How to Pack for a Temporary Move
By Heather R. Johnson People move into temporary housing for many reasons: a job change, an internship, a home renovation, a military relocation. Whether your temporary phase will last a month
Expat Interviews: Kate Robinson, A Brit Living in Fulshear, Texas
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 work. Our Destination Services
Expat Interviews: Elaine Marnoch, A Scot 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
What to Look for When Buying from Classified Advertising Websites
Sorting through online classifieds can be daunting, but not if you know what you're looking for. Check out these tips for furnishing your apartment online!
7 Things Renters Really Should Check on Their Lease
Whether you’re getting your first apartment or your 10th, here are the lease terms you need to understand before you sign on the dotted line.
College Move-In Day: What You Need to Know
The start of another school year is right around the corner! Whether you are returning for another year or beginning your very first semester, the process of moving into college housing or off-campus apartments can be stressful. Often times, it is hard to figure out where to even begin!
To help you through the process, there are a few key considerations to keep in mind.
America’s “Rust Belt” Offers Excellent Lifestyle Options
A few words of praise about America’s older industrial cities: they sometimes receive a bad rap from the press, and unfortunately from some relocation folks. But it’s important to understand that places like Pittsburgh, Cincinnati and St. Louis offer many attractive lifestyle options from downtown lofts in lively neighborhoods to leafy suburbs.
Leave the Stress Behind with These Tips for Moving after Graduation
Congratulations! Graduation has passed and you are starting your next big adventure. Very often, this step in your life involves moving to a new apartment or home. Without the services of a moving company, however, this can quickly become a laborious task – exhausting and tedious for everyone involved.
How We Continue to Live, Work, Celebrate through Life’s Transitions, By Mark Koepsell
The relocation industry looks vastly different today than it did in 2007. In the past, more than 60 percent of relocating employees were homeowners; today, more than 70 percent of relocating employees are renters. In fact, executives and their families are driving growth in single-family home rentals. With this shift, corporate relocation policies are changing, impacting how HR professionals support employees in transition.
Tips for Moving Your Electronics
As National Moving Month draws to a close, we at CORT Home Furniture Rental want to share some practical tips for moving your electronics. When transporting your PC, home theatre, and other electronics from home to home, you might be nervous about making sure everything goes smoothly. After all, there’s nothing like arriving at your new home with a cracked flat screen to put a damper on the moving process.