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Ryan Carrigan

Ryan Carrigan

Ryan Carrigan is the co-founder of moveBuddha and a leading voice in the moving industry, helping hundreds of thousands of Americans make smarter, safer relocation decisions each year. With more than a decade of experience analyzing moving companies, pricing trends, and industry regulations, Ryan brings hands-on industry knowledge and data-driven insight to every guide and review. His research has been featured in Forbes, Consumer Reports, The New York Times, and NBC News.

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MoveSafe Relocation Review 2026: Real Customer Experiences

Here’s the bottom line: MoveSafe Relocation is an FMCSA-registered interstate moving broker based in Lake Worth Beach, Florida. The company coordinates long-distance relocations nationwide through a network of carriers, offering full-service moves from quote through delivery. However, given the company’s status as a broker, we advise considering other companies that are licensed as carriers. Carriers […]

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Bronze Star Moving & Storage Review 2026: Real Customer Experiences

Here’s the bottom line: Bronze Star Moving and Storage is a licensed interstate moving broker based in West Palm Beach, Florida, that coordinates long-distance relocations nationwide. The company doesn’t move your belongings itself. It matches you with FMCSA-authorized carriers. We ultimately don’t recommend Bronze Star because of its broker model. moveBuddha doesn’t recommend using a […]

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I Got $500 to Share My Experience Moving from Nebraska to Colorado

As told to moveBuddha William B. moved from Gretna, Nebraska to Timnath, Colorado in March 2026 to be closer to family and friends, a 512-mile move covering a 2-bed, 2-bath home plus a detached garage. After comparing six quotes, he hired Coleman Worldwide, and his Nebraska to Colorado move cost $4,303.15, coming in hundreds of […]

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Coastal Moving Services Review 2026: Real Customer Experiences

Here’s the bottom line: Coastal Moving Services is a Boca Raton, Florida-based FMCSA-licensed moving broker that coordinates residential, commercial, long-distance, and same-day relocations across all 50 states. Coastal suits customers who want guided planning support, but we advise you to work with a direct carrier that offers tighter end-to-end accountability. Use our moving cost calculator […]

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Press Release: moveBuddha Refreshes Moving Cost Calculator with Updated Pricing Data

moveBuddha, the leading platform for moving costs research, has updated the pricing data powering its moving cost calculator, expanding the dataset with new data points and refreshed averages across every major moving service type. For the more than 400,000 people who plan their move through moveBuddha each year, the update means sharper cost estimates at […]

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I Got $500 to Share My Experience Moving from New Jersey to Texas

As told to moveBuddha Sara K. moved from Weehawken, New Jersey, to Dallas, Texas, in February 2026 for a long-distance relocation, a 1,548-mile move for her one-bedroom apartment (about 800 sq. ft.). After comparing multiple quotes, she hired Safeway Moving, and her New Jersey to Texas move cost $3,775.77, coming in higher than her original […]

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2026 Moving Trends Report: Where are Americans looking to move right now?

(Update: April 7, 2026) Spring 2026 Moving Trends: Idaho is the #1 state for moves in early 2026, with way more searches for moves into the state than out (2.05 in-to-out move ratio). It’s the first time the state ratio has been higher than 2.0 since 2020. The surprise growth story of 2025? The Mountain West […]

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How Much Do Movers Cost? (2026 Guide)

Quick answer: The average cost of movers ranges from $500–$3,500+ for local moves under 100 miles and $1,500–$8,500+ for long-distance moves (typically 100+ miles). Local moves are usually priced hourly, while long-distance moves are priced by weight and mileage, with home size and service level affecting the final cost. DIY options are cheaper. Moving containers […]

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Moving Experience: Joey’s Move with Instant Movers LLC

Joey H. moved from Syracuse, NY, to Fresh Meadows, NY, on January 5, 2026, for a new job opportunity. To handle the relocation of his one-bedroom apartment, Joey booked Instant Movers LLC for a same-day, long-distance move. When researching the best moving companies, Joey came across our Better Moves Project and, in exchange for $500, […]

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