Weve all been there: that moment during a move when a third (or fifth, or eighth) trip has to be made to the hardware store, the corner grocery or the 24-hour mart to pick up something…

Few topics scream adulthood and commitment more loudly than real estate, and to put it mildly, the market — and society in general — isnt what it was 50 years ago.

Here at Moveline, weve overseen quite a few moves — down the street, across the country and everything in between. Undoubtedly, moving with young kids in tow carries a special set of challenges and considerations, but with a little pre-planning, it can be an adventure instead of a debacle.

If you dont mind spending some time getting everything just so, youre likely in for a treat: theres certainly no shortage of secondhand stores and flea markets in even the most suburban and rural of neighborhoods.

Planning a move but overwhelmed at the prospect of hiring the right mover at the right price? Youre not alone. The U.S. Census bureau estimates that, each year, about 12 percent of the countrys population moves…

Its the stuff of songs and slogans, and according to advertisers and bachelor party attendees, what happens there stays there, although Hollywood might respectfully disagree.

When it comes to making a move to a new city, three main categories of expenses exist: the cost of the move itself, the cost of a new mortgage or lease, and the cost of living in a new community with different prices than youre used to on the stuff of day-to-day life.

Storage units are often an unavoidable fact of life at some point during a move.

Sure, with big plans up in the air and many small details to manage, moving can be stressful. But with a little preparation and a few quick tricks, it doesn’t have to be so bad.

The last thing anyone wants to do after dealing with the stress and expense of a move is spend more money. The good news is, if youre new in town — or even if youve simply moved across town…