Ryan Carrigan

Here’s the short answer: We don’t recommend AmeriSafe Van Lines. AmeriSafe is a Florida-based moving broker, not a carrier. That means it doesn’t own trucks or employ movers. Instead, it just books your move, then outsources it to another company. This business model comes with major risks: inconsistent service, surprise charges, and minimal accountability. And […]

Longer loan terms could open the door to home ownership for 1 in 85 renters in America’s 100 largest cities, but not all will benefit equally. We did the math. A 50-year mortgage term could reduce monthly payments by an average of just ~$84 while ballooning interest by an extra ~$561K on an average home […]

Our top-rated California long-distance moving companies scored highly in all areas, from pricing and service options to offering specialty services and overall customer satisfaction. Our Ratings of the Best California Long Distance Moving Companies Here are our ratings for the best long distance movers: Best overall value: Safeway Moving Best for a customized approach: Mayzlin […]

Which cities are best at offering first-time buyers a spot on the ladder? And which ones are Americans moving to the most?

Many former sweetheart cities are losing their crowns to these up-and-comers. Our data shows Austin’s out, while cities like Knoxville, Saint Paul, and Chicago are rising up.  After years of buzz, Florida’s real estate market is “nursing a hangover.” And Austin’s once red-hot real estate market is now sagging under price reductions as homes linger […]

At moveBuddha, we’re on a mission to empower consumers with transparent, reliable pricing that makes comparing moving options easier and smarter. Our methodology reflects that goal—consumer-first, real-time, nuanced, and built for real-world decisions. This page explains how we collect, verify, and update the data that powers our moving cost calculator. We’ve been tracking and publishing […]

Here’s the bottom line: Roadway Moving is one of our most highly recommended full-service carriers, especially for long-distance and interstate moves. Customers say they appreciate Roadway’s flat-rate, transparent pricing, in-house crews with no broker hand-offs, and white-glove care for delicate or high-value items. Pros & cons of Roadway Moving Jump to the Roadway Moving info […]

Which cities have way more people who want to move out than in?  We wanted to know. Using data from the moveBuddha Moving Calculator from January 2024 to October 2025, we found the top exit city in every state where searches for moves out outpace those in. We’ve already told you where they are going, […]

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 […]