January 11, 2021By: Jeff Nadeau
If you’re moving to Austin, Texas, you won’t be alone. In fact, Austin was the fastest-growing U.S. metro area from 2010-2019, and recent averages put the city’s growth at about 128 people per day. (!) Given that Austin has been ranked at the top of U.S. News and World Report’s list of Best Places to Live in the U.S., it’s no wonder that people are flocking to Texas’s capital city in droves. However, maybe you ended up here because you’re considering a different kind of move—leaving Austin for Hawaii. You wouldn’t be the first! In fact, when you take a look at where people come...
Read MoreDecember 7, 2020By: Jeff Nadeau
As the second-closest state to Hawaii (surprisingly, Alaska is the closest!), California is, not surprisingly, a popular destination for former Hawaii residents, specifically San Francisco and, increasingly Oakland. As the cost of living continues to skyrocket in the Bay Area, many are choosing Oaktown, as it’s known, for a more affordable and, by all reports, a hipper and artsier living experience. Oakland’s population has grown by about 10% in the last 10 years, while San Francisco has only seen about 6% growth in that same period. Part of the growth in Oakland has been fueled by the arrival of several company headquarters, including Blue Shield...
Read MoreOctober 13, 2020By: Jeff Nadeau
When it’s time to pack up and say a final aloha to Hawaii, California is the #1 state that Hawaii residents head for, according to the data collected by the IRS. Additionally, within the state, San Francisco is a popular destination. However, did you know the reverse is also true? We see a number of individuals and families who move from the City by the Bay to the Aloha State. At first glance, it might not seem that San Francisco and Hawaii share a ton of similarities, but we found some surprising synergy between the two destinations. We’ll show you these unexpected links, which can...
Read MoreSeptember 7, 2020By: Jeff Nadeau
As a relocation management company, choosing the right partner to help you complete your customers’ moves is critical. After all, you want each one of the individuals and the families that you move to enjoy a superior, seamless experience—one in which they might not even realize that you’ve partnered with another company to complete the job. As a relocation management company, you’re also in the unique position of serving two levels of customers—both 1) the individuals and families you’re actually relocating and 2) the companies or organizations who are sponsoring their moves—making it even more critical for keeping all the parties to this project happy....
Read MoreJuly 21, 2020By: Jeff Nadeau
If you’re looking for ways to grow your business revenue, you may be considering a few different niche markets. As a moving company, expanding your capacity to service new destinations can easily fit the bill. Additionally, when you find the right partner to assist you, this expansion can even feel simple. Since 2012, the U.S. territory of Puerto Rico has been creating tax legislation and other incentives to entice U.S. citizens to move to the island. These efforts have only increased in the last few years, leading many business owners and entrepreneurs to relocate to this Caribbean island. If expanding into Puerto Rico is on...
Read MoreJune 8, 2020By: Jeff Nadeau
Puerto Rico welcomes more than four million tourists each yeari who are attracted by its white-sand beaches, natural beauty, rich history, vibrant culture, and delicious food. But what about making Puerto Rico your home? For the first time in 15 years, the population of Puerto Rico increased in 2019,ii indicating both that more people are moving to the island—and more are staying. After Hurricane Maria ravaged Puerto Rico in 2017, the island saw a population decline of around 130,000,iii with many people leaving for the continental U.S. However, now that the island has recovered significantly from the devastation, many are rediscovering Puerto Rico as a place to call...
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