Ready for a major life change? That moment when you realize the place you've called home your entire life might not be where you're meant to stay forever can be both terrifying and exhilarating. Today, I'm pulling back the curtain on my months-long journey to find a new city to call home.
After traveling across the US in 2023, I discovered something surprising – not only could many places feel like home with intentional effort, but the cost of living throughout the country made Seattle's expenses seem astronomical by comparison. This revelation sparked a methodical search process based on specific criteria: a strong professional speaking community, proximity to a major airport, significantly lower cost of living, and yes, even social opportunities for someone in my stage of life looking for meaningful connections.
My quest narrowed to four potential cities: Henderson, Scottsdale, Denver, and Dallas. To help announce my final decision, I've invited my real estate agent Janeil McCandless to help me reveal what city emerged as the perfect fit. We discuss that inexplicable feeling when a place "just feels right" – that gift of discernment many women experience when house-hunting. Janelle reveals her process of watching clients' body language and facial expressions to understand their true preferences, sometimes before they can articulate them themselves.
We also dive into practical aspects of relocating that often get overlooked: the importance of early mortgage pre-approval, insurance considerations specific to different regions, and the invaluable "white glove" services that can transform the typically stressful moving experience into something manageable. Janelle shares insider tips about everything from timing inspections to checking neighborhood traffic patterns at different hours.
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Whether you're contemplating a move yourself or simply curious about what drives major life transitions, this episode offers both emotional insights and practical wisdom for navigating change. Join me as I embark on this exciting new chapter and discover what happens when you follow your intuition to a place that could become home.
To connect with Janeil, please visit her on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/janeilmccandless_realtor/
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To connect with Shari visit www.animperfectlyperfctlife.com
For media and speaking inquiries please contact Shari's publicist, Kourtney Jason, at Kourtney@pacificandcourt.com
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