I am preparing for a move this summer. It's a big one, from California to Kentucky. We're moving back east in hopes of better job prospects and to be closer to my family. It's a change that we're very excited about, but we're nervous about the preparation and expense.

My son is autistic; so this requires the smoothest transition possible. We're working with specialists in California to help him with early intervention, but it took months to get this therapy started - my fear is that we'll face another round of long delays in Kentucky. I've been doing my homework here and have contacted many professionals in this area for help, but unfortunately, none have taken the time to call me back. I hope this is not a bad omen.

Aside from the autism treatment issues, there are no disadvantages to our move. It's really going to help our family and I am very excited about the prospect of building our own house. The cost of living in Kentucky is so much lower; nearly half that of California. We'd need nearly $400,000 to build a suitable home here in Fresno. It's just too far out of reach – right here, right now.

So we're moving back to the lands of my childhood. Full of hope and promise that we'll have better financial stability and support to provide the best start for all of our children. I've missed Kentucky for years and am so very happy to return there after a long wait.

We’ve got an early start and I believe this will really help us. We’re planning a do-it-yourself move with a drive across the U.S. in a U-Haul truck. However, I’m looking into auto transport options as well. When I consider the expense of gas to haul or drive a vehicle to Kentucky, it makes a lot of sense to consider auto transport companies. When I moved out west, my gas total exceeded $1000. If I’d known then, what I know now, I would have shipped with an auto transport company and saved my money.

I know that I can find a reliable auto transport broker to help me and keep my cost below a thousand dollars. Besides, working with an auto transport broker will help make this component of my move less stressful. I plant to start with American Auto Shipping for fast quotes from an auto transport industry leader.