This isn't the economy they show on the news. This is The Real Economy.
Rent keeps climbing, paychecks aren't keeping up, and more Americans are packing up and leaving the cities they grew up in. Real people share what happened when they moved, and as a licensed real estate agent, I break down what I'd do before making that move.
⏱️ Chapters
0:00 Priced out, so they moved
0:34 40 and moving back in with mom
1:24 Moving home can be a smart move
1:55 Rent went up $300 in one year
2:30 Don't just sign the renewal
3:05 How much of your income goes to rent?
3:23 DC to Richmond: the cost of living math
4:36 Run the numbers before you move
5:10 From debt in Dallas to $850 rent in St. Louis
6:36 Stability over aesthetics
7:08 Budget for the move itself
7:28 Too broke for California, so they moved to Georgia
7:59 Moving? You don't always have to sell
8:31 California to the Midwest
9:27 Cheaper living buys back your time
9:52 Would you move to another country?
10:07 The cheapest area in Texas is still hard
10:41 She left California for Japan
11:44 Cheap only works if the income is there
12:22 Real Solutions: your relocation checklist
13:13 Thanks for watching
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@momlifeunfiltered1616, @oakley.marie13, @dominiquejonae, @ron_mystic93, @valeriamartinez101, @c0urtneycc, @rain.topel, @kawaiiicoco
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✅ Looking for affordable housing or a lower cost of living? www.nycrealestatebytae.com
🏠 Thinking about moving somewhere more affordable?
I'm a licensed real estate agent with eXp Realty, and I work with trusted partners across the U.S.
🌐 Visit my agent website: https://realtyconnect.net/site/ashant...
📩 Contact me directly: support@nycrealestatebytae.com
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Get my FREE guide: "Where Do I Turn? A Compassionate Guide to Avoiding Foreclosure"
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🙏🏽 You're not alone. There are real solutions — and I'm here to help.
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This video is for general information only and isn't tax, legal, or financial advice.
#CostOfLiving #Relocation #RentCrisis #TheRealEconomy #HousingMarket
This isn't the economy they show on the news. This is The Real Economy.
Rent keeps climbing, paychecks aren't keeping up, and more Americans are packing up and leaving the cities they grew up in. Real people share what happened when they moved, and as a licensed real estate agent, I break down what I'd do before making that move.
⏱️ Chapters
0:00 Priced out, so they moved
0:34 40 and moving back in with mom
1:24 Moving home can be a smart move
1:55 Rent went up $300 in one year
2:30 Don't just sign the renewal
3:05 How much of your income goes to rent?
3:23 DC to Richmond: the cost of living math
4:36 Run the numbers before you move
5:10 From debt in Dallas to $850 rent in St. Louis
6:36 Stability over aesthetics
7:08 Budget for the move itself
7:28 Too broke for California, so they moved to Georgia
7:59 Moving? You don't always have to sell
8:31 California to the Midwest
9:27 Cheaper living buys back your time
9:52 Would you move to another country?
10:07 The cheapest area in Texas is still hard
10:41 She left California for Japan
11:44 Cheap only works if the income is there
12:22 Real Solutions: your relocation checklist
13:13 Thanks for watching
🔁 Watch more Real Economy episodes here:
👉 People Can't Sell Their Homes… Now They're Panicking: People Can't Sell Their Homes… Now They're...
👉 Fired Over a Zoom Call — What Nobody Tells You About Getting Laid Off: Fired Over a Zoom Call — What Nobody Tells...
🎥 Credit to featured TikTok creators:
@momlifeunfiltered1616, @oakley.marie13, @dominiquejonae, @ron_mystic93, @valeriamartinez101, @c0urtneycc, @rain.topel, @kawaiiicoco
All rights belong to the original creators. Thank you for sharing your truth.
📩 Need support or resources? Start here:
✅ Open a free online bank account: https://tinyurl.com/Chime22
✅ Send money abroad or spend with no foreign transaction fees – Wise (my referral link): https://wise.com/invite/ahpc/ashanter2
✅ Here’s 15 workouts when you join ClassPass, on me 😊 https://classpass.com/refer/J6RF0KKB13
✅ Looking for affordable housing or a lower cost of living? www.nycrealestatebytae.com
🏠 Thinking about moving somewhere more affordable?
I'm a licensed real estate agent with eXp Realty, and I work with trusted partners across the U.S.
🌐 Visit my agent website: https://realtyconnect.net/site/ashant...
📩 Contact me directly: support@nycrealestatebytae.com
🏠 Facing Foreclosure?
Get my FREE guide: "Where Do I Turn? A Compassionate Guide to Avoiding Foreclosure"
👉 https://digitaldreamzbytae.kit.com/fo...
🙏🏽 You're not alone. There are real solutions — and I'm here to help.
✉️ If you're a featured creator and would like to be removed or featured again, email us anytime.
This video is for general information only and isn't tax, legal, or financial advice.
#CostOfLiving #Relocation #RentCrisis #TheRealEconomy #HousingMarket