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Buying a Home and Moving to Oxford, MS? 5 Tips for Moving to a New City

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Rexanne Collins,11/23/2021

Are you thinking about making a move? Oxford, MS is a great place to call home.

packing box for Oxford MSBetween packing up everything in your house, coordinating move-out and move-in dates, finding a new place to live, and trying to stay sane through it all, moving can definitely be stressful, to say the least! Throw in moving to a new city (welcome to Oxford, MS!), and the process can seem crazy and overwhelming. Don’t miss out on these helpful tips for your big move.

Do Your Research

Living somewhere can be a lot different than just visiting. Do you remember the first time you visited Oxford? Our first visit to a new place can make us all giddy inside. We get all caught up in the new and unfamiliar..and that’s not a bad thing! It’s an infatuation period if you will.

If you’ve been thinking about moving to a new city, it goes without saying that you should try to spend as much time there as you can before packing up and moving. But either way, do your research! Look into different areas of the city, what the culture is like, what locals say about living there - as much information as you can find! Prepare yourself for what your new city is going to be like as much as you can, so the transition will be that much easier once you actually get there.

Immerse yourself in the community. Take an uber or two and ask questions like when they moved there and what they love best about Oxford. Ask questions everywhere you go. I think you’ll be surprised how much people will love to talk about the quaint, charming town called Oxford.

I’ve got a list of some of my favorite neighborhoods in Oxford with some details about each one. You’ll want to check it out HERE.

Explore Your Neighborhood

One of the biggest parts of moving to a new city is getting to know your new neighborhood! If you’re thinking about living in a particular area, drive around and get to know everything that’s around there.  Experience everything!

Find your new grocery store, coffee shop, takeout place, and more! Those are going to be your new go-to places, so get an idea of where they are and what they’re like early on. This can help eliminate stress when you first move.

Create a Moving Checklist

When it’s time to actually move, make sure you’re not missing any important steps! This usually includes things like:

  • Changing your address and forwarding your mail – this is a biggie!
  • Transferring utilities (electricity, internet, trash, etc.) – provide your new address for the final bill.
  • Canceling local subscriptions (like the gym) and signing up for new ones if you want.
  • Scheduling your move – it will make all the difference.
  • Going through your things and getting rid of items you don’t need – this is the BEST time to downsize.
  • Coordinating travel plans to get to your new city.
  • Don’t be afraid to get professional help – Movers that is!

Friends who offer to help you move are great, but at a certain point, it’s probably not the best idea to try to move without some professional help.  Let’s face it…our friends mean well, but they are usually being kind more than anything and most of them aren’t into heaving lifting.

Whether it’s because you have some big items to move or it’s too hard to coordinate loading and unloading a moving truck in a different city all on your own, don’t be afraid to hire some professional help. It might seem like an unnecessary expense, but once you’ve moved once or twice, I don’t think I’m the only one that feels completely over it! This way, you can leave it to a professional and don’t have to worry about packing or friends breaking something or getting hurt. I’m sure they’ll thank you! I promise…you won’t regret it.

Try New Things

Even if you already know people in your new city, moving is a big change, and trying new things can really help you feel more at home. It might be hard at first but think about trying something like going to a fitness class or joining a local mom’s group to explore new places and meet new people in your city! The more things you try and the more you get out of your comfort zone (as painful as it might seem), the faster you’ll feel less intimidated and more at home in your new surroundings.

Give Yourself Time

Moving to a new city is a big change, and it will take time to get settled and to feel at home there! Keep this in mind and give yourself time. Don’t worry if you don’t feel completely comfortable after only a few weeks (or even months!). Everyone has their own pace and finding yourself in new surroundings can be a shock for anyone. As I mentioned earlier, get to know your area and try new things as much as you can, and before you know it, you’ll feel more and more at home.

So - if you’re moving to a new city, good luck! Find what will work for you to make the whole process a lot smoother!

 

I’m here to help. Got questions? I have a servant’s heart and I would be happy to help however I can!

 

Rexanne Collins, Market Realty

Oxford MS Real Estate Agent - Serving Oxford and surrounding towns and communities.

Call or Text: 662-586-1640
Main Off: 662-234-9900
Email: RexanneSellsHomes@gmail.com

"Because the right agent changes everything."

 

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*Rexanne Collins is your BEST source for Oxford MS real estate or for real estate in the surrounding communities and towns. Looking for homes for sale in the Oxford, Bruce, Water Valley or Calhoun City area?  Professional REALTOR Rexanne Collins is your local real estate expert. Whether you are looking to buy or sell, Rexanne is the REALTOR for you. Go ahead and ask her why!

 

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