Fear of the Unknown?

[PBXJay]

This may not exactly be the best place to post this but I am looking for information from some of the folks have done this before.

I've always lived within 90 miles of my birth town. I've out grown the area even though I love it. I feel it is time to move on. Problem being:

When it comes down to the move how to actually get up and go?
I've done the web search, job search house search. A lot of employers don't seem to want to hire out of state and say it flat out on the ad. I am trying to get a better way of life- I am doing Network Tech/Telecom but need a little better hour or at least closeness to my home. Having horses, I can't stay too close to the metro areas.
I have a bout 1+1/2 yr salary in reserve but hate to buy a house in area <B> X</B> and then find I have to relocate due to lack of work in the area. I am looking in the NE USA

Thanks for your thoughts
-Jay

 

[Bullschmidt]

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I've always lived within 90 miles of my birth town. I've out grown the area even though I love it. I feel it is time to move on...Having horses, I can't stay too close to the metro areas.
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You've heard the saying, &quot;The grass is always greener on the other side.&quot; In my opinion that MIGHT fit you at least to some degree. You're situation at first glance sounds pretty AWESOME.

And of course, remember, that when you move farther away from old family and friends that you get to see them less often.

Hey, I just had a strange idea. Is there any way you could &quot;test drive&quot; a new area by moving in with someone (and helping to pay the rent and bills of course) or taking an extended vacation or something instead of &quot;jumping in all at once&quot; by actually buying a house?

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[PBXJay]

Yeah, people are still buying houses around here. I suspect is is migration out of NYC to some degree. I do know a lot of the locals are moving out to where they can afford it again (if they are able.)
My own house has about increased in value about 60% in one year on the market since I bought it and taxes just got voted up again.

 

[CajunCenturion]

People are buying houses right now all over the place because of the low interest rates - but that is not the issue.

If you feel that you've outgrown you current area and it's time to move on, then it's time to move on. I wonder if you'll always be second guessing yourself if you not willing to make the move.

Things to consider. One of the reasons that companies want local canidate only is they don't want to be involved with relocation expenses. If you know someone in the area, ask permission to use their address. Insure that all your correspondence uses the local address.

There is also to possibility of short-term renting. No-one likes to rent, but there are advantages to renting in that you have some time to get to know the area, and to find real estate in the area of town you're most comfortable with and if things don't work out, you're not tied down.

Good Luck
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