Moving To Palmer, Alaska From Tennessee! | What Is Alaska Like? #movingtoalaska #palmeralaska

Moving To Palmer, Alaska From Tennessee! | What Is Alaska Like? #movingtoalaska #palmeralaska

Today we meet Wesley, a recent transplant from Knoxville, Tennessee, and we talk about his family’s move to Palmer, Alaska. Wesley details their motivations (primarily outdoor recreation and lifestyle), the mixed reactions from family and friends, and the process of making the move. He discusses the challenges of finding a home, including encountering some unusual issues with inspections. Wesley describes their Alcan drive, including navigating Canadian border controls and potential wildfire concerns. The interview concludes with a discussion of the pros and cons of living in Alaska, covering topics like cost of living, job market, social scene, access to public lands, and the unique challenges and rewards of Alaskan winters.Highlights🏡 Home Buying Challenges: Wesley shares humorous anecdotes about the difficulties of finding a home in Alaska, including a house built on railroad ties and another with a concerning history of drug use. This highlights the importance of thorough home inspections before making a purchase in any location.🚗 The Alcan Drive: The interview offers practical advice for those planning to drive the Alcan Highway, including suggestions for alternate routes due to wildfires and the recommendation of purchasing a trailer and reselling it upon arrival for a profit.☀️/ 🌙 Seasonal Adjustments: Wesley candidly discusses the challenges of adapting to Alaska’s extreme seasons, both the long summer days and the extended winter darkness, emphasizing the importance of staying busy and engaged to mitigate seasonal depression.👍/👎 Pros & Cons of Alaskan Life: The episode presents a balanced perspective on living in Alaska, detailing numerous pros (access to nature, public lands, job opportunities, unique social scene) and cons (cost of living, limited food scene, unpredictable weather, healthcare access).🐻 Subsistence Lifestyle: Wesley’s enthusiasm for Alaska’s subsistence opportunities, including berry picking and gardening, showcases the unique connection to nature and self-sufficiency that many Alaskans appreciate.Jamin Goecker Website (For Relocation Guide): https://jgoecker.kw.comPodcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/2AgBLvg...Meetup Info: / 18iqmhgcr6 LinkedIn: / jamingoecker Instagram: / jamin_goecker App: https://jgoecker.kw.comFacebook: / gojaminrealestate Keller Williams Realty Alaska Group

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Is Living In Anchorage or Wasilla Alaska Better?? Ft. Kris

Is Living In Anchorage or Wasilla Alaska Better?? Ft. Kris

Kris moved to Alaska years ago for her job in the medical field. In her time up here, she has lived in both Anchorage and Wasilla. In which of these towns did she decide to settle down? Jamin Goecker Website (For Relocation Guide): https://jgoecker.kw.comPodcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/2AgBLvg...Meetup Info: / 16qa6etlpi LinkedIn: / jamingoecker Instagram: / jamin_goecker App: https://jgoecker.kw.comFacebook: / gojaminrealestate Keller Williams Realty Alaska Group

12 Des 41min

An Entire Summer Mining for Remote Alaska GOLD! Talking About Living in Alaska with "How To Alaska"

An Entire Summer Mining for Remote Alaska GOLD! Talking About Living in Alaska with "How To Alaska"

Jake from "How To Alaska" recounts his experiences from this past summer of finding gold in Alaska. He shares the adventures and the ups and downs of working in a remote section of Alaska and sharing in a long heritage that was so foundational for this state. How To Alaska: https://www.youtube.com/@HowtoAlaskaJamin Goecker Website (For Relocation Guide): https://jgoecker.kw.comPodcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/2AgBLvg...Meetup Info: / 16qa6etlpi LinkedIn: / jamingoecker Instagram: / jamin_goecker App: https://jgoecker.kw.comFacebook: / gojaminrealestate Keller Williams Realty Alaska Group

5 Des 37min

Should You Buy An Ocean-Going Boat In Alaska?? ft. Amanda Jensen #livinginalaska

Should You Buy An Ocean-Going Boat In Alaska?? ft. Amanda Jensen #livinginalaska

Amanda has lived in Alaska nearly her entire life. One of the things she's passionate about is getting out onto the ocean waters around Alaska and seeing the places that very few people get to see. Would you like to buy a boat after hearing all that they have to offer? Amanda Jensen: https://firstrateak.com/amanda-jensen/Jamin Goecker Website (For Relocation Guide): https://jgoecker.kw.comPodcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/2AgBLvg...Meetup Info: / 16qa6etlpi LinkedIn: / jamingoecker Instagram: / jamin_goecker App: https://jgoecker.kw.comFacebook: / gojaminrealestate Keller Williams Realty Alaska Group

28 Nov 36min

Alaska Hunting Stories From Someone Living In Alaska! Ft. Jacob #livinginalaska

Alaska Hunting Stories From Someone Living In Alaska! Ft. Jacob #livinginalaska

Jacob Way, of Extreme Heating and Air, moved to Alaska from Michigan because of the outdoor lifestyle. Part of that is the ability to hunt, and in today's episode, we take a deep dive into some of those stories from various hunts, while also talking about what it's like living in Alaska. Extreme Heating and Air: https://extremeheatingak.com/Jamin Goecker Website (For Relocation Guide): https://jgoecker.kw.comPodcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/2AgBLvg...Meetup Info: / 16qa6etlpi LinkedIn: / jamingoecker Instagram: / jamin_goecker App: https://jgoecker.kw.comFacebook: / gojaminrealestate Keller Williams Realty Alaska Group

21 Nov 44min

Moving to the Agricultural Part of Wasilla, Alaska! What Is Alaska Like? #livinginalaska

Moving to the Agricultural Part of Wasilla, Alaska! What Is Alaska Like? #livinginalaska

Jon moved to Alaska from Washington and went looking for a property that was reminiscent of his farm. What does he think of Wasilla, Alaska so far? Jon Johnson, Glacier Consulting & Insurance Solutions, LLC: 907-217-2086. Jamin Goecker Website (For Relocation Guide): https://jgoecker.kw.comPodcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/2AgBLvg...Meetup Info: / 16qa6etlpi LinkedIn: / jamingoecker Instagram: / jamin_goecker App: https://jgoecker.kw.comFacebook: / gojaminrealestate Keller Williams Realty Alaska Group

14 Nov 41min

Living in the Interior of Alaska! Growing Up in Glennallen, Alaska Ft. Nick

Living in the Interior of Alaska! Growing Up in Glennallen, Alaska Ft. Nick

Nick spent a lot of his young life growing up in in Glennallen, Alaska. Glennallen is on the INTERIOR of Alaska and it is a small town. What is this little town like? What kind of people decide to move to the remote portion of Alaska? Jamin Goecker Website (For Relocation Guide): https://jgoecker.kw.comPodcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/2AgBLvg...Meetup Info: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/16QA6ETLPi/LinkedIn: / jamingoecker Instagram: / jamin_goecker App: https://jgoecker.kw.comFacebook: / gojaminrealestate Keller Williams Realty Alaska Group

7 Nov 50min

Moving to Alaska and Living on the Kenai Peninsula! Ft. Tim #movingtoalaska

Moving to Alaska and Living on the Kenai Peninsula! Ft. Tim #movingtoalaska

Tim moved to Kasilof, Alaska without much time leading up to it, and he's taken on a very unique project at his new property. What does he think about his new life in Alaska so far? Jamin Goecker Website (For Relocation Guide): https://jgoecker.kw.comPodcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/2AgBLvg...Meetup Info: / 16qa6etlpi LinkedIn: / jamingoecker Instagram: / jamin_goecker App: https://jgoecker.kw.comFacebook: / gojaminrealestate Keller Williams Realty Alaska Group

31 Okt 45min

Living In Alaska For Nearly 1.5 Years....What Is Alaska Like? Ft. Aurora #livinginalaska

Living In Alaska For Nearly 1.5 Years....What Is Alaska Like? Ft. Aurora #livinginalaska

Aurora bought a house in Alaska, and it was MONTHS before she actually moved to Alaska! Hear her story and how she is adjusting to life on the Last Frontier in this week's episode. Jamin Goecker Website (For Relocation Guide): https://jgoecker.kw.comPodcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/2AgBLvg...Meetup Info: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/17HoH9rxCi/LinkedIn: / jamingoecker Instagram: / jamin_goecker App: https://jgoecker.kw.comFacebook: / gojaminrealestateKeller Williams Realty Alaska Group

24 Okt 43min

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