Planning an Exciting Move to a New City

If you accepted a job offer in a new city, or you just decided that now was the time to make a drastic change, uprooting your life isn't an easy feat—yet, it's exciting and new. You'll get to explore a whole new place and all that that new place has to offer! There'll be new activities, new restaurants, new neighbors, new parks, and more.

What should you? What research should you do ahead of time to ensure you relocate to a place you'll be comfortable living in?

Look Up the Neighborhoods Before Buying (or Renting)

The neighborhood makes your home what it is. Make a list of the advantages and disadvantages to each—it can help make the decision easier. If your kids are in school, you'll likely want a school facility close by. Do you want them to attend a private or public school? Is there one close by? What about grocery shopping? Is it easy to get to? Do you like to have a gym you can walk to? Are there parks in the neighborhood? Ask yourself these questions ahead of time. Determine their importance to you and your family.

Research the Local Big Activities and Events

With a new city comes a new list of annual events and festivals. Find out what big attractions take place. Finding activities and fun events to look forward to can lessen the impact of a move, such as moving far away from friends and family. It's exciting, but it can also be really tough. Make the best out of it!

Research the Costs of Your New City

This is a big one. Cities come with different price tags. For example, housing prices in the downtown of a large city like New York are going to be far more than a small town, such as Cold Spring, N.Y. Make sure you know what you'll be spending before you commit. Even grocery prices tend to change. The worst thing that could happen is you move and find out you can't afford your new city. Financial planning makes all the difference, and it can help you avoid future panic or crises.

Moving to a new city can be a great change of pace. Enjoy it!

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SATCHMO SUMMER FEST

There are a lot of legends in New Orleans, but arguably few are as legendary as Louis “Satchmo” Armstrong. He was born in New Orleans on August 4, 1901. Fame found him in the 1920’s and by the time he passed away 1971 he was known around the world.

Armstrong played the trumpet, cornet and had an unmistakable gravely-raspy, singing voice.

Originally planned to be a one-time tribute to Louis Armstrong on his 100th birthday in 2001, the Satchmo Summer Fest was such a big hit that New Orleans decided to make it into an annual event.

This year’s performers include legends like Charmaine Neville and Ellis Marsalis, local icons like Kermit Ruffins and Jeremy Davenport and a number of other jazz and brass bands.

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INTERNATIONAL CASH BUYERS BOOST HOME SALES

The real estate market is seeing a dramatic increase in international transactions. 63% of international buyers are paying cash for homes. International home sales in the U.S. represent more than 6% of total existing home sales in value. Interest in U.S. properties continues to grow, signaling that America is increasingly regarded by international buyers as a great place to own property.

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SO MUCH HISTORY HERE...

The history of the French Quarter consists of over 200 years of characters, chaos, and intrigue. From the Faubourg Marigny and Treme to the Mississippi River any history buff will be amazed here. Be it a walking  tour or a Haunted New Orleans  or   educating yourself on the Cabildo and the Spanish Quarter,  stopping in St. Louis Cathedral in Jackson Square and seeing the original Louisiana Purchase-it’s all an affair to remember.

AN EASY WAY TO CUT 4 YEARS OFF YOUR MOTGAGE

A good advice for homeowners is to switch from the monthly mortgage to either weekly or bi-weekly payments. It’s the least painful, simplest way to shave approximately four years off the life of a traditional 30-year fixed rate mortgage.

First, contact your lender to establish a direct draft from your account for the mortgage payments. Next, ask your lender to establish payment every two weeks.

This simple change in your payment schedule will cut approximately four years off your repayment period. Check with your lender for an exact calculation of the reduction in years based on your individual circumstances.

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