If you’re planning on moving, you have a lot on your plate, and you can’t do it all alone. Your friends can be a great resource for you. But will your friends be willing to help you move? Is it a good idea to ask them for help? While your friends can certainly help with…

Are you a city mouse who has decided to try the country life? Have you finally decided to fulfil your dream of rural living? Whatever your reasons for moving to the countryside, it’s important to remember that life in the country requires an adjustment for most. Your country home offers you a tranquil environment and…

You were thrilled when your partner announced a new job. You both couldn’t wait to find a new home closer to work, and you felt excited about the upcoming move. But what’s this? Even more good news! Your pregnancy test came back positive. You can’t wait to meet the newest member of your family, and…

As an introvert, or as a young adult asserting your independence, you might choose to live alone on purpose. Alternatively, you might plan to move in with siblings, cousins, friends, or acquaintances, but these potential roommates flake on you, or their lives go in a different direction. They decide to pursue a master’s degree in…

When you move to a coastal state, you get access to a variety of exciting activities that you can’t enjoy anywhere else. It gets even better: you receive some surprising health benefits when you live permanently near the waterside. Living by the ocean can improve oxygen absorption, skin and muscle health, reduce stress, enhance sleep…

Most people who are preparing to move investigate their future neighborhood or home and verify details long in advance. But what happens if you’re in a situation where you can’t plan for your future home months before you move? Those applying for jobs out of state or to distant graduate programs know the added stress…

When you move from one city to another, you experience a lot of changes. You need to learn how to get around, where the closest grocery stores are, and what your neighbors are like. But to change not only cities but speeds of life adds new complexities to the stresses of moving. Rural life and…

As you approach your upcoming move, you have plenty of tasks to complete. Between arranging to purchase or rent your next home and sorting through your belongings, it’s easy for things to fall through the cracks. When you have too much to do, you could make your move more stressful, less organized, and less efficient.…

You’re about to embark on a great adventure. You’re leaving the community you knew behind and stepping out into the unknown. You’ll meet new people, see new places, and make new memories. Perhaps you have a career change ahead of you. So why do you feel stressed, anxious or even frightened?  It may be that…

Many of our previous blogs refer to the best ways to plan in advance every aspect of your move. Although it’s ideal and convenient to have endless time to plan your next move, people experience the opposite circumstances all too often. Different situations might require a sudden or unexpected move. For instance, if your next…