Relocation Guide: Things to Ask Yourself Before Moving to Reno
Less than an hour from Lake Tahoe and less than 4 hours from San Francisco, Reno offers the perfect location. With a bustling downtown area, great school districts, a variety of events, activities, and amenities available, the Biggest Little City is constantly drawing attention. The changing seasons, growing career opportunities, and love for the unique offer something for everyone to enjoy. If you are considering relocating, there are some things to ask yourself before moving to Reno.
- Do you want a home in Reno, Sparks, or an outer city like Spanish Springs and Carson City?
- Are you prepared for colder winters, some snow, and no humidity? Are you prepared for rapidly changing weather? (There’s a reason we say that if you don’t like the weather, just wait 5 minutes.)
- Will you be buying a home or renting a home?
- What style of home are you looking for?
- Are there schools, programs, or offices that you would like to be close to?
- Is it important to be near parks, trails, green spaces, etc.?
- Do you have reliable transportation, or will you be biking/walking/bussing where you go?
- Are you planning to job search when you’re in Reno, or will you be coming with a job opportunity already mapped out? Are there other career opportunities in your field in the area?
- Does your budget work with the average cost of living in Reno?
- Do you want to be a part of a community that has an HOA?
- Are you hoping to be a part of a community that is close-knit or keeps to themselves?
- Do you have family and friends in the area, or will you need to build a network of friends in the area?
- Are you planning to join in on the multitude of festivities happening throughout the year (May – October, especially)? Can you handle the number of tourists coming in for the well-known events?
- Does Reno have the things you need? Think about your favorite foods, shops, grocery stores, etc.
These things to ask yourself before moving to Reno are a great jumping-off point. These questions will allow you to outline what you’re looking for and set you up for some great conversations with a real estate expert that knows the Reno area well. If you have any questions about relocating to Reno and what the area has to offer, contact the David Morris Group. We’re always happy to share our knowledge of the area and the real estate market with you!
