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Tips From an Insider

Important stuff to know (do you tip movers?) from someone who's moved herself.

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  • Move to Los Angeles Infographic

    Whether it’s the perceived sunshine, celebrities or glamour, more people consider moving to Los Angeles than anywhere else in the U.S., according to unique research recently done by…   Read the Article

  • Homebuyers get away with a lot of things these days. Lowball offers. Closing cost credits. Tax credits. But just because you're in a hot buyer's market…   Read the Article

  • #1: Make a moving schedule.Starting 60 days before your move, use a week-by-week checklist to keep the process on track. The tasks to accomplish further from moving day might seem trivial now, but…   Read the Article

  • Compare written in-home estimates. Movers have to come to your home to give you a truly reliable estimate, so skip estimates over the phone or internet. Get at least three in-home estimates and…   Read the Article

  • #1: Palm Coast, Fla.

    Among the 366 metropolitan areas tracked by the U.S. Census Bureau, these 10 areas grew the fastest over the past decade.   See the Gallery

  • #8: Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, Texas

    Population in 2000: 1,249,763Population in 2010: 1,716,289Change: 466,526/37.3%Home to the University of Texas and four Fortune 500 companies, this hip, high-tech city draws a diverse mix of…   See the Image

  • Most people going through the moving process would welcome a little star treatment. Instead of dealing with the stress of moving day -- from organizing to packing to looking after your kids and pets…   Read the Article

  • Even with the most careful movers, accidents can happen. Though you're paying hundreds or thousands of dollars to get your stuff to your new home, typical moving insurance pays about 60 cents per…   Read the Article

  • The most cost-effective moving method is, of course, doing it yourself. Renting a box truck can be a cost-effective alternative to hiring a moving company. A 10-foot moving truck will generally hold…   Read the Article

  • Even legitimate movers might not spill all the costs unless you ask. To get an accurate picture of your total, find out if the following fees will apply: Packing or disconnecting fees. Even if…   Read the Article

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