Relocation 101: Understanding the Basics of Moving to Miami

Relocation is probably one of the hardest, most complicated things you have to do in life. As a matter of fact, BBC’s Claudia Hammond detailed the hardships and challenges of trying to move house. In a way, it’s like starting a new life all over again. You leave friends and family behind, try your best to meet new people, and hope that said new people make this transition a little bit easier.

As you might have noticed, the key word here is “new.” It represents beginnings, outlooks, and life in general, in such a way that makes every future event promising. And arguably, some places are better than others in terms of making this major change in zip codes simple. Take Miami, for instance.

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Miami gives off the notion of a fun, dynamic city perfect for people of all ages. Great Schools compiled a list of the best educational institutions in the area where kids can develop and become contributing members of society in the future. Lively nightclubs and beautiful beaches stretch the coastline to give millennials viable avenues to meet friends. And, of course, no one can deny a comforting climate that epitomizes an ideal place for seniors, according to an article on Discover Homes Miami entitled ‘Top 10 Reasons to Retire in Miami’.

Moving to Miami also entails understanding the different areas along with its respective key demographics. Thankfully, Luxe Life Miami Blog published a comprehensive overview of each. Now, the next step after deciding on a specific area is to learn more about its transportation industry. Based on a research by The New Tropic, city residents throw away about a thousand dollars in extra costs and lose an additional 47 hours on the road per year due to traffic. However, as luck would have it, Miami makes it easy to live without a vehicle. The city, in truth, owns the largest mass transit system in Florida to make it easily navigable by public transport. To be precise, the Metrorail, Downtown Metromover, Paratransit, and Metrobus are all connected and exemplify vital parts of the metropolis’ significant transportation upgrade.

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On the surface, living in Miami involves waking up inside bright and sunny homes, as well as partying and commuting with the ease of a local or an experienced traveller. Indeed, the whole process of relocation will be hard, but once you’ve gathered enough momentum and confidence, you’ll slowly realize how this city truly embodies the essence of the “Sunshine State.”