full of regret.
If you’re planning to relocate to Oxford County we’d be more than happy to help you every step of the way!