26 articles from the MovingGuru Moving Guide.
Thinking about buying a new home? Be very careful about how you go about paying for it. Mortgages are loans for new homes. Few people can pay for an entire home outright, so they finance it through a lender, who
Finding a New Place to Live · May 16, 2013
Looking for a safe place to live? Finding a nice new home is one thing; finding a good place to live is another. Even the nicest homes can be located is the middle of a slum, needlessly increasing your risk
Finding a New Place to Live · May 14, 2013
Are you looking for a reason to move? In many respects, that alone is a reason to move. But maybe you’re anticipating your mom asking, "why are you moving?" Or your friend. Or your boss, wife or kid. And in
Finding a New Place to Live · May 9, 2013
Looking for a sublease form? Well, you shouldn’t be. No sublease form can be downloaded and applied to your situation perfectly. The only way you can assure yourself of a good sublease is to make it yourself, taking time to
Finding a New Place to Live · March 2, 2013
Want to rent a home? Renting a home is just like renting an apartment: it starts with hunting. Searching for a rental house is easy. Just start looking at ads and calling up realtors. However, find a good rental home takes determination,
Finding a New Place to Live · February 2, 2013
What happens when landlords and tenants disagree? There are a lot of potential disagreements, and just as many potential resolutions. Whether the renter (tenant) is at fault, or landlord is being unreasonable, the law has a solution. In this article,
Finding a New Place to Live · January 31, 2013
Is renting a home different than renting an apartment? Yes and no. In regards to actually renting, renting a home and renting an apartment, or a condo, or a shack are all the same. However, renting a home does differ
Finding a New Place to Live · January 29, 2013
Landlords are like credit cards. They give you a great opportunity if they accept your application. However, if you get a bad one, or if you can’t pay up on time, you’re going to end up in court. To avoid
Finding a New Place to Live · January 25, 2013
Yes, if you’d enjoy it. Moving out alone is tough. However, it’s also exciting, liberating, rewarding, and fun. I mean, you get to walk around naked, if you’re into that. And you get to leave your bed unmade, your TV
Finding a New Place to Live · January 6, 2013
Renting an apartment? A lease is an agreement (contract) between you and your landlord. It establishes the terms of your apartment rental – i.e. how long you will live on the property and for what price. A rental is one
Finding a New Place to Live · January 3, 2013
Moving before your lease ends? Leases can seriously complicate any move. It’s one thing to have to pay for and plan a move; it’s an entirely different thing to do that with five months of rent left on your lease
Finding a New Place to Live · January 2, 2013
Do have an itch to move? It comes out of nowhere. One day you’re living life like normal, the next you’re seriously thinking about moving to Seattle. And it’s perfectly normal. Of the tens of thousands of people who move
Finding a New Place to Live · September 29, 2012
Do you need a place to live? Deciding where to move is one of the biggest decisions in life. Your home is where you wake up; it’s where you spend lazy Sundays; it’s where you escape to at the end
Finding a New Place to Live · July 1, 2012
Want a short-term lease? Most apartment leases require a renter (tenant) to rent for a long period of time, often a year. If a renter want to leave early, they have to pay for the months remaining on their lease,
Finding a New Place to Live · June 18, 2012
Ready to buy a new home? Make sure to get a home inspector first. Home inspectors can identify inherent problems with a home that you can’t. Spending a few hundred bucks on a good, comprehensive inspection prior to buying a
Finding a New Place to Live · May 31, 2012
Is it time to move out? Whether you’re escaping your parents, an ex, or a bummer roommate, moving out on your own requires some thought. If you can’t care for yourself, you’ll be back at home or looking for a
Finding a New Place to Live · May 9, 2012
Want your rental deposit back? If you rent a house or an apartment, your landlord will ask you for a rental deposit, which can range from a couple hundred to a couple thousand dollars. After you move out, you should
Finding a New Place to Live · May 3, 2012
Deciding whether to buy or rent? There are many benefits to buying and owning a property, whether a home, condo or apartment. There are many benefits to renting property as well, though. Which is right for you depends on who
Finding a New Place to Live · March 19, 2012
Looking for a good roommate? Having a roommate can bring life to your apartment and save you upwards of $500 a month on rent and utilities. However, sometimes it can feel like a roommate is causing you $500-worth of headaches
Finding a New Place to Live · March 9, 2012
Looking for a new apartment? Apartment hunting should be taken seriously. The apartment you pick is where you will scramble your eggs, watch movies and sleep in on Sundays for a while. Make sure you like it. Finding the right
Finding a New Place to Live · March 5, 2012
What is a sublease, and why should you get one? Subleases can provide you with a place to live without anchoring you to an extended lease. For those who are moving without a job or who can’t find an apartment in
Finding a New Place to Live · February 2, 2012
Moving without a job lined up? Don’t be scared to move to your dream city just because you don’t have a job yet. It’s very possible to make the transition successfully and with little risk. You just need to know
Finding a New Place to Live · February 2, 2012
Moving while short on cash? Moving out on your own requires more than a futon and determination. It requires money, money to pay for the move itself and money to cover you over the ensuing months. If you’re thinking about
Cost of Moving · February 2, 2012
Need a place in a new city? It’s not easy to search for an apartment in an unfamiliar city. It’s hard to get the information you need and difficult to find people willing to work with you. But don’t give
Finding a New Place to Live · January 5, 2012
Need to finance a new home? Buying a home is not like buying a bag of chips. Unless you have a lot of money saved up, you don’t go to the owner, pull out your wallet, hand them some cash
Finding a New Place to Live · November 16, 2011
Are you home hunting? A home is where you raise your family, hang out with friends, and grow grey with memories. You should feel comfortable there; you should like it. So, it’s very important to pick out the right home
Finding a New Place to Live · November 15, 2011
