Author: Katherine Alex Beaven

Looking for a new place in Houston? Deciding which Houston suburbs or neighborhoods make your short list is tough. It’s huge. Start your search with our eight top picks — complete with a look at each area’s housing costs and styles, schools, commute times, and things to do. Whether you’re looking for a sleek downtown high-rise apartment, artsy loft, starter home, or a family-friendly space with a big yard and room to grow, you’ll find it here.

Moving out soon? Cleaning your old place is probably the last thing on your mind, so make it easier for yourself with this room-by-room checklist. Short on time? Read the tips about hiring pros, including estimated costs.

Ever wish you had a handy apartment moving checklist that just spelled everything out? You know, all the who, what, when, where, and why of what to do when moving apartments. Well, we sure did. That’s why we created this week-by-week checklist full of tips and timelines to make sure you stay on track. Do yourself a favor and get it now.

Welcome to Calabasas, a premier L.A. suburb well-known for its affluent residents and estates. But don’t be fooled: This small city is more than just its first impressions — or what you may have seen on Keeping Up With the Kardashians. Learn what we found out from two long-time locals.

Ready to live where other people vacation? Get a local expert’s tips on life in Laguna Beach, from home and rental prices by neighborhood to favorite spots to go out.

Moving on up? Get our essential tips from prep to successful execution for your high-rise move — including what you need to know about your building’s moving rules before you start hauling furniture.

If you’re thinking about moving to Thousand Oaks, join us as we ask an insider what makes this city so easy to love, hard to leave — and one of the best places to live in the Los Angeles area, especially for families.

Searching for your place in the SoCal sun, but prefer to skip the drama (and price tag) of Los Angeles? Anaheim just might be your sweet spot. Get a local’s perspective on everything you need to know about Anaheim and nearby Fullerton.