While summer generally tops the list for the best time of year to move, December and early January are often solid options as well. “Relocating during the holiday season is actually a popular time,” says…
Everything is different these days thanks to the global health crisis that is the coronavirus pandemic—including what buyers are looking for in a home. Despite the health and economic ills posed by the virus, most…
Finding affordable housing is a genuine problem in today’s world. The need for a roof over our heads ranks right up there with needing food, water, and clothing. Unfortunately, housing costs are a primary concern…
Switching locations creates a natural opportunity to get rid of extra belongings you don’t need – or won’t want in the future. Use the following list to help quickly identify what can be left behind….
Currently, the average price of a home in the US is $368,700, and the average pre-tax income for a full time worker in the U.S is $40,000. According to Quicken Loans, you should be spending no more…
Moving to a new city on your own is often an exciting and momentous occasion, but it can also be full of challenges. That’s especially true if you don’t really know anybody and need to…
Buying boxes can break a moving budget, but it’s not hard to find clean, sturdy boxes for free. You just have to get creative and think outside the box. (See what I did there?) When…
Home staging is a fascinating sub-industry within real estate, all based on evidence that a home “staged” with certain decor and design techniques is likely to sell faster and for a 10-15% higher price than…
We set out on a trip from Minneapolis to Phoenix in June to help our son move. We never imagined that we would be undertaking this relocation during a global pandemic and in one of…
If you’ve been feeling the urge to get out of big cities such as New York City or Atlanta, you’re hardly alone. A recent Harris poll found the pandemic has caused nearly one-third of Americans, including nearly…
