Did you know that over 25 per cent of Americans move each



and every year? That’s a lot of moving. However, many of

these individuals and families who relocate are not always

happy after they move into their new home. They may find the

home they like, be drawn into the deal, yet have no knowledge

of where they are moving to and what they are in for.

Listed below are Seven Secrets to a Successful Relocation

that will help eliminate some of the surprises involved in a

relocation.

1. Subscribe to the local newspapers.

Before you sign on the dotted line for the house you think

you love, subscribe to the local newspaper. Better yet,

subscribe to all the newspapers, as well as the closest

large metropolitan newspaper. This step will help you

discover what is going on the area, politically and

economically.

Note: Be sure and read the Letters to the Editor as this

will provide insight as to what is really important to the

citizens of your newly chosen home.

- What is most important to the residents of this area?

- What is the budget for new roads?

- What are the most consistent headlines?

- Is major reconstruction in the works for bridges or roads?

You can subscribe to the hard copy or go online and receive

news from anywhere.

2. Check out the local Chambers of Commerce Websites

Your local Chambers will provide further insights to the

most important issues in the economic development of

your newly chosen region.

- What businesses are most successful?

- What are the resources for your business?

- Which is the largest and most powerful chamber?

- What will your chamber dues provide you?

3. Check out the website for the local Builder’s Associations

The only way to discover what current construction projects,

either commercial or residential, are in the works, is to refer to

the people who actually do the construction.

- Is there any new construction near your home?

- Check the archives for building permits in this new location.

- Discover the number of new homes currently under construction

4. Check the local city website

Is there a tax increase on the way for your new home ? Go

to the local city website to review upcoming city budgets as

well as current Mayor’s reports.

-Check minutes reports of city council meetings

-Review parks, fire department and other

-Check economic development departments for future changes

Note: Check the city websites for surrounding communities. Each city is

affected by another, so discover what is planned for the surrounding

communities.

5. Locate information about the utilities in this area

Who are the providers for your gas, electric and water?

Can you recycle? What is the cost for each and every utility?

-Is there a deposit required to obtain utilities and trash services?

-Is the process simple or difficult, i.e., can it be done over the

phone or Internet?

-Are there any rates changes on the horizon?

6. Check out auto/business licensing on line

Some states require new licenses and/or registration within 30 days.

This might seem like long time, however, wit all he drama and emotion

that comes with relocation, 30 day will go by like a heartbeat.

Check the state website for your business requirements, as well as your

automobile needs. You may find that license requirements are a drastic

change from your old location.

7. Check what’s legal to buy in your new state

If you are from California, or any other state where you

can purchase anything at any time, double check what’s

legal to purchase in your local grocery store. For example,

you may not be able to purchase liquor in your grocery or

any place other than a state run liquor store. And when

you do purchase in a local state run liquor store, you may

be charged numerous taxes on your purchase.

Not everything will be as it was in your old community.

Be prepared as much as you can. Don’t let these details

hinder your move, just use as much information as possible

so there are fewer surprises along the way.