Moving

Budget Movers Might Not Be So Cheap After All

Moving Tips and Hacks

by Bonnie Azoulay Posted on February 18, 2022

Budget movers may seem like a no-brainer. They’ll charge you less upfront than big companies. What’s not to like about that? What many people don’t realize, however, is that budget movers can end up costing more than you’ve bargained for in the end. Find out how now.

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Moving During the Pandemic: 6 Ways It's Affected the Process (And What We've Learned From It)

Moving Tips and Hacks

by Karen Dybis Posted on February 17, 2022

Our lives changed practically overnight when the coronavirus pandemic swept through the country. One silver lining through it all? A booming housing market. But that doesn’t mean the process of moving wasn’t affected. From virtual touring to flexible scheduling, here are six things the pandemic made us rethink about moving.

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Keep Moving Anxiety at Bay: Here’s How to Relieve Stress (HINT: Start Early!)

by Sofia Rivera Posted on February 1, 2022

From the logistics to the actual packing, the process of moving is more than enough to prompt some serious stress. But with a little forethought, the proactive step of booking movers early, and some deep breathing, moving anxiety doesn’t have to take over your life.

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Moving Soon? These 10 Packing Hacks Will Save You Time

Packing Tips and Hacks

by Heather Magness Posted on January 12, 2022

For many of us, packing is the least fun part of moving. Lucky for you, we’ve been putting together a collection of pack hacks to make that part easy-peasy. Read on for our top 10 packing hacks for moving.

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Ready, prep, go: Get the most out of selling your home with these tips

Real Estate Advice

by Karen Dybis Posted on November 8, 2021

Your home is your biggest investment. That’s why, when you’re thinking about selling your home, you want to get the best return you can, right? Fortunately, with these tips — using a real estate expert, doing minor improvements, staging, and more — you can go from thinking about selling to actually putting that “sold” sign up in your yard.

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Here’s your guide to making the most of multiple offers on a house

Real Estate Advice

by Karen Dybis Posted on October 27, 2021

It’s a moment of victory: You’ve officially received multiple offers on your house! But getting the best final result means first knowing how to handle multiple offers on a house. And that can only be done by taking your time, walking through each offer with a fine-tooth comb, and determining what aspects are important to you.

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Counter Offers: Need-to-Know Info to Sell Like a Pro

Real Estate Advice

by Karen Dybis Posted on October 13, 2021

Selling your house is one of the most exciting yet challenging events you’ll face as a homeowner. You start with what you think is the perfect price point. But what do you do if (or when) you get an offer that doesn’t quite align with what you expected? Get prepared to counter offers like a pro with this need-to-know info.

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Are We in a Housing Bubble That’s Going to Pop Soon?

Real Estate Advice

by Katherine Alex Beaven Posted on October 8, 2021

If you’re in the market for a new home, don’t even start looking until you read this recap of the current housing market. We’ll cover all the things you need to know, including how the current housing bubble was created, when it might pop, and — most importantly — when it’s the best time for you to buy a house.

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House Offers: What They Need to Show Before You Say “Yes” or “No”

Real Estate Advice

by Karen Dybis Posted on October 7, 2021

Evaluating house offers from potential buyers is one of the most important steps in the selling process. But what exactly should you look for in home offers — besides purchase price, of course? And how do you determine if one offer is better than another? Check out what this pro has to say.

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Relocating for work? Here’s what you need to know about corporate housing

Relocation and Moving

by Shannon Jacobs Posted on September 16, 2021

When relocating for a new job, a place to call home while you’re searching for your next home can make the transition considerably less stressful. Fortunately, corporate housing is designed with the business traveler in mind and is more in tune with what a person relocating for work actually needs. Find out why you need to pack a certain way for temporary housing, what to expect when you get there, and how much all of it may cost you.

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