Property consultancy Fisher German has appointed a new leader of its IT operations to help drive the firm’s ongoing growth.
Fisher German, which has offices in Banbury, Hereford, Hungerford, Thame, and Worcester, has appointed Carl Stirland as IT Director.
Carl will oversee more than 20 in-house professionals in teams specialising in software development, project management, business change, IT infrastructure and IT service management.
Carl joins Fisher German with 30 years of IT experience across the construction, housebuilding, engineering, manufacturing, and distribution sectors.
This included 20 years of service at a multi-million-pound construction and development group, where he played an instrumental role in laying the digital foundations for key projects to be carried out efficiently, ranging from supermarket developments through to mass housebuilding.
He also spent two years at a FTSE 250 construction firm to help them overhaul their cloud migrations, network, and telecom systems for around 6,000 users.
Carl has recently worked for a leading multi-national plc supplying insulation, roofing, commercial interiors, and specialist construction products as the UK IT business partner to develop the firm’s technological efficiency across 580 distribution centres and trade counters.
Carl said: “Joining a progressive firm such as Fisher German is a brilliant challenge for me to be able to put my three decades of IT experience into practice to help accelerate the firm’s ongoing growth.
“I am passionate about working for a business that is focused on providing great client satisfaction, and my role is to ensure that Fisher German’s IT platforms enable the business to maintain this and improve even further.
“Another key aspect of my role is striking the balance between future proofing the business’s IT portfolio – both for our colleagues and through the services we provide to clients – whilst also ensuring the company’s digital and operational strategies are aligned.”
Carl, who is also a chartered engineer and chartered IT professional, will be based at the firm’s Ashby-de-la-Zouch headquarters with nationwide responsibility for developing the firm’s IT capabilities across its 29 offices.
Managing Partner, Andrew Bridge, added: “We are excited for Carl to join us and to oversee our continued investment in sophisticated and market-leading IT solutions for our colleagues, to help deliver a first-class client service.”
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They’re the go-to people in every crisis, and they’ve boomed in recent years. Management consultancies helped design vaccination programs during the pandemic and are currently providing advice on how to rescue one of the world’s biggest banks.
But they’re now in retreat as the economy slows, laying off thousands of people, and facing renewed criticisms about some of their work and the impact they have on the ability of governments and companies to solve their own problems.
The $230 billion management consulting industry is a broad church: it includes companies offering everything from project management expertise to designing new organizational structures. Within that, strategy consultants offer clients their take on how to build and improve their organizations.
Many big firms — think EY and KPMG — also conduct audits and advise on their clients’ tax issues, though these services are generally seen as distinct from their consulting work.
Last week, the Swiss government awarded a contract worth 8.7 million Swiss francs ($9.8 million) to Alvarez & Marsal Switzerland, a management consultancy, to help with aspects of the emergency takeover of Credit Suisse by its bigger rival UBS.
But this type of professional problem-solver has come under strong criticism as of late.
In The Big Con, published in February, prize-winning economist Mariana Mazzucato and her co-author Rosie Collington argue that management consultancies “infantilize” governments by keeping them dependent on their services.
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Mariana Mazzucato, professor of economics at University College London, photographed on March 7, 2023
National administrations have “become reliant on consultants, and the problem is the consultants take advantage of that,” the University College London professor told CNN. “They have no incentive to make governments better; otherwise they won’t get a future contract.”
Officials farm out some of their most interesting work to consultants who, she argues, often lack the necessary skills and experience to do it well.
“Governments have stopped investing in their own brains,” Mazzucato said. “They’ve become… inertial, not very capable, because they don’t invest in their own capacity.”
The professor, who also advises policymakers around the world, reserves much of her ire for the United Kingdom — a key provider of public and private sector work for consultancies, although the United States, Canada, France and Germany are also big markets.
Many of the criticisms are not exactly new. The stereotype of the overpaid and underqualified consultant advising an organization on how to cut costs (read: headcount), or simply rubberstamp a decision it has already made, has long hung over consulting firms like McKinsey & Company and Boston Consulting Group.
An article published in 2013 in the Harvard Business Review noted that “consulting has long inspired some degree of the-emperor-has-no-clothes skepticism,” citing books such as The Witch Doctors and The Management Myth.
Even so, demand for consultants’ services grew last year, with overall revenue up 10.7%, according to Source, a consulting sector think-tank.
The global consulting industry also enjoyed an “exceptional” period of growth in the wake of the pandemic, said Fiona Czerniawska, chief executive of Source. Between late 2020 and the first half of 2022, companies and governments hired consultants to work on a glut of new projects while many of their own staff were off sick.
Consultancies are on shakier ground now. In recent weeks several major players have announced thousands of layoffs as the outlook for the global economy darkens.
Consultancies hired “aggressively” because of “all the restructuring work coming out from the pandemic, which is now ending,” according to Nicholas Bloom, a research fellow at the London-based Centre for Economic Policy Research and an economics professor at Stanford University.
Layoffs are concentrated in back-office functions, Czerniawska also notes, rather than among client-facing consultants.
“We don’t see any shortage of demand from clients,” she said, referring to both governments and businesses.
Source forecasts total industry revenue will rise between 6% and 10% in 2023.
Mazzucato is not opposed to governments’ use of consultancies in principle. Yet, all too often, she argues, these firms don’t deliver on their promises.
While some companies do have credible experience, she calls a lot of their work “expertise-free.”
Similarly, UK lawmaker Meg Hillier, who chairs the parliamentary Public Accounts Committee, says there has been “a mushrooming” of big consultancy firms that can do “sort of anything you ask,” but some consultants “haven’t got the experience.”
The committee has raised concerns about the UK government’s reliance on consultancies over a number of years, including conducting an inquiry in 2019 into the tens of millions of pounds spent on these firms to prepare the country for leaving the European Union.
Mazzucato packs her book full of examples of high-profile blunders. One is Britain’s £37 billion ($46 billion) test-and-trace program, designed to limit the spread of Covid-19, but which, according to Hillier’s committee, failed to make any “measurable difference.” Deloitte, one of the Big Four accounting firms, was paid about £1 million ($1.2 million) a day for its work on the program.
The author also cites the case of the US federal health insurance website, which ran into technical problems in 2013 shortly after its launch. President Barack Obama’s administration largely took the flak, she writes, despite the participation of 55 contracted companies, including consultancies, in the project.
Tamzen Isacsson, chief executive of Britain’s Management Consultancies Association, counters with other examples: consultants were involved in the successful rollout of the Covid-19 vaccine in the country, she told CNN, and have helped the UK National Health Service speed up its screenings for breast cancer.
“The results speak for themselves,” she said. “We bring in short-term, specific, technical expertise to our clients, and we leave them in a better place.”
Isacsson vehemently rejects the charge that consultants often lack relevant expertise. Mazzucato is trading in “outdated stereotypes,” she says, adding that firms are bound by contracts to deliver specific results.
Czerniawska of Source also argues that consultants’ expertise is not in question. Nearly 80% of firms surveyed globally have told the think-tank that consultants’ work is either of high or very high quality, she noted.
But Czerniawska acknowledged that some “really big, complex projects” were not delivering “the kind of success that taxpayers would expect.”
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McKinsey & Company’s stand at the 2023 Mobile World Congress in Barcelona
Bloom at Stanford University, who is a former McKinsey consultant, argues that “the big question is what is the average impact of consulting?”
“From the data I’ve seen it’s positive, although it’s hard to know if they earn their fees,” he told CNN, noting that consultancies do not share relevant information on that.
And Mari Sako, professor of management studies at Oxford university, points to the “revolving door” between governments and management consultancies, with many former civil servants now working for these firms.
That can be a strength, she said.
“You need very contextual knowledge [to work in government], and if that’s done well, then I think that consultants, as part of a team, would add value.”
The UK government is hiring more digital, procurement and finance specialists, in part, to become less reliant on consultants, according to Hillier, the lawmaker.
“There can be a very high cost to consultants,” she told CNN. “Sometimes, some of the consultancy work, you wonder why they’re paying quite so much for it.”
Ultimately, Mazzucato argues, only by doing more of the work themselves can governments become better at solving problems, devising economic strategy and innovating.
“You learn how to ride a bike by falling off, and getting up again.”
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The report, ‘ESG Strategies: Accelerating Impact and Net Zero Goals in Consultancy’, finds that while the drivers and pressures for action are proliferating, some consultancies have been slow to respond – in spite of being on the front line when it comes to advising businesses and governments on how to engage. Others are leading in advancing the agenda, innovating solutions and making measurable progress that will ultimately benefit their clients and supply chains, as well as people, planet and society.
Environment Analyst developed a unique, stakeholder perception analysis and ratings system, assessing how fifty leading E&S consultancies (‘C50’) are reporting and acting on the climate and ESG imperative, based on their public disclosures and reports. Firms were scored against industry-specific carbon intensity benchmarks, as well as a range of other factors including their alignment to gold standard frameworks and initiatives – such as the SBTi, CDP, TCFD and UN Global Compact – and their net zero and sustainability goals, governance and progress.
Only four of the fifty consultancies achieved the top five-star rating across the Net Zero Journey and ESG Impact Leadership metrics: AECOM, Boston Consulting Group (BCG), Jacobs and WSP. A further twenty firms were identified as ‘innovators’ – including the highest-scoring small (<2k full-time equivalent employees) and medium-sized (2-10k FTEs) consultancies: Anthesis, ERM, ICF, Ricardo and TRC (see figures).
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The total carbon footprint for the C50 is estimated at 11.7 million tCO2e over the last reporting period (based on disclosures for FY21/FY22). This is equivalent to ~4.5 million return flights from London to Cape Town. Environment Analyst’s carbon accounting analysis found that there was a 15% rebound in the industry’s average emissions during the last year thanks to the post-pandemic return to normal working practices, but some firms were able to buck this trend through hardening business travel policies and other decarbonisation initiatives.
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Generating leads is one of the most important skills an agent can master, and it’s often one of the most difficult, especially for newer agents. Some find it difficult to create the relationships needed to generate leads, while others find the task too expensive, because they think they have to purchase lists or spend a ton of money on marketing.
And some agents think lead generation should be quicker and easier than it is.
“Lead generation is not always about getting a ready, willing and able buyer and seller. Lead generation is about building your network,” says Ronnie Glomb, CEO of Your Town Realty in Morristown, N.J. “The toughest part is always keeping your eyes open for an opportunity,” noting that essentially, real estate agents are matchmakers who have to stay vigilant and aware in order to make connections.
Generating leads doesn’t have to be expensive, he adds. He believes it’s about giving value that other real estate professionals aren’t providing, being creative to attract inquisitive potential clients and staying authentic to one’s unique personality.
If your agents have expressed issues with lead generation and don’t want to spend a ton of money, there are still some great ways they can find clients.
Reach Out to Human Resources Departments
“This is one of the really inexpensive ways of getting leads,” Glomb, EPRO, SFR, C2EX, says. You meet with the HR people and bring along your marketing package to show what you can offer new hires or those relocating to that area.
Some companies, especially hospitals, says Glomb, bring in talent from other areas, but don’t necessarily use a relocation company to help that talent settle in. Forming a relationship with the HR department and offering services could lead agents to a lasting relationship as the go-to person for the company or organization to field incoming employees to when they need help securing housing.
Find a Cause, Get Involved
JJ Devore, a former New Yorker who was in the city during 9/11, witnessed the incredible sacrifice and dedication of the first responders who showed up after the terrorist attack. She wanted to give back to those who give their all during a crisis, so in 2016 she joined Homes for Heroes as a real estate affiliate. The organization helps first-responders, military personnel, veterans and teachers achieve the dream of homeownership by offering a nationwide network of affiliate real estate, mortgage and local business specialists to help navigate the home buying process. To become an affiliate, the service professional pays a monthly fee of $189 or an annual fee of $1,500. Devore, AHWD, EPRO, designated managing broker-owner of Green Acres Real Estate, which operates out of four offices in Illinois, was then added to a database and when Homes for Heroes clients in her area need assistance, they’re referred to her. Representing the Homes for Heroes client as their real estate agent is not guaranteed by becoming an affiliate, but Devore says she didn’t get involved with the organization to gain leads. Whether she represented them or not, she wanted to help first-responders find their path to homeownership.
Still, the veterans she’s counseled through Homes for Heroes often refer her to their friends and family, and she does end up with referral clients that way. Devore chooses to pay it forward on any lead that turns into a sale. “Whenever I help a hero buy a house, I donate 30% of my commission check. Twenty-five percent goes back to the hero after closing, in a reward check, and 5% goes to the Hero Foundation,” says Devore,
Even if you don’t volunteer with an organization that offers a built-in affiliate program, being a part of your community in a service-oriented way can help you meet people, learn about what your community needs and help you make connections.
Network, Network, Network
“Networking will always be important,” says Kama Burton, AHWD, C2EX, broker-owner of CMB Realty Services in Moreno, Calif. “Whether it’s social media or face to face, building relationships will never be replaced.” You never know where the relationships you build will bring you.
In many cases, it’s as easy as an active social media presence, says Burton. Stay active on social media by posting pictures, commenting on others’ posts, and staying current with new social media outlets.
Try a Giveaway
Glomb still uses this lead generation tactic by giving away free vacations. Anyone attending one of his company’s open houses and providing their information on the sign-in sheet is entered into a contest that can get them a free two-night, three-day hotel stay, choosing a location from a list of options he provides. He says that, at around $100 per contest, the cost for him is relatively minimal and allows him to build up a roster of people.
He’s able to provide this kind of contest by working with a company that offloads excess hotel and timeshare reservations. “People will come to the open houses just to sign up,” noting that everyone who signs up can be treated as a potential lead.
Use Scripts for Everything
In his early years, if Jeff Glover didn’t have an appointment scheduled each day, he would put on a suit and knock on doors of For Sale By Owner properties or contact those whose contracts had expired with other real estate professionals. His broker taught him to write scripts every day, chant them, and role play until he had them down. “Just sound like you have been doing this a long time, and no one will question your experience,” his broker advised.
At 19 years old, Glover sold 30 properties that way. Today, Glover leads the Glover Agency, a seven-office brokerage in Michigan affiliated with Keller Williams. He also runs a coaching company called Glover U. Scripts got him to where he is today, and he makes those available to other agents through a free download called Jeff’s Prospecting Scripts, which includes scripts for FSBO sellers, expired listings, seller and buyer objections, pricing presentations and more.
Get That Camera (Phone) Out
Video is one of the top-performing media types out there, and every real estate professional can benefit from creating video content to share with prospects and social media followers.
“Video creation is important,” Burton says. “Don’t feel like it always has to be perfect or real estate–related. Find a hobby or a subject you love to talk about, and people will draw to you.” It’s free. If you have a phone and camera, you are set. Later, you might want to look into upgrading to buying some ads to gain a bigger audience, she suggests. “If done right, it will sustain your business and keep you current.” Glover agrees, and believes every real estate agent should have a YouTube channel.
Use longer videos on YouTube and repurpose that same video content for social media, Glover adds. “You can chop up a [longer] video and turn it into three- or four-minute-long videos for Instagram or TikTok.”
Focus on How You Can Help
“Karma is very real if your heart is in the right place,” says Devore. “REALTORS® can never be replaced by technology with their human compassion for others.” She focuses on meeting her clients where they are in the process, and helping them in whatever way they need to secure a home.
“You take their hand and tell them, ‘We will get you there.’” Whether that’s saving a little more for a down payment or working on their credit so they can become mortgage-ready, Devore guides them through the process and ensures her clients have what they need to be successful homeowners. This personalized, service-oriented approach often leads to referrals.
Offer HUD Seminars
Glomb has been certified by the Department of Housing and Urban Development and offers free seminars to teach people how to buy a HUD home for as little as $100 down. He says he packs the house every time. “Everybody that walks into the door is a buyer. That person that comes in might need some credit repair or guidance on saving a little more for closing costs. You get those people ready, willing and able to buy with some education.” He has the seminars in library meeting rooms, which are free to use, keeping costs low.
When it comes to generating leads, many options are available. It’s important, though, not to get too bogged down trying several new approaches at once. Glover says that many real estate professionals get overwhelmed that way. “You need to double down and go all-in on one or two sources instead of spreading yourself too thin,” he adds.
Property consultancy Vail Williams has appointed surveyor Arabella Macrae in response to growing business demand.
Arabella has joined the Thames Valley agency team in its new offices at the heart of Reading town centre.
She was previously at residential and commercial agent Oakley Property in Brighton for two-and-a-half years where she was commercial lettings and sales coordinator.
Her Vail Williams responsibilities include commercial agency, acquisitions and disposals and data analysis.
Key specialisms include ‘flex space’ office disposals, digital marketing and property campaigns throughout the Thames Valley region.
She said: “I was gratified to be appointed by Vail Williams and I am looking to utilise my skill sets and experience in my new role as a Surveyor to ensure clients continue to receive a second-to-none service.”
Arabella, a psychology graduate from the University of the West of England in Bristol, added: “I am relishing being part of such a progressive and professional agency team in an exceptional firm.”
David Thomas, Thames Valley regional managing partner, said: “Arabella is a great addition to our agency team with her diligence, people skills and great communication attributes.
“We welcome her to the agency team as business continues to expand. She has a friendly and happy-to-help approach and I am expecting her to thrive in her new role.”
Vail Williams’ full-service property advice includes commercial agency, investment and development advice, building consultancy, property valuation, planning, lease advisory, property asset management, business rates and occupier consultancy.
As remote work continues to be a viable option for many people, it has opened up opportunities for people to live and work from anywhere without being tied to a physical office location. With this flexibility, many individuals have started to explore new cities and states to call home. But before you make a snap decision and pack up for the road, did you know that some cities and states have created incentive programs for relocation? That’s right – there are a number of cities and states that will pay you to move there. But is it true? And if it is, which states will pay you to live there? And how much do they pay?
The truth is that many states and cities could benefit from a larger tax base. So, to attract more people to their city, local governments are paying remote workers to move to their area. Plus, a few states will even pay you to live there if you accept a local job, so you don’t necessarily have to be a remote worker, either.
Whether you’re moving across the country for a change of scenery or the financial incentives of these programs sound appealing, there may be a few locations on this list that could be the ideal next step for you. Find out more about places that pay you to live there and the incentives they offer.
States that pay you to move there
1. Alaska
If moving closer to the great outdoors sounds appealing to you, nothing beats the rugged, beautiful landscape of Alaska. But with Alaska being so far away, you may wonder: how much does Alaska pay you to live there and why?
Simply put, the state needs people. So much so that Alaskans will receive an annual dividend simply for living there for a full calendar year and plan on becoming a resident indefinitely. To see if your forever home is in Alaska, look up homes for sale in Alaska and Alaska rentals in popular cities like Anchorage and Fairbanks.
But if you’re still on the fence about living in Alaska, consider this: there’s no state tax, so you won’t have to pay any income or sales tax, and the median home price is $352,900, compared to the national median price of $400,528. Plus, you’ll be surrounded by stunning scenery and wildlife and have access to some of the world’s best seafood.
Initiative | Permanent Fund Dividend (PFD) |
Benefits & information | Variable, depending on what the government in Alaska approves each year. 2022’s dividend was $3,284 per person. |
Program requirements | To receive the PFD, you must:
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How to apply | Visit the PFD’s website and apply between January 1-March 31 after you’re eligible. |
2. Vermont
If you currently work remotely or want to work for the state of Vermont, you may want to put the Green Mountain State at the top of your list. As one of the smallest states by population, with just over 625,000 residents, the state is enticing young remote workers to move there by offering two remote worker grants with awards up to $7,500. While this attractive relocation incentive won’t cover your moving expenses, it’s worth noting that the median sales price of homes in Vermont is $373,000, lower than the national median of $428,379.
But if you plan on visiting the home state of Ben & Jerry’s before committing, there are plenty of short-term rentals in Vermont to consider. With its beautiful outdoor space and affordable housing, remote work in Vermont is a great option.
Initiative | New Relocating Worker Grant |
Benefits & information | Up to $7,500 |
Program requirements | To qualify for the New Relocating Worker Grant, you’ll have to fill a qualified position with a state employer. |
How to apply | Visit Think Vermont’s Relocation Incentives page |
Initiative | New Remote Worker Grant |
Benefits & information | Up to $7,500 |
Program requirements | To qualify for the New Remote Worker Grant, you have to work remotely with a company located outside of Vermont |
How to apply | Visit Think Vermont’s Relocation Incentives page |
3. West Virginia
Famous for more than just “country roads,” West Virginia is offering one of the most lucrative programs to attract new residents to the state. This West Virginia moving incentive is called Ascend West Virginia, and they’re currently accepting applications from people who want to get paid to move to West Virginia, specifically The Greenbrier Valley, Morgantown, and East Panhandle communities.
In addition to a huge chunk of change, new transplants can also receive outdoor recreational equipment along with other benefits to sweeten the pot. Housing is also very affordable even without receiving the money to move there, with the median home sale price in West Virginia 31% below the national median at $291,600.
This program has already started to generate some buzz so get a head start on some house or apartment hunting by scoping out West Virginia rentals and homes for sale in West Virginia before applications fill up.
Initiative | Ascend West Virginia |
Benefits & information | If you qualify for Ascend West Virginia, you can expect to receive up to $12,000 cash, plus other benefits such as free outdoor recreational equipment, professional development opportunities, and co-working space.
The package offered with Ascend West Virginia is valued at $20,000 total. |
Program requirements | Like other programs, you’ll have to meet some requirements to apply for Ascend WV:
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How to apply | Check out https://ascendwv.com/ |
4. Arkansas – Northwest Arkansas
Arkansas’ moving incentive program is set to attract top talent to move to the region, and they’ll even throw in a mountain or road bike to explore the area’s vast number of outdoor spaces. Plus, with the average median home price of $251,400 and a low cost of living, it’s no wonder it’s known as one of the best places to live in America.
All this to say that if calling Northwest Arkansas your new home state has a nice ring to it, check out homes for sale in Arkansas or apartments in Arkansas to see if your next dream home is available.
Initiative | Life Works Here Initiative in Northwest Arkansas |
Benefits & information | $10,000 in cash or cryptocurrency
The Life Works Here Initiative also offers support in finding community, housing, and jobs. |
Program requirements | To qualify for the Life Works Here Initiative, you’ll have to meet a few requirements:
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How to apply | Visit https://findingnwa.com/incentive/ |
Cities that pay you to move there
5. Tulsa, OK
Oklahoma is paying to relocate remote workers through a program called Tulsa Remote. With a lower cost of living, a thriving remote community, and countless opportunities to explore the city, it’s no wonder why Tulsa is attracting a steady stream of new residents. And if you’re looking to buy a house in Tulsa, it’s worth noting that the median home sale price in Tulsa is $220,000 – *58% below the national median price. Plus, you’ll receive cash and other benefits for your Oklahoma relocation.
But if you’re not ready to make the leap to homeownership, no worries. Consider renting an apartment in Tulsa or checking out houses for rent to get a feel for what it’s like to live in Tulsa before putting down roots.
Initiative | Tulsa Remote |
Benefits & information | $10,000 relocation incentive
You’ll receive $2,500 up front and the rest of the $10,000 within your first year after moving to Tulsa. Tulsa Remote stipend recipients also receive a one-year membership at a city co-working site and housing and community resources. |
Program requirements | To qualify for Tulsa Remote, you have to meet a few requirements:
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How to apply | Visit Tulsa Remote’s website |
6. Topeka, KS
Known for its family-friendly atmosphere, moving to Topeka, KS, could be a decision that pays off big time. The Choose Topeka Initiative offers cash funds to remote workers moving from out of state for a “on site” position, as well as to remote workers as long as their employer is located outside of Shawnee County.
New applicants with “on site” positions, where your employer is a participant in a relocation incentive and located in Shawnee County, are eligible to receive up to $10,000 for renting and up to $15,000 for buying a home.
Remote workers, where your employer is located outside of Shawnee County, can receive up to $5,000 for rent in the first year and up to $10,000 in funds towards a home purchase.
There’s also no denying the savings that come with living in Topeka compared to other major cities. The median home price in Topeka is $147,000, well below the national median sales price, and the city boasts a 92% lower cost of living compared to the national average. So if you’re wondering how much home you can afford on your budget, this is too good of a deal to pass up.
Ready to make the move? Start your home search by looking up apartments for rent in Topeka, as well as homes for sale in Topeka.
7. Lincoln, KS
Take your dream home from blueprint to construction by making the move to Lincoln. Instead of cash incentives, the city is taking a unique approach to attract new residents by offering free land to those looking to put down roots. Each lot ranges from 14,000 to 35,000 square feet and is located within a fully decked-out residential development within the city limits, but keep in mind that you’ll bear the costs associated with building a new home.
But if building a home isn’t for you, Lincoln is made even more attractive by its affordable housing market. The median sales price for homes for sale in Lincoln is even lower than Topeka’s at $79k.
Initiative | Free Home Site Program |
Benefits & information | Variable, plots of land range from 14,000-35,000 square feet |
Program requirements | While the Free Home Site Program doesn’t offer a stipend, they do offer free tracts of land.
In order to qualify, you must be an individual or family relocating to or flipping a home in Lincoln, KS. |
How to apply | Visit Lincoln Housing to apply |
8. Newton, IA
The city of Newton is attracting new residents to settle into their community for the long haul with a major housing initiative. With the Get to Know Newton program, you’ll receive a stipend amount based on the value of the home you buy. So, if you pay $190,000* or more for a home, you’ll receive a $10,000 cash incentive.
Choosing Newton as your home also means more affordable housing. The median home price for homes for sale in Newton is $133,500 – below the national median. But if you’re looking to scope out the city before making your decision, there are plenty of short-term rentals in Newton to consider.
Initiative | Get to Know Newton |
Benefits & information | Up to $10,000, plus extras if you qualify |
Program requirements | In order to qualify for Get to Know Newton, you must purchase property in Newton, Iowa, which is just outside Des Moines. |
How to apply | Visit https://newtongov.org/ |
9. The Shoals – Florence, Muscle Shoals, Sheffield, and Tuscumbia, AL
If you’re a remote worker looking for a change of scenery, vibrant food scene, outdoor activities, and more, consider The Shoals area in Alabama. The Shoals is made up of four different cities: Florence, Muscle Shoals, Sheffield, and Tuscumbia, and all four are accepting applications for new residents interested in participating in the Remote Shoals program.
Can’t part with the hustle and bustle of urban life? No worries. The Shoals is only a two-hour drive from Birmingham, Nashville, and Memphis, and an hour flight to Atlanta via Boutique Airlines, giving you easy access to major cities.
With low property taxes and the typical home in Alabama selling for $270,300, the overall cost of living in these cities is significantly lower than other similarly sized metro areas in the state. But if you’re having trouble picking, you can also consider renting an apartment in Florence, Muscle Shoals, Sheffield, or Tuscumbia if you want to test drive one of these cities to find the right fit.
Initiative | Remote Shoals |
Benefits & information | $10,000
You’ll receive 25% of the stipend before your move, another 25% six months after you relocate, and the remaining 50% one year after your move. |
Program requirements | To qualify for Remote Shoals, you must:
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How to apply | Visit https://remoteshoals.com/ |
10. Hamilton, OH
Hamilton has a great program to offer if you’re one of the many college graduates seeking remote work out of state. With student loans being the biggest deterrent to growth for college graduates, the city is offering to pay down debts to boost its college-educated workforce.
The affordable housing market is also one of the perks of moving to the city. The median sale price for homes in Hamilton comes in at $160,000, but if you want to see what else the city has to offer before moving there, you can always rent an apartment in Hamilton to see if it’s the right fit for you.
Initiative | Talent Attraction Program (TAP) |
Benefits & information | If your application to TAP is accepted, you’ll receive $400 per month up to $15,000 total. That’s almost three years’ worth of monthly payments. |
Program requirements | Requirements for TAP are unique. To qualify, you must:
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How to apply | Check out TAP’s website |
Final thoughts
With the option to work remotely still a possibility for many people, many states are upping the game and offering enticing financial incentives for people looking to relocate. If you’re a remote worker moving out of state or looking for a fresh start and new job, you may find that moving to one of these places could be a decision that pays off – literally. And with the lower cost of living and median home prices in many of these cities, you’ll likely experience many more economic benefits in addition to the money you receive for moving.
Disclaimer: Program details as of April 17, 2023. This article is for informational purposes only. Redfin does not endorse any of the programs mentioned. Redfin strongly recommends that consumers make informed decisions, and independently verify a state, city, or financial offering will meet their needs. Median home sale price data from the Redfin Data Center during April 17, 2023.
Boca Raton, FL, is one of the great destinations to move to in the Gulf Coast. With its waterfront views, stellar food scene, and infinite ways to spend your days, it shouldn’t come as a shock that roughly 95,800 people live in Boca Raton.
If you’re moving to Boca Raton, expect the median home sale price to be around $589,500, and the average sale price per square foot to be $334. For renters, the average rent for a two-bedroom apartment in Boca Raton is about $3,119.
Don’t worry if those prices don’t fit in your budget – we’ve got options to help you find a home or apartment that does. We’ve collected the 10 best affordable Boca Raton suburbs to consider living in. And the best part is that they’re all less than 30 minutes away from the city center. That way you can live nearby without paying the price of living in Boca Raton.
#1: Lauderdale Lakes
Median home price: $152,500
Average sale price per square foot: $164
Average rent for a 2-bedroom apartment: $2,100
Driving distance from Boca Raton: 25 minutes
Lauderdale Lakes, FL homes for sale
Lauderdale Lakes, FL apartments for rent
With a median home sale price of $152,500, Lauderdale Lakes comes in at number one on our list of most affordable Boca Raton suburbs. About a 25-minute drive away from downtown Boca Raton, Lauderdale Lakes is home to roughly 36,000 people. If you’re considering moving to this area make sure to visit one of the many parks in the city.
#2: Lauderhill
Median home price: $172,500
Average sale price per square foot: $164
Average rent for a 2-bedroom apartment: $1,950
Driving distance from Boca Raton: 25 minutes
Lauderhill, FL homes for sale
Lauderhill, FL apartments for rent
Taking the second place on our list is Lauderhill. The same distance from Boca Raton as Lauderdale Lakes, you can visit the Gumbo Limbo Nature Center, a 20-acre coastal preserve, in just a quick drive. Make sure to visit Central Broward Park & Broward County Stadium where you can watch a cricket match or stop by the Lauderhill Historical Museum. When living in this suburb of 74,500 people, you can also spend the day checking out the charming downtown.
#3: Coconut Creek
Median home price: $276,000
Average sale price per square foot: $226
Driving distance from Boca Raton: 20 minutes
Coconut Creek, FL homes for sale
Coconut Creek, FL apartments for rent
Just 20 minutes away, you’ll find the suburb of Coconut Creek. Even with a population of about 57,800, there are plenty of unique spots to visit in Coconut Creek. If you find yourself moving to the third most affordable suburb, make sure to explore Butterfly World, check out Tradewinds Park & Stables, and golf at one of the many courses.
#4: Deerfield Beach
Median home price: $285,750
Average sale price per square foot: $246
Average rent for a 2-bedroom apartment: $1,600
Driving distance from Boca Raton: 10 minutes
Deerfield Beach, FL homes for sale
Deerfield Beach, FL apartments for rent
A little more expensive than Coconut Creek is none other than Deerfield Beach. With roughly 86,900 residents in this Boca Raton suburb, make sure to check out the island nature preserve, Deerfield Island Park, spend a sunny day at Splash Adventure Water Park, and golf at one of the courses.
#5: Tamarac
Median home price: $310,000
Average sale price per square foot: $206
Average rent for a 2-bedroom apartment: $1,850
Driving distance from Boca Raton: 30 minutes
Tamarac, FL homes for sale
Tamarac, FL apartments for rent
30 minutes away from downtown Boca Raton is Tamarac, another great suburb to consider moving to. With 71,900 people living in this affordable town, Tamarac is a great option to consider when looking to stay close to Boca Raton without paying the premium for a home or apartment in the city. In Tamarac, you can cool off at Waters Edge Park or brush up on your golfing skills.
#6: Lantana
Median home price: $322,500
Average sale price per square foot: $283
Driving distance from Boca Raton: 20 minutes
Lantana, FL homes for sale
Lantana, FL apartments for rent
Sixth on the list is another well-known Boca Raton suburb is Lantana, where the home prices are about $200K less than in Boca Raton. Lantana has about 11,500 residents and is a great suburb to consider living in. And you’ll find there are lots of activities to do in this suburb. For example, you can have a beach day at Lantana Municipal Beach, rent a jet ski, or have a picnic at Lantana Bicentennial Park, among many other local favorites.
#7: Margate
Median home price: $324,500
Average sale price per square foot: $233
Driving distance from Boca Raton: 20 minutes
Margate, FL homes for sale
Margate, FL apartments for rent
Coming in seventh place on our list of affordable Boca Raton suburbs is Margate, which is about a 20-minute drive into the heart of the city. With a population of roughly 58,700, you’ll be living in a smaller area, but there’s no shortage of things to experience in Margate. Don’t miss out on golf or spend some time at Calypso Cove Aquatic Facility once moving to the area.
#8: North Lauderdale
Median home price: $336,000
Average sale price per square foot: $271
Driving distance from Boca Raton: 25 minutes
North Lauderdale, FL homes for sale
North Lauderdale, FL apartments for rent
Living in Boca Raton, it’s likely that you’ve heard of North Lauderdale, the eighth suburb on our list. About 44,800 people reside in North Lauderdale, so you’ll have a fraction of Boca Raton’s population while remaining close to the city and its attractions. Living in North Lauderdale, be sure to check out Hampton Pines Park.
#9: Wilton Manors
Median home price: $615,500
Average sale price per square foot: $341
Driving distance from Boca Raton: 25 minutes
Wilton Manors, FL homes for sale
Wilton Manors, FL apartments for rent
Another great place to consider moving to that will get you access to downtown Boca Raton in just about 25 minutes is Wilton Manors. About 11,400 people live in this suburb, but there’s always a local business to support in Wilton Manors.
#10: Boynton Beach
Median home price: $370,000
Average sale price per square foot: $252
Driving distance from Boca Raton: 20 minutes
Boynton Beach, FL homes for sale
Boynton Beach, FL apartments for rent
Claiming the 10th spot on our list of affordable Boca Raton suburbs is Boynton Beach. If you’re lucky to avoid traffic, it’ll only take about 20 minutes to drive into Boca Raton. This suburb has a population of 80,400 and you can have a beach day, golf at one of the courses, or have a meal at one of the waterfront restaurants. You’ll find there’s always something to check out while living in this awesome suburb.
Methodology: Affordability is based on whether a suburb’s median home sale price or average sale price per square foot is less than Boca Raton and under a 30-minute drive from downtown Boca Raton. Median home sale price data from the Redfin Data Center during March 2023. Average rental data from Rent.com March 2023. Population data sourced from the United States Census Bureau.
Call it by the nickname, “the Emerald Coast,” Destin has become a destination for many people moving to Florida. This Gulf Coast city is known for many things, including its deep-sea fishing areas.
If you’re looking to buy a house in Destin, you’ll find that the median home sale price is $619,500, the average sale price per square foot is $439, and the housing market is somewhat competitive. And if you’re considering renting an apartment in Destin, the average rent price for a two-bedroom apartment is $2,437.
If those prices are out of your budget, don’t worry. We’ve got options to help you find a home. We’ve rounded up a list of the 8 best affordable suburbs of Destin, Florida to consider living in – and they’re all under a 45-minute drive from the city. That way you can live near Destin and all its cool activities without the price tag of owning a home or renting an apartment.
#1: Ocean City
Median home price: $290,000
Average sale price per square foot: $242
Driving distance from Destin: 20 minutes
Ocean City, FL homes for sale
Ocean City, FL apartments for rent
With a median home sale price of $290,000, Ocean City comes in at number one on our list of most affordable Destin suburbs. About a 20-minute drive away from downtown Destin, Ocean City is home to roughly 6,300 people. If you’re considering moving to this area, make sure to play miniature golf, check out the shops and restaurants, or take in the water views.
#2: Wright
Median home price: $314,325
Average sale price per square foot: $204
Driving distance from Destin: 20 minutes
Wright, FL homes for sale
Wright, FL apartments for rent
The second best affordable suburb in Destin is Wright. About a 20-minute drive away from downtown Destin, you can spend a day at one of Destin’s beaches in just a quick drive. Also make sure to check out the quaint shops and local cafes. When living in this suburb of 26,300 people, you can also spend time exploring the charming downtown.
#3: Crestview
Median home price: $315,000
Average sale price per square foot: $173
Driving distance from Destin: 45 minutes
Crestview, FL homes for sale
Crestview, FL apartments for rent
Taking the third spot on our list of affordable suburbs of Destin, Florida, is Crestview. Just 45 minutes outside of Destin, you’ll find the home prices are much less expensive. There’s plenty of charming and outdoorsy activities to take part in when living in Crestview. If you find yourself moving here, visit the lakeside Twin Hills Park.
#4: Lake Lorraine
Median home price: $320,000
Average sale price per square foot: $195
Driving distance from Destin: 25 minutes
Lake Lorraine, FL homes for sale
Lake Lorraine, FL apartments for rent
A little more expensive than Crestview is the suburb of Lake Lorraine. There are several top attractions you may want to check out in Destin suburb. So make sure to visit one of the parks, golf, or take a boat tour.
#5: Fort Walton Beach
Median home price: $345,000
Average sale price per square foot: $225
Average rent for a 2-bedroom apartment: $1,850
Driving distance from Destin: 15 minutes
Fort Walton Beach, FL homes for sale
Fort Walton Beach, FL apartments for rent
About a 15-minute drive into the city, consider adding Fort Walton Beach to your list of suburbs of Destin, Florida to consider moving to. With 20,900 residents, moving to this affordable suburb can keep you close enough to Destin, without paying the premium for a home there. In Fort Walton Beach, you can spend the day at one of the beachfront parks, explore the Emerald Coast Science Center, or head over to nearby Okaloosa Island.
#6: Freeport
Median home price: $381,563
Average sale price per square foot: $193
Driving distance from Destin: 35 minutes
Freeport, FL homes for sale
Freeport, FL apartments for rent
Sixth on the list is another well-known Destin suburb is Freeport, where the home prices are about $250K less than in Destin. Freeport has about 5,900 residents and is a great suburb to consider living in. You’ll have easy access to what makes this suburb unique, like fishing at HB Pier.
#7: Navarre
Median home price: $385,000
Average sale price per square foot: $207
Driving distance from Destin: 30 minutes
Navarre, FL homes for sale
Navarre, FL apartments for rent
Seventh on our list of affordable suburbs of Destin, Florida is Navarre, which is only a 30-minute drive into downtown. With a population of close to 40,800, you’ll be living in a smaller area, but there’s no shortage of things to do in Navarre. If you’re going to call this suburb home, plan time to golf, visit a wildlife refuge, spend the day at the beach, or grab some food at a waterfront restaurant.
#8: Niceville
Median home price: $419,900
Average sale price per square foot: $233
Driving distance from Destin: 30 minutes
Niceville, FL homes for sale
Niceville, FL apartments for rent
Last but not least on our list of most affordable suburbs of Destin, Florida, is Niceville. This affordable city is home to close to 15,800 residents, so you’ll have a fraction of Destin’s population while remaining close to the city and its attractions. Living in Niceville, be sure to explore the 20-acre Turkey Creek Park, have a meal along the Boggy Bayou, or golf at one of the local courses.
Methodology: Affordability is based on whether a suburb’s median home sale price or average sale price per square foot is less than Destin and under a 45-minute drive from downtown Destin. Median home sale price data from the Redfin Data Center during March 2023. Average rental data from Rent.com March 2023. Population data sourced from the United States Census Bureau.
Call it by the nickname, “Paradise Coast,” Naples has become a destination for many people relocating to Florida This Gulf Coast city is known for many things including its wildlife refuges, arts and culture scene, and coastal views.
And if you’re considering buying a home in Naples, there’s three key points to keep in mind – the housing market is somewhat competitive, the median home sale price is $768,750, and the average sale price per square foot is $430. For renters, the average rent price for a two-bedroom apartment in Naples is $2,554.
If those prices don’t fit into your budget, don’t worry. We’ve collected the 8 most affordable Naples suburbs to consider moving to. And the best part is that they’re all less than 50 minutes away from the city center. No matter where you move, you’ll still be close enough to the city without the price of living in Naples.
#1: Villas
Median home price: $238,000
Average sale price per square foot: $205
Driving distance from Naples: 50 minutes
Villas, FL homes for sale
Villas, FL apartments for rent
With a median home sale price of $238,000, Villas is the most affordable Naples suburb on our list. About a 50-minute drive away from Naples, you won’t miss out on what the city has to offer. Living in Villas, you can check out one of the local parks.
#2: San Carlos Park
Median home price: $385,000
Average sale price per square foot: $268
Driving distance from Naples: 40 minutes
San Carlos Park, FL homes for sale
San Carlos Park, FL apartments for rent
Taking the second spot on our list is San Carlos Park. Just about 40 minutes from Naples, you can explore the historic Naples Pier and can see views of the water in just a quick drive. When living in this suburb of 18,600 people, you can also spend time exploring the charming downtown.
#3: Golden Gate
Median home price: $419,000
Average sale price per square foot: $302
Driving distance from Naples: 20 minutes
Golden Gate, FL homes for sale
Golden Gate, FL apartments for rent
Just 20 minutes away, you’ll find the suburb of Golden Gate. There’s plenty of charming and outdoorsy activities to take part in when living in Golden Gate like checking out one of the many local shops and attractions.
#4: Naples Manor
Median home price: $435,000
Average sale price per square foot: $276
Driving distance from Naples: 15 minutes
Naples Manor, FL homes for sale
Naples Manor, FL apartments for rent
Only slightly more expensive than Golden Gate is the suburb of Naples Manor. With a population close to 5,100, there’s still plenty to do in this Naples suburb.
#5: Three Oaks
Median home price: $452,250
Average sale price per square foot: $237
Driving distance from Naples: 35 minutes
Three Oaks, FL homes for sale
Three Oaks, FL apartments for rent
35 minutes away from downtown Naples is Three Oaks, another great suburb to consider moving to. Home to 5,500 residents, this affordable town can be a great choice for people looking to remain close to Naples without paying the price for a home in the city. Living in Three Oaks, you can have a picnic at Three Oaks Park.
#6: Orangetree
Median home price: $521,000
Average sale price per square foot: $238
Driving distance from Naples: 36 minutes
Orangetree, FL homes for sale
Orangetree, FL apartments for rent
Another well-known Naples suburb is Orangetree, where you’ll find the home prices are about $200K less than in Naples. Orangetree has about 5,900 residents and is a great suburb to consider living in. There’s lots of activities to do in this suburb like golfing or spending time outside at Big Corkscrew Island Regional Park, among many other local favorites.
#7: Estero
Median home price: $570,950
Average sale price per square foot: $306
Driving distance from Naples: 35 minutes
Estero, FL homes for sale
Estero, FL apartments for rent
Next on our list of affordable Naples suburbs is Estero, which is roughly a 35-minute drive into the city center. With a population of roughly 36,900, Estero is a great area to live in that’s not nearly as big as Naples. If you find yourself moving to this suburb, make sure to visit one of the parks like Koreshan State Park or Estero Bay Aquatic Preserve, see a show at Hertz Arena, and golf at one of the courses.
#8: Bonita Springs
Median home price: $698,385
Average sale price per square foot: $348
Driving distance from Naples: 30 minutes
Bonita Springs, FL homes for sale
Bonita Springs, FL apartments for rent
Last but not least on our list of most affordable Naples suburbs is Bonita Springs. This affordable suburb is home to roughly 53,600 residents, so you’ll have a fraction of Naples’s population while remaining close to the city and its attractions. Make sure to spend the day at one of the beaches like Bonita Beach or Little Hickory Island Beach Park, explore Lovers Key State Park, and golf at a course.
Methodology: Affordability is based on whether a suburb’s median home sale price or average sale price per square foot is less than Naples and under a 50-minute drive from downtown Naples. Median home sale price data from the Redfin Data Center during March 2023. Average rental data from Rent.com March 2023. Population data sourced from the United States Census Bureau.
Eugene, a Pacific Northwestern paradise, has risen in popularity for those looking to live in Oregon. With its picturesque nature views, stellar food scene, and infinite ways to spend your days, it shouldn’t come as a shock that roughly 175,100 people are living in Eugene.
If you’re planning on buying a home in Eugene, know that the housing market is somewhat competitive, the median home sale price is $452,500, and the average sale price per square foot is $287. For those renting, the average rent for a two-bedroom apartment in Eugene is about $1,696.
If those numbers are out of your budget, don’t worry. We’ve got options to help you find a home. We’ve rounded up a list of the 5 best affordable suburbs of Eugene, Oregon to consider living in – and they’re all under a 35-minute drive from the city. You’ll still be close enough to Eugene to explore all the city has to offer without the price of living there.
#1: Cottage Grove
Median home price: $329,950
Average sale price per square foot: $196
Driving distance from Eugene: 25 minutes
Cottage Grove, OR homes for sale
Cottage Grove, OR apartments for rent
With a median home sale price of $329,950, Cottage Grove comes in at number one on our list of most affordable suburbs of Eugene, Oregon. About a 25-minute drive away from downtown Eugene, Cottage Grove is home to roughly 10,600 residents. Living in Cottage Grove, you can explore Row River Nature Park, Bohemia Park, and North Regional Park or check out the downtown area.
#2: Springfield
Median home price: $382,000
Average sale price per square foot: $282
Average rent for a 2-bedroom apartment: $1,440
Driving distance from Eugene: 8 minutes
Springfield, OR homes for sale
Springfield, OR apartments for rent
Taking the second spot on our list is Springfield. Only 8 minutes from the city center you can hike and take in the views at Hendricks Park in no time. Make sure to visit Thurston Hills Natural Area and Wallace M. Ruff Jr. Memorial Park or check out downtown Springfield’s shops and restaurants.
#3: Creswell
Median home price: $389,250
Average sale price per square foot: $284
Driving distance from Eugene: 15 minutes
Creswell, OR homes for sale
Creswell, OR apartments for rent
With a median home sale price of $389,250 and only a 15-minute drive away, Creswell takes the third place on our list. Even with a population of about 5,600, there are plenty of cool areas to explore in Creswell. Make sure to visit Garden Lake Park if you move to the third most affordable suburb.
#4: Veneta
Median home price: $439,500
Average sale price per square foot: $291
Driving distance from Eugene: 25 minutes
Veneta, OR homes for sale
Veneta, OR apartments for rent
A bit more expensive than Creswell is the suburb of Veneta. There are several hidden gems you may want to check out in this suburb of Eugene, Oregon.
#5: Junction City
Median home price: $486,650
Average sale price per square foot: $243
Driving distance from Eugene: 25 minutes
Junction City, OR homes for sale
Junction City, OR apartments for rent
Only a 25-minute drive into the city, consider adding Junction City to your list of affordable suburbs of Eugene, Oregon to live in. With 6,800 residents, moving to this suburb can keep you close enough to Eugene, without paying the premium for a home or apartment there. Living in Junction City, you’ll have easy access to all the attractions throughout the city of Eugene.
Methodology: Affordability is based on whether a suburb’s median home sale price or average sale price per square foot is less than Eugene and under a 36-minute drive from downtown Eugene. Median home sale price data from the Redfin Data Center during March 2023. Average rental data from Rent.com March 2023. Population data sourced from the United States Census Bureau.