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When you move with us, we want to be completely prepared to make your big day go as smooth as possible. The best way for us to know what to expect is to schedule an in-home estimate. An in-home estimate not only guarantees you get the most accurate quote from our salesmen, but also lets us know wh...

Moving is expensive enough – why strain your budget to purchase boxes and bubble wrap at an inflated price? If you’re packing yourself, then you’re not saving much money if you opt to buy supplies. There are plenty of eco-friendly, inexpensive alternatives out there! Read on to learn how you can pac...

Halloween is tomorrow and zipreality.com recently released its list of "Best places to Trick-or-Treat." Atop the list was none other than Houston suburb Bellaire located in the southwest side of town. "Bellaire is a suburb of Houston known as the “City of Homes,” - it’s one of the nation’s top e...

Don't put everything on our trucks. There are some items you will likely need while we are making the trek to your new home. It is always advised to have an "open first" box or bag for the things you just can't and shouldn't (think toothbrush) live without. This should also include any jewelry o...

You finally made it to your new home. Your household goods made it safely to their final destination. So, now what do you do? Movingtoday.com's post Tips for the first days after your move suggests a few things to do once you get moved in. The blog post notes that you should of course start unpa...

Eight communities in the greater Houston area ranked among the nation's top 20 in total home sales in 2012 according to RCLCO. The Woodlands and Cinco Ranch were the communities with the most home sales in the Houston area, ranking third and fourth nationally. Below are the eight Houston communities...

Cleaning out your old house and moving out can be a pain, but it doesn't have to be a pain to the environment. TheMovingBlog.com's recent post Green Moving Tips shares a few ways to help the environment as your move date approaches. When cleaning out a house, many people end up throwing away sev...

I was very close to naming this post, "Finding the PERFECT Neighborhood to move to." But then I realized at the last moment it is nearly impossible for you to move to the perfect location. As noted in ApartmentGuide.com's post, "How to Choose the Best Neighborhood for You," you will likely have to...

The unemployment rate in both Houston and Texas reached a four-year low in November the Texas Workforce Commission reported. The rate dropped below six percent in Houston for the first time since 2008. Read more about this in the Houston Business Journal's article .

For the eighth consecutive year, Texas locked up the top spot in Allied Van Line's Annual Magnet States Report. In the report, which is based on the net relocation gain in each state, Texas finished with a gain of 1,585 families compared to 666 by second-place Florida. “It is not at all surprising...