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Posted By:
Becky
3/28/2012
3:45:49 PM
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The Bureau of Transportation Statistics reports that 91% of people commuting to work use personal vehicles. So most likely, if you’re moving to a new city, you’ll be able to bring your vehicle along with you. But there are a handful of cities across the U.S. where having a car isn’t ideal. In New York City (which happens to have the largest subway system in the world), around 54% of commuters use public transportation instead of driving their own car. Incidentally, NYC is also the only city in the U.S. where more than half of all households do not own a vehicle. The number of households without vehicles in Manhattan is even higher.
But NYC isn’t alone; this infographic about public transportation shows how cities like Portland, Dal...
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Posted By:
Becky
3/21/2012
2:34:19 PM
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As you’re moving across the country (letting MoveBuilder drive so you can drive your own vehicle, of course) it’s such a fun idea to visit interesting places and great landmarks along the way. Make a vacation out of it! And what better place to visit during an election year than a Presidential Library! They’re not your typical library. You won’t be able to check out a book, but you will find some very cool displays and archives. If you’re a history buff, you’ll love it. They’re also great for school-age kids.
Thirteen past U.S. presidents have been honored with Presidential Libraries: The Ronald Regan Library in Simi Valley, CA; the Richard Nixon Library in Yorba Linda, CA and College Park, MD; the Lyndon ...
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Posted By:
Becky
3/14/2012
1:40:36 PM
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If you’re driving your own vehicle across country (since MoveBuilder is doing the driving), and you want to find some fun things to do along the way, how about a concert? Take a look at songkick.com – where you can “track your favorite artists and never miss them live.” I love it! If you’re planning to drive through a certain city, just enter it into the search and see if you can catch a great show while you’re on the road.
But before you do that, take a look at this infographic that shows the top cities for rock concerts. If you happen to be driving through one of these places, you may be in luck! It includes a couple of surprises!
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Posted By:
Becky
3/7/2012
1:54:33 PM
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We’re right in the heat of it. Even though Election Day 2012 (November 6th) is still 8 months away, we know that what’s going on today will certainly make a difference on Election Day – especially in the swing states.
This infographic, depicting the Top Five Most Important States in the 2012 Presidential Election, gives a clue as to what states to watch out for as we get closer to the big day. If you live in one of these states, I have a feeling you’ve already been bombarded with advertising messages from candidates looking for a big win. We’re interested in hearing what its’ like!
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Posted By:
Becky
2/29/2012
09:53 AM
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If I told you that fuel prices are up across the nation year over year, would you be surprised? It’s what we’ve come to expect, right? The last time gas prices dipped below $2 was November 2009, and before that, March 2005. Sadly, I’m pretty sure if I saw $1.97 advertised on a gas station sign, I would assume it was a mistake and keep on driving. HA!
Though fuel prices are up, there are some states where you’ll definitely get more fuel for your dollar. This infographic, titled Find the Cheapest Gas, highlights the states where you can spend less money fueling up.
On a side note, I’m happy to see my home state on the list (even if it is the 4...
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Posted By:
Becky
2/23/2012
10:20 AM
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It’s close to lunchtime, I’m hungry, and this Infographic isn’t helping: All-Star Sandwiches. Check it out, and you’ll see exactly what I’m talking about. Yum-o! Though they don’t all appeal to my taste buds, some of them do. Wow! If you’re a sandwich connoisseur – and really, who isn’t – I’m pretty sure this list will make your mouth water.
It’s a perfect infographic for people who are moving cross country; specifically if you’re going through or to Portland, Connecticut, Las Vegas, Los Angeles or New York. If you are, make sure to stop by, then tell us what you think. You’ll see unique sandwiches on the menu like: The Reggie; The Hot Lobster Roll; The Bobbi...
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Posted By:
Becky
2/16/2012
2:02:44 PM
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Have you ever watched the show Selling New York on HGTV? I’m completely intrigued by it and without fail completely blown away by how much the homes cost. I think it comes from being an Arkansan, where you can purchase a kempt, three-bedroom, two-bath home for less than $150,000. Now, compare that to a three-bedroom, two-bath home in New York City (specifically Midtown) and don’t be surprised to see numbers that look more like $2.5 million. It’s amazing what a little change in geography can do.
It’s probably no surprise that if the cost to purchase property in New York City is so much higher comparatively, that the cost to rent is too. Renting a three-bedroom, two-bath home in Arkansas is usually less than $900/month, where the same home in Midtown could be as much as $10,000/month. And what about opening a business? What type of price tag can an ent...
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Posted By:
Becky
2/1/2012
3:35:49 PM
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Have you ever heard the term snowbird? It’s normally used to describe people who live in the Northeast, Midwest and Canada and head toward the sunshine when winter rolls around. They’re typically retirees, or folks who have the freedom to easily move from one location to another throughout the year. You’ll normally find snowbirds in places like Boca Raton, Key West and Destin, FL; Las Vegas, NV; San Diego, CA; and Sun City, AZ.
Though I wouldn’t be in this camp, some people actually move toward the mountains when the snow starts falling (it is beautiful, so I’ll give them that). So what’s the opposite of a snowbird? I’ve searched, but can’t find a word to define these people...maybe ski bums? I’ve read people who say they “winter” in one city and “summer” in another. Maybe that’s more appropriate.
Either way, the U.S. offers...
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Posted By:
Becky
1/25/2012
2:34:27 PM
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I remember my grandpa always telling me, “If you want to know for sure you’ll have a job when you get out of school, do something in the health field or be a teacher.” I think he may have been on to something. While I didn’t follow his advice — I can’t handle hospitals and I’m a writer, not a teacher — I have several college friends who did, and finding a job has been anything but a problem for them. This is especially true in the medical field. You can read report after report exclaiming that healthcare workers are in high demand across the nation. If you’re in college, trying to figure out what to do with your life, or you’re looking for a new career, healthcare is an excellent plan right now.
This Highest Concentration of Healthcare Jobs by State infographic, just r...
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Posted By:
Becky
1/18/2012
2:53:56 PM
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2011 was Arkansas’s first time ever to offer a “Tax-Free Weekend.” I loved it! It was a 48-hour period in early August where state and local sales tax was forfeited on the sale of most back-to-school items, like clothing, footwear, accessories, school supplies, etc. As far as I could tell from my family, friends, co-workers and neighbors, it was a huge success (here’s to having it again in 2012). While it was an exciting weekend for a lot of the back-to-school shoppers I mentioned, I realize that there are some folks across the country who get to reap the benefits of tax-free shopping year-round. I’m talking about the people living in the five U.S. states with NO SALES TAX. Lucky. (*spoken in my best Napoleon Dynamite voice)
You might find it interesting that with the exception of Alaska, every U.S. state with no sales tax is surrounded by neighbors ...
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Posted By:
Becky
1/11/2012
3:46:11 PM
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We know that employment and job opportunity is one of the major drivers of people choosing to move long distance. Considering the amazing growth taking place in the five companies featured in this infographic — Top 5 Businesses to Grow in 2012 — it’s likely a few people are starting the New Year working at these places.
ideeli is one of these companies. Ranked as Inc. 500’s #1 entrepreneurial superstar, Ideeli is a members-only online retailer offering limited-time sales on sought-after brands. And when you tell your friends about ideeli, you get a $25 credit for each friend who buys. Pretty cool deal.
Solazyme is another. This San Francisco, CA based c...
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Posted By:
Becky
1/4/2012
3:11:23 PM
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Did you know that U.S. sales of natural and organic products have grown from $1 billion in 1990 to $26.7 billion in 2010? That’s the case according to the Organic Trade Association’s 2011 Organic Industry Survey. The same survey also shows that organic food and beverage sales represented approximately 4 percent of overall food and beverage sales in 2010.
So why is it that eating organic has become such a trend? We assume it’s because people like that organic foods meet such strict government standards—the USDA regulates how they’re grown, handled and processed. Organic products are free (or severely restricted) of chemical fertilizers, spray insecticides, herbicides, antibiotics, growth hormones, disease-preventing medications, growth-inducing medications, and food additives.
In order for foods to tout that a product is “100 percent organic,” it must be either comple...
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Posted By:
Becky
12/28/2011
3:06:14 PM
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Happy New Year from MoveBuilder!
If the cold winter weather has you pining for sunshine, you may need a New Year escape! Check out this infographic depicting the top 5 New Year’s travel destinations for 2012, as reported by the Orbitz Holiday Insider Index. It probably comes as no surprise that all but one of these awesome travel destinations have average winter highs in the upper 60’s, 70’s and 80’s. That’s my kind of travel destination!
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Posted By:
Becky
11/23/2011
10:12 AM
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Hot spots for Tech Professionals - Infographic
Do a search for ’tech jobs' and you'll find more IT job opportunities than you'll know what to do with— in fields that you've probably never heard of. If you're a Tech professional, the big question isn't so much if you can find a job...it's more about where you'll end up.
This Tech Hot Spots infographic, just released in the MoveBuilder Press Room, shows the Top 5 locations for Tech jobs, how many are available and how much you can expect to get paid. Check it out!
Then if you're moving long distance to one of these great cities, try a free moving estimate from MoveBuilder— the job relocation specialists.
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Posted By:
Becky
11/16/2011
2:09:21 PM
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If you're looking for a job, or trying to figure out what career to go into, having an idea of what industries are experiencing growth can certainly be beneficial. Current growth is normally a helpful indicator of future jobs. Considering recent (and current) economic conditions, it's not surprising that using growth criteria to choose a career has become more popular— people want assurance that they'll still have a job when times get tough.
So, if you had to guess, what industries would you think are the fastest growing in the U.S.? This infographic, titled Growing Industries in America, is a great depiction of where the growth really was in 2010. Check it out— did any of them surprise you?
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Posted By:
Becky
11/9/2011
4:03:07 PM
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Unlike most careers, finding a job in the fashion industry can't happen in just any city. If style is your passion, and you aren't already located in one of the top cities for style, relocation may be in your future! And if fashion and style make you happy, I have a feeling this infographic titled Top Cities for Style in the US, will likely serve as confirmation of the five U.S. cities where you'll find the most stylish people. If your love for style is leading you to a new career, these are also the places you'll likely find the most fashion-related jobs. Check it out!
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Posted By:
Becky
11/2/2011
3:44:43 PM
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If you're a numbers person, looking for a career in finance, you may find this infographic, just released in the MoveBuilder Press Room, a great tool for leading you to a new home in a new city. It illustrates the Top Seven Cities to Move to for a Career in Finance.
But just so you know, according to an article at CareerCast.com, Stockbrokers are listed among the 10 most stressful jobs of 2011. The good news is that CareerCast also ranks Accountants, Financial Planners and Economists in the top 20 jobs in 2011— so there's still hope for a great, low-stress job in Finance!
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Posted By:
Becky
10/27/2011
10:22 AM
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If you're searching for a new career, and your talents lean toward the creative side, this infographic, just released in the MoveBuilder Press Room, may be a great resource for you: Best Cities for Creative Class Industries. It illustrates the top places you might consider moving to if you're into culinary art, design, architecture, music or writing.
Check it out and let us know what you think!
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Posted By:
Becky
10/26/2011
2:28:50 PM
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If you've checked out MoveBuilder already, you may have seen that one big perks is getting to drive your own vehicle cross-country, and letting professional ABF drivers drive the moving truck. No worries about driving a large truck, no worries about fueling a large truck.
Since people who are moving are very in-tune with the cost of fuel— it has the potential to significantly impact their cost to move— we thought this infographic, just released in the MoveBuilder Press Room, would be very insightful. It's titled, "Fuel Efficiency in the US". It compares common fuels and does a great job of illustrating how far fuel gets you, how much it costs and what it's doing to the planet along the way.
Take a look and tell us what you think. &n...
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Posted By:
Becky
10/19/2011
3:12:14 PM
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Opportunities for Job Relocation
According to the National Bureau of Economic Research, the recession that started in December 2007 and ended in the summer of 2009 was the worst the US economy has experienced since the Great Depression. It was bad news for employers and employees alike. So it probably comes as no surprise that we saw a definite slow-down in the number of employee relocations that took place during that time. The good news? Things are changing. Businesses are beginning to prosper again, resulting in new employment opportunities across the nation.
That means more opportunities for job relocation.
Take a look at this infographic on Employee Relocation Trends, just released in the MoveBuilder press room. It shows the number o...
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Posted By:
Becky
10/12/2011
08:04 AM
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If you're considering a new job with a new company, or considering a transfer within your current company, and it involves a long-distance move, often one of the deciding factors is the relocation package. Who's paying for your move? When you consider the cost of a cross-country, full-service move, getting some (if not all) of it paid for can be the difference in a ’yes' or a ’no'.
This infographic titled Who Pays for Corporate Relocation, just released in the MoveBuilder Press Room, depicts the percentages of current employees and new hires that were reimbursed (fully or partially) for a corporate relocation in 2010.
What role did getting reimbursed for relocation costs play in whether you took a job that required relocation?
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Posted By:
Becky
3/23/2011
11:05 AM
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U-Pack's Top 10 iPhone & iPad Property Apps Released
If you're moving to a new home— or really, if you're not, but just need some good ole' fashioned help with organization— U-Pack Moving just released a top 10 list of the Best iPhone and iPad property apps.
This is good stuff folks.
I'm a proud iPhone owner, and just finished uploading a few of these. In case you're wondering…my top picks are MyTown, a property management game that's similar to Monopoly. You get to buy real-life businesses/buildings in your own town…and it's free!
My 2nd favorite has to be Houzz Interior Design Ideas. If you've been to my house more than once, chances are it's looked different each time. I LOVE to move things around, re-dec...
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Posted By:
Becky
3/11/2011
2:40:44 PM
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MoveBuilder Announces the Addition of New Moving Service Locations
The industry's first ’build your move' moving service adds 12 new cities into their nationwide network of movers.
Fort Smith, Arkansas – MoveBuilder, a nationwide moving service that allows customers to build a move that fits their needs and budget, today announced the addition of 12 new cities into their nationwide network of movers. The cities added to MoveBuilder's service area include: Fort Pierce, FL; Panama City, FL; Port St. Lucie, FL; Columbus, GA; Baton Rouge, LA; Houma, LA; Portland, ME; Jackson, MS; Appleton, WI; Green Bay, WI; Neenah, WI; and Oshkosh, WI. These cities join 230 other locations already included in MoveBuilder's nationwide network.
With the addition of these service areas, ...
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