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Am I crazy to attempt to relocate to upstate NY from Tulsa Oklahoma in this economy?
If only it was so simple a question!
What is your profession? Is it what you LIKE to do? Do you have any job prospects lined up? What are your interests/preferred lifestyle, outside of work? What are your goals? Do you know what our weather is like? What kind of housing price range are you looking for?
I work as an instrumentation/electrical controls technician in the oil and gas business, also have a Bachelor degree in IT (little computer experience). I own a home 2600 sqft (payed $162,000, property tax $1800 a year) live in a nice suburban neighborhood (Oklahoma). I enjoy the outdoors, love fishing, golfing, and camping. My main concern is being close to family in Long Island, having two small children that needs to be closer to grandma and grandpa. However, because Long Island is extremely expensive, im not sure that would ever be possible. Trying to find a location that is within driving distance, however, a great place to raise children. I am looking at either PA or Upstate NY, just started my research. Just trying to decide if relocation in this economy is crazy or actually possible. I would appreciate any feedback....Thanks
While taxes would be higher, home prices could be lower. Schools might be "better" too. You can get to the outdoors within a short drive too. For instance, Syracuse has had a low foreclosure rate and affordable homes for the metro as a whole. Around the Elmira area, there is the potential of the oil/gas industry growing.
Last edited by ckhthankgod; 06-24-2011 at 01:13 PM..
In your position, I'd choose northern PA... assuming their property taxes are lower. We live in Syracuse (exact center of the state) and the fastest way to visit friends and family on Long Island is through northern PA anyway.
In your position, I'd choose northern PA... assuming their property taxes are lower. We live in Syracuse (exact center of the state) and the fastest way to visit friends and family on Long Island is through northern PA anyway.
True and perhaps areas like Scranton-Wilkes Barre and Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton could be good fits for your family. Binghamton might be another area in NY that you could look into as well.
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