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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Was Moving to Alaska from Florida a Mistake?? #movingtoalaska

Was Moving to Alaska from Florida a Mistake?? #movingtoalaska

Tamara and Allen moved to Alaska from Jupiter, Florida, just a few months ago. What was their journey like driving the Alcan? How are they adjusting to living in Alaska so far? Find out in today'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/1GezLx9RhF/ LinkedIn: / jamingoecker Instagram: / jamin_goecker App: https://jgoecker.kw.comFacebook: / gojaminrealestate Keller Williams Realty Alaska Group

17 Okt 36min

Is Alaska A Good Place To Live?? ft Kathleen

Is Alaska A Good Place To Live?? ft Kathleen

Kathleen moved from Texas a little under a year ago and she's jumped into the Alaska lifestyle with both feet! But has living in Alaska so far been all good? Listen to today's episode and let's find out! 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

10 Okt 28min

Interviewing ME about what it's like living in Alaska!

Interviewing ME about what it's like living in Alaska!

We're doing something a little different today; The Dharma Guy is going to interview me and ask me all the questions about living in Alaska that I'm sure you all are wanting to ask. This was a fun conversation!If you like this new format, let me know in the comment section below. Jamin Goecker Website (For Relocation Guide): https://jgoecker.kw.comPodcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/2AgBLvg...Meetup Info: / 1a2m6wstbc LinkedIn: / jamingoecker Instagram: / jamin_goecker App: https://jgoecker.kw.co...Facebook: / gojaminrealestate Keller Williams Realty Alaska Group

3 Okt 1h 32min

Living in Fairbanks, Alaska! Ft. Megan

Living in Fairbanks, Alaska! Ft. Megan

Megan was DONE with the heat when she decided to move Fairbanks Alaska. What exactly made her decide to take the plunge and make this move? What were some of the challenges she encountered along the way as she started to call Fairbanks "home"? Jamin Goecker Website (For Relocation Guide): https://jgoecker.kw.comPodcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/2AgBLvg...Meetup Info: / 1a2m6wstbc LinkedIn: / jamingoecker Instagram: / jamin_goecker App: https://jgoecker.kw.co...Facebook: / gojaminrealestate Keller Williams Realty Alaska Group

26 Sep 29min

What Is LIVING IN ALAKSKA Like So Far?? ft. Chris & Lana

What Is LIVING IN ALAKSKA Like So Far?? ft. Chris & Lana

Chris and Lana recently moved to Alaska. In this episode, they retell how they made to Alaska with nearly 20 pets and how they are settling into the state. So far, would they say they're enjoying living in Alaska? Jamin Goecker Website (For Relocation Guide): https://jgoecker.kw.comPodcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/2AgBLvg...Meetup Info: / 1a2m6wstbc LinkedIn: / jamingoecker Instagram: / jamin_goecker App: https://jgoecker.kw.co...Facebook: / gojaminrealestate Keller Williams Realty Alaska Group

19 Sep 52min

Living In Alaska For 1 Year; What's Living In Alaska Like So Far? #movingtoalaska

Living In Alaska For 1 Year; What's Living In Alaska Like So Far? #movingtoalaska

Mitch and Cheyenne moved to Alaska about a year ago and they have been getting acclimated to living up here. What do they think so far of this state that they now call home? 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

12 Sep 36min

Moving from Hawaii and Living in Alaska...what is Alaska like??? Ft Chanti & Drake #movingtoalaska

Moving from Hawaii and Living in Alaska...what is Alaska like??? Ft Chanti & Drake #movingtoalaska

Do you want to know something? People move from a lot of places to live in Alaska, including Hawaii (paradise). Today, we are talking with Chanti and Drake who tell about their recent moving from Hawaii to Alaska. They'll share what they think of living in Alaska so far and what their impressions are. You don't want to miss it! Jamin Goecker Website (For Relocation Guide): https://jgoecker.kw.comPodcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/2AgBLvg...Meetup Info: / 1a2m6wstbc LinkedIn: / jamingoecker Instagram: / jamin_goecker App: https://jgoecker.kw.co...Facebook: / gojaminrealestate Keller Williams Realty Alaska Group

5 Sep 35min

Raising a Family and Having Adventures in Alaska! Ft. Jacklyn

Raising a Family and Having Adventures in Alaska! Ft. Jacklyn

Jacklyn and her family moved to Alaska years ago and they jumped right into the lifestyle of living in Alaska. In today's episode, we talk all about what she thinks about raising kids here, what the Alaska lifestyle is like, and tips she would offer to those moving to AK to make the transition easier! Jamin Goecker Website (For Relocation Guide): https://jgoecker.kw.comPodcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/2AgBLvg...Meetup Info: / 1a2m6wstbc LinkedIn: / jamingoecker Instagram: / jamin_goecker App: https://jgoecker.kw.co...Facebook: / gojaminrealestate Keller Williams Realty Alaska Group

29 Aug 38min

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