Moving

You’ve found the home of your dreams. Now it’s time to make sure you stand out from the competition. Learn how to turn the home-buying process from transactional to thoughtful with a heartwarming house offer letter.

Packing up your entire home sounds daunting — and for good reason. Think about every nook and cranny, cabinet and closet, attic and storage space. Your house holds more than you think, and putting all of those items in boxes is going to be time consuming. Want to know what to pack first when moving houses? Here’s your perfect packing plan of attack.

After years of dramatic twists and turns, the housing market appears to finally be dipping in the direction of favoring buyers, according to experts, thanks to cooling inflationary pressures and a more optimistic outlook on the economy in general. But questions persist — particularly for potential homeowners grappling with the rent vs. buy quandary. If you’re contemplating a move, read on for a look at the rent vs. buy dilemma — and some tips for how to decide which option is best for you.

Curious why people are leaving California — and where they’re going? We’ve analyzed the latest PODS moving data to find out which cities and states people in California are moving to in 2023. A few things we noticed they have in common? Green spaces, nice weather, good public transportation, and big city amenities — all with a more affordable cost of living. Find out which places top the list!

We’ll be examining six sample moves, each with their own unique set of circumstances. We’ll show you example moves of a single man in a studio, a young couple in a one-bedroom apartment, a small family in a three-bedroom home, a family in a four-bedroom home, and a retired couple in a mobile home. We’ll illustrate the different items that come into play for each example to give you an idea of what to expect with your specific move. Let’s jump in.