Moving to Alaska from TEXAS | What Is It Like Living In Alaska So Far??

Moving to Alaska from TEXAS | What Is It Like Living In Alaska So Far??

In this podcast episode we talk with James, who recently moved to Alaska from Texas. He discusses his motivations for the move (primarily escaping Dallas-Fort Worth congestion), the reactions of friends and family, the challenges of buying a house remotely, moving belongings, and the process of obtaining a vehicle in Alaska. James shares his experiences navigating Alaskan winters, the surprisingly manageable traffic compared to Texas, and the unique opportunities for exploration. He also touches on the pros and cons of living in Alaska, including the ease of outdoor access versus challenges in healthcare and travel.


Highlights

🚗 Moving Challenges: Relocating to Alaska presented difficulties, including buying a house remotely and shipping belongings across the country. Using U-Haul boxes proved a practical solution for their move.

🥶 Alaska’s Unique Cold: James contrasts the Alaskan cold with the biting cold of North Texas, finding the Alaskan climate less harsh.

🏞️ Exploring Alaska’s Wilderness: James describes the abundance of outdoor recreational opportunities and unique sights, contrasting them with his previous experiences in Texas.

🏥 Healthcare Access: One of the cons highlighted is the relative difficulty in accessing healthcare services in Alaska compared to Texas, especially for urgent medical needs.

✈️ Travel Time: A significant surprise for James was the extensive travel time required to reach various destinations within Alaska and to travel to and from the state.


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The BIGGEST Mistakes You Can Make As A Landlord ft. Carrie Jamie

The BIGGEST Mistakes You Can Make As A Landlord ft. Carrie Jamie

This conversation really opens my eyes!! She is the a property manager with Alaska Property Managers, and we spoke about the 10 most common mistakes that landlord make. this is a conversation that is informational for landlords as well as tenants as it teaches both parties what not to do and about their rights in a given situation! 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

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Crushing Interest Rates for Buyers in Alaska?? Ft. Amanda Jensen, First Rate Financial

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Everything you need to know about the Alaska Ferry system, Ft. Alaska Marine Highway Reps

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The Ultimate Alaska Pro and Con List

The Ultimate Alaska Pro and Con List

This week we have a very special episode for you! Every client I interview I always ask what they like and dislike about Alaska and what some of the pros and cons are about the 49th State from their perspective. This week, we completed many of these episodes for you to give you the ultimate feedback about Alaska so you can start your own pro and con list and decide if Alaska is right for you! Regardless of how much research you do about Alaska and particularly the winters in Alaska, you won't know what it's like until you have experienced it. For that exact reason I sat down with my past clients who have just experienced the first winter season in Alaska to find out what it is really like and how their overall experience in Alaska has been 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

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First winter in Alaska...so far so good?

First winter in Alaska...so far so good?

Regardless of how much research you do about Alaska and particularly the winters in Alaska, you won't know what it's like until you have experienced it. For that exact reason I sat down with my past clients who have just experienced the first winter season in Alaska to find out what it is really like and how their overall experience in Alaska has been 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

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From Hawaii to Alaska?

From Hawaii to Alaska?

Most people dream about moving to Hawaii. I have clients who did it the opposite way around and moved from Hawaii to Alaska. What made them make that decision? And how was it moving from an island and transferring all personal belongings? Tune in for a great conversation I had with my past client, Greg about his move and how he and his family have been enjoying Alaska 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

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What is happening with the job market in Alaska? ft. State of Alaska

What is happening with the job market in Alaska? ft. State of Alaska

I spoke to Paul Martz this week, from the Department of Labor with the State of Alaska. We specifically addressed an article he wrote in October of 2022 about the 10 year prognosis for the Alaska labor market. What does the future of Alaska look like? Find out more in this weeks episode! https://labor.state.ak.us/trends/subscribe.htm 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 .

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What's it like living on Kodiak Island?

What's it like living on Kodiak Island?

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