Posting from Tucson, Arizona. We may be heading to Georgetown, Texas, mostly because of moving closer to adult children. On paper it makes sense, but I don’t want to make a clean spreadsheet decision and then create a messy family life. Specific question: Is Austin still weird?. One of us…[Read more]

Posting from San Francisco, California. We may be heading to Frisco, Texas, mostly because of downsizing from a larger home. On paper it makes sense, but I don’t want to make a clean spreadsheet decision and then create a messy family life. Specific question: New construction in Frisco or…[Read more]

Has anyone moved from Las Vegas, Nevada to Fishers, Indiana and felt surprised by the day-to-day reality? Corporate relocation timing is our main reason, but I’m trying to separate the nice relocation idea from the actual weekday routine. I’m especially trying to understand this: Are Carmel…[Read more]

We’re seriously looking at Tustin, California from Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The move started because of remote work lifestyle change, but now my spouse and I are stuck on the practical details. Topic: Irvine, Tustin, or Lake Forest for families?. We have two kids and one dog, so the…[Read more]

We’re seriously looking at Mercer Island, Washington from Indianapolis, Indiana. The move started because of spouse adjustment, but now my spouse and I are stuck on the practical details. Topic: Spouse struggled with darkness more than expected?. One child is excited and the other is…[Read more]

Posting from Columbus, Ohio. We may be heading to Irving, Texas, mostly because of one-income trial year. On paper it makes sense, but I don’t want to make a clean spreadsheet decision and then create a messy family life. Specific question: Hidden costs after moving to a bigger Dallas…[Read more]

Has anyone moved from San Jose, California to Southlake, Texas and felt surprised by the day-to-day reality? Salary negotiation is our main reason, but I’m trying to separate the nice relocation idea from the actual weekday routine. I’m especially trying to understand this: Is Dallas still…[Read more]

We’re seriously looking at Plano, Texas from Phoenix, Arizona. The move started because of first home purchase, but now my spouse and I are stuck on the practical details. Topic: Property taxes shocked us – how do families budget?. We may rent first, but school timing and lease timing are…[Read more]

We’re seriously looking at Costa Mesa, California from Jersey City, New Jersey. The move started because of retirement planning, but now my spouse and I are stuck on the practical details. Topic: What do people love most about living in Irvine?. One child is excited and the other is already…[Read more]

We’re seriously looking at Richardson, Texas from San Jose, California. The move started because of retirement planning, but now my spouse and I are stuck on the practical details. Topic: What was hardest about adjusting to Dallas?. One child is excited and the other is already upset, which…[Read more]

Posting from Phoenix, Arizona. We may be heading to Aliso Viejo, California, mostly because of fresh start after divorce. On paper it makes sense, but I don’t want to make a clean spreadsheet decision and then create a messy family life. Specific question: Is boring actually peaceful with…[Read more]

We’re seriously looking at Alpharetta, Georgia from Princeton, New Jersey. The move started because of remote work lifestyle change, but now my spouse and I are stuck on the practical details. Topic: Alpharetta, Johns Creek, or Suwanee for families?. We are also thinking about visiting…[Read more]

Has anyone moved from Bellevue, Washington to Costa Mesa, California and felt surprised by the day-to-day reality? Lease review is our main reason, but I’m trying to separate the nice relocation idea from the actual weekday routine. I’m especially trying to understand this: Lease rules and…[Read more]

I’m currently in Portland, Oregon, and our family is considering Alpharetta, Georgia. Job burnout and restart is what started the conversation, but now every little detail feels connected: school timing, commute, budget, and whether the move will actually improve daily life. The question I…[Read more]

I’m currently in Savannah, Georgia, and our family is considering Georgetown, Texas. Home purchase paperwork is what started the conversation, but now every little detail feels connected: school timing, commute, budget, and whether the move will actually improve daily life. The question I…[Read more]

I’m currently in Indianapolis, Indiana, and our family is considering Richardson, Texas. Short-term rental search is what started the conversation, but now every little detail feels connected: school timing, commute, budget, and whether the move will actually improve daily life. The…[Read more]

I’m currently in Orlando, Florida, and our family is considering Southlake, Texas. Home purchase paperwork is what started the conversation, but now every little detail feels connected: school timing, commute, budget, and whether the move will actually improve daily life. The question I…[Read more]

Posting from Sacramento, California. We may be heading to Fishers, Indiana, mostly because of job relocation. On paper it makes sense, but I don’t want to make a clean spreadsheet decision and then create a messy family life. Specific question: Fishers or Carmel if one parent works in north…[Read more]

Has anyone moved from Allentown, Pennsylvania to Frisco, Texas and felt surprised by the day-to-day reality? Budget reset after burnout is our main reason, but I’m trying to separate the nice relocation idea from the actual weekday routine. I’m especially trying to understand this: Can one…[Read more]

We’re seriously looking at Frisco, Texas from White Plains, New York. The move started because of weather adjustment, but now my spouse and I are stuck on the practical details. Topic: How bad is Dallas summer for kids and dogs?. My spouse is more practical about the move than I am, and I…[Read more]

Has anyone moved from Kansas City, Missouri to Kirkland, Washington and felt surprised by the day-to-day reality? Leaving a high-cost city is our main reason, but I’m trying to separate the nice relocation idea from the actual weekday routine. I’m especially trying to understand this: First…[Read more]

Posting from Stamford, Connecticut. We may be heading to Irving, Texas, mostly because of school enrollment documents. On paper it makes sense, but I don’t want to make a clean spreadsheet decision and then create a messy family life. Specific question: What paperwork should newcomers…[Read more]

We’re seriously looking at Suwanee, Georgia from St. Petersburg, Florida. The move started because of suburb versus city decision, but now my spouse and I are stuck on the practical details. Topic: Atlanta vs Charlotte for family relocation?. One of us will work hybrid, and the other may be…[Read more]

Has anyone moved from Boston, Massachusetts to Costa Mesa, California and felt surprised by the day-to-day reality? Remote work lifestyle change is our main reason, but I’m trying to separate the nice relocation idea from the actual weekday routine. I’m especially trying to understand this:…[Read more]

Has anyone moved from Greenville, South Carolina to Fishers, Indiana and felt surprised by the day-to-day reality? Moving for walkability is our main reason, but I’m trying to separate the nice relocation idea from the actual weekday routine. I’m especially trying to understand this: Best…[Read more]

Has anyone moved from Columbus, Ohio to Allen, Texas and felt surprised by the day-to-day reality? Leaving a high-cost city is our main reason, but I’m trying to separate the nice relocation idea from the actual weekday routine. I’m especially trying to understand this: The house was bigger…[Read more]

Has anyone moved from New Haven, Connecticut to Tustin, California and felt surprised by the day-to-day reality? Budget reset after burnout is our main reason, but I’m trying to separate the nice relocation idea from the actual weekday routine. I’m especially trying to understand this: Can…[Read more]