5 Big Mistakes People Make When Moving To Alaska

[@alaska_realtor]

What other big mistakes did you make? Post them below!

[@mattg8787]

video idea what kind of thing can you do to live cheaper in AK

[@shanedaniels6447]

EXTRA tips we learned and researched: *Don't forget to get your cars winterized as soon as you arrive (or you will crack your engine block!). *Most things are cheaper outside of Alaska so buy before you arrive if possible. Things like wool clothing, or a used car etc. *Watch his other videos on methods for getting there. Drive, ferry, or fly. Can be very pricy if you ship up a container of stuff. Expect to pay 7-8k for a smaller one. 3-4k for a car. *Don't arrive without a plan, and try to find a rental once getting there. Property is limited in most or all of Alaska, and finding a place can take awhile. Some areas it comes and goes depending on military or seasonal workers. You might not be able to find a place to rent. *If you drive... bring 1-3 spare tires. That highway through Canada-Alaska is basically a bumpy pothole. *Do not wear cotton. Get quality gear for winter and you will be thankful for it. Cold is not bad when you have gear. Wet and cold is how you end up with toes removed. *Expect it to be hard and emotionally challenged your first year. Moving is big, and dark winters can be tough. Take vitamin D, and give yourself time to adjust. *If you are losing your insurance and take medications etc, make sure you try to stock up a few months supply before you move. Don't end up in a new place and run out. GOOD LUCK!

[@alaska_realtor]

Solid man! I may make another video just based off of your insights :)

[@shanedaniels6447]

@@alaska_realtor Awesome. We have been researching nonstop for the last year prior to moving up. Loved all your videos.

[@cathynavarrette6568]

We winterized ours before going up there.

[@sammencia7945]

$3k a month to live AK baseline. $4k to move your vehicle there by ferry. $3k in new gear. $25k to do it properly with 6 months saved.

[@cathynavarrette6568]

We were so prepared before going up to Alaska. We enjoyed living in Fairbanks. One mistake is going unprepared.

[@genericalaskanexplorer4470]

So when my family moved to Juneau Alaska I was already working up there so my wife had to drive through the Yukon in her third trimester of pregnancy with My mom and a dog. 😅

[@ABSOLUTEALASKAFAMILY]

The drive is beautiful. The cost of the move from the midwest was very high. If i did it again I would sell our furniture and really scale down and drive a u haul up.

[@alaska_realtor]

Thank you for sharing!

[@bigmanTEXAS]

Looking at the ferry up there and bribing gun to Alaska

[@alaska_realtor]

You would have to drive through Canada either way because the ferry doesn't go all the way through to Valdez or Whittier at the moment. I'm more of a proponent of just driving the Alcan at this point. The ferry system has too many vessels being repaired that normally makes the Bellingham to Valdez or Whittier route.

[@bigmanTEXAS]

Well, I believe I have a few guns that are unauthorized in Canada.

[@klynrabe1]

I've noticed a hand full of people just don't do enough research before making the jump. They come up with $2000 or something like that and don't take into consideration the cost of living like you said, food, etc. I've seen people move up in September and not take into consideration they will need to buy winter gear or winterizing their car and then not have the funds to be properly prepared.

[@lyrisy]

Would 10k be enough?

[@twinkieman237]

When would be the best time to move if you’re planning on Anchorage?

[@totallydoyou]

Hi! I am enjoying your channel. I am a school teacher; I have been speaking with matsu valley school recruiter. Wondering what is with all the foreclosures in that area? Maybe need the relocation guide? But honestly wondering if these are safe buys? Thanks!

[@alaska_realtor]

Hey man, that's exciting. There are only 8 foreclosures for the entire MatSu Valley (about 150mi wide as the crow flies). That's actually pretty low for the average. I should do another video soon talking foreclosures. As for the specific property, I couldn't say without knowing more about it. A lot of people in foreclosure get comfortable with the idea that they can get what their neighbors got for their property without doing any of the work that they did. Just because it's a foreclosure doesn't mean it's a bargain.

[@russtgrower750]

How about people who grew up in alaska or lived there a long time, left, and are coming back yrs later

[@rogerturner3847]

I don't have money to buy a place in Alaska but I have been thinking about moving there I certainly thank you for sharing your experience with me

[@walterfrantz2053]

alaska land sales.....go look at their website

[@Laurakate64]

We are moving there December 29th this year from Texas. We talked to some locals and did some research (your videos have really helped) and have bought all the cold weather things we will need. We thought the drive would be a unique experience but it’s dangerous in the winter. So, we are selling all of our furniture (no attachment to any of it) and just shipping everything else for about $3,000 and shipping my car for another $3,200. We are selling my husbands car because we wanted to get him a truck. We will fly up there and then buy him a truck there. Any feedback to offer or thoughts?

[@alaska_realtor]

That's certainly the easiest way to do it and what I usually recommend if it's possible! One thing I would say is plan to buy new furniture when you get here. There's a bed bug problem up here so you never know what you're getting when you buy used furniture.

[@FrozenFrontiers]

How has your 1st year in Alaska been?

[@sammencia7945]

@@alaska_realtor Oops. Which hotels and airbnb do NOT have bedbugs? Deal breaker.

[@tomas6451]

Talkeetna was great when we were there. Wilderness living with a Cubby’s supermarket a few minutes away.

[@AnnaleaAnimates]

I live in a town of maybe 300 people so I don't think the small town thing will bother me much

[@alaska_realtor]

You would be right at home

[@oneshutonekill3092]

I have a plan to move there but not in town a way so you can help me about it I will be happy so I would buy a piece of land with cabin by the river so I could hunting fish

[@StephenClarkDobson]

For those interested in "off-grid" living in Alaska who may be moving from as far as Florida, like my wife and I are, check out Dave Wipple's channel called Bushradical.

[@Budmadness]

Great videos.

[@rickbell7247]

How can I get a buyer relocation guide?

[@joysarsona2770]

I would like to receive buyers consultation.

[@alaska_realtor]

Always good to hear from you, Joy!

[@annabennett3091]

Need buyer relocation guide

[@michaelcrawford966]

Went to buy a tree location guy send it to 17 cactus Lane Artesia New Mexico

[@alaska_realtor]

On it lol

[@denisewilliams1113]

Show some of things you are talking about. Like land for sale, 🏡 🏠 house for sale. The best restaurant, stores, shopping mall, the post office, The Alaska train how it cost.🚆 🚄 🚆 show some of the Alaska bus 🚌 🚏 🚍 🚎 bus, the best 🚗 🚘 cars to drive, more story with poeple that live in Alaska.

[@jgllanesv]

Watch the other videos in this channel, most of those questions are already answered.

[@alaska_realtor]

Thanks for the feedback! I like the idea, and plan to make more Alaskan-living videos. If you'd like to hear more Alaskan stories, check out my podcast "Alaskan Journey" on Spotify, where I interview some really amazing and interesting Alaskans. The link is in the description of the video.

[@denisewilliams1113]

Okay I will check ✔ it

[@oneshutonekill3092]

In life they is nothing free

[@Peacelovesara77]

Living off the land…” Great in theory, not in reality…” hahaha “ just not a good idea….. if you are coming from FL….you’re probably gonna die in the tundra.”😂 I want to make a video with little funny example pictures and pop ups of all of his not what to do examples.. LA person (me) in the tundra hahaha

[@JamesBrown-xl4rq]

Is global warming warming up there the Alaska