Over 70% of Americans live in the same area where they grew up. If you’ve moved away and are thinking of moving back to your hometown, it can be a wonderful experience, delightful but also stressful at the same time. You may find your old haunts the same as they were when you left, or they may be very different. Here are some things you need to understand when you’re planning such a move.

Here are some advantages of moving to your hometown:

• The cost of living may be lower than it is where you are now.
• You may find a better job in an area where you once had and may still have important business or professional connections to give you a leg up.
• You can reconnect with old friends. Finding your old high school sweetheart or buddies and getting to  know them again can be a great experience.
• You may gain a strong emotional support system. Family members and old friends can make it easier for you to adapt to your new old situation and surroundings.
• If you’re moving back in with family, you may be able to increase your savings or retirement funds by not paying a high rent or mortgage payment.

Moving back to your hometown may not be all sunshine and roses though, so be prepared for some negatives as well:

• You may expect that things have changed for the better when they haven’t actually. We tend to remember good times we’ve had in the past and suppress the unfortunate memories. Returning to your hometown may remind you of all the reasons you left in the first place.
• Old friends aren’t necessarily the best friends. Reuniting with your friends from the past can give you a warm and fuzzy feeling, but after moving back to your hometown, you may start bumping into people you never wanted to see again!
• If you’re moving back to your parents’ home, or even if you’re nearby, you may receive a lot of unsolicited life advice.
• You might feel constrained. If your lifestyle isn’t what it was when you lived there before, you might not feel free to be yourself around old friends and family members.

Whether you are planning to move across the state or across the country, let Condor Moving Systems provide you with the best moving service at the most competitive rates. For over 17 years, we have provided our customers with quality moving services at the best possible rates. Our highly trained moving teams take great care to protect your belongings. We will work with your unique needs to create a customized moving plan for your situation. We serve the entire state of Texas, including Dallas, Fort Worth, Houston, Austin, San Antonio, and many others. If you’re planning a move soon, visit our website, or give us a call at 877-356-2236.