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
Insights 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
CORT Receives Brookfield Global Relocation Services 2016 Gold Supplier Award
CORT, a Berkshire Hathaway Company, today announced it received a 2016 Gold Supplier Award by Brookfield Global Relocation Services (Brookfield) for its outstanding performance in 2015 and for going above
How 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
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
January Comes Out Strong!
In January 2015, the national apartment market enjoyed its strongest January post-recession. Find more information about the housing market trends.
Accompanied Searches Lead to a Better Mobility Experience
In a tight real estate market like we have experienced for over the past two years, high demand for rentals puts extra pressure on an assignee. Even astute, resourceful folks who find several good options prior to the tour day are likely to find them already rented. By scheduling an accompanied tour, the assignee can rely on the local real estate expert to pay close attention to the availability of rentals so that their search is more efficient.
CORT Earns Prestigious 2014 Brookfield Forum Platinum Relocation Award
We are proud to announce that CORT was selected as a platinum award winner at this year’s Brookfield Forum! With the theme of “Performance Thru Execution,” this year’s event brought together nearly 500 professionals from the relocation and real estate industry to discuss solutions for improving service delivery.
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.