World According To Briggs

World According To Briggs

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Welcome to World According to Briggs – your guide to the best (and worst) places to live, retire, or just avoid altogether. We give you entertainment you wan…

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22:23

10 States That Let Politics Control Everything!

15K views · 16h ago · 22:23

Everyone has political opinions. But which states actually show up when it’s time to vote? We’re counting down the 10 most politically active states in America, using voter turnout from the 2024 presidential election and the 2022 midterms. Some of the biggest names in American politics don’t make the cut—and the race for number one is ridiculously close.

Topics: WASHINGTON · PENNSYLVANIA · VERMONT · NEW HAMPSHIRE · COLORADO · MICHIGAN

25:50

10 Places That Punish You for Moving There

65K views · 4d ago · 25:50

There’s a special kind of panic that comes from realizing you hate your new hometown while the movers are still unloading. You can’t leave. You just spent your savings getting there. Your old house belongs to strangers. And your wife remembers exactly which one of you said, “Trust me.”

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Why Land Is Shockingly Cheap in These 10 States

57K views · 1w ago · 27:04

There are still places in The United States where you can buy enough land to stop hearing your neighbor's television or worse. You look at property near a city and discover somebody wants your retirement account for a rectangle the size of a sheet of plywood next to a drainage ditch. The real estate listing calls it an opportunity.

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10 Most Dangerous Countries For Americans

85K views · 1w ago · 30:33

Americans are funny. We’ll read seventeen reviews before hiring a gutter cleaner, then follow a stranger into a van overseas because he’s holding a laminated paper that says “Uber”. Apparently, if it says “Uber” that’s as good as using the app.

21:24

10 US Cities Foreigners Refuse to Visit Again

84K views · 1w ago · 21:24

Imagine saving for three years to visit America. You’ve watched the movies. You’ve planned the trip. You’ve told everyone at the pub you’re finally going. Then, four days into your dream vacation, you’re sitting on a hotel bed eating a 7-11 burrito, checking your bank account, and wondering why visiting Hollywood involved so little Hollywood and so much sitting in a rental car.

27:54

The Rise and Fall of the American Shopping Mall

46K views · 1w ago · 27:54

For decades, the shopping mall was the beating heart of American suburban life—a bustling hub of fashion, food courts, arcade hangouts, and social gatherings. But today, hundreds of these once-thriving retail palaces sit abandoned, decaying, or completely demolished.

15:42

Why Have People Stopped Moving to Texas?

138K views · 2w ago · 15:42

Is Texas losing its appeal—or just getting too expensive for its own sales pitch? People are still moving there, but the promise of a bigger house and a cheaper life deserves a closer look. That extra bedroom is less exciting when you need a roommate to cover the insurance.

15:41

How Bad is San Francisco Really?

56K views · 2w ago · 15:41

How Bad is San Francisco really? We all here the stories about crazy real estate prices, homelessness, Crime and whatever else. But, is it really that bad? #Travel #sanfrancisco #relocationrealtor World According to Briggs covers U.S. cities, states, migration trends, retirement destinations, cost of living, crime, housing, and quality-of-life rankings.

20:30

10 Worst States for Millennials to Buy a Real Estate

39K views · 3w ago · 20:30

Top 10 Worst States for Millennials. World According to Briggs covers U.S. cities, states, migration trends, retirement destinations, cost of living, crime, housing, and quality-of-life rankings. Do you want to move to that perfect place? Do you need a local Realtor for the area you want to move to? can help

Topics: F l o r i d a · N e w J e r s e y · N e v a d a · I d a h o · O r e g o n · N e w Y o r k

28:11

10 Easiest Countries to Get a Visa Right Now

38K views · 3w ago · 28:11

Looking to move abroad, retire overseas, or work remotely as a digital nomad? Getting a long-term visa or residency permit can be a nightmare—but some countries make the process remarkably simple. In this video, we break down the easiest countries to get a visa, from low income requirements and straightforward digital nomad visas to easy retirement and permanent residency options.

Topics: Spain · Portugal · Colombia · Ecuador · Belize · Mexico

22:45

10 Countries Americans Refuse to Visit Again

332K views · 1mo ago · 22:45

International travel can be an incredible adventure, but not every destination lives up to the dream. From extreme culture shock and aggressive tourist scams to safety concerns, hidden costs, and unwelcoming atmospheres, certain destinations leave travelers swearing they will never return.

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10 Fastest Dying Cities in the United States

99K views · 1mo ago · 38:32

code WorldOfBriggs to protect your privacy! 10 Fastest Dying Cities in the United States Across the United States, several once-thriving cities are facing historic population loss, economic shifts, and shrinking communities. In this video, we break down the 10 fastest-dying cities in America, examining the census data, economic factors, job market changes, and migration trends driving people away.

32:35

10 States You Should Think Twice Before Moving To Next Year

188K views · 1mo ago · 32:35

Thinking about relocating? Thinking about moving to a new country or moving to a new state? In this video, we break down the 10 states you should think twice before moving to next year. From skyrocketing cost of living and rising housing prices to high taxes, infrastructure concerns, and shifting job markets, we explore the hidden downsides you need to know before packing your bags.

20:38

Why Americans Won’t Move To Germany!

87K views · 1mo ago · 20:38

Germany is one of the top countries Americans visit on vacation and immediately fall in love with. But there is a huge difference between visiting a Bavarian beer garden for nine days and actually packing your bags to live and work in Germany full-time.

Topics: The Vacation Illusion vs. Living in Germany

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