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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What are schools like in Alaska? What is driving the Alcan like?

What are schools like in Alaska? What is driving the Alcan like?

What are schools like in Alaska? Would hearing from parents with children in the school system help? If that's the case you're going to love today's episode as we discuss Eric and Megan's journey from OK to AK. Jamin Goecker Contact Jamin: Jgoecker.kw.com Monthly Meetup Group: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/1309094036709085/⁠ LinkedIn: / jamingoecker Instagram: / jamin_goecker Podcast: ⁠⁠https://anchor.fm/jamin-goecker⁠⁠ App: ⁠⁠https://jgoecker.kw.com/myapp⁠⁠ Facebook: / gojaminrealestate Keller Williams Alaska Group

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Homesteading, growing up in Alaska, and adventures on the Last Frontier

Homesteading, growing up in Alaska, and adventures on the Last Frontier

Teal grew up in Eagle River, Alaska, during the homesteading era and has many fond memories of her time. In this episode, she talks about what it was REALLY like living on a homestead in AK and some of her many adventures. This uniquely Alaska upbringing contributed to her and husband founding Blue Water Basecamp near Eklutna and serves their current business. Blue Water Basecamp: https://bluewaterbasecamp.com/ Jamin Goecker Contact Jamin: Jgoecker.kw.com Monthly Meetup Group: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/1309094036709085/⁠ LinkedIn: / jamingoecker Instagram: / jamin_goecker Podcast: ⁠⁠https://anchor.fm/jamin-goecker⁠⁠ App: ⁠⁠https://jgoecker.kw.com/myapp⁠⁠ Facebook: / gojaminrealestate Keller Williams Alaska Group

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Driving from TX to AK in THE WINTER?

Driving from TX to AK in THE WINTER?

May and Reece made the drive down the Alcan during the wintertime. After they arrived, they have had an adventure adjusting to the lifestyle in Palmer, Alaska. Jamin Goecker Contact Jamin: Jgoecker.kw.com Monthly Meetup Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1309094036709085/ LinkedIn: / jamingoecker Instagram: / jamin_goecker Podcast: ⁠https://anchor.fm/jamin-goecker⁠ App: ⁠https://jgoecker.kw.com/myapp⁠ Facebook: / gojaminrealestate Keller Williams Alaska Group

24 Maj 20241h 10min

Living The Alaskan Dream: A First-year Experience!

Living The Alaskan Dream: A First-year Experience!

Michelle and her husband have lived in Alaska for nearly a year at this point. Coming from the south, what do they think about Alaska's winter and the state in general now that they've seen all the seasons?? Jamin Goecker Contact Jamin: Jgoecker.kw.com Monthly Meetup Group:   / 13090.  . LinkedIn: / jamingoecker Instagram: / jamin_goecker Podcast: https://anchor.fm/jamin-goecker App: https://jgoecker.kw.com/myapp Facebook: / gojaminrealestate Keller Williams Alaska Group

10 Maj 20241h 4min

Getting hired in Alaska and moving within 2 weeks!

Getting hired in Alaska and moving within 2 weeks!

Mike moved all the way from PA to Alaska just a few months ago and he shares his story about how he came to be in AK. He also shares his thoughts about the state, what he recommends for those trying to get hired up here, and all the logistical questions you may have as you're planning your big move. Jamin Goecker ⁠⁠⁠Contact Jamin: ⁠⁠https://jgoecker.kw.com/contact⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Monthly Meetup Group: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/13090...⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn: / jamingoecker Instagram: / jamin_goecker Podcast: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://anchor.fm/jamin-goecker⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ App: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://jgoecker.kw.com/myapp⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook: / gojaminrealestate Keller Williams Realty Alaska Group

3 Maj 202452min

Moving from Texas to Alaska: Is Alaska all it's cracked up to be?

Moving from Texas to Alaska: Is Alaska all it's cracked up to be?

Reilly and Delaney talked about moving to Alaska since they were dating. When the opportunity came to move to Alaska, they went all in and made the move. They share their insights and what they think about Alaska so far. Jamin Goecker ⁠⁠⁠Contact Jamin: ⁠⁠https://jgoecker.kw.com/contact⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Monthly Meetup Group: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/13090...⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn: / jamingoecker Instagram: / jamin_goecker Podcast: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://anchor.fm/jamin-goecker⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ App: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://jgoecker.kw.com/myapp⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook: / gojaminrealestate Keller Williams Realty Alaska Group

26 Apr 20241h 16min

Driving 4000+ miles to move to Anchorage Alaska: What is Alaska like?

Driving 4000+ miles to move to Anchorage Alaska: What is Alaska like?

Wesley and Kevin drove from Baltimore to Anchorage, AK in a little over a week to start their new lives in Alaska. They had some adventures along the way and definitely have some insights after living in Anchorage. Jamin Goecker ⁠⁠⁠Contact Jamin: ⁠⁠https://jgoecker.kw.com/contact⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Monthly Meetup Group: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/13090...⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn: / jamingoecker Instagram: / jamin_goecker Podcast: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://anchor.fm/jamin-goecker⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ App: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://jgoecker.kw.com/myapp⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook: / gojaminrealestate Keller Williams Realty Alaska Group

19 Apr 20241h 21min

What does a young couple think about living in Alaska after their first winter? Ft. Reece & May

What does a young couple think about living in Alaska after their first winter? Ft. Reece & May

Reece and May found out they were PCSing to Alaska from Texas. Listen to them share their journey through Canada with multiple dogs and hear what they think about living in Alaska after their first winter. Jamin Goecker ⁠⁠Contact Jamin: ⁠⁠https://jgoecker.kw.com/contact⁠⁠⁠⁠ Monthly Meetup Group: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/13090...⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn: / jamingoecker Instagram: / jamin_goecker Podcast: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://anchor.fm/jamin-goecker⁠⁠⁠⁠ App: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://jgoecker.kw.com/myapp⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook: / gojaminrealestate Keller Williams Realty Alaska Group

12 Apr 20241h 6min

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