Moving is a pretty basic thing to do. You pack up, load up a truck with everything you own, and then unload the truck. You may not know, though, that local and long distance moves are very different things. Here’s everything you need to know: Local moves A local move is pretty much exactly what…
Continue ReadingI’m not a particularly superstitious person, but there’s something about the tradition of “smudging” a new home to make it seem more like yours. Burning sage, or smudging, is an ancient tradition meant to clear the air of contaminants. No, we’re not saying burning sage will cure COVID-19 or even a common cold, but not…
Continue ReadingRight now, it seems, there’s so much to freak out about. We’re in the middle of a pandemic, and expectations are that a serious recession will soon follow. Recessions are generally bad news for the real estate market, at least if you’re selling. Here’s what to expect whether you’re buying or selling. Selling If you…
Continue ReadingThings look a little dire right now, but even pandemics pass, and this will too. Many people are postponing their moves until after the scare is over, but many people don’t have a choice. Perhaps your lease is up and your landlord is inflexible. Perhaps you just sold your home and need to vacate. How…
Continue ReadingThe cost of living in California can be through the roof. With the average cost of an apartment topping $2,000 a month, it’s no wonder people in California choose to live with roommates long past graduating college. Even married couples help pay the bills with roommates. Finding a good roommate, though, can be a challenge….
Continue ReadingIf you’re contemplating a move, but haven’t yet found a place to live, you might automatically think renting is cheaper and easier, or you might think that buying is the best option for your future. Both buying and renting have their upsides and their downsides. Renting If you’re young and your current life feels a…
Continue ReadingWhen you move, you have certain expectations, and the biggest is that everything will arrive at your new home in the same condition as before. The vast majority of times, that’s the case, but even the best movers occasionally have some damage. Most people expect that their move is fully insured. Moving companies are not…
Continue ReadingIt’s the end of a long day’s move, and time to pull the wallet out to pay. Everything seems pretty clearcut, but you might still be a little confused over whether to tip the movers or not, and how much. Here is almost everything you need to know about tipping movers. Should You Tip the…
Continue ReadingIn many ways, books are the easiest item in your home to pack. You don’t need to wrap them in paper, or even fold them, but they do take some prep work. Purge You know those paperbacks you read when you were in high school? How about those lofty works of fiction you keep swearing…
Continue ReadingWhen you move into a new home, it’s sometimes hard to decide where to unpack first. The bedrooms might come to mind; after all, you need clothing. Of course, you also need to eat, so there’s the kitchen. Your boss might have something else in mind, though, at least if you work from home. If…
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