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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Alaska market analysis with Economist Rob Krieger!

Alaska market analysis with Economist Rob Krieger!

This week we are changing the tone of this podcast, and switching from sharing relocation stories to looking at the Alaska market in detail. I am talking to economist and analyst for the department of labor, Rob Krieger, about why shifts in the market value of homes and why rents have been going up so much in the past few years. If you are planning to move to Alaska or to acquire an investment home, then this is an episode you don't want to miss. 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

21 Okt 202232min

Raising kids in Alaska, what it's like living in the MatSu Valley, and your questions answered!

Raising kids in Alaska, what it's like living in the MatSu Valley, and your questions answered!

This week I am sharing the live stream we had on 9/15. We discussed pros and cons about living in different areas in Alaska, the cost of living in Alaska with a family, what the rental market is like and so much more. I am also answering the questions from our live audience! 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

7 Okt 20221h 25min

Moving to Alaska on the Ferry from AZ!

Moving to Alaska on the Ferry from AZ!

My past clients grew up in Alaska, left in their early 20's to travel the world, but ultimately decided that Alaska was their home! They share why Alaska has their heart, and also some of their unique experiences traveling with dogs on a fairy to get to their destination-the 49th state! Paolo Acuna: https://www.divinitytattoo.com/ 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

23 Sep 202232min

Winter is the best time to move to Alaska!

Winter is the best time to move to Alaska!

Newest Alaskan residents share their tips, tricks and insights about what it was like to move to Alaska in the middle of winter and how Alaska has been treating them so far! 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

9 Sep 202234min

From CA to AK!

From CA to AK!

Another great conversation with past clients who just recently bought a home in Alaska. Listen in on why they chose Alaska and how they have been preparing to move their precious dogs, and belonging to the 49th State. 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

23 Aug 202237min

The ultimate Alcan Highway Compilation Episode!

The ultimate Alcan Highway Compilation Episode!

We have had many people who moved to Alaska and drove the Alcan highway to get here. Often times that stretch of road presents one of the most challenge obstacles to overcome when people are thinking about moving to Alaska. We have created a compilation episode for you to share some of our past clients experiences with you to prepare you for your greatest adventure! 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

22 Juli 202234min

Driving from PA to AK on the Alcan Highway!

Driving from PA to AK on the Alcan Highway!

This week I spoke to another one of my past clients, who probably made the furthest move of all the clients I have talked to since starting this podcast. they bought a house sight unseen and drove all the way from Pennsylvania to Alaska, and the Alcan was the least of their worries on their trip...! 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

9 Juli 202232min

From the beach to the mountains- Hawaiian family conquers Alaska!

From the beach to the mountains- Hawaiian family conquers Alaska!

Great conversation today with my past client, Craig, who recently moved from Hawaii to Alaska. We talk about why he and his family made the move, costs of shipping his belonging and if he regrets trading the beach for the mountains! 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

24 Juni 202234min

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