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I Would Like To Relocate And Start Over…but Where?
ByI am a single parent currently live in Chicago and would like to move to a warmer climate, less expensive city, better schools, good place to invest in real estate, and of course median to high salary jobs. I have always thought of moving out of state, but a little afraid because I wouldnt know anyone. Most of my family stay in Chicago. I have a bachelors in design and currently teach art and have 8 years experience in mortgage finance and real estate. Anyone know of any really good places I could consider moving to? Anyone know of any relocation programs?
7 Comments
December 19th, 2009 at 1:08 pm
I really like my home town, Orlando. Now I know what you are probably thinking, “oh no, the city that Mickey built.” But that is not true. The real Orlando, actually about 20 miles northeast of Disney, is actually a vibrant city with a lot of history. Little known fact, Orlando itself is actually just a small part what is popularly considered “Orlando,” a metro are with more than 2 million residents. I live in Winter Park, home of excellent schools for your children, the South’s number 2 private college, a few museums, world reknowed art festivals, and a small town feel that can’t be beat. Just a few minutes commute for the hustle and bustle of Orlando, and a nice buffer of 30-45 minutes from the tourist area. Beaches are within an hour. More info check out the Winter Park, FL article on Wikipedia, or do a search. More info can be found at the following websites:
-http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Winter_Park…
-www.theotherorlando.com
-www.ci.winter-park.fl.us/
-www.baldwinparkfl.com
-www.learnlakenona.com
Also remember that “Orlando” includes other cities that also have excellent schools. In Orlando, Baldwin Park shares Winter Park schools. There is also Maitland, Lake Mary, Oviedo, Tuskawilla/Winter Springs, and Lake Nona/Orlando just to name a few of the great places to live. Plus, real estate wise, it’s a buyers market here.
As far as relocation programs, I think those will be hard to come by.
December 19th, 2009 at 3:03 pm
Well, contrary to what you hear on the drive-by media, real estate in NE Ohio is excellent. We are currently purchasing property for pennies on the dollar. We recently bought a house for 5k! Furnace was newer, electric was updated and it even had AC. I currently have a 4 plex that I am selling. It needs nothing! Everything is updated, remodeled and ready to go. Final inspection to be completed next week. $700-$850 positve cash flow a month. please provide proof of funds or pre-approval if interested. Thx……
December 19th, 2009 at 3:25 pm
I HIGHLY recommend going to http://www.usajobs.com
This site will show salary-based and locations for jobs you qualify for. I haven’t seen much success with Monster.com jobs.
As for a warmer climate – Florida, Virginia Beach come to mind for mortgage folks because of a steady flow of military folks. Another good area is North Carolina (especially the Raleigh-Durham area). Good Luck.
December 19th, 2009 at 10:18 pm
Portland OR
All the artist live there! The housing market is still going strong. It is a great balance of everything!
mild climate, never gets very hot or very cold.
No snow.
This is the west coast best kept secret.
It is today what SF was in the late 60’s
Google “portland OR awards” and see what you get!
December 20th, 2009 at 3:25 am
Orlando, FL. It seems there are a lot of people here from Chicago!
December 20th, 2009 at 9:25 am
Nashville Tn-Bowling Green Ky,are both nice!
December 20th, 2009 at 9:39 am
not knoxville