Do East-Coasters hate people moving out here!?

[@CrystalWheaton]

I love watching young families moving to my province. For a long time we had a brain drain where a lot of our young adults moved out of province. Now it’s reverse. Welcome. 99.9% of New Brunswickers will welcome you here!

[@atribecalledowens]

Thanks Crystal! We're happy to be here :)

[@lauriec8831]

It's not you that people are mad about... It's corporations purchasing apartment buildings from out of province that do not live here contributing to our economy and increasing rents on existing tenants. You and your family moved here purchased a home you live in and contributing to our economy. Saint John needs more people like you not corporations doing what they are doing. Don't let others make you feel bad for moving here. Does that make sense?

[@atribecalledowens]

Thanks, Laurie :)

[@fergusontea]

Yes, that is exactly what people are upset about.

[@BCG6963]

We need people to move here, so welcome, don’t let the negative people change your mind on the East Coast. Yes Halifax, my city, is now becoming unaffordable for some which is sad but it is the market. Hopefully Governments can do more about affordable housing.

[@atribecalledowens]

Thanks for the welcome, Barry :)

[@godwynmarionneedradan1541]

Thanks guys. Im currently in Saint John NB already. Maybe we can exchange numbers and we could meet some other time. God bless 🙏🙏🙏

[@emilychedore496]

Welcome to Saint Awesome! In order to GrowSJ your family and others like you are just what is needed.

[@atribecalledowens]

Thanks for the kind welcome, Emily :)

[@matts92.]

My girlfriend and I are moving to NB next month, your videos were super helpful and absolutely the commentaries i needed !

[@atribecalledowens]

Awesome! Good luck!!! Hope to cross paths one day

[@fergman4]

That's why we moved from Toronto. We've been in SJ for 7-8 years now. I work PART TIME at Home Depot and I can afford a 3 bedroom house down the street from you. No way I could do that back home.

[@atribecalledowens]

Yesss! Freedom!

[@youngsavagebdksj24]

yep, im in a $77000 6 bedroom in the north end, pretty seedy area but it takes a lot to make a $77000 *canadian* house not worth it, especially in good condition

[@atribecalledowens]

@@youngsavagebdksj24 so affordable!

[@JasonLorette]

We are glad to have you come here, but I love the fact that you said "respect the pace" and help people understand that we Maritimers are pretty set in our ways. Oh, and this was a pretty mild winter, you haven't seen a bad winter yet, lol.

[@atribecalledowens]

So we've heard! Hopefully more mild winters to come!

[@guy4462]

It'll take a lot more than a few people moving here to make it as bad as Toronto... more jobs need to make it out here first. I moved here (retired) from Ontario a few years ago and could not be happier with my decision. Welcome to this beautiful province!

[@atribecalledowens]

Thanks, Guy! I think you've got it right!

[@bloisyjenkins]

I grew up in SJ and left for Asia 25 years ago. For many young Maritimers back then, going 'out west' was the dream. I'm so happy to see you and many others have moved 'out east' and hope many more follow you. Great work and good luck to you and your family.

[@atribecalledowens]

Thank you! Where in Asia?

[@bloisyjenkins]

@@atribecalledowens Osaka, Japan. I try to get back to SJ every 2 years for a visit, but last year and this year Covid made that impossible. Hope to get back again soon 😊

[@MiltonSeehausen]

You guys are lovely! Welcome to SJ. My family and I moved here from Brazil 4 years ago, and we love it. I hope you guys enjoy it. Don't let the haters get under your skin. They are just trolls. They complain, but they know NB needs to grow its population. Cheers!

[@atribecalledowens]

Wow! What a journey! Why did you choose Canada? Are you used to winters yet? :D

[@MiltonSeehausen]

My wife and I always wanted to live in North America, and when my daughter was born, we decided it was time to make it happen. We wanted to raise her in a safer, less busy and more affordable place than Rio de Janeiro. We adapted pretty well to the winter, better than I expected, to be honest. ☃️ Cheers!

[@atribecalledowens]

@@MiltonSeehausen Wow good for you! I We're no strangers to winter and we're still adapting :p

[@colleenjonesmcleod3511]

Please don't listen to the negative, we love new people . There will always be negative people and I am sure where you are from there are negative people as well. Welcome welcome welcome.

[@atribecalledowens]

Thank you for the kind welcome, Colleen :)

[@soving]

Loved your commentary here. Having roots on the east coast, I often find myself browsing off the beaten path properties to allow us to slow down and live. I so love the vibe on your channel..Well done sir.

[@DallasCarr-1]

Welcome folks. One little tip about living in a coastal city... 1. In the winter, it's warmer along the coast, but more rain than snow. Inland is 6 to 10 degrees colder, thus more snow. 2. In the summer, Saint John and coastal areas is your air conditioning. Inland, ( 15-20 mins away from the coast) it's hotter. Typically 6 to 10 degrees hotter. So, when your hot go to the coast, and when your cold go inland. That's it. Hope you nestle in comfortably.

[@atribecalledowens]

Nice! Thanks! That helps :)

[@smilewith77]

Love to see your videos. So honest and genuine! I’ve been living in NB for over 10years and I moved here from Seoul, Korea. I can relate!!

[@atribecalledowens]

Wow. I would love to visit Korea. I have a friend who played his entire pro hockey career there. He even got his citizenship!

[@robpar45]

I am from Saint John originally and left many years ago. I returned yesterday and am now in my 14 day quarantine time and I have to say, I am happy to be home. I am looking forward to purchasing a couple of properties over the next couple of years. I am a mortgage broker and I am opening an office in either Fredericton or Saint John (My home town). My wife is still in St. Catharines and will be here in several months to join me. I am glad you and your lovely family are here and I hope more folks decide to purchase here and enjoy what the maritimes represents and has to offer. Have an awesome day. Cheers.

[@atribecalledowens]

Connect with me on instagram @joadelic!

[@abncolb1027]

Born and raised in SJ, now living in Edmonton. I watch your videos when I am feeling homesick but really it just makes me want to move back even more. Cannot wait to see you enjoy the summers!!!

[@atribecalledowens]

How is Edmonton? Sadly, have never been to Alberta. One day...a cross country road trip!

[@abncolb1027]

@@atribecalledowens Alberta has some really beautiful landscape, The Rockies and Drumheller (dinosaur land) are very cool. Edmonton has some great resources, mainly medical, that you cannot access in NB. Lots of festivals in the summer pre Covid. However, I miss the ocean, 4 legit seasons and the slow paced lifestyle of the east coast. One day I will be back and staying.

[@ltom________6174]

Welcome to New Brunswick !!

[@atribecalledowens]

Thank you!

[@beyondscope2336]

Hey Guys, Welcome to the East Coast (SJ). Congratulations...You've found one of the most underrated & hidden gems in Canada. Know this first...the vast majority of people here are very stoked to have you move here!! I'm sure you already know... ya just gotta ignore the vocal Minority of people who hate themselves and try to take it out on anyone else who is trying to make a better life for themselves. Also, don't ever worry about them.. they are only brave enough to say that stuff online... if they met you on the street, they would be sweet as pie (and that's not an east coast thing.. trolls live all over the world). We need ambitious people moving here because our population is aging... so anyone with any brains at all is excited to see younger families moving here. So Welcome again Guys.. We are wicked happy to have ya's!!

[@atribecalledowens]

thanks for having us!

[@tripleseven8361]

Well said!

[@budrino2453]

I'd like to move to Saint John or New Brunswick. You guys have really shown it to be a great place

[@atribecalledowens]

Still thinking about it? :P

[@anng7035]

Leaving Ontario for Saint John tomorrow. Just getting our place cleaned up and doing some touch up paint.

[@iftekharzico9536]

Have you already moved in SJ? How are you enjoying your life in SJ so far? I used to live in SJ for years and i still miss SJ!

[@anng7035]

@@iftekharzico9536 Yes, I've moved to Saint John now. So far, I like it. I've only been out of quarantine for a little over a week.

[@tripleseven8361]

@@anng7035 Welcome!

[@anng7035]

@@tripleseven8361 Thank you! Got here Feb 4th, so far, so good. Got 3 job offers and finally started a new job today!! This wouldn't have happened in Ontario.

[@tripleseven8361]

@@anng7035 You're welcome and congratulations!...I'm in Toronto now...You're not missing anything! Hoping to be back home next week...Feel free to get in touch if there's anything we can do to help you to feel more at home!

[@JasonAnderson1970]

Just bumped into your channel WELCOME to New Brunswick.

[@atribecalledowens]

Thanks for watching!

[@lorigullison3473]

You guys carry on and enjoy your time now and not worry about what some others may think. This is important that you guys embrass this special time of your families life.

[@atribecalledowens]

Yes! Thank you!!

[@CanadaFree.6014]

Many young people out of university in NB tend to head out of province to look for jobs. NB could use people moving here to fill the gap... just not in huge droves ok LOL. We do like our quiet way of life, easy commutes, easy access to nature and water, reasonable traffic. Hubby and I drove through Toronto twice in 2019 and both times got stuck in traffic for 2 - 3 hours. Honestly I don't know how anyone could stand it. Seems like such a waste of life sitting in a car to just get back and forth to work. So welcome to NB and Saint John!

[@CanadaFree.6014]

Tip for cool furniture and home decor: Tuck Studio

[@atribecalledowens]

Couldn't agree more! We're liking the slow pace out here for change! We'll always have room in our hearts for the hustle and bustle of Toronto tho ;)

[@atribecalledowens]

@@CanadaFree.6014 Thanks!

[@CoreyTube2012]

PLEASE ignore people making those comments. You'll always come across those sorts of people on social media - some people are just unhappy with their own lives and can't take seeing others happy. I'm quite sure they only make up 0.01% of the population. Saint John definitely wants people to move here and invest and grow and help to enrich our society. I'm happy that you chose Saint John! Welcome!

[@atribecalledowens]

So true! Thanks for having us :P

[@chandnichaube755]

You're right. Most people live to work. Go to work come home watch Netflix go to bed rinse and repeat. We are missing the meaning and pleasure of life which is to apply our energy to our relationships with ourselves, our family, our communities, and our environments in an effort to improve quality of life for everyone we touch.

[@atribecalledowens]

Yes!

[@charlierose7309]

Enjoying your videos, thx for sharing! Best wishes, good luck to you and your family! Soon to retire, we hope to move from ON to NB, so your thoughts and experiences shared are appreciated!

[@atribecalledowens]

Happy to help! Thanks again for watching :)

[@JoeOsChannel]

I think you made a smart choice by moving to the east coast. Just a matter of time until I move back home to the Maritimes as well. Cheers...

[@youngsavagebdksj24]

please please PLEASE we need more people - a saint john resident

[@atribecalledowens]

Totally!

[@denisefletcher1608]

I've been seriously considering a move from my home, Singapore, for the last 3 years. After scouring the internet and poring over miles and miles of Google maps, I'm almost certain Saint John NB, is where I want to be. I hope to be welcomed and have a fresh start when I finally do it.

[@marilynrobichaud4585]

Don't let the haters get you down. I'm super proud of my home town. Super proud to see people moving from other parts of Canada and the world. You show us and the rest of the world how great it is here! So many Saint Johners take for granted the gem of life and land we have here. Love your channel!!

[@atribecalledowens]

Thanks for watching!!

[@elmac1085]

Welcome to New Brunswick! You are a great addition to our province. What a sweet little baby. Where ever you go there are negative grippers, don’t let that bother you. 95% of NB welcome you with open arms.

[@atribecalledowens]

Thank you!!

[@25Soupy]

Hello from Vancouver. I've been looking to buy rural property in N.B. for the last 2 years. Using google maps there's miles and miles of house after house, village after village in rural N.B. that no one has lived for years and even decades. I feel sadness in my heart to see once thriving families and communities completely abandoned for the big cities. I don't have to tell you why I'm looking to move from Vancouver to N.B.

[@atribecalledowens]

Exactly. It's a shame!

[@COB506]

Forget about the people that are small-minded. They are everywhere, not only in N-B. This pandemic is definitely having an impact on people's outlook on travel and moving (hence some of the negative comments IMO). Personally, I would not want to be anywhere other than N-B and I am happy that you have chosen our beautiful province. Besides, I also think it's a great idea to buy a house in a rural community. If all the people left the small communities to move to the cities, those communities would gradually disappear from the map. Like you said, it's all about perspective.

[@atribecalledowens]

We're on the same page, Charles! Thanks for commenting :)

[@TrueColors73]

Welcome to the East Coast. We are happy to have you. I do want to offer my perspective. I believe what is frustrating is because housing is rising its becoming harder for east coasters who have worked hard earning east coast wages and who are just starting out to buy a home or find a rental.

[@atribecalledowens]

Yes, it's a frustrating time for all right now! People are in very similar situations in southern Ontario with people leaving the city for the suburbs. One of main reasons we are here! Houses in the city we grew up are now too expensive.

[@lindahammond9218]

Don't listen to the naysayers - you are more than welcome here. You are needed! We need young families like your's to come to our beautiful province. I moved from Montreal to the northern shore of New Brunswick in 2006 and have never regretted the move. Again, welcome Owens family! :-)

[@atribecalledowens]

Thank you!!

[@charlierose7309]

Great choice on the area rug... looks good!

[@atribecalledowens]

Thank you :D

[@trishavienneau2953]

Welcome to Saint John!! The Irving Nature park is a nice hike by the ocean you guys might enjoy. There is also a little zoo here your little one might also enjoy if it’s open this summer! :)

[@atribecalledowens]

The Nature park is awesome! We went a couple months ago. Can't wait to go back when it warms up.

[@haroldthibodeau2186]

Don’t listen to any of the “haters”. I’m glad to see more people moving here from out of province. Glad to have yas.

[@atribecalledowens]

Thank you :D

[@alfredtaylor4887]

I grew up outside of Saint John in Grand Bay. I left many years ago but still have family there and pre-covid I was back a couple times a year. Saint John needs young families like you. Talking to relatives I think there is a more resistance to people moving in during the pandemic and once this passes you will find the people are really welcoming.

[@atribecalledowens]

Right! Strange times! Thanks for watching :)

[@roswellfd]

Of course you’re welcome here. Nice weather coming lots to see and do.

[@atribecalledowens]

So excited for that!

[@susanconnolly4931]

Hello from Halifax! Sending you, your family and fur baby, I Big Welcome to the Maritimes! You most definitely made the Best and Wisest choice moving to the East Coast. Yes you do get a lot more snow, especially in New Brunswick. Our Winters in Halifax have changed very much since I was a kid, far less snow, more rain. However, you will Love the Summers being near the Ocean. ❤️ . I've lived in Halifax all my life so far, and I love all of the 3 Maritime Proviences, and Newfoundland. PEI is like a second home to us ...so here's hoping we will all be Enjoying another "Atlantic Bubble" this Summer. 🤗 Enjoy you new home, City and Provience. Remember there will always be the few critics, on social media especially. However, they don't represent the majority. Always know this. I'm so Happy for you. Again Welcome, so happy you chose to move and live in the Maritimes. Once you get use to the snow in New Brunswick, you are on your way, to a less stressful way of life. Enjoy the Beauty of the Maritimes, and her people. Again Welcome! It's great to meet you... virtually! Cheers from Halifax. ❤️ Sue

[@atribecalledowens]

Thank you for the warm welcome!!

[@darkwing363]

Yeah some of those comments are right BUTTTTTT they don't apply to you dude it's just alot of big money from out west has been flooding into real-estate Into our multi-family and commercial properties. Glad to see you come to my neck of the woods and stay strong. (Note this is coming from a local real-estate investor)

[@atribecalledowens]

I hear you. Will be interesting to see how this all plays out! Thanks for watching!

[@trevorfillmore698]

Hay just found your channel I'm also from New Brunswicks north of Moncton I got a small channel as well. I have to say my blood goes back to the settlers I don't hate seeing new people coming to our quiet communities we have had people move here and try and change our way of life and I'm sorry that don't fly but not everyone is like that I'm at the point now all the new comers get there chance hopefully they fit in but it is hard fitting in to a small community where all the locals go back generation I see how it can be hard for new people to our area my buddies and have a way of teasing each other that other people dont always get the funny thing is if we tease you your good its when we treat people nice that you have to worry about. But welcome to the best place on earth hope it feels like home.

[@atribecalledowens]

Thank you! Excited to be here

[@Sharrrlynneeee]

Great video. They are too cute together.

[@BrandonVincentRealty]

Awesome to see some content from young people moving to Saint John and showing it, in a very real way. I’m from Saint John, born and raised (I’ve lived in a Calgary and Halifax for a while) so I get the slight contrast Saint John has to these bigger cities. I’m a real estate agent here and would love to meet up some time for a coffee!! I just started growing my own KZbin channel, and think you guys have INCREDIBLE content: I would be happy to help you guys out with any connections I have here! Cheers and welcome 💯🇨🇦

[@atribecalledowens]

Hey Brandon, we still have to meet? Possibly a house tour of a listing? Our viewers would love that if possible!

[@Ellie-ts2mo]

I don’t think people hate it when others move to NB. I think maybe just saying that the houses are cheap and not explaining that the job market is terrible makes people upset. 🤷‍♀️

[@atribecalledowens]

Good points, Emily. We're trying to be better at saying "the house are cheap" ! Thanks for watching :)

[@mariethedicedragon5977]

This is a very important point. There are issues with job availability, so for a lot of local people it is just not in the budget to buy their own home. My partner and I are not able to in or even near Fredericton, and rent is ridiculously high here. My mom and her husband just bought a house in SJ after over 7 years of renting there. So yes, compared to Toronto it's cheap, but for locals it is really expensive.

[@rps1689]

@@mariethedicedragon5977 Good point. What we are seeing is people in Fredericton that could afford a home last year now priced out of the neighbourhoods they wanted to call home.

[@Voteford]

We moved here two years ago for similar reasons as yours. My husband has heard similar “unwelcome” comments from one guy at work about how native NBers are feeling resentful. Prices are going up a little in real estate, but we’re also bringing our money and knowledge, contributing to the overall wealth of the province. However, we do need to blend in and respect the lifestyle. We’ve done that and love every minute of it. We’re big fans of NB! Bless you guys!

[@atribecalledowens]

For sure. I can understand the resentment. But those people don't seem to ever step outside of their own perspective and imagine how indigenous communities must feel!

[@rps1689]

It's not going up a little for the average person here though. Some modest homes have gone up as high as 40 percent. Now how do you see your knowledge and money bringing wealth to this province? Through taxes and purchases? Did you open a business that creates well paying jobs?

[@deepvoice9749]

Bless up G! Keep the content coming

[@atribecalledowens]

Thanks for watching!

[@katem1105]

I welcome you and your family.

[@atribecalledowens]

Thanks, Kate :)

[@stacy-annmorgan6685]

I’m in Toronto right now. And I can’t wait to leave this place. I have always hated the cities. Toronto over packed and now me being stuck inside makes me realize I don’t want a little backyard I need big open space. By summer I hope to be there. Sounds like Jamaica with the slow and easy going thing. I can finally have SNOW yep I’m down to leaving this place.

[@atribecalledowens]

So exciting! It's definitely a change of pace from Toronto out here! I think you'll like NB :)

[@Keith_Eh2181]

I agree 100% Saint John, and New Brunswick in General needs to lower its age of majority, we need young families to move here and live in our communities, Welcome to Saint John! Also we have some great fishing and outdoors areas along with the Highest tides in the world. You will see some amazing things

[@atribecalledowens]

Amazing! Thank you!

[@chrismccombe3918]

We moved here last April too from Hamilton, ON. Luving this province & our new life! Happiness to your family.

[@atribecalledowens]

Nice! Have you been back since?

[@aaronrogers8846]

Hmmm I wonder how many friends & family of the naysayers have moved to Ontario, BC or Alberta? At least 90% of NB’ers we’ve encountered since moving here last year have been fantastic! Definitely feels like I’m living in Canada again!

[@atribecalledowens]

I know eh! That's what we were saying too!

[@MsTweakk]

Love your content and attitude. Beautiful family!

[@atribecalledowens]

Thank you :)

[@MrHockeytemper]

Just need salaries in Atlantic Canada to match the rest of the country. I moved back and took a job in Saint John when I was in-between contracts overseas. 10 years of professional experience, 2 degrees, I had never been paid so little for a high level job, even 1st year out of University. It was like a slap in the face. Moved to Thailand 8 months later and have been here 8 years straight. When I have enough to retire, I'll be back again, just like most New Brunswickers. Make money somewhere else, and retire in NB. Stan Rogers sings about that :) I'm glad you are enjoying !

[@atribecalledowens]

Wow that's unreal. But ya, many people moving are working online with companies based out of major cities. That is key for sure. We love Thailand by the way!

[@MrHockeytemper]

@@atribecalledowens my sister is a Fed Gov Director, she is moving back to NB to work remotely. The times are changing for sure.

[@soving]

Electrical outlet cover plate cost $0.50, your outlet beside the TV needs one. There is exposed 120v terminals there.. kids are curious creatures make it safe :)

[@atribecalledowens]

Done! Thanks for reminding me to put them back on :)

[@godwynmarionneedradan1541]

Hi Bro, my name is Godwyn and Im a filipino. Me and my wife just recently arrived here in Saint John NB. God bless you and your family. Take care. Positive vibes. Let's communicate sometimes 😊

[@atribecalledowens]

For sure! Hope we cross paths! Maybe we can get together when it warms up!

[@kayemangilitcanlas3563]

Wondering what the filipino community (if any) is like out there? Thanks!

[@kayemangilitcanlas3563]

Wondering what the filipino community (if any) is like out there? Thanks!

[@sergiosanabriasanchez3950]

Hi, I'm from Colombia and I'm looking forward to studying in Saint Jhon, firstly i have to improve my English and then I will settle down there its seems to be a really nice and charming city. the quality of the video is on point thank you for sharing your experience and definitely, you motivated me to make the next step in order to get to the city, greetings from Bogota

[@atribecalledowens]

First, your English is impressive! Second, we've heard great things about Colombia and will definitely visit one day. South America is beautiful! All the best with your move and thanks for watching :)

[@lizfdez193]

From Alberta to NB...cheers 🍻 🥂 🍻 🥂

[@atribecalledowens]

Nice! What a journey. Thanks for watching!

[@elizabethgriffith2702]

There are definitely negative people just trolling to try to spread their negativity. Don’t take their comments to heart. Unhappy people want others to be unhappy too. You three are a wonderful addition to Saint John.

[@atribecalledowens]

That is the truth!

[@VeganGirl.]

My husband and I are thrilled that intelligent and progressive people like you are moving to New Brunswick! You are exactly what this province needs! We also really love that you’re vegan!!!!!! A total win for the animals of New Brunswick! 💚 Please stay! Don’t leave!

[@atribecalledowens]

Thanks for watching! :D

[@thepassportlife]

Love the videos. I live in New York City, I want to visit and see whats going on in St. John. New subscriber.

[@atribecalledowens]

Wow. One of our favourite cities. Kind of funny that you find Saint John interesting lol

[@patrickthirkell1841]

You are right, some people just want to have an argument, see a contrary view. I live westside, the house next door(duplex) sold for $5000. It had been on the market for 5 years. NB needs people, there is so much that needs doing. Want a cheap house? There are plenty here, so many that they are being knocked down just to stop them being derelict.

[@atribecalledowens]

$5000?! you should have scooped it up!

[@patrickthirkell1841]

@@atribecalledowens That would have made me a property developer, when l want to be a shellfish farmer! An ancient NB industry used to be collecting Mya arenaria, pickling them in jars and selling them in Boston. All this stopped when the price of labour outweighed the price that could be received from the sales. I want to re-start this industry, with a few minor changes. Lots to do in SJ NB!

[@jaywortman3444]

I personally welcome people moving out here, people don't deserve hate just for moving

[@atribecalledowens]

Agreed!

[@foxxygearreviews7754]

I think the pressure that some folks feel is that people who have worked for NB wages and paid high NB taxes to save for their home will be quickly muscled out of the market by people from Toronto who made millions on their condo. Also having been to bigger cities where people are angry and unfriendly, you of course worry that a bunch of wankers are going to move out here and make life crappy and hyper-political. Having said that, those are just mild concerns - I’m happy that people are coming out and discovering this place - it’s the jewel of the country in my opinion. We should all be kind to each other. It’s a free country and we’re all free to live in it wherever we choose.

[@atribecalledowens]

Thanks for sharing your thoughts! Definitely an interesting time and shift happening. Very curious to see what the future holds if the real estate market continues with current trends.

[@Dudek28]

This is a very important discussion I'm glad you made this video. Not regarding if the locals like people moving to Saint John but we have to discuss why this is happening. I am one of these people coming from London Ontario. Young adults are priced out of home ownership in the most population dense areas of our country. This is a why they are moving east. Look at what Halifax has turned into. 40% increase to freehold value from Jan 2020 to Jan 2021. As Halifax becomes more and more expensive over the next 5 years people will also be looking at alternatives, Saint John being the next most likely choice. I don't think it's unrealistic that Saint Johns prices could be similar to Halifax today in the next 10 to 15 years. Maybe 20. If the local economy doesn't offer higher paying jobs to those that can't work remotely for a company in Ontario there will be a big problem for affordable housing. I saw this happen first hand in London Ontario once all the Toronto people got their hands on London property.

[@atribecalledowens]

Interesting take! Thanks for sharing :)

[@tripleseven8361]

A colleague that I work with lives in London Ontario... He told me that he recently tried to purchase a home there...The asking price was $800,000. Apparently, a lot of real estate sales are handled by a 'blind bid' or something like that...He stated that he bid $100,000 over the asking price, there were 27 bidders and that the winning bid was for $230,000 over the asking price!

[@chrisward8091]

My wife and I just bought a house in Grandbay-Westfield. Any advice on the best way to get there. Did you move all your belongings yourself or did you use a moving company? Happy to hear you're enjoying Saint John.

[@atribecalledowens]

We're somewhat minimlists and we only had to move what was in our small one bedroom apartment so we were able to rent a u-haul and move ourselves. We did look in using a company, it was going to be costly, about $4000. It's also not guranteened when your belongings will arrive. Could take up to a month or more!

[@StefkeUK]

We used Great Canadian Van Lines when we moved from the GTA to Moncton last October. We were able to pick our dates of loading and arrival with them. They even stored our belonging for 2 weeks and everything arrived at the date and time that we had requested with no damaged whatsoever. We had the same guy to load and unload (he had one different helper for each load) so it was nice to see a familiar face coming with our stuff. Total cost was around $ 4,500.00 including storage for a two story town house. Mind you, we had got rid of all coaches and dinning table before moving. Hope this help

[@tripleseven8361]

Welcome!

[@sheridancompo]

I just moved to Moncton from Windsor! I love your content! I

[@atribecalledowens]

Awesome! How is it going so far? Thanks for watching!!

[@mariethedicedragon5977]

The thing is that people out of province are comming and buying homes but locals are financially struggling to do so. My partner and I have been saving for 3 years to try to buy a home, because we want our own space so that we can start our family. Renting also is really expensive (our 1 bedroom is 1100$) and both of us make over minimum wage. So while "no one was living there" it does end up affecting the overall housing market and the ability of local people to stay near their families.

[@atribecalledowens]

Where are you looking to buy? When we were searching for houses in the province we came across many that were well below $100K. Some even under $40K if you consider mini-homes in rural areas.

[@mariethedicedragon5977]

Yeah we were looking at mini homes on edge of fredericton; could not get a mortgage for a 37K mini home due to my student loans, and cuz rent is so high neither of us can put enough money aside for a bigger downpayment, even with both of us making between 18-20$ an hour.

[@mariethedicedragon5977]

Both of us have stable well paying employment with benefits, so not being in freddy is not really a viable option 🤷‍♀️ can't justify getting a second car either cuz that's another expense that brings us further from a mortgage, so it has to be on a bus route.

[@merandy65]

We need more young families to move here! I welcome it! However we have too many nay sayers here that dont like change and would rather have the region stagnate than grow and change. So ignore them and WELCOME!!!

[@atribecalledowens]

Ya, and I think more young families are moving here. Will be interesting to watch over the next few years!

[@patthemens]

There is a shift happening. It doesn't matter what the locals want. The locals need new people here. Until recently houses sat. No one to hire. The area is DEPRESSED because of the locals. CFA's (come from away) will decrease racism, decrease divide between French and English, increase local business and all business, create more stable jobs. After re-locating from Ontario and spending 2.5 years here the best thing that happens to the east coast is new people. Some locals are lovely, but most LOL ya anyways...

[@atribecalledowens]

Thanks for sharing that insight! I think the buzz is exciting. We could be witnessing something major!

[@patthemens]

@@atribecalledowens in my humble haha opinion we absolutely are!!! Buy more houses lol

[@seansimpson8758]

There is a big issue with outside investors buying properties, and "renovicting" tenants. They can evic with no reason and hike up the rent, a place across street from me was renting for 750 a year ago, now it is going for 1400. I work in community, low income families are struggling to find affordable housing, even middle class find it hard likely until the new apartment buildings are completed.

[@seansimpson8758]

With that said, most people know we need a boost in population, and are very happy to have people moving here. The real-estate market has been undervalued for a while. Saint John has a really older demographic, so it will be interesting to see how things go over the next decade or so.

[@atribecalledowens]

Ya that is true. Everyone is in wait-and-see mode. From real estate to covid-19. Will be interesting to watch everything unfold.

[@rps1689]

Unfortunately NB has no rent controls, and has rules that benefit landlords more so than tenants. Some provinces only allow increasing the rent whatever the landlord wants to after the tenant leaves. Also rental assistance is not as generous as we see elsewhere for low income folk and the rules to qualify are picky so many miss out. Houses should have never been allowed to be part of a speculative market for non residents in this country.

[@mattrobinson775]

We thinking of moving from Ontario rat race to the east coast like you guys did. What maybe the haters forget is that in the Toronto area the world comes to it and drives the economy up, and there is trickle affect like this amd we all ultimately benefit from that as a country. Increased value, money and skills come to places like Saint John looking for affordable homes and will spend money there. I have always loved the east coast, and I'm coming!

[@atribecalledowens]

Right on! Hope we cross paths when you make it out!

[@Cath834]

A very warm welcome to NB! I’m born and raised in TO, but have lived here in Moncton the last 20 yrs! The best quality of life is right here in NB! PS. Never mind the negative Nellies, they are everywhere, even here. We ignore them 😉 One tip though, you’ve moved “down” here, not “out” here. East not West 😜

[@atribecalledowens]

We came from a spot more south than NB! Basically moved up and over :P

[@Rifff3]

@@atribecalledowens Your correct about that Owens, on a 2 dimensional scale. Down East is reference to leaving the higher elevation of the great lakes area and floating down that big river named the St. Lawrence to the Coast. "Down East". I thought the same as you until I asked my Father about that decades ago. its all Good. Take Care

[@atribecalledowens]

@@Rifff3 true!

[@tripleseven8361]

Yup...Down East, Out West...Up North, Down South...And of course, Down under mate!

[@freywayne6574]

The house I bought in Edmundston had been vacant for over 10 years, a few of the neighbours were "put out" when I moved in, 3 years later we all good. I am in a Francophone city and neighbourhood, they taught us Parisiene French when I went to school not the same.

[@atribecalledowens]

10 years! Such a long time wow!

[@JustSusan]

You will see and experience people like that everywhere. When we moved from Ontario and went to Alberta we were scowled at by some. When we moved from Alberta to NS it was worse. On the flip side, the move from NS to NB has been pretty much seamless and a smart decision. We get so much more for our money and there is no REAL traffic to contend with.

[@atribecalledowens]

For sure! People are bitter no matter where you go!

[@anng7035]

2 days till I start my move from Ontario to Saint John. Anxiety is super high!!! 😭Lots of tears💦💦💦💦 leaving friends and neighbour's behind. Just hope no one vandalizes my car when they see Ontario plates!!🤞

[@lizfdez193]

You are strong! You will be fine. No worries and from Alberta. I'm doing my 14 days here in NB. People looks friendly

[@atribecalledowens]

Were there tears? Or smooth sailing!?

[@charleneboucher7124]

Stay with us! You are more than welcome! All the best…….🤗

[@atribecalledowens]

Thank you!

[@countroshculla]

I can possibly understand - outside not from Canada but I love Canada - as the prices that I have seen in videos of places in Toronto area is crazy. I like space and this 3 bedroom apartment that I live with my parents (they are retired, I pay the bills, food plus expenses) feels cramped at times and when I see folks showing their downtown apartment which is 470sq feet and costs $1800 or more a month - YIKES! And don't even get me started on Vancouver! So I understand if you or others moved to a place which has cheaper rents/price for homes. Besides, New Brunswick is beautiful and the cities of Saint John, Moncton & Fredericton are so charming.

[@atribecalledowens]

Where are you watching from?!

[@Jon4U]

Sorry for the negative comments. We are happy to have anyone who wants to come here!

[@atribecalledowens]

Thank you :)

[@Lanteigne333]

Keyboard warriors will post hate on anything! We are happy you found financial freedom. We will be too. Moving from Fort Erie (South of Niagara) soon to Saint John.....Canada is our playground.....east to west! Enjoy your life. Congrats.

[@atribecalledowens]

Fort Erie! Know it well. We both grew up In Niagara. :D

[@Lanteigne333]

@@atribecalledowens here my wife has found many "mom" groups to socialize and meet new people. Have you found any there (on Facebook)?

[@atribecalledowens]

@@Lanteigne333 Yes there are a few!

[@GoodLife-ru8di]

This is the 3rd family I watched their video on youtube that expressed the same experience. Truth is, there are a..holes everywhere. Just focus on the good and enjoy your new home.

[@atribecalledowens]

You are right there!

[@pamgodsoe9076]

There will always be the negative people. I was so nice to raise my three children in Saint John and Fredericton. Two out of the three graduated from UNB.

[@atribecalledowens]

Wow that's awesome!!

[@al1561]

Welcome to Saint John. :-)

[@atribecalledowens]

Thank you! :)

[@countroshculla]

What a cute baby girl you have and what a cute doggo you have.

[@atribecalledowens]

Thanks for watching!

[@tara5330]

Hi, I just subscribed to your channel, love that you guys are doing this! We are from Ontario and looking for a place to live where we are not just surviving. We can not afford it here anymore and because of you guys we are now looking into Saint John. We are a bit older but we do have teenagers and we were wondering what do you consider the best area to live in or avoid ? TIA

[@atribecalledowens]

That is a question that could have many answers!

[@ejl0306]

Don't let bitter and ignorant people bring you down or speak for most of us. Yes, some of our real estate will go up in price, but by golly, most New-Brunswickers had their chance of buying and owning real estate at cheap prices if they wanted to. For some, it's propping up the value of their homes and yes, like in anything else in a capitalist market, some people will be priced out especially if they're making bad financial decisions. By the way, the internet and social media, in general, are a cesspool for bad comments or people just ranting their frustrations. If you want to create an online business you have to either get used to it or simply not read them.

[@atribecalledowens]

You're right! Thanks for the comment, you nailed it!

[@blove9574]

The sound track is always dope

[@atribecalledowens]

:P

[@rps1689]

Holy mackerel! I just got an ear load from someone the other day in Moncton about those 'rich" BCers and Ontarians pricing them out of regions where they have saved up years for a downpayment only to be out bided by a "foreigner". I explained what is "rich" is mostly what is known as a poor house-rich person that sold their dump of a house and went were they could buy a house and have money left over for toys or retirement. This person that was ranting a about the "foreigners" sounded like those in BC that go on about the garish wealth rubbed in their faces by speculative investors from abroad.

[@atribecalledowens]

Same song and dance everywhere!

[@HalfHarry]

Keep it up both of ya!

[@atribecalledowens]

will do :)

[@tarnt5683]

Having a young happy law abiding family move to the area most people would be thrilled. I came from a town where the hardcore druggies, criminals, people looking to cause trouble moved in. Have you considered starting a “from away” Saint John fb group.

[@atribecalledowens]

There is a group on Facebook you should check out! facebook.com/groups/nbinnb/

[@otahu26]

You can Be a NBer' and Move from one Countyy Comminuty to another and There will always be those who'll call you an Outsider.. Even if Your from here. Happened to me back in 2015 Moving from Hampton to Bloomfield Ridge. Took a few years for them to get used to us being in there back yard.

[@atribecalledowens]

Ah wow! Interesting!

[@fergusontea]

Twitter is awful for negativity, so just ignore them! There are trolls everywhere. 😊 My only problem with people from away where I live is that when they buy property that has traditional beach access, they invariably block the access that the community has used for literally over 200 years. Use of property is a lot more casual down here and they don’t get that.

[@atribecalledowens]

The Trolls!! Oh no! we're all for keeping the beauty of nature accessible!

[@tripleseven8361]

It takes about 60 years to establish a Right-of-way...If you've had unencumbered access to the beach for that long, then you may have a legitimate claim... I would highly recommend that you get a lawyer to enforce your rights!

[@philipmitchelmore7293]

Also out in Rural areas like where I came from in Newfoundland, I could go to school, without a gun strapped to my back, guns were for hunting not killing people.

[@atribecalledowens]

Oh wow

[@smilewith77]

You will just need some good friends! All the best on your new journey.

[@atribecalledowens]

We have made a few. And our besties moved from Toronto a few months ahead of us. They live down the road!

[@RussellFougere]

The more the merrier, welcome!

[@atribecalledowens]

Thank you! :)

[@desireemaczko1860]

Looks like the tribe could use a snow blower ☺️

[@atribecalledowens]

It's true!

[@fergusontea]

lol You’re not allowed to get a blower until you’re 50 years old. You’re a young man. Shovelling builds character. 🤣

[@atribecalledowens]

@@fergusontea I think you're right, Mike! Jess speaking, here ;)

[@xXCanadianToastieXx]

Don't even bother trying to justify... Some people are just really unhappy and like to share that. I'm a Saint Johner (born and raised) and we don't mind you being here... just be nice and contribute!! (Like by doing positive KZbin videos for example!). I've moved out to Charlotte County just outside the city - When you're ready to see some real New Brunswick charm let me know and I will send you some Charlotte County gems all within 30 minutes ♡

[@atribecalledowens]

Amazing! I've never heard of Charlotte County, I'll be looking into it now tho! Thank you :)

[@rps1689]

Unfortunately you will encounter New Brunswickers that are upset about folk coming from other provinces blaming them for the increase of properties causing many to be priced out the neighbourhoods they used to live in. Over time, you will find no lack of New Brunswickers especially in the service sector that are quick to judge, profile, power trip, and take things personally. It is also common for them not to apologise nor be accountable. This type of unprofessionalism has been the norm for a long time and they get away with it because so many folk here are doormats. There are two ways to navigate this - behave in an assertive way or sycophantic way; the latter being most productive. A lot of folk here especially clerks bask under the doormat mentality and are not use to people with legitimate questions and calling them on their misinformation. I swear at times some folk think getting customer service is a privilege; not something done out of courtesy let alone professionalism.

[@atribecalledowens]

Oh wow. Has been mostly good so far hope we keep getting lucky in our encounters!

[@rps1689]

@@atribecalledowens I hope that the luck keeps up for you. Mind you, you are in Saint John and it tends not to be a smug as those in Fredericton and Moncton.

[@rps1689]

@@atribecalledowens I hope your luck continues. Keep in mind your are in Saint John and it tends not to be as smug as those in Fredericton and Moncton and I've seen how some in the service sector can be indifferent to them or outright rude. I don't know if you know this, but about 1 in 5 folk in Saint John live in poverty by Canadian standards, and you will probably find many that are impacted by it are resilient and I have been fortunate over the decades to meet some of them there and abroad.

[@thumbofmartin]

Hi, your videos are very interesting to me.. I came from Korea directly to SJ and... never had met such hostile people to us. Maybe there were some but just we didn't realized that due to poor English skill ha ha I wish you enjoy your life here with your daughter... so envy you.. I have only 2 messy boys. :(

[@atribecalledowens]

Oh no! I'm so sorry that happened to you! Hopefully your experience here has improved and you've met some kind people like we have. Thanks for watching :)

[@jennyfromtheblock8438]

Moncton is awesome! Best city in NB. Sooo much community and great for kids. 😁😁

[@atribecalledowens]

Will visit lots this summer!