My annual Notice of Assessment came in the mail recently. My property taxes went up by $158 for the upcoming year due to increases in local market value. It’s a tolerable increase… Read More

Storm chasing is a unique travel adventure because all participants are actively hoping for bad weather. As a storm chaser or storm tourist, you want to get as close as possible to su… Read More

Moving to a new place by yourself is daunting under any circumstances. Moving to a big city alone feels especially challenging because it’s such a big place full of people you don… Read More

Media reports are filled with headlines about the miseries endured by residents of high-cost-of-living cities. The struggle is certainly real, but those cities must appeal to the masses… Read More

When you visit Grand Rapids, Michigan, during the holiday season, you and your family and friends have great options for Christmas outings. If your group has kids, check out this list of… Read More

I grew up in a college town. My elderly parents still live there, and it’s actually been a good place for them to age in place. If you choose to retire in a college town, some majo… Read More

Marketers love cozy scenes of extended families gathered to celebrate holidays. They hope to exploit people’s natural desire to be surrounded by loved ones, safe and happy. If they… Read More

If your eyeballs are too tired to read, these new video summaries communicate the basic facts of their source articles. If you want to know more after watching a video, click through to the… Read More

In the United States, people have for decades moved from the wet/cold areas of the Northeast and Upper Midwest for the warmer climates of the Southern states or drier Western states. Mos… Read More

From time to time, you will notice signs in front of houses that read For Sale by Owner (FSBO). This means that the homeowner has decided to sell the property without hiring a real estate ag… Read More

Travel bloggers love to share their experiences with the world. Their readers or viewers get to learn about places that they dream of visiting. Travel is exciting and stimulating, but so… Read More

Keep your search for a home on track with a house hunting wish list. Viewing many homes can leave you overwhelmed and distracted. This is why you need to know how to make a list of what… Read More

A warm, sunny place to gather for the holidays means that you get to ditch the cold while you celebrate. And no one has to clean their house for guests because you’ve discovered the ma… Read More

Most people prefer to buy a home that is in reasonably nice condition with an up-to-date style. House prices, however, have a way of leading to disappointment about what your house budge… Read More

On August 21, Expedia opened up 20% Labor Day travel deals to its members. All you have to do is book your trip before September 24, 2023. Search for Expedia Labor Day travel deals right… Read More

Some towns and cities have established themselves as spooky travel destinations to attract Halloween lovers. These locations often have a haunted or horrifying history, but all of them a… Read More

The decision to divorce means that one or both of you will be moving. Typically, one person moves out soon after concluding that a divorce will happen. This emotionally charged time will pla… Read More

Trust is for trust-fund kids. In any other situation, the Russian proverb of “trust, but verify” will protect your best interests. When you’re buying a new-build home… Read More

Travel is a special activity for couples. They get to share each other’s company away from the day-to-day chores and responsibilities of home. But travel presents a special problem… Read More

Heat waves come every year. After a certain point, the extreme temperatures make you cranky. You’re sick of sitting inside listening to the air conditioner run. You want to be outs… Read More

People moving to new states most often choose Texas and Florida, but Tennessee quietly remains a big contender for people planning to relocate. Thousands of them every year decide that t… Read More

Sometimes you do everything you can, more than you wanted to, but the sellers still reject your offer. First-time home buyers and even people who’ve been through the home buying pr… Read More

At 8,850 acres, Hubbard Lake in Northern Michigan is big enough to excite the imagination. The 7-mile stretch of open water invites thoughts that a primeval serpent dwells in the waters… Read More

People have been moving to Florida for decades, but the acceleration of newcomers to the Sunshine State made it the top state for population increase in 2022. The U.S. Census Bureau repo… Read More

I love growing food at home. When house hunting, I scrutinize the yard space as well as the house. If you want to have a garden, whether for food production or ornamental purposes, not a… Read More

A certain segment of the population dislikes camping. Some hold the view that getting back to Nature can be accomplished from the comforts of a fully furnished vacation home complete wit… Read More

I didn’t grow up in a family that went camping. As far as I could tell, all other families went camping, and it was just one more thing that I was missing out on. When I grew up, I… Read More

You’ll have a lot on your mind when moving to a new home. There are so many details to keep track of, and you might overlook your own health and safety. Moving your possessions is… Read More

Buying a house from out of state is always a challenge. Ideally, you will travel to your new location and inspect properties in person. If possible, try not to rush your decision. Take s… Read More

When friends or family pool resources, they can get a nice vacation rental in a great location that they might not have otherwise been able to afford. Such a plan works swimmingly if you… Read More

People in their 20s indulge in job hopping as a way to explore career opportunities. If you are in this age group, you likely have more freedom to move for a new job, especially if you d… Read More

Older homes sometimes have lower prices because they need work or lack appeal among modern buyers. You might be considering buying one to save money. You might want to restore an old hou… Read More

Want to take a trip but don’t know where to go? Let the price guide your decision. Save money on travel with Spring and Summer 2023 travel deals from Booking.com. The travel boo… Read More

The world opens up for you when you become a remote worker. Commuting distances and local housing markets no longer constrain your choices. How remote work affects the question where sho… Read More

You know in your heart that you want to make money in real estate. But a problem arises when you contemplate paying for housing and financing a second investment property. Your courage s… Read More

Yes, Las Vegas is a fun place to go on vacation. As a major global tourist destination, the Las Vegas metropolitan area has a plethora of tourist attractions. Because it’s so well… Read More

Moving to Canada is on the minds of many people worldwide. This most northern of North American countries has characteristics that compare positively to other countries where people migh… Read More

The Federal Housing Administration (FHA) supports mortgage lending to people with low-to-moderate incomes and/or lower credit scores who may not otherwise obtain a home loan. An FHA loan… Read More

The pressures of daily life can drain your marriage of joy. Both of you are so caught up in your individual and relationship problems that you don’t know how to even start feeling… Read More

Overt dissatisfaction with your life or a nagging sense that things could be better in a different place can lead you to ask, will moving change my life? This thought lies deep inside th… Read More

The fruits of your labor are ready to pick. You’ve reached a point in life when you can comfortably retire, and you want to find a new place to live. Retired and ready to relocate… Read More

Historic houses, creepy old prisons, insane asylums, Civil War battlefields, and the locations of tragedy and horrific crimes fascinate some people to the extent that they want to explor… Read More

Moving to be with your boyfriend is a big step in life. You’re right to ponder carefully the question of should I move to be with my long distance boyfriend? You’ll need to s… Read More

Move Travel Home added a Resources Page to present and organize special content produced for this website’s visitors. The first resource available is a free guide about travel… Read More

Buying a house from house flippers is not necessarily a bad thing. Many investors do a good job with their house flips, but financial pressures and time constraints sometimes motivate in… Read More

The term luxury travel means that your vacation experience is above average. Unless you’re wealthy or affluent, you’ll need to use some luxury travel hacks to get the maxi… Read More

Like many hiring decisions, choosing a moving company requires due diligence. You want to vet candidates because of the trust that you place in a moving company. You let them drive off w… Read More

Buying a house out of state certainly poses some challenges due to distance, different laws, and possibly different time zones. Don’t let the extra work dissuade you. The process f… Read More

I appreciate that travel enriches my life. I understand that a change of scenery is good for the spirit. Despite these benefits, I freeze up at the thought of taking a trip. My gut react… Read More