REAL Stuff to Know When Moving From California To Georgia
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 27 ส.ค. 2024
- I have seen so many people move from California to Georgia in the last year, so what real stuff do you need to know when making the move? I asked a few of my clients who have recently moved and relocated from CA to GA, and I think their answers might surprise you! Some of them even surprised me.
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I’ve lived in Georgia my whole life. I visited LA and Joshua Tree for the first time in 2021, and boy it was quite the shock but I absolutely loved it and can’t wait to go back. Most people recognize Atlanta, but I’m from the Augusta area; Augusta being the 2nd largest city in Georgia. I live in Grovetown and it’s absolutely exploding due to military (Fort Gordon) cyber security and medical staff(some of the best in the country). Also, there are a lot of industrial jobs here. I work in a manufacturing plant as a maintenance technician. I love my state, and have lived and visited all over. There’s a whole lot of nothing in between major metro areas. Politics is becoming more balanced, instead of just being super hardcore Republican. Definitely consider Columbia County for school system/living, as there are lots of job opportunities in the CSRA.
Augusta is a great area and we've had many clients buy there. I have an excellent agent partner in Augusta that takes great care of our clients. Thank you for watching and giving your advice!
Tons of towns and micropolitan areas in between the bigger metropolitan areas; parks, historic sites, recreation etc. This is coming from a DC transplant
Just moved from Costa Mesa to Kennesaw and now I'm on my way to Oakwood. Still getting used to GA, nothing is flat and things are spaced out more than I'm used to. I'm originally from NJ so I'm used to the weather, can't wait to see more of GA!
Very cool! Welcome to Georgia. We would love to be a great resource for you and help you find your Georgia home. Reach out to us at 470-577-6472 or hello@keypointhomesgroup.com
Thanks for the info. I'm definitely thinking on moving to Georgia. Looks a beautiful place.
We would love to help you when you are ready. Thanks for watching!
This was a great video!! I'm a native of California and want to build a home in Georgia this year! I can't imagine leaving my door or car unlocked!! And when I move there, I will be locking EVERYTHING because, unfortunately, I've learned to trust just about nobody! But it's nice to know that such good places exist and I'm glad it is part of the Bible belt because I'm a Christian....sounds like Georgia is my kind of place!!!
me too but not so much religious as spiritual.........looking for nature and walking barefoot with my animals. love, love, love rain...............
Nothing is biblical about Georgia lol especially if you are within a 50-60 mile radius of Atlanta
I’m moving to Cobb county GA from LA in 2 weeks. Excited for the change.
I know you will love it!
Hi! Were you able to move to Georgia in the end? If so how do you like it? Me and my husband live also in LA (San Gabriel Valley) and considering Georgia as a possible state to move. What are your thoughts on life there?
@@fayeinwonderland hey! Yes I did. I’ve been here since February. And I love it. Everyone asks me if I miss Cali, I say only the food. I’m a foodie, and nothing will compare to the variety of food and quality you find in CA, especially LA.
Other than that I love it here, no regrets. Life seems to go by at slower and more peaceful pace here. People are nicer too. Lots of green everywhere, lakes, rivers, hiking trails. Everyone seemed to be very outdoorsy here, which I love. Keep going up GA, and you’ll find even more national parks and mesmerizing waterfalls with trails etc. I don’t take the freeway much, but I heard traffic can get bad here, especially coming from or to Atlanta. The only “bad” thing, is that some days rain some days is sunny, and some both at the same time, or just heavy rain, 10 mins later sunny again. But that’s only sometimes, nothing that could ruin your day or plans in my opinion. Humidity is not as bad as I thought. I’d hate to be in CA right now with all the extreme heat my family tells me about.
@@johnny110291 Hi Johnny thank you for responding! :) amazing, it’s nice to hear you’re liking it so far coming from LA. Humidity is what concerns me the most (my first choice was Florida but then changed my mind because of that), but I’ll definitely plan a trip soon to see the area and “feel” the weather (especially during summer months). What do you think about the cost of living? Hope it’s proportioned correctly to the salary.
Anyways, it won’t be my first move since I moved from Italy to California but it can be still a big change :)
Thank you again and enjoy your life in Georgia! :)
@@fayeinwonderland I have some friends from Florida that live here now too. They say humidity and weather overall is way worst than here.
Honestly humidity is not bad, not unbearable at least. More humid than CA, yes, but not too bad. It does bring a lot more bugs though, so gotta be prepare for that too. Actually that’s the only thing I hate lol, again, not like infestation type of bugs, but definitely you’ll see more bugs than CA.
Whether you rent or buy a house it’ll be 10000% cheaper than Cali. Everything else is slightly below CA (or the same), restaurants, groceries, utilities, unfortunately. But I guess prices are going up everywhere anyway, not only here. Even worst in CA.
And yea no prob. I’m glad I can help.
I think you will love it. Come check it out and see for yourself.
Thanks a lot fot this vid Sarah. Very helpful for my wife and I as we prepare our move to Mcdonough.
Glad it was helpful! We would love to help you find your McDonough home. We have a great agent that covers that area. Call us at 470-577-6472 or email at hello@keypointhomesgroup.com
Very informative. Hope to move from Cali to Georgia some day.
You should! I would love to welcome you to Georgia. 🍑
I’m planning to move from Ca to Ga as well
We moved in June and love it here we used the Pods cost $5000. But totally worth it got all out belongings here safely. We bought a home finished in June. Much more space than our CA home. We should have moved her 5 years ago. The humidity bothered me at first, but stopped in October. Lots of rain and everything is green and no fires 🔥😀
stay in CA.
Tons of cemeteries?? Can’t stand the humidity here. I love the Peach pass, makes driving around Buford and Atlanta area much easier.
It’s an older eastern state of the 13 colonies. Cemeteries and history should be expected
I lived in GA for about 8 months and worked in Midtown at Atlantic Station. So I already have a good idea of what life is like. Loved my time there and my wife and I are considering a move. Not sure where to get started as first time buyers though. Particularly because we are out of state.
Do you have a video about logistics of purchasing a home from out of state? Do you set up digital tours and follow that up with a schedule of live tours for us to book a flight? How does this process work? I think our hearts are in Georgia and we've made up our mind but we are a little overwhelmed on HOW to get there. I actually emailed you earlier this week and would love some feedback. Thanks for the great video!
Hey JJ, thank bank you for watching and we agree that Georgia is home! Yes, we routinely help people purchase homes and guide them through the home buying process while they are out of state. We would love to tell you more about our process and learn more about what areas you’re interested in. The best way for us to help you is to connect on a call. Please reach out to us at hello@keypointhomesbysarah.com or feel free to call us at 470-577-6472 and we will schedule a call. Our job is to make this not overwhelming!
As someone who has lived in both states, and is currently moving back from California to GA, I can confirm, all food is better in GA! The only possible exception could be sushi.
I had some of the best sushi of my life in California--may plan a trip back just for that!
California is lying about the pizza. It's wack! I'm from California but lived in New Jersey for 7 years. New York/New Jersey has the pizza game on lock against Cali. No comparison. I'm moving to Dacula, Georgia from Elk Grove this upcoming Saturday. I look forward to it. Great videos with tons of information. I have to try the pizza in GA to compare.
I plan to move from Los Angeles to Atlanta in a year or two.Plus I like to be closer to my family on the east coast
We would love to help welcome you to the area!
please don't. you are making things worse for everyone here.
@@ab8817 don't blame me it's people leaving besides I decided to the LA anyways
The Mexican food thing is real, there are taco trucks on the side of the road in California that are better than anything you will ever get in Georgia.
Blasphemy! I LOVE our authentic Mexican restaurants. Maybe you haven't been to the right one yet!
I do not understand people in the south talking about great Mexican food. Nothing is close to a California Burrito.
Been here about 4 months now and have to say it was a bad decision to leave. There is almost nothing I like better in Ga. Compared to CA. I feel people are much ruder and the worst drivers I ever seen. Business wise it's very frustrating and unprofessional. Hopefully it will get better!
@@jodyjesus870 I bet you it will. For me, moving is a really hard adjustment. It usually takes me 2-3 years to feel "at home". Praying you'll get some close friends who will make Georgia feel like home.
it's because it is a "fusion" of Cali-mex...........avocados are plentiful in California.....@@danaemadrid4510
I'm from South Georgia and moving to Atlanta. We also have mostly red or yellow hydrants down there. I never really noticed they are silver in Atlanta until you just said that. I think that's more an Atlanta thing than a Georgia thing.
Fellow South Georgian myself and I bet you’re right. I’ve never paid attention to that either. Thank you for watching! My team and I would love to help you with your move. You can reach us at hello@keypointhomesgroup.com or 470-577-6472
Two things need to be pointed out about this video. First, more American citizens are fleeing California in larger numbers than has ever happened from any state in American history. And Georgia is way down the huge list of where they are moving. Far and away the state where most of them are moving to is Texas.
Thank you for watching!
I know why, liberals have pretty much taken over, especially politically, ugh. but Texas seems too dry and I am not into property that is "traversed" everyday by our open border.........so Georgia is more interesting..................God bless all.
As a realtor in Los Angeles I would love to leave and move to GA! Thanks for this video!!
You can do it! The real estate market is great here.
Considering moving to Georgia, we currently live in California 🌴
We would love to welcome you to Georgia! We haven’t met a Californian yet who didn’t say it was a great decision 😉
Orange County, CA person here...thanks for doing this...
Our pleasure! Thank you for watching.
You still in OC? We're planning on selling our house in costa mesa in the next few months.
@@zacharylafata5142 I am...are you off to GA?
OC local as well, really want to move Cartersville or near that area
@@zacharylafata5142 don't! It's not worth it
We live outside of Los Angeles, but I’m sorry to say we have the best Mexican food outside of Mexico. Maybe you can recommend a good Mexican restaurant in the Alpharetta area?
Great suggestion! Now I have to go try all of them to make sure I give the best recommendation :)
No offense but the food is way better in California
LOL
I lived in both California and Georgia. I have to admit Georgia food is by far the best food. It has southern cuisine
@@MB-gr7krThey have everything, there’s an international presence, Carribean, African, Asian etc, vegan
You know this how??? There’s a lot of high quality delicious food spots around the ATL metro area from Carribean food, African, Vegan, Asian etc…
This has GOT to be a troll post. 🤣🤣🤣🤣 California could never, and I live in Cali.
Welcome to Georgia. Leave your socialism behind.
People are free to move wherever they please with whatever politics they choose, and there’s not a damn thing you’re going to do about! Such a stupid negative comment. 🙄
@@350BMW09 Brandy, one day when you grow up you will understand that your little brain was washed. Enjoy socialism.
Eh when you have the 5th largest economy on earth, you can afford a few more social programs 🤷
@@mbbb169 Did I hurt your socialist feelings? Socialism destroyed Ca. Why destroy other states?
@@larrysmith1568 lol you're the one that sounds like you're butt hurt, my dude. You live in GA yet you're here whining about socialism and doing your "snowflake" crap. You also have no clue what you're talking about.
I'm a registered Republican that lives in California. You have no idea what Socialism actually is if you're throwing around the term like that. Just repeating the same network news BS and "trigger words" to make some irrelevant political comment. "Socialism destroyed CA"...yeah we feel so destroyed with our economy that rivals that of the entire U.K.
California had like a $23 Billion dollar surplus in the budget, I just pointed out that we have the money to give back to the people since we're taxed up the ass to begin with. Do I like our governor? Nope. Do I like the Democratic Party? Nope. But I'm also tired of hearing the same pointless insults being thrown around by people on both sides who clearly have no clue what they're talking about. A government having "socialized programs" doesn't even come close to making a country or state "socialist".
There are so many elements of socialism that are compatible with many other forms of government. The presence of even a large number of socialist elements does not mean that socialism is the foundational philosophy of that country's government and/or economy. And even within socialism...do you mean communist socialism? Democratic socialism? Do you even know the difference or definitions of those? Are you sitting there actually thinking that California is closer to North Korea and that the residents of California look at N. Korea and say "Yaaa that's what life should be like"
Or did you just hear the term being thrown around by talking heads and shouting news anchors? Oh and probably all of the ridiculous Facebook memes and so now that word is imprinted in your vocabulary as a way to attempt to insult a group of people who at the end of the day are no where near actual socialism. I'm all for the conservation of capitalism but at some point we have to look at our country and say "we're the richest, most powerful country in the history of the world with the most powerful military in the history of the world, maybe we should also be able to provide a few more services that benefit everyday people like a higher education that doesn't put the future generation in crippling debt, or more accessible, affordable healthcare that doesn't leave innocent people completely broke." Maybe, just maybe, all those taxes we pay should provide a bigger benefit to individual citizens of the country and not just go into the pockets of lobbyists and government heads.
No way mexican food is better than California 😳
I'm another Californian who is looking at Georgia, north in particular. I'm *not* bringing the liberal headset though.........loving nature, want to garden, fruit trees, with a porch.............we'll see. plan on talking to you though if I do!
I would be honored to help you! Thanks for watching.
Considering moving to savannah from WA for my husbands work, but I’m nervous about the culture and being so far from family
Savannah is boring
Go with your gut! I think you should come and check it out first before making a decision
America as a whole has no real “culture” lol
Stay in California, or move to a less populated state like South Dakota . We are over crowded in Georgia already .
I needed this video
Thank you for watching!
We are not used to rain ☔️
Yes, much more rain! Thank you for watching.
What’s the best place for Georgia in terms of schools, jobs and crime?
I live in georgia I don't recommend lyons, vidalia ,swainsboro, Lagrange, The ones I recommend are places like statesboro!
Check out GreatSchools.org or Niche.com Those are great resources for schools and crime.
Savannah
@@MovingtoGeorgia thanks
@@joelcrow no sir savannah is rough don’t live there live in dalton
I keep hearing about Pizza 😅 this makes me sad because I love pizza!!! I'm planning on moving from Las Vegas to Atlanta in the summer.
We would love to help you with your move! We would love to help you find your Georgia home. you can reach us at 470-577-6472 or hello@keypointhomesgroup.com
Georgia! Home sweet home 😊
Hahaha Church's chicken 🍗 yum 😋
I'm enjoying your videos considering I have plans to move to Valdosta GA. I thought to ask about a realtor. Although I've had some contact with a realtor in Valdosta, I'm getting the impression I'm not receiving the information I'd like. I'm not planning on moving until the beginning of the year. However, I'm full steam ahead towards preparation. I want to ensure that by qualifying for either a new or used home, I'm making progress towards staying ahead of the game. Can you help me with finding a lender that can help with financially qualifying? By the way, I'm in Riverside CA.
Hey Frank, I would love to help you. I grew up in Valdosta and have great connections there. You can reach me directly at hello@keypointhomesgroup.com or 470-577-6472
@@MovingtoGeorgia Hi, thank you for the reply. I've now gone a step further into the process of moving. I'm about to sell my place in CA. However, I would like to ask a question. I've been informed that D.R. Horton does not have the greatest reputation. If I'm looking into a new build, which builder do you recommend? It's unfortunate that I don't see other builders while searching in Zillow. Appreciate any comments.
Never put a cemetery near Christ church. It’s very bad practice. They should be outside of the cities not close to places where kids live. Hope someone understands this
Nothing beats California The ocean thing is bs when its hot cool oceon feels great.
Traffic worse than your wildest imagination… that’s all you need to know! People who drive like they’re from Russia or Jakarta but in the density of Los Angeles. It’s the absolute worst part of living ANYWHERE within a 50 mile radius of Atlanta. I’m serious guys, be noted that the traffic will become a part of how you plan each and every moment of your day!!
ITP is definitely has it bad. Thank goodness the outer perimeter isn’t *as* bad and of course, north Georgia doesn’t quite have those same problems. Thanks for watching and commenting!
So true 😅
San Diego County has the best Mexican food
I hate Georgia with a passion. I actually did the opposite. I am born and raised from Atlanta, GA but moved to Los Angeles, CA in 2014. I never regret living in LA until recently. I wanna move up in Washington State not DC. Look, People are moving out of Georgia too not as much as California but, a lot of folks I knew moved elsewhere. Yet, I often fee uncomfortable there. California isn’t perfect either; but at least I feel safe and Comfortable. Georgia is a cheap Ghetto State of a Death Trap. I feel wherever I go, people look at me different! I get a lot of Negative Backlash in Atlanta more than Los Angeles and that’s saying something. I would rather die then to move back there
We don't want you to die! Hopefully you'll find the next place you love.
I’m not fan of Georgia period even tho my family is here I’m tired of everything here from the schools and the fake folks it’s time to go to Utah or Paris France 😀
Dang! I feel you bro
@@Griffith861 oh yeah, I always to Visit Utah. What part, Salt Lake City. I might be able to do it in a couple weeks. Besides the Common Stereotype some of my friends who lived there loved it. I don’t wanna move there because it’s a lot more dry than Southern California. I prefer Forest-like Areas. I am not religious either. These haters loathed me because of my Ethnicity. This is why I hated the South So much. The fact, I get sexually harassed in Georgia is already proving a tipping point next to Death Threats of how low this Evil Purple State has become. Out of all the Purple States I’ve Stayed Georgia is terrible… I’m from there, People there are very arrogant and I do not feel welcomed there even by being dragged against my will being Emotionally Blackmailed by my parents. Speaking of which, I gave them a book about that and I’m forcing them to read it or I will never visit them again even if they died like my Closest and Youngest Uncle Recently!
How about vegan food❤❤❤❤
Ehh..you will have more luck with those restaurants the closer you get to Atlanta or in bigger suburbs like Alpharetta!
@@MovingtoGeorgia Thank you so much for letting me know I truly appreciate it 🥰🥰🥰
Customer service, Ca more professional, here not so much.
That's surprising!
Soo flippen true!
Georgia sucks and is no competition for California in cali you have much prettier and athletic women and better more stable school systems and job opportunities as well as culture yes the cost of living is higher in California but you can’t beat the weather traffic is terrible just like Atlanta but much worse but besides that I love San Diego, San Francisco, Palm Springs and of course LA😂😂
You are absolutely correct but people here won't admit it. I regret moving here so much
People that aren't from California will never know. Californian born and raised🙌 Never a dull moment- California is the best
It’s way too overrated especially Atlanta if I was wealthy enough or rich Georgia wouldn’t even be a thought in my mind these folks are definitely on hard drugs 😂😂
I currently live in San Jose and really miss Savannah and all its food. In California there are more diversity but Georgia has a significant hero6tage as well. I plan move back to Ga
@@lmtz-celis3431I’ll take Columbia, Medellin, Italy over any Cali or western matrix cesspool #passport