Moving From a House to an Apartment: What to Expect, How to Downsize & How Self Storage Helps
For some, moving from a house to an apartment is a financial decision. For others, it’s about simplifying life. Maybe the kids have moved out and half the house sits empty, or you’re approaching retirement and no longer want to spend weekends on repairs. Or perhaps you’ve been weighing the cost of buying a home and wondering whether renting simply makes more sense right now.
Need space? These tips will help you store just about anything
Research Reports
Explore data-driven research on real estate, housing, self storage, moving trends and economic forces shaping today’s markets.
Smart Living
Get practical advice and inspiration on organizing, home décor, lifestyle and personal finance for everyday living.
Latest posts
Top 10 Best Companies For Same-State Moving In New York
Moving can be quite hectic, particularly when it involves busy urban areas like New York City and its surroundings. You need an ally for the task ahead of you – and who better than a reliable moving company?
Top 10 Largest Self-Storage Facilities Opened in 2019 in Dallas-Fort Worth
Metro Dallas-Fort Worth is one of the country’s most dynamic urban areas, attracting plenty of newcomers annually. According to the latest US Census Bureau data, the metro area gained more than 131,000 new residents from 2017 to 2018, with its population now reaching 7.53 million.
How Big is Chicago? As Big as DC, Portland and Boston Combined
Did you know Chicago’s river turns green every year for St Patrick’s Day? Literally! And the part about Al Capone making Chi Town’s history for more than 20 years is well-known across the globe. What about the Twinkie? Did you know it was invented by Chicago native Jimmy Dewar during the Depression?
Should You Insure Your Stored Belongings?
The self-storage industry has grown a lot in recent years, benefiting people with stuff they don’t have space for. Whatever the value of the items being stored, insuring them is a good idea, as unexpected things can happen. Using an existing insurance policy may be possible, but specialized self-storage insurance can offer added benefits.
Tight on Money? How to Move with Low Financial Resources
Moving with no money is a less than ideal situation and something that will need careful consideration. As there are in fact many legitimate reasons that can put you in that delicate position, we’ve come up with some tips that might help point you in the right direction, even if your pockets don’t overflow with cash.
The Ultimate Guide to Well-Organized Homes: Practical Solutions to Maximize Storage Space in Every Corner of Your House
Proper storage is the cornerstone of every tidy, well-organized house. But storing all your belongings in a way that grants you easy access to everything and at the same time makes your house look welcoming and clutter-free is definitely not an easy task.
StorageCafe in the News
Where our data helps shape the conversation