Moving to Ogden for work, having trouble finding a rental

[Katzpur]

Originally Posted by Tweetie60

Just an update - I got the job! And I was VERY fortunate to find a house I loved during my trip up for the final interview, so made an offer on it, and it was accepted (though a nail-biting week later)! So I will have a place to move to once I arrive in Ogden. That was my best-case scenario for someone who has two big dogs! I did find that there are extended-stay residences and apartments that allow pets, but fortunately I will not have to rent first -- especially because I was really not digging the idea of having my dogs stay inside ALL DAY, surely that would cause issues. Anyway, for anyone buying, be aware that things are moving REALLY quickly -- having a house go under contract in ONE DAY is not unusual. So don't bother gathering a list of homes you want to check out more than a couple days ahead of time; chances are they may already have offers by that time. And, some homes list for more than what they will appraise at. So be prepared to have to play the multiple-offer game, and if you have cash to make up the difference between appraisal price and asking price (in case you have to bid against others - who may bid high, but if they have to get a mortgage, the house had better appraise at offer price), you will be better positioned.

Congrats on the job and on finding a place to live. I hope you and your four-legged friends will be really happy here in Utah!

[MamaGrace]

I know this is an older post, but I never saw the replies to my message. We're still in Utah, and still trying to leave. I have a great job and it's pretty here, but it's just not for us. I'd go in to detail, but my honest observations on a different post got certain people in a huff, so I'll refrain. I'm not here to defend my experiences or views. Absolutely no one or nothing could convince us to stay.

I live in Ogden, and worked here, until a promotion that now takes me to SLC every day. I like Ogden more than SL, which is saying something. Now, with the commute, it's even worse. But, I try to stay positive and know I'll leave all this in the rear view mirror eventually... just waiting for the right opportunity. With my current job, I may be getting a promotion/transfer to another state, so fingers crossed!

[kaytidid]

I’m very sorry Utah isn’t for you. In my experience, people either love it or hate it. As a military brat, I have experienced living in many difference states and I can tell you living here takes more getting used to than in other places.

It makes me sad that people dismiss your experiences thus far. I haven’t really had much of an issue living in Utah, but I’m certainly not naive enough to think negative happenings don’t occur.

Best of luck to you!