One question we hear a lot is, how soon should I start packing before my moving day? The answer is always the same – as early as possible. The sooner you start packing the less stressful the process will be, especially if you’re moving long distance. You’re also less likely to cut corners that could end [Continue reading]
If you’re moving to Texas for the first time, you may be surprised to find there is more than one type of home foundation used in the Lone Star State. In cities like Austin and Dallas, it’s common to find both slab foundations and pier & beam foundations. They are two completely different types of structures, [Continue reading]
During a move people have many questions about moving appliances, none more so than the refrigerator. It’s big, it’s temperature controlled and it’s got a lot of perishable food inside. Removing all the food before a move is standard procedure, but it’s the ice inside that most people wonder about. Given that the ice could melt [Continue reading]
You’re moving in Texas, and you are really looking forward to getting your security deposit back. It’s a nice chunk of change that will go a long way towards paying for new furniture, covering your first payment for the new place or simply padding your savings account. But you haven’t gotten the security deposit back even though you [Continue reading]
When a person decides to buy a home there are a few factors that are usually considered. Commute time is one of those factors. It’s not just about quality of life. A long commute can be expensive when you consider the cost of gas, vehicle depreciation and maintenance. The National Association of Realtors 2018 Profile of Home Buyers and Sellersfound [Continue reading]
A number of things can make your stress levels rise during a move. Being a victim of a burglary is probably one of the worst things that can go wrong. Of the 1.4 million yearly burglaries, the majority of the homes aren’t in the middle of a move, but it happens. Based on how burglars target [Continue reading]
A decade ago, cities put emphasis on revitalizing downtown areas and making them more livable. This made a lot of sense given that young Millennials had few family responsibilities and wanted to be close to the action downtown. Building condos downtown worked for cities during the recession because increasing the housing options required little investment [Continue reading]
When you enter into a lease, the intention isn’t to break it. It does happen, however. Sometimes life gets in the way, and other times renters accidentally break a lease because they aren’t aware of all the rules. But the fact remains that a lease is a binding agreement that specifies the renter’s responsibilities – mostly [Continue reading]
There’s a question that many people have when they’re getting ready to move into a new home or apartment. Do I need homeowners or renters insurance before moving in or wait until after I’ve made the move? There are a number of things to consider in regards to when you should get insurance while [Continue reading]
Moving is an experience that impacts the whole family. When you have kids getting them involved with the move can actually help get them on board and more excited about the transition. One thing kids can do is lend a hand during the packing process. But how do you convince kids to pitch in during a move when [Continue reading]
