Topic: Household Moves

You have a long list of to-dos before you move, and you can’t help but feel a little stressed and overwhelmed. After all, you’ve got to get your home ready for showings, transfer your kids’ records to their new school, just to name a few items of business. In times of stress, like during a…

A move represents one of the most stressful and hectic situations in a person’s life. And if you are about to move, you’d likely agree. You have to pack up your current house, clean it, and sell it. And once you move into your new abode, you need to unpack your belongings and reorganize your…

The moment you sign the lease for your first apartment is a rite of passage into adulthood. Once you move out of your dorm or your parents’ basement and into your own space, you accept new responsibilities and freedoms that you’ve never had before. But if you’re on a tight budget, an unfurnished apartment give…

Our parents are getting older, and you can’t help but notice that it is difficult for them to navigate stairs, take care of their large yard, and even drive. You know that their health will improve and their lifestyle will be happier if they relocate. Whether your parents are moving to a small, comfortable home…

Setting prices for your yard sale can be tricky. Price your belongings too high and you won’t sell everything; sell for too little and you won’t make as much as you could have even if you do sell everything! The trick to pricing your yard sale items properly is research, accurate categorization and organization. Whether…

The day has finally arrived. All your boxes and furniture sit neatly and securely in the moving van, and you have your children buckled up in the car. You have only one task left: you have to put your pet in the car. You go to the bathroom or garage where you corralled your fluffy…

Relocation depression is a common problem for many recent movers. Depressed people may often feel sad, but that isn’t necessarily the only symptom. If you’re having trouble concentrating, sleeping, or adjusting, you may be depressed. Like all depression, relocation depression is a real problem that should be taken seriously. Relocation depression is a natural phenomenon,…

When you want to buy a home for the first time, you may feel overwhelmed with everything you have to remember. You can’t forget to file for pre-approval. You need to add open houses and meetings with loan agencies to your calendar. And you have to save all the important contact numbers to your phone.…

When your family moves for the first time, each person has to get used to a new bedroom, a different neighborhood, and a new set of friends. For children and teenagers who have always lived in the same house, the prospect of making new acquaintances can seem daunting. What’s more, when you take your children…

When you look for a new apartment, you likely focus on certain criteria. You want an apartment that fits in your price range and that offers the floor plan, size, and number of bedrooms you prefer. You look for accommodation in a safe area, preferably near your office or close to a grocery store. And…