Living in a big city is a dream for many people around the world, but sadly, it can get old fast. Are you feeling the urge to trade your high-rise condo or apartment in the middle of a big city for a walkable neighborhood with beautiful, tree-lined streets? You’re not alone. Many people opt to move [...]
Moving to a foreign country can be both exciting and overwhelming, especially if it's far from your home. Starting anew in a strange place can be scary, but it also presents opportunities for personal growth and new experiences. Even though change can be unsettling, deciding to relocate can bring immense rewards that positively impact your life. [...]
Moving to a new state can be a challenging experience, particularly if you are moving from a state as diverse and populous as California to a state like Oregon. The cultural differences between California and Oregon can be stark, which can lead to feelings of homesickness, confusion, and disorientation. In this article, we will explore the [...]
It's set to be the largest investment you'll ever make - and we're not just talking about the money in your bank account. While much is made about the financial implications of buying a house, let's not forget that there are plenty of emotional questions to ponder as well. This is a huge step in your [...]
Realistically speaking, moving to a new home can be a life-changing event but it can also have a negative impact on the environment. When you relocate, you usually use disposable packing materials and make several trips with a moving truck, thereby increasing your carbon footprint. Fortunately, it’s not too late to minimize the environmental impact of [...]
Moving can be a hassle. There’s the packing, unpacking, address and utility changes, dealing with driving a new route to work every day, and logistically just making sure everything works out on move day itself. In addition to being physically taxing, moving can also be mentally stressful. According to one study, moving to a new place [...]
Moving out into the world on your own is a scary experience—especially when that world is New York City. You're no doubt feeling high from the rush of independence, but being on your own is expensive. Soon you'll realize that your parents weren't just being electricity Nazis when they'd shout at you to turn off the [...]
When your parents are moving cities or downsizing, the time comes for virtually every kid to experience selling their family home at some point. While that home may have been the place you looked forward to coming back to after a long day at school, the place you spent family holidays, had your first sleepover, and [...]
Whether you are about to take on a long distance move or you’re headed out of town for a weekend garden expo and are thinking about bringing some plants back, transporting plants can be difficult. The Zebra understands how important it is that you get your precious greenery to its destination, that’s why they created this [...]
Whether you are moving across town or across the country, orchestrating a move is a lot of work, which requires planning and organisation. While it is possible to organise a seamless move, to do so homeowners should start well in advance, even when the temptation is to procrastinate. From deciding on a moving day to packing, [...]
Moving isn’t just taxing on you — the stresses of relocating to a new home have notable health effects — it also has major detrimental impacts on the environment. The materials used to pack your possessions, the fuel consumed to ferry them from one part of the city (or country, or world) to another and even [...]
Albuquerque, New Mexico is one of those cities that often gets overlooked by home-buyers looking to relocate to the southwest. With low pollution rates, affordable housing and sunny weather, there is no reason Albuquerque should be discounted when deciding where to live. Here are just a few reasons to make the move to Albuquerque. Affordable Housing [...]
Nearly every human activity has an impact on our environment. Some are so disruptive to Earth's fragile ecosystems that our planet may eventually lose the ability to support human life. Eco-Friendly Cities Offers the Promise of Sustainable Growth Rapid increases in population and development damage the environment. In these areas deforestation, pollution, and over consumption of scare resources [...]
If you have to relocate, you’ll want to do all you can to make this a less stressful time. Of course, many people do see a move as being one of the top anxiety-inducing situations in life. However, you can find ways to lower the cost of your move and take advantage of making your home [...]
