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 Considering Leaving the Bay Area or Sacramento? Moving Insights to Help Seal the Deal

California Sacramento

by Kiran Bahl Posted on June 16, 2022

Is everyone moving out of California? It sure seems like it. Sacramento and the Bay Area, specifically, are some of those California locations with plenty of migrants. But why are so many people moving out of this area? And where are they moving to? Take a closer look.

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Moving to Hamilton: Toronto's Adventurous Neighbour

Canada Toronto

by Karen Bodkin Posted on June 14, 2022

Hamilton, Ontario, boasts a thriving urban centre filled with a plethora of historical landmarks and neighbourhoods, all set against the scenic backdrops of the Niagara Escarpment, Lake Ontario, and Burlington Bay. With its diverse population, access to nature, growing culinary scene, affordability, and world-class health care — if you’re looking for a city that has it all, Hamilton is it.

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The PODS Survival Guide to Moving to a New City Alone

Moving Tips and Hacks

by Alex Keight Posted on June 13, 2022

How do you move to a new city and start over? Being open to making the move is the first step. As someone moving to a new city alone, you’ll need to set expectations and put in the work to make your new city your new home.

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Retirement Downsizing: What You Need to Know Before You Go

by Shannon Jacobs Posted on June 7, 2022

Retirement is on the horizon! Congrats! But do you really want to keep up with a house full of stuff when there are new roads to explore? From timing to purging to storage options, here’s the lowdown on retirement downsizing to help sort it all out.

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Moving to Brampton — Canada’s Cultural Crossroads

Canada Toronto

by Karen Bodkin Posted on June 3, 2022

Seeking a fun, family-friendly environment with a community vibe? With a focus on safety, culture, and amenities, Brampton fully caters to its residents. Families flock to Brampton neighbourhoods because of the spacious lots, which allow kids the freedom to play and make tons of friends. With pubs, clubs, and lounges, Brampton's nightlife is a hit with young professionals, and residents aged 55+ are drawn to its highly active community and social planning.

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Living in Your New Fixer-Upper While You Remodel

Remodeling and Renovation Tips

by Kiran Bahl Posted on June 2, 2022

By living in your fixer-upper while you renovate, you’ll save thousands. Not to mention, you’ll be able to supervise all the happenings up close, from the purchase and renovations to the sale and closing. Here’s our advice on making it all happen as smoothly and stress-free as possible.

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Watch Out! These 9 Inflation Trends Are Increasing Your Moving Costs

Relocation and Moving

by Dawn M. Smith Posted on June 1, 2022

If you haven’t hopped aboard the real-estate train yet, it’s looking like you won’t be getting quite the same deal as you would a year or two ago. Why? Because of inflation. Here are nine ways inflation is affecting the moving industry — and your wallet.

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13 Moving Tips That Will Make You Love — Or Only Semi-Dislike — Packing

by LB Gabriel Posted on May 31, 2022

Moving’s hard work, but we’re here to make it a little easier with some of our best moving tips. Short and sweet, these #PackHacks will save you time and energy on your relocation.

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Your Best Options for Houston Movers

Houston Texas

by Bridget Houlihan Posted on May 26, 2022

Do you need to move clear across Houston? Or are you just moving a few blocks over? Wherever you're planning to move in H-town, you'll want to make sure you do your research and decide what your moving options are.

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Want to Know the Key to a Successful Long-Distance Move? Read On!

Long-Distance Moves

by Karen Dybis Posted on May 26, 2022

A long-distance move has a lot of moving parts, so it often takes longer to plan and conduct — and flexibility is a must. Some smart advance preparation and a company with a stellar reputation for efficiency and flexibility can be the difference between disaster and success. See how PODS can be that company that helps to get your things where you want them, on time, in good shape, and at the price you want to pay.

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