Coming from WPB, FL to South Jersey... questions (Camden, Vineland: how much, transfer)

[gennifairy]

Where are you coming from?: West Palm Beach, FL
Why are you moving? Hubby is from there oringally and promised him we would move closer to his family
Where will you be working ? Most likely transfer from my current job to somewhere within distance

Will you buy or rent? rent
What is your budget ? 1200 or less
What kind of place are you looking for ? A single family PET FRIENDLY home

Will anyone (spouse, children, pets) be moving with you ? Spouse, our dogs
Do you need/want good public schools? always a plus

Briefly describe the kind of neighborhood you'd like to live in : safe? lol

List three things that are important to you in order of importance: saftey, family, pet friendly


We have been debating for a year to move there or not. Ive only been there once and that was when we were in a long distance relationship... he moved down to Florida to be with me. He hates it here, not that I can blame him. Its hot, humid, and the bugs... oh god, the African Sized Bugs of Death are killer LOL... people are rude, tired of snow birds because.. lets be frank... they are be annoying as all holy hell.. and.. im just tired of it to be honest. The only thing that keeps me here is my mom.

What are good areas to look in? I have large breed dogs and small breed dog. I need somewhere that is very flexible with animals, etc. He sucks at looking, he just tell sme what cities to not do because of the ghetto - Camden, Millville, etc... lol so I only have his advise to go on. Hes very little help lol...

[ansky]

Oh man, can't believe you're leaving WPB. I LOVE that city. Sure it's hot and humid, but at least you don't have to deal with the cold and snow which is the norm up here for about half the year. People are rude down there? And you're moving to NJ of all places to get away from that? Good luck! My cousin lives down there and has never mentioned anything about the bugs being an issue.

Anyway, a budget of 1200 is very low for a "nice" area. Your husband is right, you should definitely avoid Camden, Millville, Bridgeton, and most of Vineland. The nicer towns are closer to Philly - Moorestown, Cherry Hill, Medford, etc....but of course it's more expensive there. You might be able to find something cheaper out in the boonies - places like Shamong, Southampton, or parts of Hammonton.

[gennifairy]

Hahaha. Im used to the rudeness. As I always told him... we are mini-NYC. All the northerns flock down when snow hits haha. And trust me, I dont wanna go. HE does. He cant stand the tropics... or palmettos. Flying cockaroaches were a deal breaker hahahahaha.

Is NJ pet friendly or any areas? like, down here - Delray and Boynton are very pet friendly areas where in WPB not so much.. well, depending WHERE in West Palm anyway.. etc. If we have to pay more we will, I just want to get a good idea how much more and where, etc. Just be easier in the long run to figure all this out before we do move (most likely end of this year, begining of next year from getting everything situated).

Ill take the heat any day although it will be nice to actually see the seasons change colors for once!