3 Answers You Need to Have Before Moving

by carolinaone_marketing 5. September 2014 04:41

Is there anything more exciting than moving to a new home? You get to have a brand new home, new friends, new job, and a virtually endless array of possibilities for your life. Whether you're moving to a small town like Goose Creek, SC or a big city like Charleston, moving can be an adventure – but some people aren't as prepared as they had originally hoped. If you want to ensure that you're making the right decision before you move, get the answers to these questions.

What do I know about the place I want to move?

Some people move because they have to for work, while others move because they fell in love with an area after learning a bit about it or visiting briefly. Your new town or city is a lot more than a few flattering sentences in a travel guide. Do you know about the laws in the area that you're considering? How much do you know about the schools in the area? Do you know what your tax situation will be like? If all you can say about an area is that it's beautiful or that it's "fun," you should start to re-think your decision to move.

Am I ready to start over in a new area?

This seems like a simple question, but a lot of people get caught up in the excitement of a move and forget to think about the logistics involved. If you're used to living around family members, are you ready to be farther away from them? Are you ready to start over at a new job? Relocation doesn't just mean that you're moving to a new house; it means that you essentially have to build a new life. If you aren't ready to start over, you may want to delay the move.

Can I afford to live in my new home?

The cost of living can differ dramatically from town to town, and local and state taxes may be different from what you're used to. Moving to a new place could mean that your cost of living isn't as low as you'd like it to be. Too many people make the mistake of thinking that moving anywhere different will be "cheaper," especially if they're moving from an urban area to a suburban one. Think about your finances before you settle on moving – if you don't, you could end up spending more than you'd like.

 

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