The marquee of the American Dream is the single-family home surrounded by a white picket fence. While owning a home certainly comes with many benefits for some, renting is still a smarter choice in certain situations. Sure, homeownership is said to be the ultimate investment that appreciates in value over the years. But don’t be…
Category Archives: Moving
Hiring movers is a great way to simplify the entire moving process. While it definitely ups the price tag, moving is back-breaking work and there’s a lot to be said for the relief that comes with passing off the responsibility. Professional movers won’t just take the heavy lifting off your hands––they’ll also make the whole…
Naturally, due to all the responsibilities that need to be taken care of on moving day, there will undoubtedly be room for error. Unfortunately, this can be true even if you have planned your move weeks or even months in advance. What types of mistakes and mishaps should you be on the lookout for? Packing…
You’ve mapped out your route. You’ve checked the weather. Everything is all lined up for your big moving day. What could possibly go wrong? A lot. Especially if your move is taking place in a large metropolitan area where traffic can be an unpredictable nightmare. So how the heck can you keep gridlock and other…
We have all been there; the apartment that is too good to be true. For months, you’ve scoured the internet with no reward and finally you stumble upon it in all of its beauty—causing you to drop your jaw and softly mutter to yourself, “I think I’ve found it.” After the sweet embrace of…
Relocating to an unfamiliar city is great. It broadens your horizons, helps you meet new people, and reminds you that there’s always another piece of the pie. But relocating to a new city can also be extremely challenging. Aside from the physical aspects of moving all of your belongings, the mental strain that comes with…
The official start of the moving season is well underway. It is surely a stressful and overwhelming time if you are one of the millions of Americans packing up to move on to your next place. The entire process is a headache. The search. The number crunching. The cleaning. The packing. And of course, the…
If you have ever endured a move before, then you know very well that the expenses can go far beyond just hiring some professional movers to help you out. Unfortunately, there is no limit when it comes to what you will pay out of pocket to get from one residence to the next. Here are…
There is so much to worry about when preparing for a new move. Whether or not you have hired a reputable moving company should not be one of the many things keeping you up at night. But let’s be honest–there are moving companies out there who take advantage of consumers just like you. So how…
Upon moving into a new apartment, there are some obvious tasks you will need to tackle. Complete an official Change of Address form with the United States Postal Service. Clean and decorate your new place. Meet the neighbors. But that’s not it. There are some things you will need to do that might not be…