New York is a huge, bustling city, and it can often seem that there are as many unique laws and regulations as there are people, especially when it comes to renting, buying, and moving between apartments. Before you decide to move, or begin to plan your move in New York City, here are a few important […]
Spring is one of the most popular times to list a house for sale in the New York City and New Jersey area, and it’s no wonder. Not only does warmer weather encourage buyers to begin their house hunts again, but just as importantly, spring is the time when front yards and neighborhood streets begin […]
Anytime you move it’s a big life event, one that comes with lots of planning, organization, logistics to oversee, and plenty of change. Moving to a new country, on the other hand, should be in a category all its own — in addition to the to-dos that come with a local or interstate move, there […]
Last week, we recapped the most expensive neighborhoods in New York City, the ones where you’ll expect to spend upwards of $4500 a month for a small one bedroom apartment. While these neighborhoods, like Chelsea and TriBeCa are also some of the city’s most desirable, the exorbitant prices can make them out of reach for […]
It’s no secret that New York City is one of America’s most expensive places to live, no matter which neighborhood you choose to hang your hat. Even areas that were once considered to be affordable–like Brooklyn’s Williamsburg and Greenpoint, and parts of Queens like Long Island City and Astoria–rents are through the roof compared to […]
One of the most important, yet also most annoying, things about moving is having to send out notifications about your change of address. From your friends who want to know where to send your holiday cards this year, to your credit card company who will require an updated billing address, there are a whole host […]
Moving is a process, and one that comes with dozens of steps. At the outset, packing up your entire life and hauling it somewhere new can seem overwhelming (and rightly so!), but by getting organized and taking things one step at a time, it’s possible to make your move seem far more manageable. The first […]
When you’re planning the budget for your move, one of the best ways to narrow down the estimated cost of your moving service is to find out how much moving help you will need. This includes the number of movers you’ll require in addition to any family members that might be helping you out, as […]
There’s a lot of work that goes into planning an international move, from securing a job and/or a visa in your new country, to finding a place to live and selling your existing home. Then, there’s also the physical act of moving your entire life to a new country, one that might literally be on […]
It’s 2016! And with a new year comes a chance to start off on a new, better foot. Though most people resolve to improve things like their health, their waistline, and their bank accounts at the start of a new year, we think one of the best resolutions to make is to purge your home […]
Moving is stressful enough without having to worry about whether or not you can trust the people you’ve hired to help you–we’ve all heard horror stories about movers stealing valuables or showing up a week late. The good news is that there are plenty of ways to protect yourself during a move, along with lots […]
If you’re planning a move and you need to sell your home fast, or your place has been on the market for a while and isn’t garnering a ton of interest, it might be time to consider how you’re presenting it. Staging your home effectively–so that the decor and atmosphere appeal to as many people […]
