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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Moving from West Texas to Alaska

Moving from West Texas to Alaska

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All your lending questions answered ft. Melissa West

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From 85F to -20F: Life in Alaska!

From 85F to -20F: Life in Alaska!

My past client, Christopher moved from Hawaii to Alaska. He spoke to me about his experience driving the Alcan in the summer, winters he has gotten into since moving here and more. Tune for his unique experience of living in Alaska! Jamin Goecker Website (For Relocation Guide): jgoecker.kw.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamingoecker Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jamin_goecker/ Podcast: https://anchor.fm/jamin-goecker/episode App: https://jgoecker.kw.com/myapp Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GoJaminRealEstate Keller Williams Realty Alaska Group

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They've lived in Wasilla, Alaska for a year. Would they do it again?

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Commercial Real Estate for the win!

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Building your Dream Alaska Home!

Building your Dream Alaska Home!

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Moving to Alaska From NEW ZEALAND!

Moving to Alaska From NEW ZEALAND!

In today's episode, we're lucky to be joined by a guest who recently moved his entire family from New Zealand to Alaska! How did they decide to move to Alaska of all places? How did they manage that big move? This podcast is not only focused on the process of moving, but we also focused our conversation on what happens after the big move. How to build a community in Alaska to truly make Alaska your home. This was an interesting and inspiring conversation and I encourage anyone who is playing with the idea to move, but afraid and hesitant of this significant step to listen in! Jamin Goecker Website (For Relocation Guide): https://jgoecker.kw.com/contact LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamingoecker Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jamin_goecker/ Podcast: https://anchor.fm/jamin-goecker/episode App: https://jgoecker.kw.com/myapp Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GoJaminRealEstate Keller Williams Realty Alaska Group

24 Helmi 202338min

Living in Palmer, Alaska for a 1 year. Would they do it again?

Living in Palmer, Alaska for a 1 year. Would they do it again?

This week I talked to some past clients of mine who moved to Alaska from out of state. They lived here now for one year and I spoke to them about their experiences: Was Alaska the right choice for them? What are some pros and what are some of the cons of living here? We talk about it all in this weeks episode! If you are considering moving to Alaska and have some questions about living here, then this might just be the perfect episode for you! Jamin Goecker Website (For Relocation Guide): jgoecker.kw.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamingoecker Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jamin_goecker/ Podcast: https://anchor.fm/jamin-goecker/episode App: https://jgoecker.kw.com/myapp Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GoJaminRealEstate Keller Williams Realty Alaska Group

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