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Your 5 Step New Orleans Moving Guide

Despite what you may have seen on the news in recent years, New Orleans is no longer a disheveled area or an abandoned city. Instead, it’s a newly reconstructed city whose former beauty is continuing to be restored on a regular basis. Still, while some people are afraid of returning to the city devastated by Hurricane Katrina in 2005, many newcomers are excited about the opportunities that accompany the move to New Orleans. Moving to New Orleans may be a bit more challenging than moving elsewhere, but with the proper planning and preparation your move can be entirely successful. Here are 5 ways to prepare yourself for moving to New Orleans:

1. Find reliable New Orleans movers. Louisiana doesn’t have a state body that governs the moving industry, but that doesn’t mean that you can’t find dependable New Orleans moving companies. Start by speaking with other people who have moved to the area in recent years. Once you have a list of potential New Orleans moving companies, check with the local Better Business Bureau to see if any have serious complaints lodged against them. You should also take time to interview all potential New Orleans moving services, to see how familiar they are with weather patterns, recent traffic changes and the like. Ask each New Orleans moving company what month they recommend moving in, and think twice about hiring New Orleans movers who are willing to let you move during hurricane season, unless they will be flexible in the event of inclement weather.
2. Consider the price (and availability) of homeowners insurance. A significant problem in New Orleans in recent years has been the inability of residents to find affordable and inclusive homeowners insurance. Many people looking to purchase homes in New Orleans are shocked by the high prices demanded by insurance agencies in exchange for sparse coverage, and many people are forced to apply to the government insurance pool, which is extremely tedious and can take weeks to process. Whether you’re purchasing or renting a home, consider the cost of insurance as a monthly deduction so your budget will be prepared to absorb the expense.

3. Familiarize yourself with New Orleans public schools. New Orleans had the poorest-performing school district in the state of Louisiana prior to Hurricane Katrina. At that time, nearly 65,000 students were enrolled in the school system. Since that time, the independent charter school system has taken over the New Orleans public school system, to reinvent the physical and educational components of the city’s educational system. While this takeover was highly controversial, it appears that most parents are satisfied with the changes that have been made in recent years, and that the New Orleans public school system is gradually improving. If you’re moving to New Orleans with children, you should definitely research the schools in several districts so that you can determine which one is best for your child.
4. Prepare yourself for warm, wet weather. If you’re moving to New Orleans from Phoenix or Albuquerque, you’ll be in for a big surprise. Although the city does not have freezing-cold winters, it receives significant precipitation throughout the year, and faces the possibility of strong hurricanes. Snow is rare in New Orleans, and you won’t be in close proximity to serious ski slopes (so don’t let your New Orleans movers convince you that you need your snow boots or ski gear, unless you plan on traveling frequently). You will, however, want to find a trusty raincoat and a sturdy pair of rain boots.
5. Consider the job opportunities in your new city. If you’re moving to New Orleans to pursue a new job, you already know that the city has what you’re looking for. But if you’re going in the hopes of finding something, you may want to consider what your options will be. A large part of the city’s income is based on tourism and the port industry, two sectors that have suffered perceptibly since Hurricane Katrina. The construction industry was also hard-hit by Hurricane Katrina, though it is slowly recovering in the wake of the reconstruction efforts. Other jobs that are popular in the city are in the fields of government, education and oil exploration.

Although there are many challenges to living in New Orleans, there are also many beautiful aspects to the city that cannot be ignored. The city’s annual festivals, celebrated culinary offerings and musical culture create a charming, memorable atmosphere that you will surely enjoy as long as you’re living within the city’s borders.