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  • Old couple packing for moving - Moving elderly parents - Mayflower

    Essential Checklist for Relocating Elderly Parents

    Moving elderly parents or loved ones into a new home can be a stressful process. Learn the tips and tricks for a successful move from America’s most trusted mover.

  • A mother walking with her kid - Best states to raise a family - Mayflower

    Tips for a Smooth Transition: Settling Into Your New Home State 

    Check out our tips for moving to a new state without creating a state of confusion.

  • A mother walking with her kid - Best states to raise a family - Mayflower

    Best States to Raise a Family

    When making a move with family, there’s an important mix of factors to consider. See what states are trending for families in 2024.

  • A couple talking to their neighbor - Tips for introducing yourself to new neighbors - Mayflower

    Four Quick Tips for Meeting Your New Neighbors 

    Meeting the neighbors doesn’t have to be awkward. Check out four useful tips for breaking the ice.

  • Moving for school district - Kid and his parent with moving boxes - Mayflower

    Moving for the School District: How to Find the Right School for Your Kids  

    Finding the right school for your kid is as important as Finding Home itself. Check out these tips for making a good match.

  • Active senior living - Mayflower

    Is a 55+ Community a Good Fit for You?

    Learn more about some of the pros and cons of living in an active adult community.

  • person sitting in a new home

    How to Fall in Love With a New Place

    When your heart aches to be in another place, to live some other way, that’s topophilia. Here’s how to make that visceral reaction work for you.

  • Moving with cats

    Essential Tips for Moving with Your Cat

    Moving is stressful for people and pets. Get tips on how to help Whiskers, your feline friend, make the move in peace.

  • moving as a teenager

    What It’s Like to Move as a Teenager  

    Are you a teen on the move — or their parent? Get an insider’s POV on what it’s like from a 16-year-old who’s moved coast-to-coast three different times.

  • unpacking with kids

    Tips for Helping Kids Adjust After a Move

    Although you’ve packed up the house, loaded the moving truck and settled into your new home, helping your kids adjust to the change can take time.

  • moving in with roommate

    Why Having a Roommate May Make Sense in Times of Inflation

    Our latest Finding Home Campaign revealed that affordable housing (40%) and inflation (33%) are among the strongest influences impacting move decisions.

  • packing when you're pregnant

    8 Tips for Moving When You’re Pregnant

    While preparing for a new baby is exciting, moving to a new home during a pregnancy can be stressful.

  • farewell party

    Make the Most of Your Farewells When You Move

    One of the more bittersweet aspects of the journey toward finding your new home is bidding adieu to the old one.

  • Family walking in the wood

    Tips for Moving Into a Blended Family

    Getting a blended family to “blend” can be a challenge. Here are six tips for making a smooth transition.

  • A woman working and packing

    How to Move Without Any Help

    Going it alone can be tough, especially when it involves moving. See our tips for organizing, planning and coping with moves of all sizes and types.

  • Man moving boxes in living room

    Tips for Getting Through a Move During a Breakup or Divorce 

    Moving out and moving on? Check out six tips for moving during a breakup.

  • Multigenerational Family

    What to Consider About Multigenerational Housing

    Considering bringing your extended family together under one roof? Check out our tips and insights for making the move to a multigenerational home.

  • grandpas in the garden

    Pros, Cons and Resources for Aging in Place 

    Is it better to age in place or move to a facility designed for senior living? Check out the pros and cons of each option — and some resources to help you decide.

  • Moving as a Family: It’s Not All About You 

    Is your family relocating? Explore the opportunities and challenges from every angle.

  • Friluftsliv and Hygge: How to Get Through the Long Winter Ahead

    As anyone living in a four-season climate knows, winters are chillingly long, cold and grey. People run from building to car to house as quickly and efficiently as possible.

  • Settling in as a Singleton: Putting Yourself out There

    It’s exciting, unfamiliar and even a little scary, so keep in mind that your journey to a new place is also a journey to a different way of living, too.

  • Tips for Relocating on Behalf of Your Partner

    Check out a few tips and tricks for helping you and your loved one navigate this new chapter in your lives.

  • 10 Tips for Feeling at Home in Your New City

    Relocating can be challenging, but it can also be a lot of fun. These 10 tips can help you settle in the new city more smoothly.

  • 9 Ways to Make Friends in a New City

    Whether you’re downsizing, looking for a fresh start or relocating for a job, moving to a new city can be exciting and scary at once.

  • How To Move With A Baby - young couple with a toddler using a box to standup - Mayflower

    Moving With Kids Tips: Your Guide for a Smooth Move With Children

    Moving with kids can be complicated, and can become an emotionally draining experience for all parties involved.

  • How To Move With Pets - Cute ginger cat sitting in a cardboard box on a wooden floor and looking curious to the camera. - Mayflower

    How To Move With Pets

    Moving with pets requires planning and preparation. Helping your pet adjust to their new environment is critical. Learn more about how to prepare today.

  • Moving With Kids Is As Easy As 1-2-3 - two little kids in a box fort outside with empty Mayflower moving boxes - Mayflower

    Moving With Kids Is As Easy As 1-2-3

    Kids don’t even like to change their socks, so imagine how difficult it is for them to change addresses, schools and friends.

  • How To Move With A Baby - young couple with a toddler using a box to standup - Mayflower

    How To Move With A Baby

    Moving can be stressful, especially for small children. There are lots of little movers relocating with families every year.

Recent State Guides

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  • A retired couple walking - Top cities for retirees - Mayflower

    How to Choose the Best City or State for Retirement: What You Need to Know

    What makes a city or state ideal for retirees? Discover the top 6 factors to consider when choosing a retirement city.

  • A mother walking with her kid - Best states to raise a family - Mayflower

    Tips for a Smooth Transition: Settling Into Your New Home State 

    Check out our tips for moving to a new state without creating a state of confusion.

  • A mother walking with her kid - Best states to raise a family - Mayflower

    Best States to Raise a Family

    When making a move with family, there’s an important mix of factors to consider. See what states are trending for families in 2024.

  • North Carolina

    North Carolina Brims with Amenities Even Californians Can Love

    In 2023, cost of living and a better way of life are leading many to Find Home in a new and inspiring state — North Carolina.

Recent City Guides

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  • Beautiful shot of Louisville in the evening

    Moving to Louisville, Kentucky in 2025? What to Know First

    Learn about living costs, job market, neighborhoods and unique experiences in Bourbon City. Mayflower is here to help you explore and move to Louisville.

  • Louisiana State Capitol Building in Downtown Baton Rouge

    Moving to Baton Rouge, LA: Everything You Need to Know About Life in the Capital City

    Considering a move to Baton Rouge? Uncover the real-life vibe of Louisiana’s capital — costs, jobs, culture, food and what to expect day-to-day!

  • Downtown Lafayette

    10 Things You Need to Know Before Moving to Lafayette, Louisiana

    Low living costs, diversified job market, rich culture and food scenes, friendly communities. Dive into 10 must-know facts about Lafayette, LA.

  • Baltimore Aerial - Moving to Baltimore - Mayflower

    Moving to Baltimore, MD: Charm, Costs, Jobs and City Life

    Thinking of moving to Baltimore? Discover affordable living, diverse neighborhoods, local culture, job opportunities and what makes Charm City shine.

What It's Like Guides

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  • Golden Gate Bridge - Life in San Francisco - Mayflower

    What Living in San Francisco Is Like: Beyond the Guidebooks

    From beautiful landscapes to great eats, there’s lots to love about San Francisco. Here’s what living there is really like.

  • Living in Boston- Mayflower

    Boston Bound? Here’s the Scoop on Living in Beantown

    Discover the allure — and drawbacks — of living in Boston before calling it home.

  • Living in Delaware - Mayflower

    What It’s Like to Live in Delaware: An Insider’s Perspective

    Small but mighty, Delaware is a state like no other. Learn all about what life there is like before taking the plunge.

  • Living in Houston - Mayflower

    The Truth About Calling Houston Home

    Life in Houston is so much more than the sum of its parts. See if a move to H-Town is right for you.

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