One of the perks of remote work is that home doesn’t have to mean the same place year-round. But before you pack your laptop and head somewhere new, there’s a practical question to sort out: Where to store stuff during a remote work stint. Unless you’re planning to bring an apartment’s worth of furniture along for the ride, the right storage setup gives your belongings a home base while you bring only what you’ll actually need.

If you're wondering about cities and states people are leaving in 2026, PODS' latest Moving Trends report provides some answers. What is driving these moves, though? Affordability and proximity to friends and family are two big reasons. Here's a look at the five markets at the top of the list and what else is driving relocations.

Texas keeps topping the list of places Americans want to call home — and it's not just about the cowboy boots and barbecue. From booming job markets in Austin and Dallas to zero state income tax and more house for your money, we're breaking down exactly why so many people are packing up and heading to the Lone Star State.

Selling your home before buying your next one doesn’t always mean your plans have gone sideways. Sometimes the timing just doesn’t cooperate. Sometimes the timing doesn’t cooperate. Maybe your closing dates don’t line up, or you’d rather take your time and wait for the right home (or a better market) before making your next move. Whatever the reason, figuring out how to handle a gap between selling and buying a home often comes down to planning where you’ll live, where you’ll keep your belongings, and how you’ll manage the transition.

Moving isn’t always as simple as getting everything from one house to another. When your move-out and move-in dates don’t line up, finding the best local moving and storage options can help you avoid loading, unloading, and transporting the same furniture and boxes more than once. A flexible solution can give you somewhere to keep your belongings while you wait for your new home to be ready.