7 Reasons You Should Not Be Moving to Richmond, VA

7 Reasons You Should Not Be Moving to Richmond, VA | Living in Richmond Virginia

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Do you want to move to Richmond VA? Let's look at the Top 7 Reasons You Should NOT Be Moving to Richmond Virginia.
I have been living in Richmond, VA for about 14 years already so, I have been able to experience the different pros & cons of living here! There are just a lot to love about Richmond but I have to admit - it’s surely not for everybody! So in this video, I am going to dive in to why you should not be moving to Richmond, VA!
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00:00 Start
0:22 Introduction
0:40 #7 Going to need a car
1:22 #6 Lots of trees - not wall to wall sky
2:30 #5 No Rocky Mountains - Big Sur
5:35 #4 Not that impressive
6:04 #3 / #2 Pollen and Ragweed are awful!
7:12 #1 Winter and Summer: HUMID!
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@LIVINGINRICHMOND 2 жыл бұрын

If you are moving to Richmond VA in 2024, please set up an appointment to plan for your move. We get calls everyday from great people looking to make the move! Here is a link to my schedule: bit.ly/LivingInRichmondVA 🏡

@dreamcatcher54taurus66 Жыл бұрын

If I make the move, I’ll be in touch. In the meantime, I’ll be watching your videos.

@Reaper-tj2lc 2 жыл бұрын

After living here for 25 years born and raised I have been ready to leave for at least a decade.

@LIVINGINRICHMOND 2 жыл бұрын

Always a good idea to spread your wings no matter where you're from!

@BrianSmith-sz5vs Жыл бұрын

I have lived in multiple countries and states domestically. Relocating to Richmond is THE WORST mistake I ever made. If you are remote worker considering moving to Richmond - DON'T! Do not and I mean DO NOT remotely think of moving to Richmond. Customer service, food, any essence of culture and inclusivity is not present in RICHMOND. I f-ing hate it here. You will not have one seamless, problem free customer service experience. From restaurants, retail, car rentals, to fitness, alleged "luxury" property management, to even moving services. Businesses don't answer phones, don't open on time, front-face staffing is rude, people will cancel appointments day of, Richmond restaurant food will have your stomach in knots. You will also find inflated prices on the most basic things - as so many Richmond businesses with subpar products and services overcharge in an attempt to make up for pandemic economic losses.

@LIVINGINRICHMOND Жыл бұрын

What were some other places you were considering? Maybe we can do a city vs city in those areas.

@carolevanlandingham8529 2 жыл бұрын

Considering all the violent weather throughout the rest of the country, Virginia (and Richmond) weather is very temperate that most anyone else would be so thankful to be here. And, yes, I'm born and bred Virginian.

@LIVINGINRICHMOND 2 жыл бұрын

We don't have any extreme weather but anytime there's a storm my mother-in-law lets me know! ;) haha

@meredithdevoe2266 Жыл бұрын

We moved to Richmond from NY State and the humidity shocked us-- not so much in terms of the feel of the hot or cold, but the effect it has on homes. You HAVE to have AC or your house will grow green fur inside!! We pretty much never had an air conditioner-- even living in Nigeria for years, so it took some getting used to. Something to look out for when looking at homes to buy, as well-- if they've been empty for some time and the AC hasn't run, it's going to be moldy.

@LIVINGINRICHMOND Жыл бұрын

Extremely sound advice - thank you for sharing!

@jerryhawthornejr.4261 3 ай бұрын

Great Information. 😊

@cj-cw7wi Жыл бұрын

My impressions exactly. You hit all of my concerns. We are retiring from Park City, Utah to Ashland, VA. I know it is going to be a real adjustment. Leaving the dry climate, the towering Rocky Mts and the amazing "treeless" vistas but we are excited to experience living in the east and taking advantage of the Northeastern rail system to experience all of the culture from Miami to Montreal. We will be close to our son and his family so that is priceless. We lived in Austin, Texas for a few years and let me tell you the Richmond area summers pale in comparison to the long, hot 100 degree with 80% humidity in Austin. We loved living in Texas and we are sure we will enjoy our retirement in Ashland, VA.

@LIVINGINRICHMOND Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for your comment! When will you be making the move to Ashland?

@emilywagner3887 2 жыл бұрын

I literally sneezed three times while I was watching this. Also the pollen has me done getting the car washed until June. 😂

@LIVINGINRICHMOND 2 жыл бұрын

haha - this is the best response but the most accurate! 😬

@LIVINGINRICHMOND Жыл бұрын

Bryant’s Kryptonite is coming soon. Ragweed.

@jerryhawthornejr.4261 3 ай бұрын

Ms.Melton YOU are a Smart and Beautiful Young Lady.

@jessirvington1946 2 жыл бұрын

Richmond VA actually had a very good public transit via streetcars. Unfortunately they took them out but you could imagine how much it would help the city if they kept them, let alone if they put them back in. Great for tourism, great for life, less cars on the road , less traffic wait times and less searching for parking. The only reason to not have street cars is to make the suburban drivers happy. Which ironically is causes more of issue for them than they realize. If they could wrap their head around taking the transit everyone wins. Plus how cute would old street cars look.

@LIVINGINRICHMOND 2 жыл бұрын

Would love this. We jump on the ones in old town Alexandria when we go up to NOVA.

@bekit7131 Жыл бұрын

I’m presuming they’ll eventually make a come back. H street in DC has a street car for several years now.

@dreamcatcher54taurus66 Жыл бұрын

Very helpful video. I am an East Coast gal, so humidity won’t surprise me.

@LIVINGINRICHMOND Жыл бұрын

So glad it was helpful! Where on the East Coast do you live now?

@dreamcatcher54taurus66 Жыл бұрын

I live in Largo, FL. I was a military spouse in the past though so I’ve lived everywhere from Connecticut, New Jersey, Virginia Beach, North Carolina and now Florida :). I love the warm winters here and the beautiful beaches, but I’ve always said Virginia has been my favorite state because it has a bit of everything.

@sexkitten2785 2 жыл бұрын

I’ve been in Richmond for 4 years live in the VCU area (in the city) it’s okay. But I’m ready to move tho. Allergy season is hell out here lol.

@LIVINGINRICHMOND 2 жыл бұрын

It is awful! Having to switch from all the different medicines is super fun! /s

@sexkitten2785 2 жыл бұрын

@@LIVINGINRICHMOND super fun lol

@LIVINGINRICHMOND 2 жыл бұрын

Allergies are not fun.

@opexwells435 Жыл бұрын

Could you talk about how you feel about in summer and winter in North Virginia, areas such as Winchester, or suburbs of D.C.

@ErinMeltonRealtor Жыл бұрын

Hello! Are you asking for how the weather in Richmond compares to Northern VA/ suburbs of D.C. during these seasons? If so, summer's are identical. Winters: Northern VA and the suburbs of D.C. will typically see a bit more snow than Richmond.

@bekit7131 2 жыл бұрын

GRTC is reliable n the city of Richmond but the suburbs is another story. I live in Northern Virginia & I’m so ready to move. I’m thinking about moving to RVA and lived there when I went to VCU. I love how there are so many fun things to do and there’s a balance of everything. It’s so expensive to drive or even Ubering into DC. You have to make 90k+ to enjoy life in the DC area.Most people are working long hours. I love all the friendly people in Richmond.

@LIVINGINRICHMOND 2 жыл бұрын

I grew up in Great Falls and have fond memories, but I didn’t have to drive! 😉

@bekit7131 Жыл бұрын

@@LIVINGINRICHMOND oh wow!! Great Falls is so beautiful!!! My cousin lives there. I used to hike Difficult Run.

@threeshotts9100 Жыл бұрын

A car is good, but with the wide coverage of the pulse, and GRTC covering a large part of Richmond,you won't miss it if you trying to save on gas!!

@LIVINGINRICHMOND Жыл бұрын

We need to ride the bus at least once in our life, just to see what it’s like. I’m a suburbs girl, so the city is a novelty for the most part.

@BackyardAdventuresBeyond 2 жыл бұрын

After hearing the doozy, do I really want to stay here?! ;) haha

@LIVINGINRICHMOND 2 жыл бұрын

You don't have a choice, so, yes, you do want to stay! ;)

@vegaplus420 5 ай бұрын

im from mississippi and have lived in richmond for about three years now and i have to say richmond is barely humid at all. i know theres tons of swamps. also you do not need a car. you can use bikes if you want freedom but the busses are free and they are great. as for the trees, ive been in the pine belt and have only witnessed pine trees. virginias trees are super fun.

@LIVINGINRICHMOND 5 ай бұрын

Thanks for your comment ! What part of Richmond do you live and what brought you to our area?

@MsPetra2009 Жыл бұрын

It's funny you mentioned Arizona as a good place to go for allergies. That may have been the case 100 years ago but our "allergy season" is year round now.

@LIVINGINRICHMOND Жыл бұрын

Oh my! Really ?

@MsPetra2009 Жыл бұрын

@@LIVINGINRICHMOND Yeah. We're victims of a century of that advice. People moved here from all over and brought their cars and plants with them. Year round dust and pollen allergies and smoke during the inevitable fire season when all that veg dries out and goes up in flames. Shows up more as congestion though so folks from back east think it's not allergies, because their definition is watery eyes, runny nose. Allergy and asthma clinics do a booming business here. ;-)

@MsPetra2009 Жыл бұрын

Off topic. How's south east Richmond, near the VA Hospital?

@missiontohome Жыл бұрын

LOL saying that Richmond Virginia has hotter summer than Texas

@LIVINGINRICHMOND Жыл бұрын

Everyone is different. Humid to me is much worse.

@missiontohome Жыл бұрын

@@LIVINGINRICHMOND can you still go outside during the summer months in Richmond?

@LIVINGINRICHMOND Жыл бұрын

@@missiontohome - for sure! We Virginians spend most our time outdoors from Memorial Day and well into Oct. Outdoor activities and sports, festivals, concerts … the list goes on.

@missiontohome Жыл бұрын

@@LIVINGINRICHMOND see that’s really not possible in Texas right now. We’ve been having 110+ degree days. It’s dangerous

@mojo6385 11 ай бұрын

I'd add crime to the list. We took our kids to a baseball game and the ride in and out felt very unsafe. I know there are some gentrified areas of Richmond that are probably nice, but who wants to feel trapped in a pocket that feels safe. The city doesn't have any interest in fixing the problem either. I think you will see businesses continue to leave.

@LIVINGINRICHMOND 11 ай бұрын

@mojo6385 - thank you for your comments and prospective! I’m a ‘burbs girl through and through ; urban living isn’t for everyone. When I speak of Richmond , I am speaking of the the area as a whole. This includes the city of Richmond , Henrico Co , Chesterfield Co, Hanover Co, Goochland Co, and Powhatan Co.

@warringtonfaust1088 Жыл бұрын

Although much of my family lived in Richmond for generations, the last one has moved out. When asked why, they all answer 'safety". I know RVA had a very high murder rate, has that been brought under control?

@LIVINGINRICHMOND Жыл бұрын

I know Richmond in the 90s had one of the highest murder rates. I’ve personally never felt unsafe but I know I’ve lived a privileged life compared to some.

@warringtonfaust1088 Жыл бұрын

@@LIVINGINRICHMOND Sherman's "Bummers" burned our farm in North Cariolina, so I suppose we are all still a little paranoid. Seriously, most of the family in surgery and pediatrics, so, out and about at odd hours.

@ronniechilds2002 Жыл бұрын

Call me naive, I can't imagine how trees could be a negative. And among the city's down sides, you don't mention crime?

@LIVINGINRICHMOND Жыл бұрын

You're totally right. I've mentioned it in other videos, so I was trying to have a little variety. Crime is a problem for sure!

@karenhitchens3563 6 ай бұрын

That’s minor nuisance, sound like English weather. What I’d like to learn more, are their any area to avoid, are their racial tensions, gun culture and are their any bio are chemical tech firms within the region, good hospitals, natural disasters? 😅 thanks for sharing your advice! ❤

@LIVINGINRICHMOND 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for your comment! Some great info that you are looking for; I have no doubt there are multiple platforms where you can obtain this info.

@YG-sd1jp 8 ай бұрын

Richmond is so spread out

@LIVINGINRICHMOND 8 ай бұрын

Thanks for your comment! We are pretty spread out. That being said, I like the fact that you can get from downtown to anywhere in the major surrounding counties in 20-45 minutes. Better yet, there are multiple ways to get there. What part of RVA do you live in?

@dthmchne 6 ай бұрын

you forgot the life altering weather that cames every 6 or 7 years

@LIVINGINRICHMOND 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for your comment! Ah yes - we do have the “ more snow and super cold every few years. And , we do experience hurricanes that cause flooding in a few spots. When did you live in Rva ?

@dthmchne 6 ай бұрын

I travel alooooot but I still love in RVA

@dthmchne 6 ай бұрын

Live....**

@GHSgrad2006 4 ай бұрын

It’s boring here. I’m trying to leave.

@LIVINGINRICHMOND 4 ай бұрын

Thank you for your comment ! In your opinion , what would make Richmond more interesting? Where would you like to move?

@GHSgrad2006 4 ай бұрын

@@LIVINGINRICHMOND more hiking trails like they have out west, more big name concerts, festivals, proximity to a major airport, major sporting events.

@baronharkonnen5400 Ай бұрын

Just look at the demographics, then run like hell is chasing you!

@Classy4514 2 жыл бұрын

Richmond city you don't need a car with the new pulse bus and grtc u can get Anywhere I'n the city shortpump chesterfield town center so your wrong about the transportation it's amazing how we all see Richmond so differently.

@LIVINGINRICHMOND 2 жыл бұрын

Very glad you said this. I am a suburban kinda girl that gets nervous as soon as I have to parallel park. I have never been on the buses before, but it is very good to hear the improvements are working! Thank you so much for adding that insight!

@Classy4514 2 жыл бұрын

@@LIVINGINRICHMOND I also want to ad unlike a lot of down south cities Richmond is a very walkable city 🚶‍♂️ you can walk from downtown to shokoe bottom also Cary town to the fan district walk to May Mont park, eat shop go to museums tons to do all downtown I had no idea how many restaurants were located in downtown fan district until I started exploring walking with a friend and that's just downtown not including the other sections of Richmond amazing city and I've been to a lot of cities up North down south and Richmond is not a little city its a mid size city so I also disagree with you on the size of Richmond .

@threeshotts9100 Жыл бұрын

Right you are!!!

@abderrahimelhadri2720 Жыл бұрын

You do need a car ,am sorry living there for 15 years I know

@Classy4514 Жыл бұрын

@El bahja ja I visited Richmond my friend lives in an area called Scott's Addition and he took me on a tour of Richmond and we used public transportation I know Richmond has many parts I was in the downtown area and loved every minute restaurants stores I was very surprised.