Monthly Archives: January 2012

How to Help Keep Seniors at Home, Prevent Accidents

Do you know why most seniors end up moving into an assisted living facility?  Believe it or not, it is the bathtub. Simply put, the bathtub is a dangerous device when it comes to seniors living [...]

Posted on January 27, 2012 in Human Interest, Trending  |  Leave a comment  |  Read More

Saving Money When Renting a Truck

Don’t worry – renting a moving truck isn’t as complicated as you might think.  In fact, it might actually be less complicated than hiring a moving company in some cases!  However, you will still need to [...]

Posted on January 27, 2012 in Relocation Resources, Trending  |  Leave a comment  |  Read More

Do I Really Need Moving ‘Insurance?’

Sure, having a little extra insurance can bring peace of mind, but you may not really need additional insurance just because you are moving. You should always weigh your options before signing up for moving ‘insurance’; [...]

Posted on January 26, 2012 in Human Interest, Relocation Industry Current News, Relocation Resources, Trending  |  Leave a comment  |  Read More

Can Flippers Play in 2012? FHA Says Yes

If you want to flip a house, we have good news!  Apparently, the FHA has said that house flippers can play throughout 2012.  So, if you want to buy a house and sell it for a [...]

Posted on January 26, 2012 in Human Interest, Residential Real Estate, Trending  |  Leave a comment  |  Read More

Detroit Loophole Skips Property Taxes

Don’t want to pay property tax?  Maybe you should move to Detroit! The ailing city’s residents have found an interesting way to avoid paying their property taxes.  If their properties go into foreclosure, they buy them [...]

Posted on January 26, 2012 in Entertainment/, Human Interest, Trending  |  Leave a comment  |  Read More

Is Your Breaker Box Labeled Clearly?

When it comes to owning your own home, there are a bunch of things you’re going to need to learn.  You may quickly find that hiring a contractor or handyman to do certain tasks can cost [...]

Posted on January 26, 2012 in Human Interest, Residential Real Estate, Trending  |  Leave a comment  |  Read More

Tips for Loading and Unloading the Truck

Will you be taking care of the loading and unloading of your moving truck on your own?  Not if you hire a full-service moving company.  Perhaps you’ll be pitching in with the work with friends. It [...]

Posted on January 25, 2012 in Packing, Relocation Resources, Storage, Trending  |  Leave a comment  |  Read More

5 Tips to Selling a House in the Winter

Winter is actually the hardest time to sell a house.  People just aren’t in the mood for house hunting, moving, or anything in between.  But, sometimes it is unavoidable to list your house in the winter.  [...]

Posted on January 25, 2012 in Human Interest, Residential Real Estate, Trending  |  Leave a comment  |  Read More

Finding a Home Overseas

Finding a new home in a new city can be a real challenge, but finding a home overseas can be downright overwhelming.  So, if you are moving internationally, you really do need to have all your [...]

Posted on January 25, 2012 in International Relocation, Long Distance Moving, Trending  |  Leave a comment  |  Read More

Top Tools for Moving for the ‘Do it Yourselfer’

So, what do you need if you are getting ready to move?  Sure, plenty of boxes.  Yes, plenty of tape.  But there are some other top tools that you may not have thought of.  Don’t realize [...]

Posted on January 25, 2012 in Human Interest, Relocation Resources, Trending  |  Leave a comment  |  Read More