Moving to a new city or town can be exciting. The opportunities are endless for meeting new people and trying new things! Here are some tips to better prepare you for your big move!

Hire Movers

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Photo courtesy of Camden Brickell located in Miami, FL

Research Before You Move

Research the area you want to move to and see how other people’s experiences have been. Before making that big decision, read up on what the city is like and where the best neighborhoods are located. Are you considering moving to a new state like Florida? Check out my blog post Where to live in Florida: Miami, Orlando or Tampa

Read the reviews section and visit rating sites to help narrow down your search. Google reviews, Apartment Ratings, and even Facebook are great places to start.

See what people are raving about in the community. Is it in a prime location for all your essential needs and spacious floorplans? Perhaps it’s the stellar amenities or attentive and friendly leasing staff in the welcome center? Maybe it’s a blend of all of those in one! Follow the patterns of common mentions that people share to understand the experience better. Read Top Tips for Your Apartment Search: Reading Reviews for more review tips.

The Explore page on social networking apps can help connect you with like-minded people interested in similar hobbies. Apps like Instagram, X, and even TikTok are perfect for finding recommendations for fun activities and delicious restaurants to try.

Post-Move Activities

Once you have unpacked all your boxes and settled into your new Camden home, the fun begins! Enjoy the amenities that your Camden community has to offer, whether that is taking a lap in the pool or working up a sweat in the fitness center. Connect with your neighbors, and if you need more tips to meet new people in your area, check out Making Friends in a New City: Part 1 & Part 2.

Download the MyCamden app and see what’s hot in your community! In the activity section, you can see what kind of events the office staff is posting. This is another great platform to connect with your new neighbors. On the community wall, you can join specific groups and participate in discussions on art, sports, and music with other residents.

Other social media apps, such as Meetup, advertise local events. It's the perfect place to meet like-minded people! You can filter based on events and activities you enjoy, such as kayaking, bowling, or trying a new restaurant. You create a profile and join groups and communities in the app based on location. Events are filtered based on your personal preference. You can save events and add them to your calendar to help keep track of events you sign up for.

Photo courtesy of Camden North Quarter located in Orlando, FL

Moving to a new city can leave you full of emotions. When you find the perfect Camden community, go ahead, and give them a call! Our leasing experts will be thrilled to help paint your picture of your new home and provide the resources you may need every step of the way. Visit our homepage, search for the new city you’re looking to move to and give our offices a call. We are happy to help!