RELOCATION GUIDE
DENVER METRO AREA
WELCOME TO COLORFUL COLORADO
Not only do companies love the Metro Denver region – our residents think it’s the best place in the world to live. In fact, Metro Denver took the No. 2 spot on the U.S. News Best Places to Live list, receiving high marks for its desirability, job market, and net migration.
90% of Denver residents live within a 10 minute walk to a park. The spectacular Rocky Mountains with their world-class ski resorts and amazing scenery are only minutes away. It’s no wonder that Colorado has the lowest obesity rate in the nation.
When they’re not soaking up Denver’s 300 days of sun outside, residents take advantage of the arts, culture and sports available across the city. Whether taking in events at Denver Performing Arts Complex—the largest such facility in the country under one roof or enjoying a free concert at Levitt Pavilion in Ruby Hill Park. Metro Denver has all of the attractions you expect in a metropolitan city: from modern museums and an expansive convention center—to centrally-located sports stadiums and a zoo.
4 THINGS BUYERS DON’T EXPECT WHEN RELOCATING
Since most home buyers are focused on evaluating the property and how to get a good deal when purchasing a new home, there are some items that they tend to overlook. It is mostly the things that they need to do in moving. As a quick guide, here are four things buyers don’t expect when relocating:
1. YOU’LL NEED MORE TIME TO PLAN YOUR RELOCATION
Since most home buyers are focused on evaluating the property and how toIf you think relocation is just simply moving your belongings from one location to another, you are absolutely wrong. There are still a lot of things that need to be done when relocating.
Hence, you need to allot enough time to accomplish everything that needs to be done. Even finding a credible moving company isn’t as easy as you think it is. You’ll need to check reviews, do your research, make sure that the moving company is licensed, insured, and trustworthy.
Insurance is important especially if you are moving to a location that’s far from your current home. It would be more ideal to ask for recommendations from your friends and relatives who had first-hand experience with these movers.
Aside from looking for a credible moving company, you need to take time to fix your stuff, declutter, and pack your belongings. You need to schedule your moving days ahead of time and ensure that everything is settled and ready by then.
2. THERE ARE A LOT THAT YOU NEED TO ACCOMPLISH IN YOUR CURRENT HOME BEFORE YOU MOVE OUT
Planning for your moving doesn’t only consist of the things that you need to do during your moving day. It is also about settling all loose ends in your current home. Clean your current home for the people who are moving in. As a new occupant, you would want your new home to be clean when you move in so make sure to do it in your current home as well. Contact your utility service providers to let them know that you are moving. Lastly, notify important people about your change of address. You wouldn’t want billings and personal letters to be delivered to the wrong address.
3. THE MOVING COMPANY MIGHT HAVE A “NON- ALLOWABLES” LIST
Planning for your moving doesn’t only consist of the things that you need to do during your moving day. It is also about settling all loose ends in your current home. Clean your current home for the people who are moving in. As a new occupant, you would want your new home to be clean when you move in so make sure to do it in your current home as well. Contact your utility service providers to let them know that you are moving. Lastly, notify important people about your change of address. You wouldn’t want billings and personal letters to be delivered to the wrong address.
Relocating can be a difficult process especially since you are not only moving to a new house, but to an area that is new to you as well. Buying a home is already a very overwhelming task, relocating takes even more work.
There might be more steps to take before you can finally settle and relax in your new home, so you should prepare yourself for unexpected things that you might encounter along the relocation process.
WHEN SHOULD YOU MOVE TO COLORADO?
Homeowners have different reasons when moving to Colorado. Top of these reasons are new job opportunities, getting married and starting a new family, or to simply upgrade to a better lifestyle.
Meanwhile, some people move to get away from problems they experience in their community such as frequent flooding, high crime rates, discrimination, etc.
FACTORS TO CONSIDER WHEN MOVING TO COLORADO
Aside from the type and the price of the property, there are other things that you need to consider when moving to Colorado. Here are just a few things that you need to check before you finalize your decision of moving to a certain neighborhood:
- Overall cost of living
- Job opportunities
- Daily commute and/or transportation
- Nearby schools, hospitals, grocery stores, and establishments
- Proximity to parks and other recreational areas
- Crime rate and safety
- Vibe of the community
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