It could be today, that you get that promotion you’ve waited for! Or maybe you’ve just had it with the city you live in! Either way,
That may means –RELOCATION-- and before you take over transition it is important that you get familiar with important tools for a stress-less move.
They are easy to use and usually free.
As the name indicates the site provides you with a comparison of the cost of living in average between cities. It ranks rates for main expenses such as rent, transportation, utilities and schools. This in conjunction with important basics such as Google maps, around me and apartment finder will help you get a real idea moneywise.
How are you going to transfer all of you belongings? Well, we all know about self- moving methods like U-Haul and Penske but beware! If you are moving to a city that is not so far from where you are now (50 miles approx.) professional movers may be just as affordable and you wont have to break your back carrying that 100-pound mirror in the living room. Hints: Look for Groupon offers or phonebook deals!
If you leave in an apartment complex and your lease has not run its course it is very likely that you will have to pay a fee to terminate the contract. I have looked everywhere to find a loop about this issue but it seems like the property owners are very well protected by the law and they will charge 2-3 months worth of rent (depending on how far you are from completion of the contract) if you decide to leave. Bear in mind that if you are relocating for work your company should help you out with the burden (ask for moving expenses).
I would recommend you take a couple of trips to the new city before you move, get a feel for it, make sure you know which are the areas you want to be around and most importantly which areas you want to stay away from!
Make phone calls to people that already live there and get into the blogging follow the people from your new city, (only on twitter, not freakily) be engaged on what is going on, what are the most prominent newspapers, local TV stations, restaurants and dye bars. These will make you transition a lot smoother and hopefully you’ll make the most out of your new home.
Good luck Miami.
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