State Income Tax and Population Change

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State Income Tax and Population Change

July 10, 2017 |

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Recently, the Illinois House of Representatives overrode Governor Bruce Rauner’s veto to enact a 32% state income tax increase. The individual rate went from 3.75% to 4.95% and the corporate...

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Average Home Value in the 50 Most Populous U.S....

June 30, 2017 |

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The housing market in a particular area is one of the most important factors to consider when moving. Although home values vary widely from city to city and even neighborhood to neighborhood, the average home value in a metropolitan area is a good indicator of the realty market in a given radius. Using data from […]

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Average Rent in the 50 Most Populous U.S. Cities

June 27, 2017 |

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Throughout the United States, rent levels have been rising. In particular, highly populated urban areas are becoming increasingly expensive to live in. Using data from Zillow, we created an interactive map detailing the average rent in the 50 most populous U.S. cities via BatchGeo. The average rent prices are based on a study conducted by Zillow […]

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Tips to Avoid the Stress of a Summer Move

June 16, 2017 |

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Summer is here and for many Americans that means it’s time to move. If you do decide to move in the summer, it’s important to plan in advance. Summer is the busiest time of the year to move throughout the country. Waiting until the last minute to book your move could leave you out of […]

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Seasonal Moving Trends in California, Illinois,...

June 15, 2017 |

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The most common time to move in the United States is May-September. Summer is the most popular time of the year to move for a number of reasons. Primarily, it is popular to move in the summer so that children do not have to leave school during the academic year. Additionally, in colder climates, people […]

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What to Expect When Moving to a Bigger House

March 23, 2017 |

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Moving into a new place is always exciting. That exuberance can be heightened when you are moving into your first home or a much larger house. You’ll have extra space to stretch out and enjoy. This also means that you’ll have more space to decorate. All the extra space can leave some feeling anxious about […]

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Understanding Storage in Transit

March 15, 2017 |

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Storage in transit occurs whenever goods must be temporarily stored before being unloaded at the final destination. Ideally, a moving company loads everything up and quickly gets your items to your new home and unloaded without any hiccups. However, not all moves are made equal. Maybe you close on your home sooner than you thought and […]

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The Importance of an Inventory List

March 10, 2017 |

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So you’ve found the perfect home and now you just need to move. But as you look around, you will probably realize that getting all your stuff from Home A to Home B will be no easy task. Like many people, you probably have a lot of stuff. The bigger the family and the bigger […]

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Commute Times in Chicago

March 8, 2017 |

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When choosing a home, many variables are considered. Price and location typically come to mind, but a number of other factors should be considered. One aspect that is sometimes overlooked is the travel between your new home and your job. There are nearly 6 million workers aged 16 and older in the state of Illinois […]

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Should You Move Before the Baby Comes?

March 1, 2017 |

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When you learn that you are expecting, the excitement and joy can also bring the realization that you are in need of more space. All the clothes and diapers, toys and bottles can take up a lot of space. And depending on your current living situation, you might not even have a room to dedicate to a […]

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