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Originally Posted by Crystalchic82
Hi i'm new to the forums so if this has been asked before forgive me  Me and my husband where thinking of moving to Barrow, and i was just wondering how to go about obtaining housing there(preferably before moving)? |
You probably want to talk to whoever it is that you'll be employed with. If they are bringing in people they will no doubt be on top of who has housing. Otherwise, I can give you at least one phone number to call, once you are down to knowing a date.
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All the websites i have found haven't been any help at all I was also curious about what would be essential to bring(as we would be obviously flying out and have limited space)?
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Welllll... shipping is expensive. Are you planning on staying for the rest of your life? A year? (For that matter, do you know what you are getting into at all?????)
Things that don't weigh much are obvious items to ship up. Heavy stuff depends on how long you'll be here, as most people simply leave behind anything heavy when they leave. I year or two of storage might be reasonable if you don't plan to stay.
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Also would a car be needed in Barrow or is it possible to walk everywhere even in winter? Any advice i can get would be very appreciated 
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That's a tough one to answer. Lots of people here do not own cars. They walk or take a cab. It costs $5 a ride basically, so going to the Post Office will cost you $10, and so will a trip to the store. You might not want to walk when it is -30F and the wind is blowing 20 MPH... or you might actually like doing that (some people do).
But getting a car here from Fairbanks will cost you $4-5 thousand. And any car that is here is worth that much if it actually runs.
Alternatively, many people have a 4-wheeler (ATV). Not as nice as a car, but much less expensive to operate too. (You'll need some really good clothing though, come January and February.)
Look up my email address and send me some email. Make sure the word "Barrow" is in the subject so that I do see it. Tell me about what your job prospects are, why it is you want to live here, about kids and so on, and where you live now. We can have an interesting discussion...
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Moving to Barrow
