Tips on Moving

The demand for newly built homes has dwindled and the slowdown in new home permits is stark when compared to the total number of existing homes in each state. 24/7 Wall St. looked at statistics for building permits to find the states where no one wants to buy a new home. Here is the top…

It is currently cheaper to buy a home than to rent one in 74 percent of the country’s largest 50 cities, according to the real estate site Trulia — findings that confirm the national epidemic of depressed housing prices is still in full swing. Research compared the median list price and median rent for two-bedroom…

There are two types of protective wrap — newsprint and bubble wrap. A good understanding of how to use each will go a long way when it comes to protecting your belongings during your relocation. Newsprint — One of your primary packing materials should be newsprint. *But make sure it is newspaper that has NOT…

Unemployed workers are on the move, with 9.4% taking jobs out-of-town in the first quarter this year, compared to 7.6% last year, according to an article published in “The Orange County Register” earlier this summer. During the recession, however, laid-off workers tend to be hesitant to move for work-related reasons. John A. Challenger, Challenger, Gray…

It can be difficult moving to a new town and home. Meeting new people and getting settled in a new environment is not an easy thing to do. Here are some tips we recommend for introducing yourself to your new community: Throw a housewarming party: Why not throw your own party? Invite the neighbors over to…

What is an Agent? Wheaton Agents are individually owned and operated businesses located throughout the country. These Agents have met the service and quality standards set to become an Agent for Wheaton Van Lines. Your local Wheaton Agent will be your personal moving consultant. They coordinate all aspects of your move, work with corporate headquarters…

Wheaton works with only the finest packing materials, giving you added security in the knowledge that you’ve hired the best people with the best tools. In addition to typical small, medium and large boxes, Wheaton agents also offer a variety of materials for purchase should you choose to pack yourself. A little time, thought and…

The Top 10 Safest Cities in the Unied States, as reported from an article on Forbes.com: 1. Plano, Texas 2. Portland, Ore. 3. Honolulu, Hawaii 4. San Jose, Calif. 5. Omaha, Neb. 6. New York, N.Y. 7. Santa Ana, Calif. 8. Anaheim, Calif. 9. San Diego, Calif. 10. Glendale, Ariz. Rankings were based on cities with…

A 2011 article by msnbc.com reported that single women have become of prominence in the real estate market. The article stated that, According to the National Association of Realtors, last year unmarried women made up 20 percent of all home buyers, where single men accounted for 12 percent. Although the reason between this discrepancy between…

According to an article on Forbes.com published earlier this year, Omaha, Neb. tops the cities in the U.S. when it comes to affordability. Below you will find the top 10 list, noting that half of the cities reside in the Midwest. “The Midwest dominated our bargain city list,” the article commented. What do you think…