IS MANHATTAN EXPENSIVE TO LIVE? HOW MUCH DOES MOVING COST? The Big Apple is one of the world’s most expensive cities, with 8 million people squished into just over 300 square miles. And, unfortunately, moving can be one of the most financially strenuous expenses. This makes moving in New York City an undesirable cocktail. Most…
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There are few real estate markets as competitive as New York City. Anyone who has done basic research will know that regardless of what borough you look in, you’ll be paying a pretty penny regardless of whether you rent or buy an apartment. While COVID-19 temporarily reduced rents and apartment prices back in 2020, they…
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One of the biggest hassles and costs during moving is lugging your old furniture to your new place, especially when you live in NYC. In many cases, it might not even make sense to bring any large furniture because it might not even fit through the door of your new place! And unless you took…
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Living in Queens or Brooklyn used to be reserved for people who didn’t have the money to live in Manhattan. Nowadays, it’s almost the preferred option as these areas are often less-rushed, quieter, offer more space, and have just as many amenities as Manhattan. If you’re making a local move, it might be hard to…
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Property damage is one of the common concerns people have before moving. They wonder how to prevent scratches, dents, broken tiles, and other damage that comes with furniture relocation. If floors, walls, doors, or other parts of your home get damaged while you’re moving out, you’ll be adding another cost to an already costly moving…
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New paint makes your home feel fresh and clean and can change the feel of your home entirely. It gives you the freedom to choose whether you want your home to feel crisp, cozy, moody or any other atmosphere you’re looking to create. While you’re certain about wanting to paint the walls, you may be wondering…
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When preparing for a move, you’ll come across all sorts of items in your household that are difficult to pack. Some will be too bulky, too heavy, or too fragile to move. Sometimes, they’ll be heavy and fragile at the same time. That’ll make you wonder what the best way to pack and protect against…
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There are a lot of i’s to dot and t’s to cross when you’re preparing for a move. One of the biggest ones: making sure that utilities are ready to go on day one in your new home. That includes internet, which is just as important as electricity and gas when it comes to settling in with…
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The laundry room often gets overlooked during a move since it has one purpose: washing laundry. Unless, it also has storage or pantry space attached, you probably only enter it on laundry day. Even if you use it more often, you may put off packing it because you intend to wash laundry up until the last day.…
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If you’ve moved before, then you might be familiar with the new home deep clean. Even a seemingly tidy house or apartment can have dirt and grime lurking in unexpected places, and you can never be quite sure what the previous tenants did (or didn’t do) to take care of it. The bathrooms and kitchen will…
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