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Press Release: Introducing moveBuddha’s Live Pricing Feed

When we started moveBuddha over a decade ago, getting accurate moving prices online felt like a scavenger hunt. There were few calculators and cost guides, and there was not much help negotiating with confidence. The industry was confusing, and consumers paid the price. Today, we’re changing that again. We’re launching the Live Pricing Feed, a […]

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The Better Moves Project

Most online moving reviews only tell part of the story. That’s why we created the Better Moves Project, a program where real people share their full moving experiences. If you’re planning a long-distance move, you can earn $500 for documenting your journey. Your story could help thousands of families choose movers with confidence and less […]

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Press Release: moveBuddha Expands Better Moves Project With $100,000 Funding Commitment

We have recently made a major step in furthering our mission to bring consumers transparent moving company data and reviews. We are having a major expansion of our Better Moves Project, backed by a $100,000 funding commitment. This initiative provides more grants to help consumers with their moving costs while expanding our efforts to improve […]

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These Cities Are Giving Gen Z Vibes: The Most 20-Something Places in the U.S.

Today’s 20-somethings can find it hard to fit in: they’re notoriously left off the real estate ladder and may struggle to afford housing, get a foot in the door of their careers, and uncover vibrant dating scenes to help them land the partner of their dreams. Where can they thrive? We wanted to know which […]

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I Compared Four Quotes for My Illinois to Arizona Move

Better Moves Project · as told to moveBuddha Chicago, IL → Queen Creek, AZ JillianMay 2025Mayflower I was quoted $6,449.10 One-bedroom, 850-square-foot apartment I actually paid $6,449.10 Exactly matched my quote Distance 1,700 mi Long-distance, interstate I compared four quotes before I hired Mayflower for my Illinois to Arizona move. My final bill matched my […]

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My Georgia to Florida Moving Contract Saved Me $200 in Fees

Better Moves Project · as told to moveBuddha Atlanta, GA → Miami Beach, FL MichaelJune 2025Safebound I was quoted $2,591 One-bedroom apartment, full packing I actually paid $2,801 $210 of that was tips Distance 667 mi Long-distance, interstate I collected nearly 10 estimates before I hired Safebound for my Georgia to Florida move. Safebound tried […]

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My $5,566 Missouri to South Carolina Move with Allied Van Lines

Better Moves Project · as told to moveBuddha Joplin, MO → Myrtle Beach, SC ColeMay 2025Allied Van Lines I was quoted $5,566 Binding not-to-exceed estimate I actually paid $5,566 Exactly my quote, 200 pounds heavier Distance 1,100 mi Delivered in five days I compared six quotes for my Missouri to South Carolina move, and they […]

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My North Carolina to Massachusetts Move Cost Exactly What Allied Quoted

Better Moves Project · as told to moveBuddha Winston-Salem, NC → Rehoboth, MA MarkJune 2025Allied Van Lines I was quoted $5,191.32 2-bed, 2-bath apartment I actually paid $5,191.32 Exactly what I was quoted Distance 733 mi Long-distance, interstate I compared 10 quotes before I hired Allied Van Lines for my North Carolina to Massachusetts move. […]

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