Housing mortgage rates were expected to be lower in 2024 for the housing market, but that hasn’t been the case this year. With inflation still being persistently high, the U.S. Federal Reserve hasn’t cut interest rates so far in 2024, which means home loans mortgage...
While moving is different for everyone, we all have one universal moving aspect that’s the same. That aspect is: packing. How someone approaches this tack varies. Some prefer to do it themselves, while others choose professional packers for packing help. It’s...
Whether living by yourself or living with others, you’ll probably have heavy furniture in your home. Unless you have the proper equipment or strength, most people don’t enjoy lifting heavy items themselves and want to avoid physical stress or injury. That’s why it’s...
TL; DR: The cost of living varies by state and depends on several basic expenses. The cost of living increased in 2024, but it wasn’t as high in 2022. Arkansas has the lowest cost of living. With inflation continuing to be stubbornly high in 2024, everyone is acutely...
Did you know your lease start date vs. move-in date don’t have to be the same? In fact, they can often be different, depending on the various factors agreed upon by you and your landlord. Our Moving Help® guide will explain the differences between the lease start date...
Rent prices are rising across the United States, but with inflation staying high, home mortgage rates remain higher compared to previous years. You may wonder whether is it better to rent or buy a house in 2024? The answer is a little bit more complicated than just...
When searching for your new rental unit, it should feel like home sweet home that fits your needs and lifestyle. It shouldn’t be a series of surprises. While touring an apartment, don’t just be wowed by the space, but make sure to ask the right questions as well....
When you begin your moving journey, you’ll receive many positive emotions: The excitement of new possibilities, the feeling of being in a new home, and a sense of relief once everything is put away in your new home. While you may consider doing your move yourself, you...
Where we previously discussed bloggers that you could follow to inspire your home renovation, new decor, or DIY projects, we only briefly touched on the DIY and home decor influencers on social media. TikTok is one such site where DIYers and interior decorators are...
When it comes to moving, it’s obvious you’ll need moving boxes. It’s important to use quality, sturdy moving boxes while sticking to your budget. Sometimes it might seem easier to buy generic boxes or a grocery store's leftover boxes, but that’s not the best idea....
By: Mackenzie Scibetta, Zoocasa contributor You’ve hired a real estate agent and started viewing houses. You’ve considered everything for your upcoming relocation including budgeting for your mortgage, researching neighborhoods, and calculating moving expenses. But...
Moving Help® is the go-to resource for your moving guides and how-to's, which can take plenty of the stressful parts of moving off your shoulders. We’ve also decided to add a touch of joy to your new home with a list of 10 DIY and home decor blogs to check out for...
When it comes to moving, you probably think of a do-it-yourself move where you do all the work but save money, or you hire a full-service company to do all the work for you, but the process will light your budget on fire. Enter: A hybrid move. A hybrid move is where...
Depending on whether you’ve hired outside help or not for a previous move, you might not be aware of the costs when it comes to moving services. Moving services near you can vary for a variety of reasons among moving companies. It can be a pain to try to find the...
When it comes to moving, packing, loading, unloading, and unpacking are sometimes the longest parts involving your individual move. Packers and movers can help make your move more like a breeze. The Moving Help Marketplace® has many moving labor providers who can...
Your move out day is arriving quickly, and you’re on track to get your belongings packed and move. One of the last major steps is the move out cleaning process. When you leave a home or end a lease at an apartment complex, you’re expected to leave your place clean to...