Are You Relocating to Tucson?

September 26, 2007 | By Kelley Koehler | Filed Under Relocating 

relocating to tucson A good portion of my business comes from people who are relocating to Tucson.  Sometimes people call me two weeks before they move here, sometimes people call me two years before they move here.

Either way, I’m pretty good at teaching people the city and helping them find their new home in Tucson.

The first big step in relocating is figuring out your finances.  I wrote in this post about a couple who are moving and will find new jobs when they get here.  Since their jobs aren’t solid yet, the type of loan and amount of loan they can get has changed.

Lenders and lending practices can vary from state to state.  If you can be comfortable with the money part of your relocation to Tucson, the whole move will be less stressful.

Next, I advise a fact-finding trip, if you can manage one.  Plan out a couple day vacation to the area to explore the various types of housing and prices.  This is also a good time to look at the various school districts, if that’s a factor for you.  People that come to town for 3 days to explore, find, and purchase a house tend to be more stressed and unsure than those that can explore the area on one trip and then select and purchase a house on a second trip.

There are other considerations.  Should you sell your existing home first?  Should you rent here first?  Do you need to complete the purchase of a home without actually being here?  There’s no one answer to those questions.  It’s best to sit down with your agent and advisor and figure out what’s best for you.  Hey, you’ll have lots of things to discuss with your agent as you’re driving around town touring homes!

Finally, don’t be afraid to ask for help.  Being in a new town and not knowing any service providers can be tough.  I know lots of helpful people, from dentists and vets to plumbers, accountants, and good restaurants.

Do you need help relocating to Tucson?  Let me know how I can help!

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