There are a lot of reasons for people to want to move. You might be considering a new job, trying to get closer to family, or simply looking for a change. No matter how many reasons you have or how strong they are, it’s sometimes hard to know when it’s exactly the right time to move. If you’re uncertain whether now is that time, here are a few signs you should move this summer.
1. Perfect Weather
In most parts of the country, summer offers the most temperate weather. There’s no snow, rain is lighter and it’s generally warmer. This makes packing, loading up a truck and driving much easier all around.
2. No School
If you still have young children at home, pulling them out of school and enrolling them mid-year somewhere else can be hard on them and a hassle for you. If you are planning on moving with kids, there’s no better time than summer. The earlier in the summer the better, so kids have a chance to adjust and even start making friends before school starts in the fall.
3. Vacation Opportunities
Summer is the best time of year to make the most of your move. Since the kids are out of school, you have the opportunity to extend your trip a little longer and turn it into a vacation as well. Plus, if you give yourself time to relax during your trip, it can make it less stressful for you and more fun for your kids.
4. Empty Nest
In contrast, does school being out not affect your plans anymore? If your children recently graduated and started to move into their own places, you may start to realize you have too much space. Before you consider whether to convert your children’s bedrooms into a craft room or home office, you should also think about whether it would be more cost and time effective to downgrade to a smaller house. Even if you still have a lot of their stuff, there’s always storage.
5. Snowbird Preparation
If you do find yourself with an empty nest, and self-employed or retired, summer is the perfect time to become a snowbird. Moving in the summer could get you out of the heat and into somewhere more comfortable for a few months. If you’re already somewhere cooler, summer is a good time to get yourself set up somewhere that may be hot now, but won’t be snowy and cold come winter. That way when winter does hit, you won’t have to worry about moving in the bad weather.
What signs have convinced you that it’s the right time to move? Share them with us in the comments below.
