Why Make the move to Baltimore?

By: Raevyn Jones, Marketing Coordinator, NHS of Baltimore

As children get out of school and many families begin to plan their summer vacations, many other families prepare for an even bigger adventure- moving to a new home. Summer is the most popular time for Americans to move. When the new summer season starts, many parents take advantage of their children’s summer break and use this as a time to relocate.

For families who are looking to move to a new area, Baltimore should be at the top of their lists. Baltimore offers a unique blend of historic charm, and its diverse communities are welcoming to people of all backgrounds and interests. In addition to being known for its ethnic neighborhoods, Baltimore has recently become known for its innovations in the preservation and restoration of urban homes.

Unlike many other coastal cities, the cost of housing in Baltimore has only risen modestly over the years. Other than saving money, Baltimore has a vast amount of recreational attractions that should make people want to move to this city. In addition to the Baltimore Zoo and being a devoted sports town, Baltimore is close to many other recreation outlets such as Six Flags America and Ocean City. Just a thirty-minute drive form Washington D.C, Baltimore residents have access to a multitude of free museums and the National Zoo.

Before making the decision to relocate to Baltimore, families should look into the many resources that Baltimore has available. To assist you in your research on the city of Baltimore, the Live Baltimore website offers a large amount of information with profiles of different Baltimore neighborhoods so that you can get an idea of which one is best for you.

Another important factor before relocation is the cost of living in the area and the job salary. Movers should compare the new cost and salary of living in a new city and make sure it coincides with their budgets. With free financial literacy courses at Neighborhood Housing Services of Baltimore, movers are sure to get a proper understanding of Baltimore living and how it relates to their budgets.