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Making an international move is rarely simple. However, being prepared can certainly make it easier—especially when you understand what to expect before, during, and after your relocation. We did our first international relocation in 1958. Since then, we’ve helped tens of thousands of families move to destinations all over the globe, including Paris. To add some extra ease to your move, below you’ll find our nine essential tips for moving between Paris and the US. With these pointers in hand, you’ll set yourself up for a simpler, stress-free move to your new home. #1: Don’t Let Culture Shock Catch You by Surprise Moving between the...

From 2018-2019, Henderson held the title of Nevada’s fastest-growing city, and its popularity shows no signs of waning. In fact, Henderson recently outpaced Reno to become Nevada’s second most-populated city behind #1 Las Vegas, which has about double the population of Henderson. What’s drawing people to Henderson? Job opportunities, for one. Henderson hosts the offices of several large companies, including Bank of America, Zappos, Amazon, Ocean Spray, and Levi Strauss & Company, among others. Entrepreneurs have also flocked to the state to enjoy its low business taxes (including no franchise tax or business income tax) and its business-friendly court system. The area has also seen...

It’s hard to imagine two more different places than Chicago, Illinois and the Hawaiian Islands. One is a Midwestern urban hub, famous for its architecture and its punishing winters, and the other is a Pacific paradise known for its laid-back lifestyle and sunny, palm-tree-lined beaches. If you’re considering a move from Chicago to Hawaii (or vice versa), our guess is that you’re looking for a big change. Maybe you want to trade the leisurely pace of island life for that fast-paced city life—or perhaps you’ve endured one too many Chicago winters and you’re ready to ditch your coat in favor of an aloha shirt. Whatever...

It’s hard to imagine two more different places than the palm tree paradise of Hawaii and the hub-bub of the Big Apple and its surrounding areas. However, believe it or not, when residents leave Hawaii, New York State is the 13th most popular destination! Because everyone moves for their own reasons, it’s tough to speculate on the exact “why” behind these moves. However, the two states do have a few things in common. Let’s take a look at two parallels between these two places. 2 Key Similarities Between Hawaii and New York #1 – The High Cost of Living If you’re living in New York...

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...

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...