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Among today’s urban migrants, Austin, TX, and Riverside, CA, hold more appeal than New York City and Los Angeles. According to the  U.S. Census Bureau , about 18% of people who moved last year—that’s 8.5 million people—traded one metropolitan area for another, and a big chunk of them traded down for a smaller city not far away. Los Angeles is still the top destination, with almost 245,000 people relocating from other metro areas, followed by New York City and Washington, DC. However, these big cities are also  losing  residents—more then they’re gaining. Almost 400,000 people quit The Big Apple last year, and 340,000 fled Los Angeles. (Note that this Census report looked only at people moving between metropolitan areas, and so didn’t count people moving between cities and small towns.) Smaller cities such as Austin and Riverside—and not-so-small  Houston —are gaining prosperity, with more people moving i...

Facebook’s efforts to connect the world with Internet continues to move into high gear. CEO Mark Zuckerberg said Saturday during a United Nation’s luncheon in New York that Facebook is working with the international organization to bring Internet access to refugee camps. “Connectivity will help refugees better access support from the aid community and maintain their links to family and loved ones,” said Zuckerberg, who delivered his remarks dressed in a suit. Facebook is also partnering with the ONE campaign, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Save the Children and other nonprofits to  launch a global campaign  to recognize Internet access as an enabler of human rights. The organizations signed a “connectivity declaration,” which includes a goal to make universal Internet access a reality by 2020. “A like or a post won’t stop a tank or a bullet, but when people are connected we have the chance to build a common global community with a shared understanding and t...

Every week, we have several FlyBabies that holler HELP: “We are moving, and I don’t know where to start. We have to put this house up for sale, and it is awful. Please tell me what to do.” “We are moving cross country, and I don’t know where to start to pack.” “When we move, I don’t know how I can unpack and keep the CHAOS of the move from overwhelming me.” These are some hard questions, but there are two simple answers: BabySteps!  You have to break the job down into smaller parts so it doesn’t overwhelm you. Don’t move anything you don’t love.  Moving is a great time to start doing a mass decluttering! With a SHE mentality, it’s easy to become overwhelmed and paralyzed when looking at the whole picture — packing everything, moving everything, then unpacking everything. It seems like it’ll never get done. But, there are some simple rules to follow that will decrease this burden you feel. First things first: you need a plan. SHEs usually wait until the ver...

With everything to consider on moving day (not to mention the days and weeks leading up to it), it’s easy to let little things fall through the cracks. When the moment arrives in which your move is complete, you’re scrawling that final signature and are officially ready for a cool drink and a nap -- or to dive right into those boxes and start unpacking, depending on your energy level -- a moment of panic arises as the following questions pop into your brain: “Am I supposed to tip movers? And if so, how much?” Here at  Moveline , we’ve overseen more than our fair share of moves, and through those experiences, we’ve realized just how much confusion exists over the topic, as well as the sheer volume of little decisions that can  make or break the ease of moving day . So here, we’ve provided a quick primer on how to tip your moving professionals: Tipping is expected Just like most service-oriented professions (waitstaff, spa and beauty consultants, delivery people), the mov...

Your decision of a moving organization in San Francisco is an essential choice that will direct how well your things are tended to amid the move and your fulfillment with the moving administrations.  So before choosing which moving organization in San Francisco is best for you, it’s critical to consider the accompanying inquiries?  1. Is this evaluation for moving administrations with in my financial plan?  2. Is the moving organization learned about moving methods and the particular needs of my turn?  3. Does the moving organization offer stockpiling on the off chance that I am not ready to migrate quickly?  4. Can the moving organization in San Francisco address your issues with regards to booking, client administration and experience?  5. Do the neighborhood  moving company  offer composed guarantees to move down their administrations?

Are you making a big move in 2015? Before you start packing, take time to crunch some numbers and set a realistic moving budget. We’ve listed five unexpected moving costs below. Avoid sticker shock by considering these costs when calculating your budget. PACKING SUPPLIES Packing supplies can be a huge surprise expense if you don’t do your research. Avoid purchasing boxes from standard mailing centers and use a wholesale bulk retailer instead. After selecting your mover, you can  purchase packing supplies kits  directly on  MovingCompanyReviews.com  that are specifically tailored to the size of your home. Also, don’t skimp on bubble wrap or packing paper — that extra layer could mean the difference in your items arriving in one piece. MOVER GRATUITY Assuming your movers do a good job, it’s  best practice to tip them.  The industry standard for a full day move is between $20-$30 per person, or $10-$15 per person for a half or partial day. Assu...

Moving is a difficult time in many people’s lives. Imagine moving after living in a home for more than 30 years. You have deep roots in your home and within your community. Your family grew up there, and essentially you’ve built a life in your home. All of your fondest memories and special milestones were made there. Could you ever say goodbye? Byron and Jo Anne lived in their family home for 38 years. After raising their two children, they decided it was time to downsize and move into a condo closer to their kids and grand kids, which was just a few hours from their long-time home. I was able to meet Byron and Jo Anne during their recent move and chat with them about their moving and downsizing experience. After decades in one home, it’s no t uncommon to collect both investment pieces and useless clutter without even realizing it. Imagine living in a home as long as Byron and Jo Anne did. For them, the most difficult part of the move was the de-cluttering and downsizing proce...

Roommates used to be like keg stands and all-nighters; we left them behind at college or shortly after. However, rising real estate prices, people staying single longer and an aging population looking for ways to stay social and active are causing a resurgence of roommates – of all ages. Moving in with anyone can be stressful, but when the relationship is strictly platonic, things can even get more complicated. How do you divide the groceries or do you? What about visitors? In the past, I've had several roommates and not a single one of them was a friend going in. A few of them are still friends. When you move in with a roommate, the odds are stacked against you. It might work out for the duration of the lease. In rare circumstances, you’ll find roommate magic. My personal philosophy is that friendships are too precious to risk in such close quarters, but if you do decide to move in with a friend, there are ways to make things easier. Ask if they are morning or night people...

Is it accurate to say that you are ready to spend a minimal expenditure to guarantee that your prerogative goes off without a hitch? On the off chance that you are occupied with employing proficient movers , you absolutely need to contract a business that has a robust notoriety. The most critical thing for you to do is verify that any business you consider reliably gets great surveys online and with outsider associations.  Most importantly, discover the names of some nearby moving organizations that serve your range. You ought to have the capacity to discover some recorded on one of those shopper audit sites. Verify the organizations you research handle the sort of move you have to make, whether it’s to a neighboring state, the nation over, or abroad. At that point, examine the latest surveys posted and make note of which outfits have the best review. Clients that really take the time to compose positive surveys will typically let you know that they did so on the grounds tha...

Everyone agrees that moving isn’t easy. Studies say moving is one of the hardest things we have to go through in life. And while some people seem to take it in stride and even shine at relocating, I’ve talked to more than a few people who seem to have barely survived a move. I’ve moved so many times that I’ve mastered the art of the move, particularly the part where you hang onto your sense of humor and learn to laugh instead of cry at the moving madness. Here are five tactics you can use and abuse during your next move, to keep a smile on your face and a laugh on your lips when the boxes and bubble wrap become too much. 1. Every move needs a jester. It may as well be you. Your neighbors are draping your front porch in black, your kids are threatening to run away from home because you’re ruining their lives, and it’s up to you to convince everyone that moving is awesome! This is an adventure! “Lucky you!” I’d yell after my kids, ignoring the daggers coming from their ey...