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To move to the ‘burbs or not to move to the ‘burbs – that is the question for many city professionals these days. While living in a big city certainly comes with its advantages (namely jobs, culture, and diversity), typical suburban life has its own upsides, including  top-rated public schools, low crime, affordable neighborhoods, more space, lower cost of living, and less traffic – just to name a few. For these reasons, many urban dwellers (especially those with school-age children) eventually trade in their tiny 6th floor walk-ups for spacious 4-bedroom homes in the ‘burbs. Fortunately, suburbia isn’t all cookie-cutter homes, Costcos and PTAs. No, in fact, there are suburbs in America that actually have plenty to offer, on top of the usual suburban amenities (we promise!). From hip restaurants and boutique shopping to fine dining and unique architecture, these 10 suburbs below have established themselves as first-class cities in their own right. Brentwood, TN ...

So you’ve listed your home, found a buyer, and accepted a purchase price. The sale of your house is almost a done deal, but it’s not quite time to pack the  moving boxes  yet – you still have to make it through the home inspection. In a typical real estate transaction, the home inspection occurs after the buyer has signed a purchase agreement and before the final closing date. Most home buyers choose to make the closing contingent on the results of the home inspection, meaning that they can back out of the sale if the inspector finds something that is not to their liking and the seller is unwilling to repair it or lower the purchase price to account for it. As a seller, you’re going to want the home inspection to go as smoothly as possible, with little to no major issues detected. But first: What does a home inspector do? During the inspection, properties are examined top to bottom, with emphasis placed on evaluating the roof, walls, foundation, plumbing system, electri...

Long before moving day, think about how you will load the  moving truck . A little foresight will make the ride smoother and unloading the truck a whole lot easier. How to load the moving truck Here are a few tips to make loading and unloading a breeze. Before you load the moving truck Make sure you have all of the right  packing materials  in advance. Make sure to rent the right size truck for your move. Visit our  truck rental center  to get an idea of which truck is right for your move. Wrap mirrors and pictures with protective pads. Carry valuable papers and items with you so they are not lost or damaged. Best way to load a moving truck Always load the heaviest items first. By loading the heavy stuff near the front of the truck, you will help to keep it stable on the road. Store items you expect to use first in places you can reach easily. Load the truck one-quarter at a time and pack it tightly from the floor to ceiling. Make ...

Although buying or selling a home can be an exciting adventure, it’s also a time-consuming (and in the case of the former, expensive) process. So, when it comes to selecting a person to oversee the purchase or sale from your end, knowing how to find the right agent is key to your success and your sanity. At  Moveline , we’ve helped lots of folks move lots of places, and especially for  first-time homebuyers and sellers, we’ve got some pointers for choosing the best person for the job. Realtor vs. agent vs. broker The National Association of Realtors (NAR) reports a total of 4.87 million home sales (not including new construction) in 2013. That’s a lot of bricks and mortar, and an awful lot of negotiations, inspections and paperwork to go along with it. Luckily, the US has around 2.5 million agents and brokers to choose from, about half of whom are NAR members, or “Realtors.” It’s important to note that all Realtors are agents or brokers, while not all agents and brokers...

Do not be alarmed to learn that many things can go wrong during a home move. The home moving process is notorious for being too unpredictable but the good news is that you should still be able to stay in control of your own move as long as you don’t make any mistakes, like failure to label your moving boxes. Labeling boxes when moving home is probably the most underestimated task in anyone’s  moving checklist . It’s a bad idea to undervalue the significance of that packing task, but it’s done nonetheless, especially by people who are proud of their good memory. Don’t make the same packing mistake! Instead, learn the best way to label moving boxes to save yourself hours of precious time after the move and prevent splitting headaches before you begin to unpack those boxes. So, what’s the best way to label boxes when moving? What to do before labeling moving boxes You’ll be glad to learn that the job of labeling moving boxes is relatively easy and straightforward, so yo...