I’ve been coming to VA Beach for 50 yrs and moved here 6 months ago from Northern VA. I love it. Everything I’d want is here. I can walk to restaurants and boardwalk. The festivals are fun. Lots of live music. It’s fun and I’m old.
Born and raised in Norfolk, in recent years, the oceanfront has gotten ALOT more fun. By recent I mean the past 10 years. Every year gets better and better. Norfolk is a ton of fun too. Only issue is things die down a lot in the winter, however… if you can tolerate a couple hour drive, hiking is amazing. I’ve lived here my whole life, and although I want to travel elsewhere and spend some of my life away from home, I know I’ll come back here eventually. I love this area (aside from the corrupt govt)
I spent 20 years there, it was great growing up there, I graduated from GRHS in '07. My personal favorite spots were Lynnhaven Mall, First Landing State Park, Chics Beach, and Croatan. Ocean Breeze and Motor World are fun and The Aquarium is right down the road. The only things I don't miss since moving to FL is the traffic, the car inspections, and the police are a little friendlier here.
Tried to live in Virginia Beach for work last Summer; Between the job screwing me every which way, and the fact that I couldn't deal living in a city, I had to move back to my house in the Middle Peninsula. Great place to visit, terrible to live, unless you love year-round traffic.
Sandbridge is the hidden gem. Most go to the boardwalk. Sandbridge is so relaxed. I know some other ins and outs more north up shore but I’m not telling all my secrets
we vacationed there for yrs. knew the area well enough to feel comfortble moving there on my own. lived off of shore drive, great area.was there for isabel. moved to fl after 4 1/2 yrs and don't miss it
Thanks for all your helpful info about living in Virginia Beach/Hampton Roads. I'm planning on moving there, and was wondering if you help people find rental properties or apartments, too? And if not, can you suggest where I can get help with finding the right rental place--someone who knows the area (because I don't,) and can make good recommendations based on my needs/wants? I am, of course, willing to pay for the assistance. Thank you.
Please tell me if Orlando and its surrounding cities is more expensive to live in than Virginia Beach? Is utilities and gas etc more pricey than Florida?
Local government raises property values, raise taxes and fees on regular basis. Many locals are packing up and moving to a more affordable place to live.
Are you a realtor in Virginia Beach area? We are navy as well and just received orders (to get there in September). It’s August. We have visited a few times but are not 100% confident on where to live. Rent or buy? On base is an 18 month wait so… yay (sarcasm). Your video helped but if you’re a realtor, I’d love to chat a bit more.
5 must knows lol 1. Its a trap lol 2. Summer time = imeadiate swamp ass and mosquitos. 3. 8t is a nice place but there's a lot of stuff people don't talk about. 4. Tourist season will drive a priest to drink. 5. Be ware we have a homless problem and also some people begging aren't homless or in need.
Thanks for ur great information...actually we r planning to move to Virginia Beach ..plz tell what part of Virginia beach is best to live for a family of two with a 2nd grade child in a good school area.
Move to grassfield I'm chesapeake. Best school system in hampton roads and you'll avoid the tourist trap of va beach and better housing prices. Vb school system looks highly rated online until you actually put your kids in them and realize that middle schoolers and high schoolers are surrounded by booger sugar and Marijuana everywhere.
Moved here Dec. 2019 from Texas and since then, moved twice to different locations w/in Va. bch.. Public schools here are rated high on-line, until you get your kids into those schools you'll know that they are overly rated and are mediocre at best. Va. bch. public school's transportation is poor, fails to inform parents of any delays/incidents/etc. leaving parents with worries/anxiety/run late/etc. and rarely answers the phone as well. Children's hospital like CHKD here is popular and have a long wait list for everything! And if your child/children require special health accomodations, expect to be waitlisted! This also pertains to childcare, expect to be wait listed! Housing is expensive and houses aren't pretty w/ thumb size yards. Duplexes and if you aren't lucky, you'll get neigbors who party all night, smoking weeds, blasting their music until 2-3 am, and not a care in the world. Expect parking lots anywhere smelling like marijuana smokes and some of your work colleagues coming in smelling like it too. Many people here are nicotine junkies too, so expect that. Many stores/businesses doesn't remain open at late hours. Many landlords here in Virginia beach tend not to care about cleaning the place before renting it out, which Remax told us happens alot because of high demand for a place to live in, so they never bother to clean up the places they rent out. Landlords tend to raise the rent every year. We own a couple of Subarus and dealerships here aren't as customer service friendly and doesn't accomodate with courtesy rides or car wash of any kind. Everything here in Virginia Beach is more expensive unless you shop for certain products like fruits/veggies at Aldi's (Aldi's here are tiny) or Lidl stores. Dog poops on the beach, esp. on the Va Bch. boardwalk it's like a huge dog litter. Sandbridge beach so many fish hooks and lines in/on the water/sands. Public transportation is also poor. Some Chinese restaurant doesn't offer cups and ice for your drinks, usually just bottle/can drinks. The gas prices are high, taxes eating out and shopping is high. The roads, omg, they are one of the ugliest we've encountered, which make us miss our Texas roads/highways even more. If you like bars, there's plenty of them around here, but no good dance clubs that offers variety of music. If you enjoy going on an NBA games, well, none here. We do love the beach, but we've loss so much in order to have it. The traffic is bad, expect that. The outdoors here in Va. beach is alright, but nicer up on the peninsula like around Williamsburg where is greener. 4 seasons we also appreciate. Racial tensions here are much higher too, with Blacks at work (other environments) being bullies towards anyone who isn't Black ruining moral in the company and turning it into toxic work environment. Truly sad, which we want nothing to be part of and never did.
No - it's overpriced especially with taxes, High Crime being it is a sanctuary city, and over crowded with military, vacationers, and now some migrants! Moved here in 2004 when I joined the navy and loved it until earlier 2010's then just got too damned crowded and prices on everything went up! Not worth it far better options out there!!!
I'm from Virginia Beach and it sucks. The Beach looks like a ghost town In the winter. The roads sucks. It's a suck place all a round. I moved 6 years ago and I gave no desire to move back. Fk Hampton roads. It's overpriced and it has nothing to offer.
I’ve been coming to VA Beach for 50 yrs and moved here 6 months ago from Northern VA. I love it. Everything I’d want is here. I can walk to restaurants and boardwalk. The festivals are fun. Lots of live music. It’s fun and I’m old.
That is hilarious! 😂 “it’s fun and I’m old” 😂
Virginia Beach is hevean 😊😊😊
@@EazyEv1.0cool to see ppl call my home heaven
U r 4ever young
Thank you for the information. It's really helpful.
My pleasure
I’ve lived here for nine years. From the Midwest originally. I think it’s a great place to raise kids and I concur with your assessment. Great video..
Born and raised in Norfolk, in recent years, the oceanfront has gotten ALOT more fun. By recent I mean the past 10 years. Every year gets better and better. Norfolk is a ton of fun too. Only issue is things die down a lot in the winter, however… if you can tolerate a couple hour drive, hiking is amazing.
I’ve lived here my whole life, and although I want to travel elsewhere and spend some of my life away from home, I know I’ll come back here eventually. I love this area (aside from the corrupt govt)
How do you navigate living through hurricanes? Any video tips on that? How do businesses respond, where do locals relocate to?
I spent 20 years there, it was great growing up there, I graduated from GRHS in '07. My personal favorite spots were Lynnhaven Mall, First Landing State Park, Chics Beach, and Croatan. Ocean Breeze and Motor World are fun and The Aquarium is right down the road. The only things I don't miss since moving to FL is the traffic, the car inspections, and the police are a little friendlier here.
@@alwayzchillin0714 come home
Tried to live in Virginia Beach for work last Summer; Between the job screwing me every which way, and the fact that I couldn't deal living in a city, I had to move back to my house in the Middle Peninsula.
Great place to visit, terrible to live, unless you love year-round traffic.
Hi there, My wife & I are thinking about relocating to Virginia Beach from Rhode Island. Your review gave us a good insight!
Lets talk!
calendly.com/dan-ihs
Sandbridge is the hidden gem. Most go to the boardwalk. Sandbridge is so relaxed. I know some other ins and outs more north up shore but I’m not telling all my secrets
@@em1ownerify when are we making it a permanent residence????
I have been going to VA Beach for about 30 years. We decided to try Sandbridge. I hated it. Very little restaurant choices. People unfriendly.
@@tommagnani1169 not for the restaurants.
It’s for the lesser crowds on the beachfront
Great vids here! Can you recommend any longer stay places to stay for seniors? Any help would be appreciated . never visited VA and Thanks!
Nice vid! If you want to save money on your electricity while you’re here lmk!
Great information! Thanks!
So glad it helps! Are you local or maybe looking to relocate?
I’m looking to relocate when the hubby gets a remote job.
Lets talk when youre ready.... calendly.com/dan-ihs
im gonna move back next year man i miss it.
Stuck in NOVA 😭Dare to dream...
@@Siethon1 I can fix that
Hot is Pheonix or Texas. I've lived in both. That is heat I cannot abide in!
we vacationed there for yrs. knew the area well enough to feel comfortble moving there on my own. lived off of shore drive, great area.was there for isabel. moved to fl after 4 1/2 yrs and don't miss it
Thanks for all your helpful info about living in Virginia Beach/Hampton Roads. I'm planning on moving there, and was wondering if you help people find rental properties or apartments, too? And if not, can you suggest where I can get help with finding the right rental place--someone who knows the area (because I don't,) and can make good recommendations based on my needs/wants?
I am, of course, willing to pay for the assistance.
Thank you.
Give me a call
Please tell me if Orlando and its surrounding cities is more expensive to live in than Virginia Beach? Is utilities and gas etc more pricey than Florida?
Local government raises property values, raise taxes and fees on regular basis. Many locals are packing up and moving to a more affordable place to live.
Are you a realtor in Virginia Beach area? We are navy as well and just received orders (to get there in September). It’s August. We have visited a few times but are not 100% confident on where to live. Rent or buy? On base is an 18 month wait so… yay (sarcasm). Your video helped but if you’re a realtor, I’d love to chat a bit more.
@@jennajones4367 link in the description to chat!! Talk soon
5 must knows lol
1. Its a trap lol
2. Summer time = imeadiate swamp ass and mosquitos.
3. 8t is a nice place but there's a lot of stuff people don't talk about.
4. Tourist season will drive a priest to drink.
5. Be ware we have a homless problem and also some people begging aren't homless or in need.
Housing Sucks, Taxes, Utility Biss High, Traffic Sucks
Thanks for ur great information...actually we r planning to move to Virginia Beach ..plz tell what part of Virginia beach is best to live for a family of two with a 2nd grade child in a good school area.
Lets hop on a zoom call! calendly.com/dan-ihs
Move to grassfield I'm chesapeake. Best school system in hampton roads and you'll avoid the tourist trap of va beach and better housing prices. Vb school system looks highly rated online until you actually put your kids in them and realize that middle schoolers and high schoolers are surrounded by booger sugar and Marijuana everywhere.
Bayside area, great bridge area, lynnhaven area, also any where close to mount trashmore
There is excellent medical care in Virginia Beach.
100%
Sounds good
Moved here Dec. 2019 from Texas and since then, moved twice to different locations w/in Va. bch.. Public schools here are rated high on-line, until you get your kids into those schools you'll know that they are overly rated and are mediocre at best. Va. bch. public school's transportation is poor, fails to inform parents of any delays/incidents/etc. leaving parents with worries/anxiety/run late/etc. and rarely answers the phone as well. Children's hospital like CHKD here is popular and have a long wait list for everything! And if your child/children require special health accomodations, expect to be waitlisted! This also pertains to childcare, expect to be wait listed! Housing is expensive and houses aren't pretty w/ thumb size yards. Duplexes and if you aren't lucky, you'll get neigbors who party all night, smoking weeds, blasting their music until 2-3 am, and not a care in the world. Expect parking lots anywhere smelling like marijuana smokes and some of your work colleagues coming in smelling like it too. Many people here are nicotine junkies too, so expect that. Many stores/businesses doesn't remain open at late hours. Many landlords here in Virginia beach tend not to care about cleaning the place before renting it out, which Remax told us happens alot because of high demand for a place to live in, so they never bother to clean up the places they rent out. Landlords tend to raise the rent every year. We own a couple of Subarus and dealerships here aren't as customer service friendly and doesn't accomodate with courtesy rides or car wash of any kind. Everything here in Virginia Beach is more expensive unless you shop for certain products like fruits/veggies at Aldi's (Aldi's here are tiny) or Lidl stores. Dog poops on the beach, esp. on the Va Bch. boardwalk it's like a huge dog litter. Sandbridge beach so many fish hooks and lines in/on the water/sands. Public transportation is also poor. Some Chinese restaurant doesn't offer cups and ice for your drinks, usually just bottle/can drinks. The gas prices are high, taxes eating out and shopping is high. The roads, omg, they are one of the ugliest we've encountered, which make us miss our Texas roads/highways even more. If you like bars, there's plenty of them around here, but no good dance clubs that offers variety of music. If you enjoy going on an NBA games, well, none here. We do love the beach, but we've loss so much in order to have it. The traffic is bad, expect that. The outdoors here in Va. beach is alright, but nicer up on the peninsula like around Williamsburg where is greener. 4 seasons we also appreciate. Racial tensions here are much higher too, with Blacks at work (other environments) being bullies towards anyone who isn't Black ruining moral in the company and turning it into toxic work environment. Truly sad, which we want nothing to be part of and never did.
You left Texas?..E-gawds. Virginia beach full of city people and Yankee's..most repulsive. Robert at 69 in Arizona.
Please move.
No - it's overpriced especially with taxes, High Crime being it is a sanctuary city, and over crowded with military, vacationers, and now some migrants! Moved here in 2004 when I joined the navy and loved it until earlier 2010's then just got too damned crowded and prices on everything went up! Not worth it far better options out there!!!
I hated living in Virginia Beach. Lived there for a year and a half. Biggest mistake ever.
Sorry to hear that, its not for everyone, but I have loved it for 20 years
Let me save you some time, the answer is no
Best thing to do in Virginia beach, is leave.
No
@@josephfriedrich9792 lol yup
Yeah don't move here. Place is crap.
No it's not
City people and Yankee's..uhh..go away.
I'm from Virginia Beach and it sucks. The Beach looks like a ghost town In the winter. The roads sucks. It's a suck place all a round. I moved 6 years ago and I gave no desire to move back. Fk Hampton roads. It's overpriced and it has nothing to offer.