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yiddishemama t1_irdbsy4 wrote

Just wanted to comment that my family (2 adults+2 kids) are moving from Oklahoma City to Massachusetts in two weeks! We picked Longmeadow for the schooling. I would be happy to offer any support to my fellow Okies moving to Mass. 😊

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RadiantAd3776 OP t1_irdczul wrote

Also just realized where Longmeadow is and I’ve been looking more into the Springfield area lately since housing prices aren’t as bad as other parts of Mass. Did you visit much before deciding on a town?

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yiddishemama t1_irei9kp wrote

We knew beforehand it would be somewhere in western Mass. because of the proximity to my new job (professor at a university in a small town). We settled on the Forest Park/Longmeadow area because of the school my kids will be attending (we're Jewish). I did visit once and I loved it! Technically our house is in Springfield but it's right by the line that separates Springfield/Longmeadow and our kids' school is in Longmeadow.

I went up over Labor Day weekend and looked at about 7 houses and put an offer down that weekend. Our budget is very limited but we were still able to get a nice 4-bed house for 250. I think with a budget like 600 you should be able to get a great place in that area, just based on what I saw!

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RadiantAd3776 OP t1_irelfqm wrote

That is soooo good to know! We’re in Broken Arrow right now and the move cannot come soon enough. I think we will probably have one visit before we move as well so we’ll have to narrow down and make a decision quickly. Would love to hear how you like it and any advice once you’re settled!!

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RadiantAd3776 OP t1_irdcpti wrote

That would be fabulous!! 😊 So excited for you! I’m super excited and ready now but my middle schoolers want to finish this school year and their sports seasons out (soccer and baseball).

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yiddishemama t1_ireidqj wrote

Totally understand! I would have done the same except my job wanted me to have in-person hours starting in November.

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