Category: Moving Into Your New Home

April 27, 2021

Keeping the Cost of Moving as Low as Possible

You’re moving! It’s exciting, it’s an adventure, it’s anxiety-inducing… Moving can be expensive, whether you’re heading down the road a bit or halfway across the country. But there are ways you can keep the costs down and lower your stress levels. Here are a few budget-friendly tips to keep from blowing your budget on expensive […]

February 10, 2020

The U.S. Housing Market is Picking Up Steam as the New Year Unfolds

It seems like 2020 could be a big year for home builders. The U.S. market closed out the last month of 2019 with the highest level of new housing projects since 2006. The surge of home starts was even higher than what economists had predicted – by a decent margin. Economists point to the stable […]

November 29, 2019

Preparing for the First Night in Your New Home

You’ve been waiting all week, all month, and maybe all year for this day: It’s move-in day! Maybe you’ve hired movers, or you’re enlisting the help of friends and family. Regardless, today is going to be a long day filled with heavy lifting, excitement, and probably a good deal of exhaustion. After the last box […]

November 26, 2019

Stress-Free Ideas for Hosting Thanksgiving in Your New Home

It’s the holiday season! The weather is getting colder, the Halloween candy is almost gone, and turkey day is right around the corner. Depending on how recently you moved into your new house, tackling Thanksgiving dinner may be a tremendously gutsy thing to do. Even if it’s been a couple of months, you probably still […]

October 28, 2019

Meeting Your New Neighbors During Halloween Doesn’t Have to Be Spooky!

Moving into a new neighborhood comes with a lot of change. The prospect of meeting all your new neighbors and getting to know the people who live nearby can be daunting. But if you’re moving in the fall, making new friends in the area is a lot easier. Why? Because Halloween, celebrated by walking around […]

April 17, 2019

Getting to Know Your New Community After a Move

Relocating can be tough for you and your family. Even if you’re only moving a few miles away, it’s hard to deal with so much change. Not only are you facing different commutes to work, school, and grocery stores, you’re also contending with joining a new community. Getting to know your neighbors and neighborhood can […]

April 12, 2019

What to Expect to Buy After Moving Into Your New Home

In the flurry of packing and coordinating moving trucks or loyal friends, did you remember to grab an extra roll of paper towels? How about garbage bags? Probably not, even though you’ll be needing them on move-in day. Then there are other things, like a welcome mat or curtain liners, that you might prefer to […]

March 26, 2019

Pro Tips to Avoid Damaging Your Home on Move-In Day

Moving into a new house is both exciting and overwhelming. There are so many steps involved, so much planning, that it can be easy to forget about preparing your new home for the move. After all, the last thing you want is to chip new paint, scratch or stain the floors, or gouge a railing […]

September 1, 2018

Preparing Your Family for the Big Move - Tips and Tricks

Tips for Preparing Your Family for the Big Move We all know that moving is stressful. Between coordinating moving trucks to organizing belongings and tracking details (did you submit a change of address form?), it’s easy to get lost in the chaos. As adults, we can see the light at the end of the tunnel: […]