Why West Virginia??? 5 Reasons to Live in WV
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- Rex Petrey
Virginia & West Virginia Realtor
VA# 0225259092 WVS220302365
Pearson Smith Realty
43777 Central Station Dr #390, Ashburn, VA 20147
122 N Charles St, Charles Town, WV 25414
Supervising Broker: Chris Boris
Considering a move in the coming months. I’m a remote worker with the freedom to move wherever. Drove through the Wheeling area on my way to scope out Pittsburgh and ended up falling in love with the options and beauty in WV instead. I was not expecting that! As a Tennessean, Pittsburgh was a bit too “North” for me. WV gave me that familiar Appalachian warmth that E. TN used to have before the mass influx.
That’s awesome Justin! One thing I strongly recommend is making sure you do your due diligence on internet connectivity if you end up searching for a rental in WV. It can go either way at the end of the day- I’ve seen rural mountain homes with over 250 mbsp/ down and then homes you’d think would be 🚀 ships turn out to have horribly slow internet speeds.
I hear you on Tennessee! I was looking there 5-6 years ago and it’s a completely different scene nowadays. Pittsburgh definitely has a different culture on average. Doesn’t feel as warm and friendly your average day out and about.
If you don't mind me asking what do you work for remotely?
Every decent place is seeing the "mass influx". Problem is its citiots moving to and killing these areas. They hate what they created and move on to do it again in somebody else's nice area. Never learning.
Rex, My dad was born and raised in Hinton, Suummers co. Love it every time I visit. I hear most people complain about the poverty. I live 10 miles south of Baltimore MD. I can show extreme poverty and urban blight 10 minutes from my house. I plan to move as soon as possible to WV!
I've got the same plans! Hopefully next year. Maybe see you on the other side
We used to live in Brooklyn section of South Baltimore. Wow! How good it us to be out of there!! Congrats!!!
West Virginia is great. Lived in Martinsburg for 7 years then a job took me to Pensacola FL. Looking to move back ASAP after 5 years here.
It definitely is. Give me a call or text and I can help you get back over here asap! (540) 336-6130
@@movingtovawv What's the average rent for a 2 bedroom apartment? or even a 3 bedroom.
@@TheSillyvagabond what area in WV are you thinking about? Depending on the location, the cost of rent will vary drastically.
@@movingtovawv Was looking at Harper's Ferry, Charleston, or Fredericks.
WOW! You pack a lot of valuable info in your videos!
Thanks!$
Moved to Morgantown a few weeks ago as part of the Ascend Program. I went to college here and my wife fell in love with the area after visiting with me a few times. Love it here and always will!
Would you mind offering some tips on how to become part of the Ascend program? Do they offer work placement opportunities?
I am a middle Tennessean (about 1 hour North of Nashville) and my home just isn't the same. We are being priced out of our own state due to the influx of people moving in. It's with a pretty heavy heart I am looking to migrate so that my children can have the same rural lifestyle I had growing up. We plan to take a trip in the spring to West Virginia. Thank you for such a great channel!
WV is a State with great potential. It is a matter of attracting the right people and investing in its infrastructure!
Oh it has great potential but if you're drawing in LEFTISTS that are moving there then West Virginia will turn BLUE and lose a lot of it's luster. The prices on homes have gone up 50% at least in the last 3 years. This guy is BS'ing as far prices. LOL! KEEP in mind regarding Hospital Care is terrible.
My home will be ready this fall in Charles Town and I’m so excited 🎉
Beautiful state. I fell in love with West Virginia many years ago the first time we visited Harper's Ferry. I have returned for day trips from Northern Virginia area dozens of times since and always wish I could live there some day.
The most beautiful state I’ve ever visited!
We moved to Charles Town from Loudoun County. We absolutely love it! Charles Town is diverse and the people are very welcoming like you say in this video. The whitewater rafting is awesome on the New River. Getting ready to start kayaking on the various rivers near us too. Great and accurate video!!!
Nice! I grew up in Sterling Park. Let me know which river becomes your favorite to kayak and thanks for the feedback!
Loudoun is getting crazy over priced and super ugly with all the data centers! I’m with you on the move!!😊
@@A.J.P. let us know if we can help with the move!! Lots of new construction in Charles Town happening
How can you forget the Hatfield and Mccoy trail systems? The largest east of the Mississippi. 🎉🎉🎉
I know! It's too much outdoor adventure for one video, but we're hoping to do a WV tour and get some good video of a lot of places. Adding Hatfield and Mccoy to the list now!!!
I have had two four wheelers and have rode hundreds of miles on those systems. Seventy one now with two knee replacements and back problems. No longer do it but enjoyed four wheeling. Lot of wildlife.
Such a beautiful state
Thanks man ❤
Sounds so good! I want to move to West Virginia
You know who to call!
I spent several weeks checking out west virginia and it was beautiful. Property is very affordable and people were very nice. I wound up in wyoming where I really love it the most. I would definitely give five stars to west virginia.
Living in a neighboring state where the utility costs and real estate taxes have steeply and the small increase in social security doesn't even begin to cover. Crime keeps going up and no longer feel safe going out at night. Important is that WV is no longer taxing social security so that's a huge motivator for retirees on a limited income. Thanks for the video.
No one is moving to WV, our doctors and other essential workers are leaving the state.
Lie
@mikehall2646 suggest you look around at the dying coal communities, vacant buildings, and failing businesses. That is if you live in wv at all...
Your just saying that to keep those California escapees from settling in WVA🤣🤣
As a native WVian living overseas for 15 years, every time I go back there's one thing that blows my mind and not in a good way: boil water advisories. In Beckley they're a dime a dozen and half the time they forget or just flat out fail to tell you about them. That's something I feel people should know. Granted it's not every area but in the south it's bad.
I eat fish out of the kanawha river and now I have 3 eyes
@@BIGPIZZABOI Fuckin Massey!!
Most of those are from upgrading water systems (new pipes) or emergency repairs from breaks, it's a Health Dept. requirement., 9 times out of 10 it's not really necessary but you gotta do it.
Thanks, Rex. We've owned residential property here, in the Eastern Panhandle, since 1986. Lived here for 27 out of the 37 years. We really like the State and many of our neighbors. Of course it's WV, so the unlikeable neighbors aren't close enough to worry about. I would encourage anyone interested in a non-DC paced lifestyle to look out here. With the lower taxes, sometimes changing your base is a viable thought.
That's a great point on the "close enough" part. The average home in West Virginia has WAY more space between the neighbors than in Virginia. It's possible in Virginia of course, but generally you'd be paying a lot more for the privacy
Beautiful and very unique State! Better water protection programs should be enforced! CLEAN WATER ACT LAWS should be a priority in West Virginia.
Should have lived here 40 or 50 years ago, we've come a long way.
When I used to visit cousins in Cross lanes WV you could light up the water from the sink with a lighter, Thanks Monsanto, Dupont!!
Keep NOVA exactly where it is before your state is ruined too.
What you showed as Charles Town is Charleston. those are two different towns
Lol
My parents grew up in Fayette and Raleigh counties, so I am a little familiar with the area, and because it was their home, I feel drawn to it even though I was born and raised in Southern California. I am almost 60 years old now and my parents are gone, and while I don't know if my wife and sons would be interested in moving there, it's a good option for the future.
I’d agree with you on the future being good in WV.
Thanks for sharing!
I found your last video insulting. I mostly to WV about 5 years ago. The people are kind and caring. The area is beautiful. It’s a safe place to let your children play outside. I am in the north east area. It makes me laugh when I say I live in north east West Virginia. I haven’t figured out how to squeeze “south” in there. I’ve lived all over my US. I’ve been fortunate to live in 2 of the most beautiful places; Hawaii and West Virginia. By the way… it is the App uh latch in Trail and the Mon non guh hee luh river. Come visit West Virginia. It’s the great place to bring the kids.
What about high speed internet?
Just so you know, our utility bills are ridiculous. Mainly talking about electricity. Seems like every 3-6 months AEP gets a 3-5% increase. Water, gas, trash ect are not cheap either. Also we highly taxed in a variety of ways. I feel like this video did not cover the cons and just the pros.
Hi Billiam, thanks for sharing that with us! It's good to hear from people who actually live there. This is actually not a pros and cons video, but our video discussing cons is right here: th-cam.com/video/2SPb4SpM0_E/w-d-xo.html
Our home is mostly natural gas, oven/stove, hot water heater, furnace and clothes dryer. We pay the budget plan every month. Our natural gas bill has been $99 a month for 2 years. Our electric co,es from Mon Power our electric bill when we don’t use central air is $35 to $45 a month. Our highest electric bill this past summer with the central air was $78. We live in the country so we have a septic tank but do have city water. It averages $30 a month. Trash pick up is $55 for 3 months.
Our property taxes on a 1500 sq foot home with 5 3/4 acres is $1000 a year. WV is a very affordable place to live if you stay within your means and don’t try keeping up with the Joneses everyday. WV does have personal property taxes but starting Jan 1 2024 those have basically been eliminated. You will still pay them every year but when you file taxes in 2025 you will get a 100% rebate. They chose to handle it this way because county school systems and county government uses the personal property tax for funding. The county still gets the money but the state government will give it back to the tax payer. Last legislative session they also cut the income tax rate. As long as revenue produces surpluses income tax is scheduled to be cut more yearly.
Currently we got a family member that is moving back to West Virginia. With his new wife (our aunt from NY.) But they are with us in Florida. My wife and I are born and raised Florida people, lol But as of yesterday after I had gotten home and opened our mail. Our homeowners insurance went up over $2000 a year! Yes, for a total of $3900. My wife’s dream home was shattered. We were thinking moving north when retirement came. But it maybe closer than we think. My question is, I know medical is not the best there. How is the Social Security disability retirement system there? I am not there yet. But I am getting closer because of my law enforcement days.
Hey Robert! That's a pretty serious hike. Our property taxes here in Winchester Virginia just went up a good bit too... one of many reasons I'm just a year or two out from making the switch across statelines myself. We're actually going to be putting out a video in the next day or two about retiring in WV. WV did stop taxing Social Security benefits in 2022. We talk about this in the next video and a couple other things.
Thanks for watching and give me a shout if I can help with anything! Sunshine State ain't bad but the Mountain State might be the best place to be for you in retirement! That LE pension should go a really long way for you out this way
Actually, WVU medicine is highly regarded nationwide. The Parkersburg Campus alone is ranked in the top 100 in pulmonary care. The Mid Ohio valley, which includes Marietta Ohio as well as Parkersburg WV, is saturated with specialized satellite Healthcare facilities. WVU medicine and Memorial Healthcare are in competition with each other. In some areas, they have built facilities across the street from each other. It has been rumored another nationally recognized Healthcare provider is interested in Memorial Healthcare.
Great video! Just got a new job near Shepherdstown and will be relocating to WV in the Panhandle. Been very impressed with the types of homes you can find for around $300k-$350k. Have already been working with a realtor in the Martinsburg area, but would be open to connecting!
Just now seeing this! Give me a shout I'd be happy to connect
No one is moving to West Virginia . However , Elkins is one of the most beautiful places in America.
That was true until covid. People fleeing hellholes like New York are now tipping the balance in the other direction.
I will be retiring in a year and a half. My wife and I have a son who will graduate from High School then. We have been looking at Morgantown, so I would appreciate a video about the city. My son has been wearing a West Virginia University sweatshirt lately. 😁
I moved to Morgantown a couple of years ago from the West. It has its pros and cons depending on where you’re from. The low taxes are great and low cost utilities are great, but with the low taxes comes poor infrastructure and lack of public services. Gas is also pretty cheap (at least compared to where I lived before), but you will be driving a lot depending on where you live. Also services in general are pretty bad, if you ever need work done on your property it can be hard to find professionals. Also, you will be in a food desert, so it can be challenging to find quality produce and the restaurants are abysmal; At least Pittsburgh is about an hour away for better quality groceries (ie Costco). Medical care also is a bit mixed, WVU has decent medical care but the system is very bloated due to WVU being the largest employer in the county (I think even the state). Drugs, substance abuse and poverty are likewise an issue but not as apparent in some areas, but you will never have to venture far to find it. Downtown Morgantown is pretty crap as well, you most likely wont be spending any significant amount of time there unless you’re a college student or vagrant.
Thank you @@franciscofranco5739
if you are heading for retirement its a mater of survival . are there any rail trails for bike riding?
West Virginia is no. 1 for Mothman sightings. Ohio and Pennsylvania are next.
no work doesnt matter if you retire there as I plan to...there are things you MUST know,the biggest is if you buy property make sure you will own the mineral rights,if you dont some oil or coal co can dig up your property!
when I did live there,the only things as expensive as here in ct were gas and milk...groceries were very cheap...
some homes come with "free gas"that means theres a gas well,and you get free gas till it runs out in 500 yrs...
Virtually all mineral rights in West Virginia are owned by very large corporations headquartered in places like New York. Most of these mineral rights were purchased over one hundred years ago. The possibility of an individual or a small or even a mid size corporation being able to buy mineral rights is basically a non starter. Even if an individual or small company owned mineral rights the cost of developing resources would be out of reach. However, these huge companies cannot run roughshod over landowners should they want to develop the companies mineral rights. Small landowners do have protections. There is plenty of information about mineral rights on the net.
How large is a "farmette"?
Im planning a visit to the Harpers Ferry soon to look at some property, are you working in that area?
I sure do. Jefferson County is where I'm planning to move next year. Have you looked at Shannondale at all? Might be worth looking at too. Give me a shout if I can help!
Weirton or Chester. Does that count?
West Virginians are wonderful people. I was there for a funeral and I have missed it ever since I left.
Thanks man. Glad you like us 😊
@@Handle12797 I like you all so much I'm going to come back next year. This time I'm going to check out Charleston.
@@Airman1121 I’m near that area! Glad your coming back
Looking into moving here from Michigan, can u possibly help me with ideas of some places w great views of mountains or hills and like 85k or less home
Airports close to Martinsburg area?
It's low cost of living and low taxes are represented in its crumbling/crumbled infrastructure..... I'm happy to be far away from the East Coast.
Well wait Rex, you just said in your prior video the housing is terrible there, especially it will be difficult for first home buyers, not enough construction, 30+ percent of the income spent on the old built homes, on and on. What's up with that???
I WFH and live in West Virginia. Unfortunately, my ISP is Frontier. Internet went out and they have the audacity to schedule a tech to visit to restore service in THREE WEEKS!!! And I live in one of the 3 areas marketed by the state to attract folks to relocate for WFH opportunites. It's a SCAM.
Thank you! I was thinking about applying for that program now and moving to Charles Town instead of NOVA. Does your internet go out a lot?
@@angelvoice818 Just check your ISP before making the move and power provider. Power goes out a lot as well. Twice in one week for over 24 hours each time.
@@BlackMan614 Thank you. I'm still waiting on the hire letter but that $12K would be a great help in moving somewhere.
@@angelvoice818 Out of the 4 zones - I would choose Beckley/New River Gorge. They've built-out fiber in Beckley, not over-populated, good infrastructure/roads and great outdoor activities.
We want to move! We were forced into retirement years ago, and spent the last 10 years in stunning AZ. It is rapidly changing, and our property is insanely overpriced. I am struggling to figure out how to do this. Everything we have is tied up in this home and suv! It would be great to live in WV with a few dollars in the bank.
There is and always will b more freedom in west Virginia than anywhere else in the usa. Also known as the Appalachian mountains , which is not only in west Virginia. = Tenn, Kentucky, western Virginia, Pennsylvania
Great video. Thx. What would you consider the most walkable city in West Virginia?Public transportation.
Morgantown by far.
@@movingtovawv thank you sir. this helps
Unless you love in a high demand area good luck ever selling a house there...most depressing state I ever escaped from
I would like more information on senior living . Condo. Ect
Happy to assist! Shoot me an email and we can see what might work for you.
Dear Mr rex please make a video to attract retirees to west Virginia this is a great place to retire 🤠
Hey there! Thanks so much for watching our video 😄 We actually did make one of those videos on retiring in WV, and you can find it here: th-cam.com/video/tEuAd8TlnQ4/w-d-xo.html
As a person of color (IndoCarribean) what would be the best most welcoming city of West Virginia? Ive been told Morgantown. A little about me: I've lived in most major cities, I am a Licensed Massage Therapist for the past 5 years, and I LOVE nature and want to live somewhere where there are more trees than people. I'm over cities. I am considering Real Estate in West Virginia, or opening my own Massage boutique.
Seeking viable city for business growth.
The reddit pages on West Virginia are brutal. :D
Eastern Panhandle. But just so you know, I'm from WV, lived 8 years overseas on three continents, and I've never seen more interracial couples anywhere in the world than I do in WV. Yeah, there are some racist people, but when you're all poor together, most people don't care.
Race is a big thing in large cities. Think New York, Philly, Atlanta. It is not a big thing in West Virginia. For the most part you will be judged by your character here. Best place for a massage therapy business? I would say anyplace with a decent sized population base. Anyplace between Huntington and Charleston. Beckley or Princeton in the southern part of the state. Parkersburg on the Ohio river. From Morgantown to Clarksburg in the northern part of the state. And lastly somewhere in the eastern panhandle. Of these the best for enjoying nature would be number 2, 4 and 5 respectively.
lived in martinsburg west virginia for 5 months in 1977. interesting community but has some strange social behavior from non-visiting residents🤔
Definitely looks a lot different I imagine. We're actually doing a video on Martinsburg right now
Nah, it ain't strange, just different XD
It is so different now you wouldn't even recognize it!
more people moving to west virginia may be the saving grace needed to make up for the loss of fossil fuel industries decades before🤔
Very true! Have you noticed an uptick in people moving to WV because their job switched to remote?
They are only moving to two counties Monongalia and Berkeley.
My family and I recently moved to West Virginia. This state is horrible. We are moving back to the midwest next week and NEVER returning under any circumstances.
What happened exactly that made you hate it so much? Let me know if you need any help selling your property! Would love to interview for the job.
@@movingtovawv I'll explain tomorrow
@@operationtruth5291 sounds good! We need that WV truth, @operationtruth or we’re gonna have to ask you to change your username sir 😂
The speed limits on the in-town roads are too fast. I have seen a very abnormal amount of car accidents in this state in the 2 weeks I have lived here.
I use caution when going around blind curves, but the speed limit is 55 (which is insane) and the locals are tailgaiting me, honking and flipping me the bird.
On the interstate, I try to maintain a speed of 75 mph, sometimes 72.
I catch up to cars who are going around 65 mph and they drastically speed up if I try to pass them, they will go 90 plus mph just to make sure I can't pass, and then they will slow down next to a semi to block me from passing.
The roads are garbage. Massive potholes everywhere. I had to wait an hour for a tow truck to pull out a van that crashed into the "ditch" when the road crumbled out from underneath it.
There are more slum neighborhoods in this state than I have seen in the ghettos of Chicago and Dallas.
The people in and near Charleston are malnourished, lots are homeless, and the drugs are a major problem. I can't take my kids anywhere fun (bowling, skating) as a result.
Rain and tornadoes in the two weeks I have been here.
The schools do not allow religious exemptions from vaccines.
The locals are downright hostile. Worst road rage I have ever seen, and I used to be an OTR truck driver and I still drive truck, just not across the country anymore.
We have been told more than once by other drivers to "go back to Iowa"
Yesterday while going home from New River Gorge, I moved off the road to allow a road raging tailgater get around me, and instead of a friendly wave, he gave me the finger.
There is an unacceptable amount of litter on the side of many roads.
Yards and hills are home to old, junk appliances (water heaters, washers, dryers, stoves, refrigerators, etc.). That should be absolutely embarrassing to the locals, but they're totally chill with it.
Oh, and the healthcare here is unfortunately nearly non-existent. No OBGYN unless we drive an hour south, or to Ohio.
Are there any beaches?
Maybe not beaches in the sense that most people think of but here are a few to check out!
South Branch Potomac River Beach in Romney, WV
Shaw Beach in Elk Garden, WV
Sutton Lake Beach in Sutton, WV
@@movingtovawv Thanks! I will look those up.
@Moving to VA and WV - Rex Petrey also there's a man made beach via the Army corp of engineers at Summerville lake
I am close to retirement and I want to move to WV. My sister and I both want to leave DC soon when we retire, but SHE wants to move to MD. I do not want to move there.
I’d definitely prefer WV over MD as well.
My dad's a WV native. He calls MD "the People's Republic of Maryland". I hate it there.
I hope some of the haters viewed this one , nice presentation.
So why have you not touched on the burgeoning new draw to WV’s recreational feature of the Hatfield McCoy trail system?? there are people coming from all over The United States to ride the HMT trail system and the outlaw trails! You need to promote it in your videos!!
Just like the song, lot of small towns there. Only problem is some meth just like anywhere else
If I am reading the room correctly, you are saying there is not diversity in these WV towns?
It's nice to experience the beauty of WV unless you happen to have a heart attack or you're LGBTQ or .... How can it be a great place for remote workers when in your last video you listed a lack of broadband as a challenge in WV.?
Keep your LGBTQAIP groomer nonsense out of this state. Stay in NY or California
Nice video. Looks like a beautiful state. My family and I are trying to move out of our current state, just not sure where to go. WV looks like a nice place to live, but I have questions. Is WV very Republican/ conservative? How are the gun/knife laws? And how would the people react to seeing a furry; Would I be treated poorly? Thank you! ^w^
WV is very Republican. You can look up its voting record online. It has constitutional carry. I don't know what a "furry" is.
Very conservative and they have good gun laws, meaning constitutional. You sound like a fit for California or Oregon to me..
@camlong89 Thank you. Yeah, I'm trying to escape California. It's really bad here. I want to move to Somewhere more red, but also open-minded or at least tolerant of furries. It seems like that's going to be hard to find.
@@damascusthefox What's a "furry"?
@curiousing a "Furry" is a person who really likes anthropomorphic animal characters. Like Bugs Bunny, Legoshi from Beastars, and Nick Wilde from Zootopia. And some furries wear costumes (fursuits) of their own original characters. It's cosplay, but with cute animal characters. It's a lot of fun! ^w^
I’m thinking of moving me and my daughter there.
We are full If you are leaving because of the way you voted then eat your soup sandwhich.
I think I love you.
Best Virginia my guy, not West....lol
So which is it? This video that shows the true beauty of the state or the one that you threw us under the bus about how terrible it is and to stay away? Hmm
Hi, I have a few question, I love hiking with my 2 dogs, and I found a rental in Wheeling, WV.. How would you describe Wheeling? Is it a heavy democratic area? A lot of drug users? Is the whole wheeling area GAY ...ya know LGBTQ community? Is it a artsy town? Are there good hiking trails in and around wheeling?
This is in complete contradiction to your video of five reasons not to move to WV. You literally just said health care was a developing industry. In your other video you named it as one of the major downsides to life in WV. You say several broadband companies provide great internet connection - but in your other video, you say the opposite. Make up your mind and stick with it. You can’t name things as bad in one video then try to flip in the next and name them as positives. Or, make one combined video where you say health care is a challenge, but there is cause for optimism because it is developing.
Thanks for watching!
Complete contradiction? Not sure you watched the same video
So when you say “you can’t name things as bad in one video then try to flip in the next…” There is nuance to different topics. Yes, as we have said, West Virginia has statistically and historically had issues with their healthcare system. And at the same time it’s making great strides forward... developing
Which video do I say the opposite regarding internet connection?
Do you live in West Virginia?
@@movingtovawv I am giving serious consideration to moving there this year. The video you mention internet connectivity and cause for concern regarding healthcare is “Avoid moving to West Virginia…”
At 2:57 you say “it’s a real concern for people with chronic health conditions to live in a place with poor ranking in healthcare “. “Additionally, the state has a shortage in health professionals…more than half the state’s population live in a primary care health professional shortage area…this means many residents face long wait times and limited access to essential healthcare services which can lead to delayed care and poor health outcomes”.
At 8:12 you say “furthermore, the states broadband access ranks amongst the lowest in the country making it difficult for businesses to operate and residents to stay connected in today’s digital world. I know people who’ve struggled to find good internet service which is a real challenge when you’re trying to work from home or stay connected to loved ones”.
@@SJ47668 Sure, I can see how it might feel like we are "playing both sides," but there isn't an actual contradiction here. In this video, at 1:54 I simply stated that Health Care is cheaper than the national average. There's no comment to the quality or overall accessibility of healthcare in this video as the one you just cited... the other video does give it the national ranking according to one source. Those two statements are not mutually exclusive.
Regarding Broadband, in this video, I state "West Virginia is a great place to live for remote workers the state has a number of broadband internet providers so residents can easily connect to work from home." This is also a valid statement and it is prefaced with "I've had a lot of clients who switched to part or full remote work these last two years and they decided it's high time to escape the expensive cities and live in a state that lets them enjoy life without the higher bills one typically fines in Metro areas like Northern Virginia." In this context, it means there are options for those who want to move to WV and have access to internet for work. I'd understand it to be contradictory if I said, "Every single city in West Virginia has great internet if you want to work from home." In the other video, where you have cited broadband, it's another item to consider. I think it's important to realize that we are speaking in averages, which allows people to be cognizant of items that we have personally seen become pain points or at least just cause for concern to our relocation clients. I think it's clear that we're painting a consistent truth for many: one of the big pros of moving to WV is lower cost of living combined with the ability to work remotely. That's a common motif in the stories of many who have relocated to West Virginia since major shifts in society's work life.
I had a client who was moving here from Florida last summer, and she loved a chalet-style home in Gore Virginia near the West Virginia border. I knew she had to have solid internet for her remote work, so when on site, we tested the internet connection, researched the list of companies, spoke to neighbors I had helped previously, and determined it would be fine for her... All that to say, I think it's rather sensible that if you were to move to West Virginia, you'd want to do research on specific areas in regard to healthcare access, internet connectivity, or anything else that is important to you specifically. The videos are on the broader topics pros and cons of a massive state. We try to paint an overall picture of pros and cons in a ten-minute video. It's not a substitute for an actual conversation with people who know the areas and have connections here or doing proper research. When it comes down to actually picking an area that works for your set of priorities, that's when leaning into local knowledge can be extremely valuable, and that's something we try to focus more on when creating city-specific videos like our recent one on Strasburg Virginia. Hopefully this clears things up a bit! Again, thanks for watching and genuinely appreciate the feedback as well. I think we'll try harder to explain these items in further detail so people like yourself do not feel misled by the information. I can see where our presentation structuring could use some polishing. So thank you for bringing light to that for us.
He wasn’t contradictory at all but just doing comparison and contrast and I appreciated that he talked about the pros and the cons of living in the state.
I moved here from Communist state of Maryland ... Best move er
Life long resident and can vouch the outdoor opportunities are endless. Really sick of hearing the mantra about poverty. There is some poverty but no more than anywhere else. If you want to see real poverty go to California.
You got that right. I currently live in California but will be retiring in West Virginia. And no, I will not bring California politics with me. I want to get away from all that nonsense!
"Ma-non-go-la" lmfao. Tell me you aren't from WV without telling me you aren't from WV.
I’m not gonna live that one down 🤣
The internet is still terrible. The health care system is still terrible. The biggest reason I decided not to start my business in WV is because the theme seems to be "Historical preservation", when it should be "Rapid change". The dead coal industry and old architecture aren't going to revitalize WV. To me, personally, I would like to see rapid growth to turn around the stagnant horseshit plaguing this region, and I don't care about the history. Maybe I'm an asshole but just visit WV and you'll see a huge problem that can be fixed easily, but the reason it isn't fixed is because of old thinking. They should legalize Marijuana (and welcome the booming industry) while simultaneously eliminating the other real drug problems (meth, opioids, etc), give all of the old problematic residents a check and the boot (with a fair chance to become progressive citizens, instead of burdens, or the boot if they cannot change), and take the tax money from weed sales to tear down the old and lease out the spaces to new people and new businesses.
There's too much "talking head" in this presentation. Pictured voice-over would have done it better.
Thanks for the feedback!
Thats.because no 9 e is moving to that sun down atate.
@Ruby Tuesday learn how to spell😅😅😅
Keep TALKING ABOUT WEST VIRGINIA AND YOU WILL RUIN IT TOO
Nobody is moving there. What a bogus title.
Nobody is moving to that sun down state.
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Stay away from wood county most of this place purley sucks ass . I have more than 5 reasons why it sucks. Bette said the truth .
Phony
Do you mean me or the information?
MOVED HERE TWO YEARS AGO AND BEST IDEA EVER LIVED IN
LAUREL
STAFFORD
GAINESVILLE
SPRINGFIELD
GAITHERSBURG
ETC... BETTER THAN ALL LISTED AND MORE !!!
Hello good day, Am also moving to Charles town this weekend from laurel Md
I grew up in Charleston an live in Huntington an with asthma this state is very bad to live in. There are not good jobs or healthcare here. There is no good reason to want to live here an all the more reason to move a better quality state. There are a lot better states than this state.