Moving to Alaska from TEXAS | What Is It Like Living In Alaska So Far??

Moving to Alaska from TEXAS | What Is It Like Living In Alaska So Far??

In this podcast episode we talk with James, who recently moved to Alaska from Texas. He discusses his motivations for the move (primarily escaping Dallas-Fort Worth congestion), the reactions of friends and family, the challenges of buying a house remotely, moving belongings, and the process of obtaining a vehicle in Alaska. James shares his experiences navigating Alaskan winters, the surprisingly manageable traffic compared to Texas, and the unique opportunities for exploration. He also touches on the pros and cons of living in Alaska, including the ease of outdoor access versus challenges in healthcare and travel.


Highlights

🚗 Moving Challenges: Relocating to Alaska presented difficulties, including buying a house remotely and shipping belongings across the country. Using U-Haul boxes proved a practical solution for their move.

🥶 Alaska’s Unique Cold: James contrasts the Alaskan cold with the biting cold of North Texas, finding the Alaskan climate less harsh.

🏞️ Exploring Alaska’s Wilderness: James describes the abundance of outdoor recreational opportunities and unique sights, contrasting them with his previous experiences in Texas.

🏥 Healthcare Access: One of the cons highlighted is the relative difficulty in accessing healthcare services in Alaska compared to Texas, especially for urgent medical needs.

✈️ Travel Time: A significant surprise for James was the extensive travel time required to reach various destinations within Alaska and to travel to and from the state.


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Ultimate Compilation Pt. 2, 2023: Discussions with People Who Recently Moved to Alaska

Ultimate Compilation Pt. 2, 2023: Discussions with People Who Recently Moved to Alaska

Have you wanted to have all of our great interviews from our awesome guests who recently moved to Alaska and wanted to share what they think of Alaska? Well in today's monster compilation, you will hear about the second half of what those conversations looked like this year. Enjoy and Happy New Year! Jamin Goecker (For contacting and relocation guide): ⁠⁠https://jgoecker.kw.com/contact⁠⁠ Monthly Meetup Group: ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/13090...⁠⁠ LinkedIn: / jamingoecker Instagram: / jamin_goecker Podcast: ⁠⁠https://anchor.fm/jamin-goecker⁠⁠ App: ⁠⁠https://jgoecker.kw.com/myapp⁠⁠ Facebook: / gojaminrealestate Keller Williams Realty Alaska Group

29 Joulu 20235h 18min

Ultimate Compilation Pt. 1, 2023: Discussions with People Who Recently Moved to Alaska

Ultimate Compilation Pt. 1, 2023: Discussions with People Who Recently Moved to Alaska

Have you wanted to have all of our great interviews from our awesome guests who recently moved to Alaska and wanted to share what they think of Alaska? Well in today's monster compilation, you will hear about half of what those conversations looked like this year. Enjoy and Merry Christmas! Jamin Goecker (For contacting and relocation guide): ⁠https://jgoecker.kw.com/contact⁠ Monthly Meetup Group: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/13090...⁠ LinkedIn: / jamingoecker Instagram: / jamin_goecker Podcast: ⁠https://anchor.fm/jamin-goecker⁠ App: ⁠https://jgoecker.kw.com/myapp⁠ Facebook: / gojaminrealestate Keller Williams Realty Alaska Group

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Living on the Kenai Peninsula, Alaska

Living on the Kenai Peninsula, Alaska

Have you considered living on the Kenai Peninsula in Alaska? Have wanted to talk with someone who actually lives on the Kenai to talk about the pros and cons of living in this uniquely Alaskan location? In today's livestream, we're joined by several of my colleagues who sell real estate on the Kenai Peninsula. They'll give you the good, the bad and the ugly and will answer your questions. Jamin Goecker (For contacting and relocation guide): https://jgoecker.kw.com/contact Monthly Meetup Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/13090... LinkedIn: / jamingoecker Instagram: / jamin_goecker Podcast: https://anchor.fm/jamin-goecker App: https://jgoecker.kw.com/myapp Facebook: / gojaminrealestate Keller Williams Realty Alaska Group

15 Joulu 20231h 23min

Upcoming Skyrocketing Property Taxes? Are Airbnbs are on the way out in Alaska?? ft. Mark Masley

Upcoming Skyrocketing Property Taxes? Are Airbnbs are on the way out in Alaska?? ft. Mark Masley

We had a great livestream the other day in which we discussed an effort to increase property taxes across the entire state. We also discussed potential legislation to regulate Airbnbs. Will Alaska see an enormous upswing in taxes? Are Airbnbs on the way out? Listen and find out. Jamin Goecker (For Relocation Guide): https://jgoecker.kw.com/contact Monthly Meetup Group. https://www.facebook.com/groups/1309094036709085/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamingoecker Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jamin_goecker/ Podcast: https://anchor.fm/jamin-goecker App: https://jgoecker.kw.com/myapp Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GoJaminRealEstate Keller Williams Realty Alaska Group

1 Joulu 20231h 3min

Why Did the MatSu Valley Develop? What's in the History of Wasilla & Palmer? ft. John Trambush of the Knik/Wasilla Historical Society and Musher Hall of Fame

Why Did the MatSu Valley Develop? What's in the History of Wasilla & Palmer? ft. John Trambush of the Knik/Wasilla Historical Society and Musher Hall of Fame

Have you ever wondered how in the world small towns in Alaska like Wasilla and Palmer developed? Did you know that the town of Knik, south of Wasilla, used to be a thriving town? Would you like to know why it disappeared? In today's episode, I interview John Trampush with the Knik Wasilla Historical Society and the Musher Hall of Fame Museum. He shares insights into how the area developed that you'll be hard-pressed to find in a history book and does so in a fun, conversational way. Wasilla Knik Historical Society & Musher Hall of Fame: http://www.wkhsociety.org/knik-museum.html Jamin Goecker (For Relocation Guide): https://jgoecker.kw.com/contact Monthly Meetup Group. https://www.facebook.com/groups/1309094036709085/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamingoecker Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jamin_goecker/ Podcast: https://anchor.fm/jamin-goecker App: https://jgoecker.kw.com/myapp Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GoJaminRealEstate Keller Williams Realty Alaska Group

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"Follow Me to Alaska": One couple's adventures while living off grid in Alaska

"Follow Me to Alaska": One couple's adventures while living off grid in Alaska

Ann and Shon Parker have a ton of great stories from their years of living off grid at Cub Lake in Alaska. In this episode, hear how they coped with adjusting to the Alaska winters after moving from Texas, what their biggest challenges were their first years, and surviving a plane crash. Order your copy of the book below to read all the adventures we couldn't discuss: https://followmetoalaska.com/ Jamin Goecker (For Relocation Guide): https://jgoecker.kw.com/contact Monthly Meetup Group. https://www.facebook.com/groups/1309094036709085/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamingoecker Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jamin_goecker/ Podcast: https://anchor.fm/jamin-goecker App: https://jgoecker.kw.com/myapp Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GoJaminRealEstate Keller Williams Realty Alaska Group

17 Marras 202352min

Battle of the cities-where’s the best place to live in Alaska?

Battle of the cities-where’s the best place to live in Alaska?

Alaska is beautiful, but where is the best place to live? This week we created a compilation episode that highlights the cities of Seward, Homer, Kenai, Juneau, Fairbanks and Eagle River. We spoke to people who actually live there to hear their opinions and pros and cons about each of these cities to help you decide where you would want to live! Jamin Goecker (For Relocation Guide): https://jgoecker.kw.com/contact Monthly Meetup Group. https://www.facebook.com/groups/1309094036709085/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamingoecker Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jamin_goecker/ Podcast: https://anchor.fm/jamin-goecker App: https://jgoecker.kw.com/myapp Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GoJaminRealEstate Keller Williams Realty Alaska Group

27 Loka 20233h 26min

 “Crazy new adventure!”

“Crazy new adventure!”

Today we're being joined by John and Noelia who recently moved to Alaska from Montana. They will share what they think of Alaska so far from the perspective of parents. Jamin Goecker (For Relocation Guide): https://jgoecker.kw.com/contact Monthly Meetup Group. https://www.facebook.com/groups/1309094036709085/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamingoecker Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jamin_goecker/ Podcast: https://anchor.fm/jamin-goecker App: https://jgoecker.kw.com/myapp Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GoJaminRealEstate Keller Williams Realty Alaska Group

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