January Comes Out Strong!
The national apartment market enjoyed its strongest January of the post-recession period last month, recording annual effective rent growth of 4.9% and occupancy of 94.6%, according to Axiometrics...
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Expat Interviews: Elaine Marnoch a Scottish National living in Houston
Ex·pa·tri·ate: (n) a person who lives outside their native country. Take a moment to imagine what life in another country would be like. The foods you would taste, the sights you’d see and the people...
View ArticleHow to Celebrate an American Thanksgiving
We wanted to wish you a Happy Thanksgiving and for all of the non Americans among us, we wanted to take the opportunity to tell you a little about what Thanksgiving means to your new neighbors. First...
View ArticleInsights for Expats: Presidents’ Day
Only two U.S. presidents are remembered with a national holiday – George Washington and Abraham Lincoln. Both were born in February – the 22nd and 12th – so Americans have chosen a Monday between the...
View ArticleSpouse’s Guide to Surviving Military Relocation
It’s often said that the only constant in military life is change. Over the span of a career, the average military family experiences a permanent change of station (PCS) every two to three years....
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Insights for Expats : Patriot Day and The Shot Heard Round the World
Bostonians celebrate Patriot Day to recall the events the led to the outbreak of fighting between the American colonists and the British. By 1775, there had been years of tension between colonists and...
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Simplifying a Solo Move
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View ArticleEmbracing the Life of a Traveling Entrepreneur
By Andrea Ditter-Middleton The technological advances of the 21st century have brought a number of fundamental changes to modern life. You don’t have to be home at broadcast time or even have a cable...
View ArticleEssential Tips for Living in the Desert
By Andrea Ditter-Middleton The Phoenix metropolitan area is the fifth largest in the U.S. by population and home to Arizona State University, which welcomes approximately 41,000 undergraduate and...
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Expat Interviews – Albina Mutina – a Russian national now living in Houston
Ex·pa·tri·ate: (n) a person who lives outside their native country. Each year, CORT Destination Services supports thousands of individuals and families through the challenges inherent in relocating for...
View ArticleHome Décor Hacks for Active Duty Military
The challenge for military personnel and their families when it comes to moving into their own place is not knowing where they might be in a few months. The typical military family moves every three...
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Expat Interviews: Gwen John – an Australian living the good life in LA
Ex·pa·tri·ate: (n) a person who lives outside their native country. Each year, CORT Destination Services supports thousands of individuals and families through the challenges inherent in relocating for...
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You’ve Arrived, Now What? Tips for Making Friends in a New City
Moving to a new city — particularly one where you don’t know anyone — is always an adventure. It’s exciting and rich with new opportunities, but getting out there and meeting new people and discovering...
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No Place Like (a New) Home for the Holidays
Moving into a new place typically brings a certain amount of anxiety about the transition, and those feelings can be even more intense during the holiday season. Whether you’re moving during the...
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Save Your Sanity: Moving as a Single Mom Made Easy
Roughly 43 million Americans relocate every year, according to the American Moving and Storage Association (AMSA). Anyone who has ever moved knows how stressful it can be, especially when moving as a...
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How to Move Long Distance with Pets
Whether you’re moving a few miles down the road or to a new city, packing up your entire home and starting over in a new place can feel overwhelming. Add a long-distance relocation and pets to the mix,...
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Your Cheapest Way to Move: Moving Out of State on a Budget
According to University Hospitals’ Stress Resilience Specialist Heidi Weiker, MSSA, moving is one of the top five most stressful life events. Add money worries and adjusting to a new state, and you’ve...
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The Safest Way to Pack Your Dishes When Moving
You’re getting ready to move, and the process seems daunting. On top of de-cluttering, packing, and cleaning, you worry that your good china and fancy stemware won’t make it to your new home intact....
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Tips for Moving Out of State: How to Move to a New City Without a Job Lined Up
Moving without a job waiting isn’t as flighty as it seems. People move for better career prospects, for a lower cost of living, to live near family, or even just to fulfill a lifelong dream. But in...
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To Those Who Are Afraid of Moving Away from Family for the First Time
All your life, you knew the day would come. You’re finally moving away from home for the first time. As much as you want to be independent, moving away from family and friends can be overwhelming....
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