Monthly Archives: March 2013

Pros and Cons of Sacramento, CA

Every city has its positives, whether it’s food, great weather or easy transportation.  Likewise, every city has its negatives.  Even the most admired cities require sacrifices from their residents. Sacramento has both pros and cons.  It is a busy city … Continue reading

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Dorm Room Necessities

Moving into the dorms? Well, there are a lot of things that you should have. I take that back – you shouldn’t have a lot of things. However, there are some things that you should have, because they’ll allow you to have … Continue reading

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Things to Do for Moving

Moving requires much more than knee bends and a positive frame of mind. I mean, we’ve written over 250 articles (and counting) on moving, and there are still things that some movers need to do that we haven’t covered. However, there are some … Continue reading

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Pros and Cons of Kansas City, MO

Listen, every American city, including Kansas City, has a plethora of positive attributes.  Even the cities with the worst reputations in the nation, like Detroit, offer unique, fun and worthwhile activities and experiences. That being said, determining whether Kansas City, the … Continue reading

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Pros and Cons of Moving to Memphis

Many cities have their best months. In Chicago, it’s September. In Phoenix, it’s March. In Memphis, it’s May, and the city celebrates with music, art and food events spread throughout the city over the entire month. Unfortunately, this is not enough to … Continue reading

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Pros and Cons of Moving to New Orleans

The Big Easy is back, offering residents an other-worldly array of architecture, jazz and oysters. However, it’s still recovering from Hurricane Katrina in some areas, and in summer months, the air can be wetter than the nearby Gulf of Mexico. Learn … Continue reading

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Pros and Cons of Chicago, IL

Ready to move to Chicago?!  Well, fill yourself in on the pros and cons of Chicago before you head out there.  For example, did you know that Chicago has one of the best food scenes… in the world?  That’s right.  But … Continue reading

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Pros and Cons of Moving to Milwaukee, WI

Did you know that Milwaukee, yes, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, has the best array of summer festivals in the United States? Sure, it’s a fairly subjective topic, but there’s no denying that the city has dozens of festivals, from music to ethnic food. However, … Continue reading

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Pros and Cons of Pittsburgh, PA

So, you’re moving to Pittsburgh, huh?  Well, there’s a lot you should know before you start packing to move there.  For example, did you know that Pittsburgh has one of the lowest unemployment rates in the nation?  That’s right.  But it’s also … Continue reading

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How Many People Move Each Year?

In the US, roughly 37 million people move each year. This is based on US Census statistics from 2009, when 37.1 million people moved. The next question is, who moved? The short answer to that is young people. Over 35% of that 37.1 million … Continue reading

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