Moving Resources

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Getting Around in the ATX: 13 Useful Apps for Locals and Visitors of Austin

Austin is a cosmopolitan city of politicians, enlightened college students, and do-gooders. The once small town is a present-day musical…

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12 Little-Known Facts You Should Learn Before Moving to Detroit

There are plenty of reasons for moving to Detroit. The city, which has seen its share of bad times, is…

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User-Friendly Chicago: 14 Apps for Every Local and Visitor

Being the third-largest city in the U.S. says enough about Chicago and how intimidating it can be. However, the Windy…

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5 Packing Tips for Your Upcoming Move

As you prepare to move and are checking things off your moving checklist, there are many logistical details you should…

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Downloading Phoenix: 15 Useful Local Apps to Help You Get Around the Valley of the Sun

We live in the age of instant information, where the smartphone is an extension of the self. Each day, more…

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Plug into Houston: 13 Must-Have Local Apps that Open Up H-Town

Finding your way through the fourth-largest city in the U.S. can be challenging. Rest easy, though, because you can conquer…

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RentCafe – StorageCafe Power Duo Makes Renting Truly Easy

Moving to a new place requires plenty of effort and coordination. Yardi’s newly launched service, StorageCafe, makes things easier for…

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How to Prepare for an Early Fall Move

Preparing for an early fall move can be a challenge as a renter. Many renters (especially those located in northern…

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14 Popular Amenities to Look for When Renting an Apartment

Looking for an apartment? It’s easy to be overwhelmed by all the options available, especially when it comes to selecting…

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College Apartment Essentials: All the Items You Need for Your Home-Away-from-Home

Whether you have lived in a dorm room before or are moving into your first college apartment, such a transition…

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6 Ways to Make Moving Easier on Your Kids

Moving comes with its challenges, but that doesn’t mean it can’t be fun. A new town, a new home and…

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Goodbye LA, Hello Phoenix: Affordable Housing Makes Second-Tier Metros Top Choices for Moving

With the middle-class squeezed by the rising cost of living, particularly housing costs, many average-earners find it an onerous endeavor…

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What Are Furnished Apartments & When Should You Rent One?

We all want our moving process to be smooth and easy, no matter if we have done it before or…

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Here Are 10+ Professional Moving Companies Serving the Atlanta Metro Area

Moving home is the kind of decision that is hard to generalize – it may mark a long-awaited upgrade or…

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Looking to Upgrade? Here’s How Much It Costs to Rent a High-End Apartment Around the Country

It seems that all the nice neighborhoods are stacked up with high-end apartment buildings on every block. They look expensive, with…

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Renting Smart Near the Top 10 Universities of 2018

Few high schoolers have a clear idea of where they want to go to college. Along with choosing a major and…

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The Most Expensive Zip Codes for Renters in 2017 – Mapped

Updated May 2018 If you’re moving and looking to rent an apartment, you’ll want to compare rent prices in and…

10 Things You Should Know Before Moving to Texas

10 Things You Should Know Before Moving to Texas

   Brought to you by Jonathan Deesing There’s a reason five of the nation’s eleven fastest-growing cities are in the…

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Goodbye New York, Hello Jacksonville!

We’re going to let you in on a secret Floridians don’t usually like to share: the North is so overrated!…

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The 15 Best Blogs for Renters – Packed with Apartment Hunting, Decorating, and Maintenance Advice

Here at RentCafe, we’re in the business of helping renters, be it by assisting them in their quest to find…

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5 Must-Know Questions and Answers When Moving to Houston

This guest post was brought to you by Jonathan Deesing, community specialist at imove. Headed to Houston, Texas? You’re not…

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13 Tips for Moving to a New City

Moving is especially taxing when you’re planning to relocate to a new city or a new state. You’re not just…

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5 Must-Know Questions and Answers When Moving to Atlanta

Planning on moving to Atlanta? Congratulations! With a mix of Southern charm and big city living, the capital of the…

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Moving is a good pretext for de-cluttering your life

Moving to a new place can suddenly turn into a fun-filled adventure if you set some things in order beforehand….

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First plunge into college life and your new apartment

As a young renter, choosing the right type of housing during college comes with its challenges. Not only do you…

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Apartment move-in checklist

  If you are getting ready to move into a new apartment, there are some definite musts that you should…

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Five tips to make your life easier when moving

Is there anything fun about moving? Some would say no cause packing your entire life in a few bags can…

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Jumpstart the spring moving season with these easy tips

Just as nature turns back to life, apartment renters are back on the road this spring season, hunting for new…

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Moving in LA: What the experts say

Recently a bonafide moving expert, Russell Rabichev, offered some good tips on the complexities that can be encountered when moving into…

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Five essential kitchen gadgets for a new home

There are some things one just can’t live without, especially when referring to food processing and kitchen appliances. With our…