Ryan Carrigan

California’s population loss has been a source of endless speculation in recent years. And all these Californians leaving the state are scattered nationwide, from New York to Texas. Where are Californians moving right now?  New moveBuddha data shows precisely where Californians are interested in moving to, right now We crunched the numbers from moveBuddha […]

Need to pivot your couch around some extra-tight corners? You’re going to want a moving company that calculates angles like champs, but that’s also strong, gentle, and trustworthy while digging through your drawers. That can all feel like a tall order as moving season approaches. To make it easier, we looked at 1,125 moving companies […]

Better Moves Project · as told to moveBuddha Seattle, WA → Palm Springs, CA Margaret T.May 2025United Van Lines I was quoted $8,870.43 Seven rooms, about 6,300 pounds I actually paid $7,767 $1,103.43 under the estimate Distance 1,250 mi Long-distance, interstate I compared six quotes before I hired United Van Lines for my Seattle to […]

Boomtowns come and go. Through the tides, some places like Lakeland (FL) and Austin (TX) have not only captured movers’ interest, but also sustained it.  We combined a decade of Census growth (2014–2024) with mover interest over the past year (2025) to pinpoint the cities turning fast growth into a durable economic engine for long-term […]

Are you lonesome tonight? If you’re a Millennial or Gen Z American, you’re, ironically, not alone. The number of young people reporting they have no close friends has increased 5X in recent decades. And more of us are living alone in addition to spending more time solo. If you’re looking to do something about it, […]

We wanted to know how Americans’ moving dreams and plans are shifting in 2026. This year’s survey shows a clear economic pivot. So what do Americans want now? Today, Americans are increasingly looking at moving in terms of their bank balances, not their lifestyle goals. While suburbs remain the top relocation preference (though they’ve slipped […]

Here’s the bottom line: New Start Relocation is a licensed moving broker based in Boynton Beach, Florida, not a moving carrier, so it hands every job to a third-party carrier. moveBuddha doesn’t recommend working with moving brokers, and New Start reviewers describe poor communication and deposits that become non-refundable after 72 hours. This New Start […]

Here’s the bottom line: United Regions Van Lines (URVL) is a Waukesha, Wisconsin, interstate carrier (USDOT #890424) that has handled long-distance moves since 2003. As of September 2026, it holds a B- BBB rating and a BBB alert over raised prices, missing items, and cancellation disputes, though 73% of its 385 Trustpilot reviewers give it […]

Here’s the bottom line: Menards Moving & Storage is a licensed Florida-based moving broker that coordinates moves through third-party carriers rather than handling moves directly. Since opening in 2023, the company has drawn 280 Better Business Bureau (BBB) complaints, mostly around final costs being higher than original estimates. Our Menards Moving & Storage review covers […]