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Confirm start date and all expected work locations. Discuss credentialing and onboarding timing with employer. Review relocation allowance and signing-bonus conditions. Choose buy-versus-rent approach based on realistic time horizon. Compare written mortgage estimates when buying. Plan for closing costs, moving expenses and cash reserves.
Evaluate actual commutes at anticipated shift times. Verify relevant school boundaries by property address. Review property insurance, taxes and assessments. Inspect HVAC, roof, utilities and solar arrangements. Schedule tours, inspections and documentation. Arrange utilities, movers, mail forwarding and arrival needs.
If you are moving from another state, use a single folder for the employment agreement, housing correspondence, lender documents, school records and moving contracts. Keep essential documents accessible rather than packing them with your shipment.