RESOURCES
The Undergrads Blog
City guides, packing strategies, cost breakdowns, and advice from crews who have done thousands of moves.
ALL ARTICLES
142 articles(showing 1-12, page 1 of 12)
Most Affordable Neighborhoods in Richmond, VA (2026 Local Guide)
Richmond home prices have caught up to the national median, but real neighborhood-level affordability still exists in 2026. A local read on where the value is, from Southside and Oakwood to the Chesterfield suburbs, and what you trade for the savings.
Up-and-Coming Neighborhoods in Dallas (2026 Local Guide)
Dallas has been one of the fastest-growing metros in the country for a decade, and the neighborhood-level effects have been dramatic. The corporate relocations (Toyota North America to Plano, JPMorgan Chase’s massive Plano campus, Goldman Sachs expanding in the Victory Park area) keep adding jobs and pulling residents into Dallas-Fort Worth.
Comparing the Top Moving Companies in Dallas, TX: Which Mover Is Right for You?
Dallas-Fort Worth is the fourth-largest metro region in the country, and the moving market reflects that scale. National franchises, regional van line agents, well-known local independents, and labor-only services all compete here.
How to Estimate Your Charlotte Moving Cost in 5 Minutes
A five-minute method for estimating your Charlotte moving cost: home size, crew, hours, hourly rates, and the add-ons that move the number. Includes a worked 2-BR South End to NoDa example.
Is It Cheaper to Rent a U-Haul or Hire Full-Service Movers in Charlotte?
U-Haul vs full-service movers in Charlotte: a real cost breakdown for 1-BR and 3-BR moves, the hidden cost of "free" friends, and where labor-only crews split the difference.
Red Flags When Hiring Charlotte Movers
A 10-minute checklist for vetting Charlotte movers: USDOT and NCUC lookups, the five biggest red flags, the most common scam patterns, and what to do if you've already been scammed.
Most Affordable Neighborhoods in Myrtle Beach (2026 Local Guide)
Where you can still afford to live in the Myrtle Beach area in 2026: the cheapest neighborhoods for renters and buyers (South Myrtle Beach, Socastee, Conway, Forestbrook and more), how the Grand Strand compares nationally and across the coastal Southeast, and when the suburbs win.
Comparing the Top Moving Companies in Myrtle Beach, SC: Which Mover Is Right for You?
An honest, alphabetical comparison of seven Myrtle Beach-area moving companies (A & M Friendly Movers, All My Sons, Fairway, LaBarbera, Two Men and a Truck, Undergrads, and Yarborough's) by rating, type, services, and cost, so you can match the right mover to your move.
Moving an Apartment in Charlotte: What It Costs and What Catches People Off Guard
What an apartment move actually costs in Charlotte in 2026, plus the building rules (COI, freight elevators, move-in fees, parking) that catch renters off guard and how your neighborhood changes the math.
Comparing the Top Moving Companies in Lexington, KY: Which Mover Is Right for You?
An honest, alphabetical comparison of five Lexington, KY moving companies (Wildcat, Big Blue, Two Men and a Truck, All My Sons, and Undergrads) by rating, type, services, and cost, so you can match the right mover to your move.
Most Affordable Neighborhoods in Lexington (2026 Local Guide)
Where you can still afford to live in Lexington, KY in 2026: the cheapest neighborhoods for renters and buyers (Cardinal Valley, Castlewood, North Limestone and more), how the city compares nationally and regionally, and when the suburbs win.
Most Affordable Charlotte Suburbs in 2026
You did the math on a Dilworth bungalow, watched the property tax estimate, factored in the Mecklenburg County reassessment, and your face did a thing. Now you’re looking at the map and wondering whether life in a 28012 ZIP code would actually be that bad.