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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Jumping Into Living In Alaska With Both Feet! Ft Howard

Jumping Into Living In Alaska With Both Feet! Ft Howard

Living in Alaska was a dream for Howard and when he got the opportunity to move to Alaska, he couldn't pass up the opportunity! Hear about his first few years and how he jumped right into the Alaska lifestyle within days of arriving in Alaska in the dead winter. 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

22 Aug 43min

Moving to Alaska from Virginia! Ft. Brandon & Megan #movingtoalaska

Moving to Alaska from Virginia! Ft. Brandon & Megan #movingtoalaska

Brandon and Megan spend YEARS moving to Alaska from Virginia. But now they are living in Alaska. What lessons did they learn? What do they think about Alaska now that they are living here? 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

15 Aug 50min

What Is It Like Living In Anchorage, Alaska?? ft. Josh Zullo #livinginalaska

What Is It Like Living In Anchorage, Alaska?? ft. Josh Zullo #livinginalaska

Josh moved to Anchorage from Philly nearly a decade ago and Alaska was a wild adventure then and it remains an adventure today! In this episode, Josh talks about what it's like living in Alaska, and specifically what it's like living in Anchorage. Anchorage Economic Development Center: https://aedcweb.com/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

1 Aug 37min

Living In Alaska Full-Time In An RV! Can You Save Money Living In An RV? ft Krista #livinginalaska

Living In Alaska Full-Time In An RV! Can You Save Money Living In An RV? ft Krista #livinginalaska

Today, we're lucky to hear from Krista, my sister, who shares what she thinks about the RV lifestyle year-round in Alaska. What tips and tricks does she recommend for people considering the RV lifestyle but are concerned about weathering the winter? 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

25 Jul 30min

Moving From Florida To Alaska! What Is Alaska Like? ft. Nikki Hohnadel #livinginalaska

Moving From Florida To Alaska! What Is Alaska Like? ft. Nikki Hohnadel #livinginalaska

Nikki moved from Florida to Alaska a few years ago, which is about as far as you can go without needing a passport. Shares what the adjustment was like for her and what made her decide to make the leap and move from sunny Florida to Alaska. Nikki L Hohnadel, Real Estate Brokers of Alaska 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

18 Jul 35min

Going To College In Anchorage And Raising Kids in Alaska! | Living In Alaska ft. Laney

Going To College In Anchorage And Raising Kids in Alaska! | Living In Alaska ft. Laney

Laney moved to Alaska with kids in tow. What does she think of this state? Is it a good place to raise a family? 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

11 Jul 37min

What Is Alaska REALLY Like? | Living In Alaska ft. Andra Holmstrom

What Is Alaska REALLY Like? | Living In Alaska ft. Andra Holmstrom

Andra is a lifelong Alaskan and she is exactly who you need to listen to if you are considering living in Alaska. In today's episode, we dive into schools in Alaska, the downsides of living in Alaska, and the hobbies you can get into if you are living on the Last Frontier!If finding a local insurance agent is on your to-do list for moving to Alaska, you should contact Andra. Reach out to her and she would be happy to assist. Website: https://agents.countryfinancial.com/usa/ak/anchorage/andra-holmstromJamin 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

3 Jul 37min

Moving To Alaska...Is It Worth It? ft. John Mann

Moving To Alaska...Is It Worth It? ft. John Mann

Today, we're joined by the one and only, John Mann. He and his wife moved to Alaska from Missouri nearly a decade ago and they have really plugged into the Alaska lifestyle. Are they still happy about their decision? Listen to find out! AK BBQ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AKBBQMANNAKBBQ Website: https://www.akbbq.org/?fbclid=IwY2xjawK26BxleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFUbGJpM3VIUEVhZVV0c0Q2AR562hyQaQJYhGts807YUUm2x72RsOqRpr78lo3dlftcrKI0v6ozRDtTvtgq8w_aem_FB3HoKCOhQmLFudTsQnQEgJamin 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

27 Jun 48min

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