The eastern panhandle is not statistically like the rest of WV, so citing statewide cost of living statistics is irrelevant.
@danielseymour87714 күн бұрын
Interesting but you need to pump up the gain a bit as it's hard to hear you. Also, if you could speak a little slower, that could help too.
@movingtowestvirginia4 күн бұрын
@danielseymour8771 thanks for the feedback! We've definitely had a few issues with our audio lately, but it's getting better! We'll try to speak slower. Feel free to reach out for a slower paced conversation at 540-539-6115!
@SkyRiz1039 күн бұрын
You guys give an unrealistic view of the true experience of living in Martinsburg. You should talk about the huge crime and drug problems. Jobs dont pay well. thats why most people here commute to maryland or Virginia to work. The medical care here is awful. I moved here from DC only because the cost of living is low. That downtown revitalizing you mention is also right across the street from some sort of shelter or drug rehab place. You would do your viewers more justice by giving a more realistic view of this city. I live in the suburbs away from the crime and drugs, but most people here cant afford to live in my neighborhood due to the lack of good paying jobs. We are mostly transplants from other places where i live.
Almost Heaven, West Virginia, capitol of lost hope. The only prosperous parts border and feed off other states. The people are proud and will not change. Poorer than Alaska and in the middle of the east coast. Her neighbor is ultra successful Maryland and up and coming Northern Virginia. Yet, for some reason many Marylanders and Virginians retire there, close to their native state, of course.
@movingtowestvirginia15 күн бұрын
@jamesjacock6221, some people really take that phrase "Almost Heaven" to heart! No place is perfect, I guess you just choose what kind of work in progress you live in. I know many people happily retired in West Virginia, Maryland, and DC.
@timphillips674423 күн бұрын
I moved to Huntington in 1958. WV is NOT a Third World Country! I'll have you to know that we have running water when it rains and electricity when we get lightning! So there!
@movingtowestvirginia20 күн бұрын
@timphillips6744, Huntington is a great area! So many hidden gems in West Virginia. Thanks for your comment!
@user-ze1cf2hx1t24 күн бұрын
The dirty burg drug city don't believe the lies I live here it's lil bmore
@movingtowestvirginia20 күн бұрын
@user-ze1cf2hx1t, thanks for your comment. We appreciate all opinions from our viewers. People have very different opinions on Martinsburg, and we always appreciate the comments to add onto whatever information we are able to share, as realtors. Perspective is everything, so we find that peoples' opinions are partly based on the locations they're comparing Martinsburg to. So many are looking to move to this area, or retire nearby, because of the low costs. We aim to provide information and resources so that they can do their research and come to their own conclusions. We offer visitor's guides, neighborhood driving guides, and retiree's guide to each larger town in the Eastern Panhandle (more locations to come in the future).
@garyneedham967424 күн бұрын
I move here 17 years ago, I’ve live all over the states. It’s truly a welcoming state . I’ll never leave.
@movingtowestvirginia20 күн бұрын
@garyneedham9674 we have had that experience, as have many of our clients! I'm glad to hear it's going well for you. Where are you located?
@bluerfoot26 күн бұрын
Ah took me some time Charles Town not Charleston. Was thinking that city must be really rebounding.
@movingtowestvirginia25 күн бұрын
@bluerfoot you're not alone. It's a common mix up with the names being so similar!
@ThomasPye-i6x26 күн бұрын
Is the town crowded on Sundays?
@movingtowestvirginia26 күн бұрын
Hi @ThomasPye-i6x! It certainly can be in the historic district of Harpers Ferry as it is a tourist attraction. That being said, if you're talking about the residential parts, for the most part, they're not located in the historic district (there are a few exceptions of course)!
@AboutBritneyАй бұрын
I never see these videos talk about crime rates, safety, percentage of population in poverty.
@movingtowestvirginia26 күн бұрын
@AboutBritney Thanks for your comment Britney. Unfortunately, Realtors are advised to refrain from discussing these topics as it could be interpreted as "steering" to or from a particular area which is prohibited by the Fair Housing Act. Nevertheless, we always encourage home buyers to research all statistics that they find important. Some great sources for the topics you've mentioned can be found at www.usa.gov/crime-statistics and www.census.gov. We hope this helps!
@AboutBritney26 күн бұрын
@@movingtowestvirginia Wow I didn't know that! Thanks for clarifying. I definitely look up crime rates on my own but didn't understand why it wasn't discussed
@movingtowestvirginia25 күн бұрын
@@AboutBritney happy to clarify! Let us know if ever need help with locating resources for the stats you're seeking: [email protected]
@barbarad9282Ай бұрын
Is there a barber shop in town?
@movingtowestvirginiaАй бұрын
@barbarad9282 not in Harpers Ferry that I know of but very close by in Charles Town!
@selfmadekingiceАй бұрын
Shit sucks ass
@mr-vetАй бұрын
My 25 year old son and his longtime girlfriend just had a new house (single-family home) built and moved to Ranson WV (located right next to Charles Town WV)-about 30 miles from my house near Leesburg VA). They couldn’t afford to buy a home where we live in Loudoun County, Virginia. They both still work in Sterling and Leesburg, respectively. I have a lot of family (from my dad’s side), who live in the Huntington WV area…I actually there during my senior year of HS..but moved back to the Midwest after graduating.
@movingtowestvirginiaАй бұрын
@mr-vet this is a very common move many people are making! I hope their commutes aren't too bad and that they love their new home.
@barbarad9282Ай бұрын
Im in the legal field and my son is an amazing barber... how would we do ?
@movingtowestvirginiaАй бұрын
@barbarad9282, thanks for the comment. Do you mean how hard would it be to find work?
@barbarad9282Ай бұрын
@movingtowestvirginia yes, how's the job market in those fields?
@barbarad9282Ай бұрын
First we have to visit a couple times and make sure we feel comfortable and feel the vibe. Selling a house in one state and moving to another is Quite a feat what can be done and we are about ready to get out of here.
@movingtowestvirginia19 күн бұрын
@barbarad9282 it varies so best to look up job openings over time! There are a number of legal jobs advertised in the Martinsburg area currently.
@barbarad9282Ай бұрын
I live in Jersey near Philly and am thinking of checking out Harpers Ferry to live.
@movingtowestvirginiaАй бұрын
@barabrad9282, Kristin is from Jersey as well!
@barbarad9282Ай бұрын
@movingtowestvirginia I'm going to need a realtor... I have certain things I want and I'm not in a rush.
@movingtowestvirginiaАй бұрын
@@barbarad9282 that sounds like something we can definitely help with!
@ronniewilson9820Ай бұрын
Put down the coffee cups...
@movingtowestvirginiaАй бұрын
@ronniewilson9820, sometimes the coffee or tea is gone by the time we film but we've started refilling before we get to that point. One of our viewers pointed out that the cups seemed empty. We're a little more focused on the information than the coffee cups at times!
@Lkdahiya-fn4oyАй бұрын
Yes and there’s a good reason for it.
@movingtowestvirginiaАй бұрын
@lkdahiya-fn40y my parents are very happily retired in Shepherdstown!
@WeirliveАй бұрын
looking to move to the area, this video was great! thanks!
@movingtowestvirginiaАй бұрын
@weirlive we are glad it was helpful! Feel free to email us at [email protected] or call at (540) 539-6115 for any more information. Have you visited yet?
@billbergendahl2911Ай бұрын
I live in southern West Virginia, a long way from Martinsburg.
@movingtowestvirginia19 күн бұрын
@billbergendahl2911, what do you love about southern West Virginia? What county do you live in?
@billbergendahl291119 күн бұрын
@@movingtowestvirginia I live in a small town in Fayette County, about nine miles from Beckley.
@CountryAndProudАй бұрын
Your cops are making your town look like 1930s Germany. One is on video straight up stomping on the constitution.
@movingtowestvirginia20 күн бұрын
@countryandproud I haven't seen the video you're referring to. Was this specifically in Shepherdstown? There are a lot of videos in the news these days, and on KZbin, and so on. It's hard to keep up. There are all kinds of people out there!
@michaelchen86432 ай бұрын
It is true when it comes to like manufacturing and transportation handling of freight goods, Martinsburg is growing in relative to other parts of West Virginia One really has to compare Martinsburg to West Virginia cities, but Maryland, Virginia and Pennsylvania cities nearby because it’s growth is really fueled by the economic vitality and those places not other parts of West Virginia Martinsburg has the veterans administration hospital and Social Security nearby. It also has a blossoming welfare population that needs government support in order to survive with a lot of this population suffers from drug abuse and social problems and managing their own lives. Martinsburg is not a cultural center of learning, art, or networking
@movingtowestvirginia20 күн бұрын
@michaelchen8643 thank you for your comment! People have very different opinions on Martinsburg, and we always appreciate the comments to add onto whatever information we are able to share, as realtors. Perspective is everything, so we find that peoples' opinions are partly based on the locations they're comparing Martinsburg to. So many are looking to move to this area, or retire nearby, because of the low costs. We aim to provide information and resources so that they can do their research (including our visitor's guides, neighborhood driving guides, and retiree's guide to each larger town in the Eastern Panhandle).
@michaelchen864320 күн бұрын
@@movingtowestvirginia I’m almost to LifeLock resident of the Washington DC area and spent lots of time in Baltimore and also in Western Pennsylvania and central Pennsylvania through to the Midwest I’m quite familiar with NYC in Philadelphia and Richmond, Virginia I’ve spent a lot of time in Martinsburg, West Virginia and yes, I’m aware even as much as 30 years ago it was a popular place for people to retire. I have a friend who retired in that general area and got a huge house well built with proceeds of the sale of house closer to Moore higher income area of the DC area It is more affordable place to live, but I also find it to be kind of offputting the curbside appeal of many of the neighborhoods, even the nicer newer ones, and the lower quality services you get from West Virginia
@movingtowestvirginia19 күн бұрын
@@michaelchen8643 out of curiosity, what services do you find lower quality, and are you comparing to Virginia or Maryland or both? We find that many people are attracted to Berkeley County because they want acreage at a certain price ($300k to $400k, for example). They may visit and like the small town feel of some of the towns around Martinsburg. We always recommend people visit Winchester, Virginia as well because many people in Martinsburg do tend to go there for different reasons (shopping, the Old Towne Mall, etc). Jefferson County is a popular retirement location if folks have the budget for it. It costs a little more to get acreage and a newer house (closer to $700k, but you can find older homes for $500k or so depending on the area). I grew up in Clarke County and my parents moved to Shepherdstown in 2021 and love living there.
@michaelchen864319 күн бұрын
Medical services, especially special-needs children, and elderly I don’t have any ants I used to, but there people I’ve known who moved out there and had to go back into Maryland and Virginia especially specialist The quality and training of the police force and domestic incident I’m not gonna go through the attic, but I know somebody who was suicidal who was pushed to suicide because the police were trying to intervene and they did it in a heavy-handed ham-handed manner Grocery store, food, shopping environment, and quality being very low. It’s not an urban food desert, but some of the lack of food grocery stores and they’re low quality really turned me off I’ll be kind and say there’s no like the Kennedy Center that would be ridiculous And sure there’s no place that I could put a boat or a yacht to go into an ocean access waterway that would also be silly But outside of the Shenandoah Valley area, the roads can be very difficult and bad weather and that’s just addictive of being in a mountainous area, but you also have a lot of urban suburban sprawl that creates an urban driving environment because the roads were not properly planned or widened, but the building permits were issued I often wonder what the water quality would be if you were forced well water and septic in such a but I considered to be a improperly provisioned area for suburban development
@michaelchen864319 күн бұрын
I remember Berkeley county and Jefferson county back in the very early 1970s That part of West Virginia and points West were kind of a magical place which coming from a relatively crowded suburb and urban area look like a place that you could let loosen cut up and entertain yourself with rural Space and fun it also had rural Small town charm The people who were there and were organic by generations to that area were a lot better mannered and humbled and down to earth. This is not the case anymore. Their psyche and lifestyles are stressed out as people from downtown Baltimore in my opinion
@ericjorm75202 ай бұрын
Born and raised in this are. Third generation. I can tell you without a doubt that I call B.S. on all of it. Housing is not affordable. Ethnically ppl self segregate. Jobs hire family and friends first, so no to that. Up the road from the hospital and all the doctors are alot of law firms specializing in malpractice for good reasons. I won't even get into crime. Lastly I'll tell you this. Had a bud move here for work coming from Baltimore. He desperately saved every penny he made for three years just to go back to Baltimore and get away. My advice is don't come here.
@movingtowestvirginia2 ай бұрын
@ericjorm7520, thank you for your candid comments. Every person's experience in a location is valid and important. We appreciate hearing from someone with deep roots in the community. That said, it's important to note that experiences can vary greatly from person to person. While some may face challenges in the areas you mentioned, we know many people happily living in Martinsburg. Further, there are many working hard on economic improvements for this fast growing area. We recommend checking out what the Development Authority has been up to (www.developmentauthority.com).
@ericjorm75202 ай бұрын
@@movingtowestvirginia Nice suger coating. The few ppl here who are happy are those thriving on others suffering. The Development Authority are actually a prime example. They don't listen to the community and are much more focused on their own self interests. Money is the goal and things like this only make it worse for locals. Not to say good ppl are not trying their best to make things better. But believe me when I tell you up to half a million dollars for a cracker box cookie cutter home built to last about ten years before needing major renovation with vinyl siding and acrylic windows is not worth what this area offers.
@movingtowestvirginia2 ай бұрын
@@ericjorm7520 I'm sorry that that has been your experience. We appreciate the comments to give our viewers different perspectives. We'll respectfully disagree on this one but wish you the best.
@ericjorm75202 ай бұрын
@@movingtowestvirginia it's fine to disagree. Im not looking to troll you. I just want everyone asking to know the perspective of someone who actually lives here. My hope is that our community will be able to eventually get this mess straight. We have asked that planning commission to stop adding more houses and population until then but they won't listen. Most of our county's schools are hiring ppl without teaching dagrees as seat fillers for instance. These are the things we want to focus on but more incoming ppl makes it hard.
@DeborahFlorian-gy6lw15 күн бұрын
@@ericjorm7520 Yours is the voice of reason. Yes, yes, and yes....all of it. But there's more. The corruption. People from the outside world should stay away. As in far away.
@oliverjurick4672 ай бұрын
Great video about our great county, but just so you know, Cacapon is pronounced Ka-Kay-Pun. Also, that gas station and restaurant was the Liberty Gas Station which has a restaurant in it.
@movingtowestvirginia2 ай бұрын
@oliverjurick467 thanks for the tips! Hannah's dad loves Cacapon and has been there many times, and it turns out he pronounces it wrong because we relied on his interpretation!
@ashqelon72672 ай бұрын
Your open room acoustics are pretty terrible there. Anyway, Open roads there, countryside is gorgeous, I been in the area. Lotsa hillbilly ppl there too, LOTS! When it snows it Snows and get socked IN for days of weeks. Salty roads Kill your cars!
@movingtowestvirginia20 күн бұрын
@ashqelon7267 thanks for the feedback about the acoustics. Some days we get it right and some days the mics aren't positioned quite as well as we thought. We may need to rerecord this one!
@movingtowestvirginia2 ай бұрын
For a copy of our free Ascend Program Guide, get it here: bit.ly/RTB-AscendProgram-WV
@jamesharmon22072 ай бұрын
What I have to say you not going to like and that is ,,,,,,😮😮,,, west virginia what a shit hole and I mean all of west virginia,,, never move here ,,if you know what is good for you 👍 😉 😏 🤔,,,,,,
@markthompson1802 ай бұрын
Next time you come downtown, for one of the best restaurants in the area, you should check out Thai Martinsburg (one block off of Queen Street, on West Burke), and for a nice, local-owned tavern experience, try the Berkeley, at 117 South Queen Street.
@movingtowestvirginia2 ай бұрын
Thanks @markthompson180, we will definitely try those! It was hard to fit all the restaurants in, Hannah always gravitates towards the nachos.
@joenylv2 ай бұрын
Love this place. Retired and the beauty and location is great. Travel by car is an advantage for east coast and Florida.
@movingtowestvirginia2 ай бұрын
@joenylv we're glad you love it too! Do you live in West Virginia now or have you just visited the area?
@joenylv2 ай бұрын
moving December 1st from Lexington KY
@movingtowestvirginia2 ай бұрын
@joenylv exciting! Are you building a home?
@juliobasloco49272 ай бұрын
If you're moving from a blue state or city and you're progressive...we don't want you here... you'll just bring your ideology and further make the area a burning dumpster fire.
@movingtowestvirginia20 күн бұрын
@juliobasloco4927 I'm sorry you feel that way, we think that diversity in background and belief can be healthy for any area, as long as people can be respectful of one another and not assume that there is only one way to do things. Our country is so divided right now, praying that we can get some unity and peace at least in our local communities.
@juliobasloco492720 күн бұрын
@@movingtowestvirginia It's not so much about how I feel...it's reality that can be backed up with data. People moving here is driving up housing cost and soon we will be at DMV levels. They're also adding to excessive traffic congestion. Diversity is an over blown woke term.
@juliobasloco492717 күн бұрын
@@movingtowestvirginiaI'm not sorry I fell this way. Visit Walmart at Spring Mills...it's now turned to a ghetto just like the Martinsburg Walmart. Mostly Biden / Harris illegals that have been dumped in the area. You'll see quality of life and safety diminish here.
@MDAbuhuraira42 ай бұрын
Hello Mem. I visited your KZbin channel and I find your content very good. Your video's Overview, Title, Description, Social, Checklist, and SEO options are not correct due to which your videos are not ranking well. If these issues can be resolved then hopefully the videos will rank better.
@movingtowestvirginia2 ай бұрын
@MDAbuhuraira4 thanks for watching!
@toddgittins56922 ай бұрын
Well, it's a pretty simple reason. It's WEST VIRGINIA!!! Life could be so simple.
@movingtowestvirginia2 ай бұрын
@toddgittins5692 it’s pretty clear to those of us who know and love West Virginia already! Planning a move can be intimidating so we’re working to fill in some of the gaps there.
@libertyBuilders2 ай бұрын
If anyone needs a builder I know a guy!
@movingtowestvirginia2 ай бұрын
@libertybuilders we need to set up a call to learn more about your work!
@corvusheller3282 ай бұрын
The Bavarian Inn and Wilshire Grand Center are on my bucket list
@movingtowestvirginia2 ай бұрын
@corvusheller328 let us know when you make it there! Do you have a visit scheduled yet?
@corvusheller3282 ай бұрын
@@movingtowestvirginia nope
@jerrystcokair80642 ай бұрын
I reckon I'll stick with kanawah And Logan county. Don't need anything more
@movingtowestvirginia2 ай бұрын
@jerrystcokair8064 thankfully there are so many great options in West Virginia! What do you like about Kanawah and Logan County?
@Biscuits70392 ай бұрын
We are Looking for something rural and neighbors that aren't so close. A property with at least 5-10 acres. The age of the home is not important. With a max budget of 350K, What area would you recommend?
@movingtowestvirginia2 ай бұрын
@biscuits7039, great question! How far away do you want to be from major grocery stores, hospitals, etc? Many people go to Morgan County or Berkeley County to find homes that meet the criteria you mentioned. There are some remote areas there but you're not too far away from civilization. There were 47 homes with 5+ acres that sold between $200k and $350k in the last year in these locations. If you'd like to see examples of the homes that sold that meet your criteria, just send us an email at [email protected]!
@A.J.P.3 ай бұрын
I’m loving that there are more channels like your on YT to talk about CT! More and more people like myself are moving there❤
@movingtowestvirginia2 ай бұрын
@A.J.P. we are glad you're finding our channel helpful! There is such a large void between looking at a home listing online and wondering what life would be like in the area. We're trying to bridge that gap as much as we can, especially in the comments section! What do you like about Charles Town?
@A.J.P.3 ай бұрын
My home will be ready in Charles Town this summer so excited. Love my new neighborhood Norborne Glebe ❤
@movingtowestvirginia2 ай бұрын
@A.J.P. Norborne Glebe is a great spot, we had a client build there in 2023! They're supposed to be getting a community pool which is a rarity, so it's on the top of my list for sure.
@user-pp8bu1ev6n3 ай бұрын
This coming week of 5/31/24 be moving to boone county wv my wife has family there I am from Indiana this is a big move for me you have anything that can make it easier lol tyou God bless
@toddgittins56922 ай бұрын
Almost anywhere is better than land of Mellencamp. Moot comment.
@movingtowestvirginia20 күн бұрын
@user-pp8bu1ev6n how has the transition gone for you? It looks like we missed the boat in giving you advice earlier, but do you have any advice for others moving to the area?
@billsteeves29743 ай бұрын
What is the cities policy on certain men who like to dresses and wear gallons of make up while wearing wigs reading stories to kids? What is the school Board position on certain books being allowed in public schools?
@movingtowestvirginia2 ай бұрын
@billsteeves2974 you'd need to contact the city and school board to find out more about their policies, we can't speak to these directly. Many people go to local Facebook forums to get local feedback as well!
@ladycactus1103 ай бұрын
Almost everything you talked about is a positive for me! ❤
@movingtowestvirginia3 ай бұрын
@ladycactus110 there are many who feel that way! I'm glad we couldn't talk you out of it, we think West Virginia is pretty special. When do you plan to move? Also, have you had a chance to see this video where we compare two of the most popular counties in the Eastern Panhandle of West Virginia? kzbin.info/www/bejne/q5aTo5umq9qfhpo
@ladycactus1103 ай бұрын
@@movingtowestvirginia As soon as my house here in New Mexico sells. I already have a buyer’s agent and we did some poking around last month 🙂
@movingtowestvirginia3 ай бұрын
@@ladycactus110 so exciting! Best wishes finding the perfect property.
@idktanre3 ай бұрын
nice video ! try brix 27 and ask for ryan :)
@movingtowestvirginia3 ай бұрын
@idktanre we will next time we are in downtown! Do you work there? Thanks for watching our video!
@idktanre3 ай бұрын
@@movingtowestvirginia Nah my buddy does though. You won’t be disappointed! It’s a real gem in Martinsburg
@movingtowestvirginia2 ай бұрын
@@idktanre it's been on our list for some time! We will get there soon.
@georgetarbutton21413 ай бұрын
That's where the Major Veterans Hospital is located for the Shenandoah Valley.
@movingtowestvirginia3 ай бұрын
@georgetarbutton2141, that is correct!
@georgetarbutton21413 ай бұрын
@movingtowestvirginia I just recently moved to Virginia from Delaware, and I am a service connected disabled veteran. Thats where I get services from as well as the VA Clinic in Harrisonburg , Virginia.
@movingtowestvirginia3 ай бұрын
For a copy of our free Martinsburg WV Driving Tour Guide, fill out the form here: bit.ly/RTB-MartinsburgWV-Driving-Tour-Guide
@Oldguynotbald3 ай бұрын
Let’s not forget, the jobs are actually in Northern Virginia
@movingtowestvirginia3 ай бұрын
@oldguynotbald, it's true that some are commuting for work, but many of our clients are working remotely these days! Also, a lot of people relocating for jobs are working in Martinsburg.
@Oldguynotbald3 ай бұрын
@@movingtowestvirginia Martinsburg is up and coming and one of my favorite towns.
@movingtowestvirginia3 ай бұрын
@@Oldguynotbald it's an area many are looking at for investment purposes. As prices go up in the DMV, more people are moving west.
@TomHoffman-uw7pf3 ай бұрын
The Hilltop House closed down a long time ago. My ex wife and I stayed there a couple times. Friggin' place was creepy as hell. It was exactly like the hotel in The Shining. You almost expeçted to see Jack Nicholson charge you waving an ax and yelling REDRUM.
@movingtowestvirginia20 күн бұрын
@tomhoffman-uw7pf oh goodness you are correct! There are some interesting old buildings here, that's for sure!
@charlesnye17363 ай бұрын
I love Harpers Ferry, one of my favorite places. Hey Kristen you must be from south NJ because you called it pork roll. I grew up in Newark area we called it Taylor ham.
@movingtowestvirginia3 ай бұрын
@charlesnye Yes, Kristin is a south jersey girl. She went to the College of New Jersey and has many friends who call it Taylor Ham. She won't hold it against them or you. There's room for both references in this world! ;)
@movingtowestvirginia4 ай бұрын
For a copy of our free Things To Do in Jefferson and Berkeley guide, fill out the form here: bit.ly/RTB-ThingsToDo-JeffandBerk