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When Is the Best Time to Move? Month-by-Month Breakdown
Cost & PricingMoving Tips

When Is the Best Time to Move? Month-by-Month Breakdown

Prices vary by 30% depending on when you move. Exactly when to book and when to avoid.

Aug 15, 2024·6 min
Moving to Charleston, SC: The Holy City's Neighborhoods, Ranked
City GuidesCharleston

Moving to Charleston, SC: The Holy City's Neighborhoods, Ranked

Downtown vs. mount Pleasant vs. james Island vs. west Ashley. Where to live in Charleston.

Aug 1, 2024·7 min
How to Move a Piano (And Why You Should Never Do It Yourself)
Moving Tips

How to Move a Piano (And Why You Should Never Do It Yourself)

Uprights, baby grands, and spinets, each one is different.

Jul 15, 2024·4 min
Apartment Move-In Checklist: Do This Before You Unpack a Single Box
Moving Tips

Apartment Move-In Checklist: Do This Before You Unpack a Single Box

Document damage, test everything, change the locks. What to do in the first 30 minutes at your new apartment.

Jul 1, 2024·5 min
The Power Move Explained: How to Save 40% on Your Next Move
Moving TipsCost & Pricing

The Power Move Explained: How to Save 40% on Your Next Move

Full-service movers charge $800-1,800 for a 2-bedroom local move. The same move with Undergrads and a rented U-Haul costs $400-600 total. The difference is not quality or care, it is who owns the truck.

Jun 10, 2024·5 min
Moving to Raleigh, NC: The Research Triangle's Fastest-Growing City
City GuidesRaleigh

Moving to Raleigh, NC: The Research Triangle's Fastest-Growing City

Tech jobs, great schools, and lower cost of living than Charlotte. Raleigh is having a moment.

Jun 1, 2024·7 min
Moving to Tampa, FL: Beach Life, Hurricane Season, and the Best Neighborhoods
City GuidesTampa

Moving to Tampa, FL: Beach Life, Hurricane Season, and the Best Neighborhoods

Tampa is booming. Where to live, what to know about flood zones, and the neighborhoods worth paying more for.

May 15, 2024·7 min
Moving to Austin, TX: What Nobody Tells You
City GuidesAustin

Moving to Austin, TX: What Nobody Tells You

The traffic, the heat, the best neighborhoods, and why June is the worst month to move to Austin. A real guide.

May 1, 2024·7 min
A Day in the Life: Our Crew's Busiest Move of the Year
Behind the Scenes

A Day in the Life: Our Crew's Busiest Move of the Year

Three moves in one day, a tight staircase, and a grand piano. Our crew captain walks through how it went.

Apr 5, 2024·4 min
Why You Should Never Skip the Moving Quote Step
Moving TipsCost & Pricing

Why You Should Never Skip the Moving Quote Step

The number one mistake people make when hiring movers. It costs them hundreds of dollars.

Mar 22, 2024·4 min
Moving to Charlotte, NC: The Neighborhood-by-Neighborhood Guide
City GuidesCharlotte

Moving to Charlotte, NC: The Neighborhood-by-Neighborhood Guide

Uptown vs. south End vs. dilworth vs. myers Park. Which Charlotte neighborhood fits your life? We break it down.

Mar 10, 2024·8 min
10 Packing Hacks That Save Time and Money
Moving Tips

10 Packing Hacks That Save Time and Money

Professional movers reveal their best-kept packing secrets. Pack smarter, faster, and protect your belongings.

Feb 20, 2024·5 min