Moving

Unless you’ve been living off the grid, you know that the economic headlines lately aren’t exactly sunshine and roses. The news of inflation and a cooldown in the overheated housing market are enough to make a potential first-time homebuyer try van life for a while. But is that really necessary? Do you really need to put your moving plans on hold? Here’s a glimpse of what the experts are saying.

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.

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.

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.

Okay. You’ve bought your first home. Now it’s officially time to prepare for your move. You’re under a deadline, and every day counts. How do you plan accordingly so you’re not frantically throwing things into boxes at the eleventh hour? You use this new homeowner’s checklist to make life a little easier.