Future of Atlanta. Construction Jobs, Tech Jobs and You moving.

[@oldhead5228]

We left the ATL in 2010..got tried of the long daily commutes and never regretted. Now my daily commute is from the bed to home office.

[@ErickaWilliamsCC]

where you relocate to? somewhere fun

[@kw6719]

🤣FACTS!

[@Cahluvca]

That's my commute too! Great gas mileage!

[@oldhead5228]

@@ErickaWilliamsCC outside Savannah and close enough to smell the salty marsh daily.

[@oldhead5228]

@@Cahluvca yessir

[@SleekTekNeek]

I was raised and still living in Atlanta. Fortunately my job in tech allows me to work 100% remote from home and I live in the city in the Midtown/Buckhead area. It wasn't always like this for me but the time spent acquiring the necessary skills and networking has paid off for me. I'm also investigating in real estate.

[@ErickaWilliamsCC]

That is awesome!

[@NashMade]

💯

[@SuaveGA]

Born and raised in Atlanta/ DeKalb County, the population is increasing along with the prices. I was blessed to inherit and buy a few houses in Atlanta before the prices skyrocketed, now I get calls everyday from investors wanting to buy my houses. I'm hanging on to them but will be looking to move to a smaller city. In 2018 I was joking with friends that first time home-buyers will be buying houses in Griffin and Macon GA, had no idea it would become true. Not many natives left.

[@ErickaWilliamsCC]

Haha I am buying in Macon. It's a way off

[@oohno1000]

Ooh yes but in Macon Georgia that’s the move

[@LordHaveMurcielago]

I hate hearing how the natives are being affected. I’m a Crawford Long (Emory) baby but I got to visit Atlanta as a kid many times. Especially as a kid in the 90’s. I imagine the 96 Olympics were the catalyst for a lot of what we are seeing today.

[@kayjey48]

I'm from Warner robins,GA and Macon is going through changes & can be great for buying homes and making new developments

[@emailgmail4169]

@@LordHaveMurcielago Exactly! I say this all the time

[@jcmichaelw]

I'm originally born & raised in Atlanta but I moved away to the NYC area in 1990 (before the Olympics) to build my career. After 30 years, I'm moving back to Atlanta in a few months because my current position is allowing me to work from home virtually anywhere I want to live. With all of this growth I'm hearing that Atlanta is going to go through in the next few years, I hope there are plans to improve the traffic and public transportation.

[@ErickaWilliamsCC]

interesting move. I hope you enjoy the city

[@burdrchitect1680]

I moved to metro Atlanta back in 2009 and it has drastically changed. Traffic has always been a problem all over and the only thing that really has happen is the widening of the interstates. I hope that Marta starts to really expand with the growth coming in. I also want to point out is that Atlanta is somewhat losing its southern hospitality, it felt more like a family. People saying hello, etc. But I see Everyone is just here to work. Anyway that's just my opinion, but I'm excited for the growth.

[@ErickaWilliamsCC]

many folks coming from different places it will change an environment.

[@micsmitty3168]

Definitely doesn’t have the same hospitality

[@theallurefamily2185]

I agree

[@HeyAnjaGurl]

Completely agree

[@leedart]

Lost its charm class and trees are quickly becoming a thing of the past with all of the density growth.

[@jasminedtucker]

I went from the streets and organized crime to now being in school for IT. I'll be done this year with multiple certs. I been trying to tell people that if you are not attempting to better yourself and make more money, LEGIT money, then you will suffer in these next coming years. Life is hard and nobody cares about your pouting and complaining. Do something about it. Thanks for what you do Ericka.

[@ErickaWilliamsCC]

awesome congrats!! very proud of you. long term money.

[@oohno1000]

Congratulations for sure . Yes working in technology I saw it coming that product to service will create jobs yes but low level skills … become the developer, Project Manger etc. owner or CEO

[@naturallyvdeb2040]

Congratulations 🍾! I thrive off of motivated people. Let’s get it, no more excuses!

[@grindhard4312]

Awesome story bro! Congrats! What certs are taking up?

[@jasminedtucker]

@@grindhard4312 For my school, I'll be able to sit for about 8 of the major certs. I'm taking A+ in a couple of weeks

[@dyates12]

Wherever the masses are going, I’m going the opposite direction.

[@ErickaWilliamsCC]

that should be the idea

[@ThePresentTimeNow]

This is exactly what I said.

[@missdesireindependance5194]

That may be best if you want affordable housing.

[@eletesehoward4048]

Great video, for the tech owners moving here trying to find the growth of Atlanta videos are hard to find. Thanks for making this video

[@jmontiel1448]

I’m from Atlanta . I love it !! Microsoft just bought 17 acres in my old community on Donald Lee Howell . Digital real estate , construction etc….. im staying I’m not going no where !!

[@ErickaWilliamsCC]

dig your way in and stay in. atlanta going all the way up

[@ryancarmichael5812]

I'm on the same page you on! I aint Gon no where either

[@lilliekeisha]

I saw the microsoft building its beautiful

[@johnh8705]

Same here. Always some clown asking what I do

[@leedart]

Till the taxes go up 400% like they have on the Eastside in a few years. Soon they will be larger than my house note even though more business and people are moving into the city. This is going to be the reason people end up moving out.

[@MarlonGSR]

A few years back Atlanta tore down the last low income projects in the city. The section 8 folks were moved out to places like Stone Mountain.

[@ErickaWilliamsCC]

stone mountain. oh my

[@rickimcfarland2269]

There's still boulevard. Can't forget about that area. Oh and Edgewood Court apts. And most went to Clayton county, and this was right around the same time Clayton county cancelled their public transportation.

[@aneedkassim9727]

stone mountain Forrest park riverdale

[@zwethandie]

Love your work, love your work ethic, love the way you talk to my people because we really don’t understand “nice” talk! You have to hit’em with the one, two, gut punches and finish them off with a “right hook” of truth! God bless you!

[@ErickaWilliamsCC]

haahaha thanks. I am glad to share my view points on things.

[@SamMcKinley]

I hate to laugh at Ericka’s jokes but she is correct. If you want to find a New Yorker or Californian you can look in Atlanta, Florida, SC, TX and NC

[@mrroycejayflochi3302]

Great video. It boggles my Mind that there are still people out here who seriously think that $500 a month rent is going to be possible going forward in a major metropolitan area😂😳

[@ErickaWilliamsCC]

if you look all over youtube and facebook groups you would be shocked every single day.

[@oldhead5228]

It’s so bad in Savannah that landlords and investors have taken properties off of section 8 (including me) and are selling or are on the open market.

[@terrellwalker11]

According to the latest US Census, Atlanta is now the 8th largest US metropolitan area, overtaking Miami and right behind Philly.

[@ra_8072]

I love Atlanta but I was born here I'm just happy it's growing 😌. Traffic is trash but WFH jobs are available. I welcome the transplants they help the city grow.

[@ErickaWilliamsCC]

awesome. Glad you love it.

[@chillycharles910]

I think remote work in Atlanta and DC in particular will grow. If you can find a nice sidewalk community, you're in great shape.

[@SamMcKinley]

Thank You for Welcoming us!!!! I remember when NYers were Not welcomed

[@rickimcfarland2269]

Been here since '06. I'll probably leave at some point but I love it here, I have a great life and awesome network.

[@ErickaWilliamsCC]

its a blast every time i visit

[@Ckswank]

Left 24 years ago and have never looked back! Atlanta is a cesspool.

[@ErickaWilliamsCC]

Damn is was that bad

[@cortezmiller1899]

I read that article Ericka, and you ain’t lying. I need to get certified or get a degree in Tech.

[@SB-hw1zb]

I have lived in Atlanta area since summer of 2019. the traffic is nauseating, ridiculous. I cannot wait until my wife and I get the hell up out of here.

[@ErickaWilliamsCC]

Where's your next city.

[@SB-hw1zb]

@@ErickaWilliamsCC funny, I love listening to your KZbin output. well Erica my wife and I moved from Houston Texas back in 2016 she is in healthcare executive we moved to Denver Colorado we were in Denver Colorado for 3 years and she accepted an opportunity in the east side of Atlanta Athens to be exact. now she's looking at another role potentially in the Marietta area of Atlanta. it will require us to move from the Lawrenceville snellville loganville area and purchase a home closer to the Marietta area. if that occurs that will be our next move. otherwise we nomads essentially for her executive level role career path. she wants to be a CEO, COO, SVP so we will do the moving that needs to occur for her to achieve this. we do not have any kids.

[@ErickaWilliamsCC]

@@SB-hw1zb that is exciting. 😊

[@oldhead5228]

Yep yep

[@AngelasTravelAdventures]

Atlanta is my second home. Moved there in 2001, graduated from Georgia State University, worked at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta for over 13 years! I moved to Saudi Arabia in 2018 and MY GOD!Everytime I come home I'm amazed at the growth, people talk about the traffic but those of us who been around for a while and at some point had to do Marta and the bus, know how to get around and through. I love it!! I'm hoping to save alot while here and invest in some property! My brother works for G-DOT and is telling about some places that's next in development!! Inside scoop, I say if you can afford it, take advantage!

[@ErickaWilliamsCC]

you living the dream life.

[@thevowerinc]

We are doing our part to grow the Tech Jobs here in Atlanta. Love this breakdown! Future of Work.

[@ErickaWilliamsCC]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@cortezmiller1899]

@@ErickaWilliamsCC How do you get certified or get a degree in tech?

[@ErickaWilliamsCC]

@@cortezmiller1899 go watch the 100 videos we have in the playlist for tech tuesday

[@leewalker1420]

You so right, it's going to be highly impossible for the average person to continue to living in Atlanta, Home Ownership for first-time home buyer's has become impossible.

[@ErickaWilliamsCC]

home ownership and HIGH skilled jobs.

[@tam.b9651]

i love atlanta, it is so cool, but i am so sick of the crime. i really hope with all the new growth coming that things will turn around

[@kellykade]

Agreed

[@leedart]

It's because of all of the growth and non local pressures that crime in town has blown its top. I also believe it has to do with the disproportionate balance of wealth and lack of opportunity as well guidance that crime has gotten bad everywhere. It's only going to get worse as we ignore this reality.

[@ErickaWilliamsCC]

crime comes from folks who are refusing to get a job, grow up or do common snse stuff.

[@donaldsawyer2618]

She’s right!! New Yorkers are fleeing. I remember in 1997 when Summerhill was rough

[@ErickaWilliamsCC]

they running for the hills.

[@drehardin]

Once again, Erica bringing that painful truth and ringing the alarm. Let's Climb 🚀

[@ErickaWilliamsCC]

Let's Climb!!! glad you enjoyed the video

[@carolcole9789]

Now I see why I get letters, cards, emails text messages from Investors asking me if I want to sell my house and I am not even in the city of Atlanta.

[@ErickaWilliamsCC]

yes folks buy motivated seller lists all the time.

[@exquisitecaribbeanqueen7198]

I am telling you. Atlanta is popping, about to get some multifamily there. Ready, go, set

[@MrJearley6]

Thank you Ericka for this video!! This is your Subscriber on the West Coast Los Angeles

[@ErickaWilliamsCC]

thank you for watching the channel

[@BlissHealth]

Love Atlanta and I’m in construction 🚧

[@ErickaWilliamsCC]

awesome.. enjoyed the construction party

[@tmclbnk]

What a shame, we know there's going to be a major problem with homeless. Still, the city doesn't do anything to plan for a what's coming. As you always say " Winters Coming "

[@ErickaWilliamsCC]

they don't need to, jail and mental health hospitals is what is needed. there are countless programs folks do not want to follow rules.

[@micsmitty3168]

@@ErickaWilliamsCC you know it’s not that easy right just go ask Cali

[@holbrook-goldfilms442]

I bought a house in the atl suburbs in the panini best decision ever..80k equity right now

[@ErickaWilliamsCC]

poker money, congrats on your wins.

[@dianaprince9311]

Thanks for this video. You got me wanting to sit for the Georgia bar exam in addition to the California bar exam, after I finish my JD.💖

[@TheLIRRFrenchie...]

I love atlanta, but dang it sure would be nice if that Marta rail went more places 😌🤦🏾‍♂!!

[@ErickaWilliamsCC]

its a city that focus on driving, rail/buses work best in northern cities on a GRID

[@kellykade]

I just moved to Atlanta. Going to start my business there. I'm so excited I love Atlanta yeah the traffic is crazy but I have high hopes for myself in my business definitely got to network! 😀🙂

[@ErickaWilliamsCC]

You got this! good luck. if you can make it happen there do it.

[@fireknight4772]

Hi, I enjoyed this video; I do see the trends you are speaking of in Atlanta. As a suggestion, when you read the valuable information you are providing, consider slowing down just a little bit. I really enjoy your content.

[@maqnthreez]

Indeed; this will next cycle will be the best yet for those prepared like us

[@ErickaWilliamsCC]

indeed... folks who are awake are ready

[@exquisitecaribbeanqueen7198]

They are building major retirement housing now, its going to be epic

[@SammiSweetz]

I’ve been living in atl since 1997. When I was born. It has definitely changed and is not the city I remember as a young girl. My younger years I stayed in dunwoody, then moved to Gwinnett then found my way all the way as far as Dacula now…. When I moved out I moved to east Decatur but since the pandemic hit prices have RISEN. Everyone who’s from here has left or is being pushed out. Most people I meet are bot from here, new housing has sprouted up everywhere but it’s all expensive, with studios starting around $900 and that’s if you’re lucky. Or even find a studio. Wages have not risen as much as rent has, for a lot of us. These higher paid jobs must be in tech, must be in finance.

[@ErickaWilliamsCC]

nurses, blue collar skills welders, roofing, ac/hvac, and many careers in atlanta are getting a raise. adminstrative are last to get a raise and child care

[@chillycharles910]

The Northside has always been overpriced to me. My first residence was in Cobb County near Home Depot. I eventually purchased a house in South Fulton minutes from the airport, it was very affordable and open to the beltway, 85 and 75. I love it. I'm actually paying that mortgage and rent in Baltimore. My Baltimore 1 bedroom apt is more than my South Fulton 3 bedroom house.

[@Nikomarii]

Gwinnett county KILLING me with taxes 💀 Dacula is gonna pop off with the Gravel Springs i-85 exit. They had a QT on the exit before the ramp even opened 🤣😭

[@drehardin]

@8:37 🚨 The tag of "affordable" is a "Bait & Switch" play. 🤕Insult to Injury.... We essentially built Atlanta. They let us "til the soil" and now that it's producing crops, they're going to take it via gentrification, which we all saw coming.

[@ErickaWilliamsCC]

this is a part of it as well. I tell folks if you doing food service in 20s ok..doing food service in 50s... thats a road map to a bad back

[@delsijoy705]

Good afternoon! Thanks for all the valuable information you share!🙂

[@ErickaWilliamsCC]

glad you enjoyed it.

[@ceciliajunkins317]

Lived in Ga for 26 yrs, of which I lived in the Atlanta/Buckhead area of Vinings for 10 yrs. Loved the convenience of all the freeways! But, had to move because it did get more expensive for me. Still in Ga, but to the eastern side of Atlanta now and putting me closer to work.

[@ErickaWilliamsCC]

glad you found somewhere to relocate to.

[@Jade-ku2vz]

There’s so much cheap housing available in Atlanta especially when compared to nyc. If you can afford it, I’d buy a home and hold for a couple of decades

[@ErickaWilliamsCC]

its crazy to me so many new yorkers move to atlanta and don't buy. Its dirt cheap.

[@Jade-ku2vz]

@@ErickaWilliamsCC yeah and honestly I see Atlanta real estate growing like crazy because of the increasing in film production. Anyone not investing now that can is losing out

[@AngelasTravelAdventures]

Agreed!

[@DonRashad]

Well hopefully they will build more super tall skyscrapers downtown. Atlanta desperately needs it. The skyline has the potential to be a mini NYC or Chicago. I feel like if they bring more headquarters here, they’ll build higher instead of all these high rise buildings.

[@aerionbroadus4244]

Stop being worried bout the “drip” and invest in your future the right way

[@ErickaWilliamsCC]

its easy for us to tell folks that but they don't listen.

[@mckinley312]

Maybe...just maybe transportation planning will be taken seriously finally. People scoff at public transit there it seems, but its going to have to be addressed at some point

[@ErickaWilliamsCC]

at some point.. even the park and ride works

[@d.baileyspeaks]

Give me a ring, Erika! D. Bailey & Associates Realty

[@user-fd1qn2fz9d]

Great post 😆

[@0305trailblazer]

Dont come to DFW.....we are FULL!

[@ErickaWilliamsCC]

too late they still coming to dfw... shoot i want a high rise/penthouse in dallas.

[@akeishaharris]

It's better out there, that's why..

[@officialmarcjenkins]

Love the channel sis. Thanks for dropping game

[@ErickaWilliamsCC]

thank you for watching the channel glad you enjoyed

[@andyanderson3776]

Sista, come to my hometown of Macon, aka Mac-Town, Macon is a gold mine. Savannah is already blowing up!!

[@DJ-vj4vi]

Macon everyone is getting murdered everyday. No thanks

[@andyanderson3776]

@@DJ-vj4vi 3 times people getting clipped in Atlanta plus ya'll number 1 in the United States for child and human Sex Traffikking. Macon is good family.

[@six6goddess214]

New Yorker here buying every house, condo or townhouse I can get in Atlanta the Natives can keep complaining about the price it won't get any better sorry crash will not happen.

[@ErickaWilliamsCC]

exactly. thats the point.

[@six6goddess214]

Atlanta only got better with the influx of NYers.

[@NathanAHogan]

@@six6goddess214 Atlanta was better LONG before you got here. Don't get cocky.

[@six6goddess214]

@@NathanAHogan 1996

[@taurahelms3068]

I live an hour outside of Seattle. I see the commercials of the new developments often. When Seattle got rid of the Bubble Gum wall at the Pike's Place Market a few years ago, I knew this was coming.

[@antebellumblackamerican7408]

the bubble gum wall is back though....

[@solarcognac7112]

Lol 😂, I like when people say, “Alanna” so southern. Yes, it’s getting crowded by the minute. Too many cars i285.

[@ErickaWilliamsCC]

atlanta is southern pop... like nashville

[@cantrn5937]

Good grief. Atlanta is my beloved native home but entirely too many ppl have come here, diminishes the whole metro area. Think carefully if you’re thinking of coming here. I’ve flown into Ontario it had a lovely Mountain View-thanks for this vid

[@ErickaWilliamsCC]

its definitely going to change your city but hopefully the future of atlanta is bright for the new residents

[@d.baileyspeaks]

Love the video!

[@ErickaWilliamsCC]

glad you enjoyed it.

[@Cahluvca]

Sunbelt major cities are all about growth! It was inevitable

[@ErickaWilliamsCC]

48% of all home sales last year were in the southeast

[@beykerf4924]

I'm ready sis I need work in Atlanta, show me how to get to leagues

[@edenpagani1243]

I’ve lived in Atlanta since 1999. It’s always growing and changing. It’s also always planning and not following through ! Example is the Marta system expanding.....it didn’t happen. Novsre Group overbuilt the condos downtown -12 Atlantic station and all the condos in Midtown. So I’m confused. Lastly I live in Powder Springs and rent has increased greatly but it has everywhere. Belt line......they’ve been talking about h The belt line forever. No action!

[@leedart]

Marta not expanding is because the state does not help fund it like every other system in the country. The city, Fulton Co, and Dekalb are funding Marta. Now as for the city and its maintenance and upkeep of its assets...., it's pathetic. I do believe that there is money mismanagement as well entities like GA Power that are getting over on the area and do not invest/improve the city fabric. Just look at all of the powerlines everywhere in town.........

[@edenpagani1243]

@@leedart This explains a ton. Does the city help with the potholes? Peachtree street in Midtown is more than ridiculous. Lastly when Twelve Atlantic station was being built representatives came to Novare to discuss the marta bus going under Centennial Condos. Novare was going to fund a portion and so was Marta so I agree with your comments,

[@musicman7773]

North you'll be in Kennesaw/Canton, South College Park/Union City/Fayetteville, West Douglasville, East Snellville/Lawrenceville/ Athens.

[@ErickaWilliamsCC]

those towns about to get a bump in population and they aint even ready.

[@inmindcanidate1884]

They have been showing ya'll how they feel for over 30years,its just now it's moving much much faster, She's right...Atlanta is Something New..

[@ErickaWilliamsCC]

atlanta is about to be brand brand new

[@inmindcanidate1884]

Only if you are the owning the properties.zGenocide at its best

[@lmjohnson777]

I’m here…debating buying in the city/Sandy Springs/Alpharetta. So many great options!

[@ErickaWilliamsCC]

jump in there because its not getting any cheaper.

[@oohno1000]

Rent in atl will be 2,300.00 for a one bedroom one bath 🛁😃

[@ErickaWilliamsCC]

hahaha i looked in midtown and you right.

[@oohno1000]

@@ErickaWilliamsCC I’m over it I have rental property in Ga on the west side and that’s a blessing ❤️🤟🏾I’ve been wrking out west at my resort for months now and will be in my home 🏡 office in Plano, Texas in a few days . Glad I made a decision to get the hell out of Atl again !

[@a_ya_la]

Great article and what website did you get this information from. We purchase a house in Atl for even we retire from Texas but I do not want to leave Texas. Girl you be coming thru Erica

[@ErickaWilliamsCC]

In the description and I literally say each website as I show them.

[@a_ya_la]

@@ErickaWilliamsCC Thanks 😊 I be at work trying to watch you. Will look at it again

[@donaldsawyer2618]

Any future plans to discuss Charlotte or NC as a whole? Much growth

[@EmpireStateExpress01]

Ikr

[@ErickaWilliamsCC]

not really. when i visit later this year maybe. I use to live in the NODA district before it blew up.

[@DJ-vj4vi]

Atlanta is a great place for middle income black families to move and buy a home for like $200k. Tiny homes are being built and for sell starting at $180K-$250K.

[@saturncrush]

On point as always

[@ErickaWilliamsCC]

glad you enjoyed the video

[@GoviBenefits]

Lmao i love how you take pleasure (or appear to take pleasure) in getting dusty folks "outta there".

[@ErickaWilliamsCC]

folks who aren't busy can go live in the nowhere towns where rent is cheap. Lottering around a busy city with no plan is a quick way to poverty or homelessness.

[@genehammond7239]

Ericka i'm looking forward to your book of the month club !!!

[@ErickaWilliamsCC]

hahaha i will review some more books.

[@blaisebizimana2062]

I am moving there soon from New Hampshire

[@ErickaWilliamsCC]

enjoy the city.

[@Itsrebekahstar]

I just move to Atl! Loooooove it!

[@ErickaWilliamsCC]

congrats its a fun city

[@Itsrebekahstar]

@@ErickaWilliamsCC i mean it seems like a great place to live & date. I wasn't looking for fun more ease of living. And better dating options. Its great!

[@Ramesh-xf9nv]

Native Atlantan here to give my 2 cents. Atlanta is not built to this kind of migration movement. Georgia was and still is a rural based state. The espressways and roads just doesn't make sense. There will have to be an extreme road development plan or something.

[@ErickaWilliamsCC]

no where south of North Carolina is built for this level of migration but the city has a economic development plan you can view on city website, its coming.

[@elainespann4007]

Check out Urbanized LA.

[@coolbrieze]

First they take over Atlanta then Birmingham is next on the hit-list

[@ErickaWilliamsCC]

oh yes. birmingham is back up on the list.

[@89rnicole1]

Birmingham population is declining. Huntsville is the city that is growing in AL.

[@ladymsthing6056]

Not “you moving” in the title!😂

[@ErickaWilliamsCC]

in the title I want them to know.

[@GeorgiaMade404]

Born and raised in Georgia. Looking for a change. My next city is LA

[@ErickaWilliamsCC]

why LA?? extreme homeless problem, high taxes. good luck.

[@GeorgiaMade404]

@@ErickaWilliamsCC Thanks. Just need a complete 180 change. Been in Georgia all my life

[@ErickaWilliamsCC]

@@GeorgiaMade404 i completely understand that

[@kardeyaethomaston6394]

Atlanta is going in the trash quickly. Remember the poor eat the rich, and people are moving down here to become a victim. Yes live in your nice high rise and your car broken into daily.

[@ErickaWilliamsCC]

they are going to be rounding those folks up daily coming soon. the jails and prisons in GA about to be full. I heard about alot of car break ins.

[@missdesireindependance5194]

Atlanta will get extremely expensive with everyone moving there.

[@ErickaWilliamsCC]

this is every boomtown in the south.

[@th3azscorpio]

LOLOLOL you didn't have to diss Phoenix like that.

[@ErickaWilliamsCC]

phoenix is dry

[@JJermane]

You "GO GIRL!"

[@armandorojas3630]

Hi Erica... just out of curiosity, do you recommend Phoenix to live (for AA's)? It is the fastest growing metro, right?

[@ErickaWilliamsCC]

No. It's just a spill over from California. But it does have jobs.

[@armandorojas3630]

@@ErickaWilliamsCC People are coming in droves from Chicago and the east coast too.

[@audreys9770]

I just saw a news report on how African Americans in Arizona are homeschooling their kids because their kids didn't feel part of the community in the public schools. I think it might be challenging for families with young kids.

[@TechTrendz937]

What is the next best Area to move to then?

[@ErickaWilliamsCC]

cities around atlanta. cities around nashville tn, and cities in the carolinas.

[@NickiStaff]

Nothing but the truth!!!

[@ErickaWilliamsCC]

glad you enjoyed the video.

[@Rjisawake]

It's half a million for anything lol the end

[@ErickaWilliamsCC]

facts you will need paperwork and show that you got money.

[@edenpagani1243]

Rent: In 1999-2005 we lived in Norcross (Peachtree Elementary ) and had a 3 bedroom townhouse. We paid $750 for rent. In 2005 we bought a 5 bedroom home with full finisher basement (worthington osks subdivision)for $198,000. So I am confused on $500 rent. It’s never been $500. Additional info in 1999 we lived on Jimmy Carter Blvd (Guest Hoise Inn) for $175 a week all bills paid. So please tell me where the $500 rent is at ???

[@ErickaWilliamsCC]

There are series of videos on youtube from older atlanta folks claiming it was 500 dollar rent in atlanta hence why so many new yorkers moved back in the day

[@edenpagani1243]

@@ErickaWilliamsCC Ohhhhh I'll look for those videos

[@learningearning8385]

I paid $600 for a 1 bedroom in Peachtree corners in 2009. That same apartment is $1000.

[@edenpagani1243]

@@learningearning8385 Exactly! And if you were on the right side of the street your children attended Peachtree Elementary. Peachtree Elem was a Blue Ribbon School (top tier) back then. Georgia is run by school districts

[@TheMichelex20]

My first apt in Atlanta was $595 on clairmont rd all included. This was 2003. All the apts around me were a little over $400s. My next apt in 2004 was $575. After that moved to Buckhead. This was 2005. My rent was $650. These were all 1 bedrooms. My friends who were here mid 90s to early 2000s were paying $500 or less.

[@newell2003]

I don't really find this funny, because it's happening everywhere and to every nationality.

[@JstJadaaaMarie]

Yeah me either I was feeling uneasy watching this.

[@nuphazetv]

I live in Colorado… cost of living for a single parent is ridiculous!!! Our minimum wage is almost $15 and most are still struggling…. I’m thinking about relocating to ATL…lol… which WFH jobs should I apply for??

[@ErickaWilliamsCC]

what certifications do you have?

[@abattle2233]

Minimum wage is still $7.25 in GA. Single parents can't even survive in ATL.

[@ErickaWilliamsCC]

@@abattle2233 only 3 million people across the whole United States get paid that. It's less than 3% of the USA population.

[@JessFlatbushBrooklyn]

Looking to get in

[@ErickaWilliamsCC]

when are you moving?

[@AlanJWatkins]

My NW Atlanta property taxes just doubled

[@ErickaWilliamsCC]

why? alot new construction near your home

[@donaldsawyer2618]

19 in metro NYC. 8 mill in NYC

[@bezze777]

Nice..

[@ErickaWilliamsCC]

glad you enjoyed it.

[@alishatate7940]

222 comments , so, yeah, that’s a manifestation

[@jerrydavis3548]

Do a video like that on charlotte can you let me know now

[@ErickaWilliamsCC]

did you catch my video on charlotte?

[@jerrydavis3548]

@@ErickaWilliamsCC no ericka what date

[@ErickaWilliamsCC]

@@jerrydavis3548 two days ago

[@jerrydavis3548]

@@ErickaWilliamsCC what the name of the video so i can watch

[@Bankrollblanco]

1000 better than 3000 in NJ

[@ErickaWilliamsCC]

exactly. Folks underestimate weather, opportunity and a 1000 buck s

[@tundaiclark8154]

I'm going to talk about Atlanta and why you won't be there 😁

[@ErickaWilliamsCC]

ahahah

[@Etherealvioletco]

Please do not move to Atlanta. It’s full.

[@ErickaWilliamsCC]

its super full.

[@Healthyagingwithmarvin]

Atlanta has a lot going for it. I think the area is definitely still on the rise. I don't see the median income going up to $100k like a Seattle, DC or San Francisco. I like Atlanta for a place to visit but not to live and definitely not to retire. What will happen to all of the Black Hollywood dreamers. They will have to move to Memphis or Tulsa lol.

[@freeworld2275]

They gonna get moved from there also they gotta get their salaries up

[@ErickaWilliamsCC]

yuck... memphis is the worst.

[@Healthyagingwithmarvin]

@@ErickaWilliamsCC I agree. The worst place I've ever lived.

[@audreys9770]

The first $65,000 or retirement income isn't taxed in Georgia. In California the top rate is 13%. California gives absolutely no breaks for retirees: No sun for old people.

[@dzikijohnny]

Phoenix is a dry heat not like Austin!!

[@ErickaWilliamsCC]

aint nothing going on in phoenix but heat...and sun

[@IAPPLEWIZ]

Atlanta is going down. Trust me. It’s like Chicago. I’m moving out to Dallas in May. Never coming back.

[@ErickaWilliamsCC]

incorrect. chicago has 50% black male unemployment and terrible taxes. Atlanta doesn't have that at all. the migration from north to south is in a effect plus people coming from LA to atlanta.

[@IAPPLEWIZ]

@@ErickaWilliamsCC you must be a black male? Guess what? I am and I’m from Chicago. Atlanta has the same opportunities as Chicago. It’s easy to find employment for black women but extremely hard to find employment for a black man. Lucky I own many of my own businesses but it was rough for me and many others. This is with a masters. I am telling you from a black male point of view Atlanta is not it. Myself and other successful black friends of mines our moving to Texas. STAY PUT OF ATLANTA trust me. It’s ghetto and resources are trash. Move here if you want people. Lol. Black people are broke here spending all their money showing off. They look rich but their not.

[@DJ-vj4vi]

Not true African American small business owners are doing well in Atlanta and southern states in general.

[@curtisdrummerellerbe9544]

Why do we always just mention the major cities in the states in the United States of America there is more opportunities outside of just big big big cities and then let’s not forget about the entire state in the United States of America everybody don’t live in major cities some live in small towns and suburbans and other places everything is not just about Atlanta Chicago Dallas Houston Philadelphia New York City Cleveland Ohio Minneapolis Minnesota Buffalo New York Richmond Virginia Memphis Tennessee Los Angeles San Francisco Miami Florida there’s so many places outside of major cities that have opportunities to

[@ErickaWilliamsCC]

there are opportunities everywhere. this channel has done multiple videos on rural locations and videos on boomtowns. At the end of the day there is MONEY in the larger city. money in smaller towns comes from real estate ownership and business creation in smaller towns.

[@curtisdrummerellerbe9544]

@@ErickaWilliamsCC oh

[@dianjohnson7390]

You have to live somewhere

[@ErickaWilliamsCC]

its the facts every day.. you must live somewhere