Here to be a resource to you in one of life's most stressful events... a relocation.

Living in a place you know you will soon be leaving is a challenging mindset. Every decision you make is filtered through the knowledge of whether or not it will have long term effects. Should we do that landscaping project? Buy the bigger house that we need? Build that friendship we might lose?

Through my various moves, I’ve learned an important lesson: if you put aside the most important items ahead of time, the rest doesn’t matter as much. You won’t have to run around the house looking for where you packed the cutlery if you’ve put aside one set for each family member in one very important […]

What is a Moving Essentials Box and why do you need it? This is an important group of items to have on hand all the way through your move. Right from the moment you find out you’re moving, set aside a box that you will collect important items in. There are two types of items that go in this box:

Items that you will consistently need throughout your moving journey

Important items that you want to keep with you and not lose in transport

So what can you ask a real estate agent to make sure you’re finding someone who will go to work for you? Make sure you interview at least 3 different agents, and here are the 10 questions I recommend you ask a buyer’s agent before selecting who will represent you:

If you’ve ever moved to a new place with your family as a child, you know how hard that can be. Being the new kid in school is awkward and unsettling, but you’re given dozens of opportunities every day to build meaningful connections with your peers. Between school and extra curricular activities, you’re pretty much […]

The Fair Housing Act was enacted in 1968 to prevent discriminatory practices like steering and redlining from happening. And while there’s still work to be done, real estate brokers and mortgage lenders can no longer practice this way without breaking the law.

Here are some (surprising) questions you probably have that real estate agents aren’t allowed to answer in order to comply with Fair Housing Laws.

Is it time to move? Are you moving on or moving forward? Moving away? Here are some quotes about moving that spark excitement in my soul for new things and new adventures:

if you have a relocation coming up and you know a season of loneliness is ahead, count it as a valuable asset to your self-development. One that not everybody gets to experience.

Whether you’re a hoarder or a purger, or somewhere in between, some things just need to go before making a move.

If you’ve found yourself considering a relocation to a new place, whether by choice or because of a job, you’re probably thinking about things like packing, shipping, utilities, selling a house, buying a house, registering for schools, and the list goes on. Most don’t consider the emotional complexities that come with a relocation. In 2017 […]