Category Archives: Moving

High Speed Train Line Goin’ To California

Posted on January 3, 2011 by LucyB

When plans were approved on Dec. 9th to allocate another $600 million to California after Ohio and Wisconsin passed on it, it became clear that the High Speed Train Line eventually destined to connect L.A., San Francisco, and San Diego … Continue reading →

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Home Prices Dip Again

Posted on December 2, 2010 by LucyB

For a while it looked good, but now home prices are falling again. This graph, from the Economist, shows that prices are back down to 2003 levels. While it isn’t quite time to get worried, it looks like it may … Continue reading →

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Top 5 Worst Airports for Winter

Posted on November 22, 2010 by LucyB

With the holiday travel season upon us, there’s little you can do if you’re flight is canceled. But if you have yet to buy a plane ticket, you can always consider another mode of transportation. Here are five airports you … Continue reading →

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Florida Senate Race Tightens and Clinton asks Meek to Quit

Posted on October 29, 2010 by LucyB

Former President Bill Clinton asked Florida Democratic nominee Kendrick Meek to drop out of the race for Senate. In effect, Mr. Meek’s absence would give the Independent nominee Gov. Charlie Crist a better chance of defeating  Mr. Rubio, the Republican … Continue reading →

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Housing As An Investment? Not Anymore.

Posted on August 25, 2010 by daniela

Real estate has, for the last 50 years, been an investment. Before WWII, buying a house was comparable to buying a car  – as soon as you move in, the price depreciates. As home values continue to decline, and the … Continue reading →

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Grow, My Cities, Grow!

Posted on June 22, 2010 by LucyB

Population estimates for 2009 are in and it seems that the largest cities continued to grow during the recession, as the burst housing bubble and economic difficulties kept people where they lived. All the top 5 cities, New York, L.A., … Continue reading →

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Midterm Elections Review

Posted on June 9, 2010 by LucyB

In Arkansas, Blanche Lincoln disproved the anit-incumbent mood that everyone was taking for granted this year. She beat Lt. Gov. Bill Halter’s multi-million dollar campaign to hold her bid for the Senate seat in November. In California, new legislation passed … Continue reading →

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Top 5 NY Neighborhoods

Posted on May 24, 2010 by Sarah

1. L.E.S.: Right in the heart of downtown Manhattan, this neighborhood has the galleries, convenience, and fun that make it one of the most livable neighborhoods. Granted, it’s not great if you’re looking to settle down and yes it’s pretty … Continue reading →

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Need Work? Move to Williston, ND.

Posted on April 21, 2010 by Sarah

Williston, ND is a small town roughly 40 miles from the Canadian border. Although you may not have heard of it before, Williston is home to the nation’s largest boom in employment. Oil rigs constantly pump the Williston basin, a … Continue reading →

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Looking for a Job? Maybe You Should Move

Posted on April 13, 2010 by Sarah

While the job report for college grads still looks grim, there are signs that it is improving from a year ago. Many people are taking the jump and looking for work in new areas of the country. Most employers are … Continue reading →

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