The Wheaton Blog
Many homeowners are drawn to homeowners associations, or HOAs, because they promise high property values, clean, safe communities and shared responsibilities. But just as many homeowners are wary of the idea—after all, HOAs can have a reputation for steep dues, unfair leadership and excessive, arbitrary rules. So, what’s a prospective homebuyer to believe? In this…
Moving is an integral part of human history, shaping cultures, economies and even landscapes. From ancient migrations to modern marvels of logistics, here are some of the most fascinating relocations throughout history and how they parallel moving practices today. 1. Expansion of the Roman Empire The Roman Empire wasn’t just about conquering lands; it was…
Moving to a new home can be exciting but also overwhelming for kids. A great way to help them adjust to their new surroundings and feel more comfortable is by exploring the neighborhood together. From visiting local parks to discovering family-friendly restaurants, helping your kids engage with the community will make the transition smoother and…
Moving can be a stressful experience for anyone in the family, particularly young kids. Switching schools and leaving friends behind is tough! For your kids, the various unknowns can cause fear, worry or even anxiety. At Wheaton, we’ve seen that movies can act as a great therapeutic tool to help kids better understand and cope…
There comes a time when that four-bedroom suburban house you once longed for no longer fits your life. Whether you are trying to get out of the suburbs and to the city, want to retire to a beach, or have some other reason for moving from a house to an apartment, there are many things…
Movies about moving are one of our favorite genres—after all, at Wheaton World Wide Moving, there’s nothing we love more than a fresh start in a brand new home! Any kind of major life event makes for a good, dramatic narrative—and moving definitely falls under that category. These films about moving show that when it…
Household Moves, New Home Living
Turn on just about any horror movie, and you’re guaranteed to see a creepy basement somewhere during the runtime. Fear of basements is real—and with all the dark, dank, shadowy, spider-infested basements out there, it’s not hard to see why. But your basement doesn’t have to be the spookiest place in your house. With these…
Are you getting the inkling that it may be time to move out? Getting the feeling that it’s time to find a new place can build up slowly over time or come on all at once—but it’s almost always met with your instincts telling you not to ignore those feelings. Whether you’ve already compiled a…
Last year, 27.1 million Americans moved. The vast majority of those moves were anywhere from a 50 to 2,000 mile trip. That’s a lot of moving, energy and emissions! If you’re looking for tips on moving sustainably, we’ve got plenty of solutions. From reducing your load to packing smarter to choosing the most eco-friendly travel…
When your kids are young, they fill your life with activities, tough conversations, laughter and infinitely more. From driving them to soccer practice to helping them through their first heartbreak, there’s never a dull moment as a parent. That’s why, when they grow up and leave the nest, it’s exciting yet scary. Feelings of sadness,…
