Moving and Settling in a New City

Hitting a low point in your life can cause mental and physical exhaustion, and sometimes a fresh start in a new city is all that's required to reset your life. 

How to Find the Right City for You

Be honest about the type of person you are — or who you'd like to become — before selecting your new city. Consider the following before earmarking a new city.

•          Outdoor spaces and lifestyle. If you live an outdoor lifestyle, rule out fast-paced cities such as New York. If you enjoy a balance of city living and the outdoors, find a city with a high concentration of urban parks. Consider coastal cities, such as Santa Cruz, that have easy access to hiking trails and beaches. Match cities to your hobbies and interests.

•          Owning pets. If you own big dogs, apartment living probably won't suit you, so avoid huge metropolises. Find cities with wide-open spaces and rentals with garden areas. 

•          Bars, restaurants, and clubs. If you enjoy going out and socializing, find a city that's buzzing with activity. 

•          Access to schools. A safe, welcoming, and child-friendly city with plenty of schools is your best option if you have kids.

•          Job opportunities. If you don't have the option of working remotely, talk to recruitment agencies in the cities you love to find out if there are job opportunities within your industry. If you're a business owner, you may have to register your business in a new state, especially if your business type is a limited liability company (LLC). To learn more about business entities and their pros and cons, read this guide on how to start a company. 

•          Rental and buyers markets. If you plan to rent, register with rental agencies in your target area to find out rental costs. Conduct a bit of market research online about areas to live in, and if you plan to purchase a home, find out previous sale prices of homes in that area to gauge if moving there is financially viable. 

•          Establishing yourself in the community. It's important to establish roots in your new city. Consider joining local sports clubs, volunteering at homeless or animal shelters, and hanging out in local spots.

Once you’ve chosen a location, it’s time to connect with a local realtor in the area. If you’re planning on moving to Wisconsin, Dream Maker Real Estate Professionals can handle all your real estate needs!

Tips for Moving and Settling

Moving to a new city is exciting, but packing up your old life can be stressful. Make a list of essential items and pack those in a suitcase. 

To pack up your home, go room by room. Pack items in boxes and label them to indicate the room they belong in at your destination. Keep a list on your phone of all the labeled boxes in case any get lost during the move.

Hire a professional moving company to haul the large furniture items and your boxes. Read reviews online and get a few comparative quotes in writing before committing to a mover. 

Moving to a New City

If you're considering reshaping your life, a move to a new city can provide the much-needed blank canvas to kick-start it. Consider spending time in your target city before making the decision to move, and stay organized to make the transition as easy as possible.