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According to a report by Clear Capital, a California-based valuation company, housing prices in Raleigh won’t be picking up in 2012. In fact, the company predicts that prices will actually continue to drop about 3 percent. In 2011, prices dropped 3.7 percent.

If the predictions come true, Raleigh could end up in the bottom part of the top 50 metro markets in America. Prices have sporadically dropped over the past six years. Here at the Raleigh movers, we wish not only for a residential real estate revival, but also for the corporate market to decrease in vacancy rate. Alas, only time will tell throughout 2012 if the real estate market succeeds in steady or increasing prices rather than falling into the predictions set by Clear Capital.

In the past year, 35 Triangle apartment complexes have been purchased by real estate investors. Numbers for 2011 were up 60 percent from 2010 and up an additional 238 percent from 2009. The question is if the investors purchasing these existing complexes actually have the funds to purchase these places, or if it’s a reenactment of the credit bubble that wrecked the housing market in recent times. The Raleigh movers hope that the economy strengthens and that the investors of these prominent buildings can manage the payments efficiently.

If you’re looking to move commercially to Raleigh, be sure to contact the Raleigh movers for the best corporate and commercial moving rates. See you in 2012!

In Raleigh, low income families are on a waiting list for the Housing Choice Voucher (also called Section 8), which assists these families in paying their rent. In Raleigh, the number of families on this list is in the thousands—in fact, the lists have been paused in Durham, Wake and Orange counties due to the overwhelming number of lottery participants.

To qualify for the program’s funding, the family must come in at under 50% of the median income in the area. Each federal funding group has local distribution centers which then possess a specific number of available financial aid packages. The Raleigh movers have learned there simply isn’t enough to go around.

The average time period for getting on the waitlist to receiving funding? About five years. The specific need now is for more roofs to put over these people’s heads. With housing authorities losing funding, there simply isn’t enough space to put those in need. Not helping the situation is the fact that rents in areas like Orange County and Chapel Hill are on the rise.

For the fifth month in a row, real estate sales in the Raleigh area surpassed those in 2010. The greater Triangle area, which encompasses 16 counties, saw positive developments in real estate sales and transactions.

In turn, new listings in the area were on the decrease, which is a great sign for the stability of the market. With less to be sold, the supply decreases—where the demand then increases. Also good news for the real estate market and local economy? The area ranks exceptionally well for affordability.

The Raleigh movers hope that the market continues to strengthen and that the local economy continues on the positive slope as well. Here’s to a promising 2012 in Raleigh!

Your Raleigh professional movers happily participate in the annual Coats for the Children efforts which provide much needed clothing to kids in need during the winter months. The holiday season is almost over, but the winter months will not be moving out so soon, so why not get involved with Coats for the Children? Donations of everything from coats to gloves to socks will be accepted until December 31^st, and your professional Raleigh area movers encourage everybody to pitch in for the cause. Coats for the Children is one of the most rewarding programs that your local residential movers in Raleigh are involved with and is definitely one of the most gratifying times of the year for us! Your movers here will even be picking up boxes and bags of donations from First Citizens Bank locations all throughout Wake County where contributions are still being accepted!

In Raleigh, home prices have continually dropped, along with the majority of the rest of the United States. While prices are estimated to stabilize in the middle of next year, the road leading there will tell a lot about the progress that the real estate market has made locally.

The economy in Raleigh is strengthening a little bit each day, at least that’s what we see here at the Raleigh movers. Combined with the low home prices and the stability of the area, there should definitely be improvements in the local economy if these trends continue.

The question for many is whether or not now is the time to buy. With mortgages down and rents up, it seems so. If you have the means, then you should certainly explore your options. It could mean paying less monthly on a mortgage than you currently are on a rental! Plus, you would being paying monthly towards something–owning. It’s certainly worth looking in to.

A veteran’s group in the Research Triangle Area called Operation: Coming Home has honored a U.S. Marine Corps veteran with a new home this holiday season. The Operation: Coming Home group, which is comprised of the Triangle Veteran’s Group, Home Builders Association of Raleigh-Wake County, and several other organizations, will hold a ceremony presenting the home to Sgt. Carlos Evans on Friday, December 2nd.

The organization chose Evans as the recipient of the home based on his dedication and sacrifice he has made over his four tours of duty. On his last tour, he lost both legs and his left hand. The home was custom made to accommodate for Evans and provide accessibility.

The Raleigh movers want to give a big thanks to our troops this holiday season, and every other time of the year. We truly appreciate everything you do for us at home and abroad.

Storage is one of our fortes, as professional movers in Raleigh who offer storage we have to be specialized in providing quick and convenient storage solutions for all who need to free the space up at home. However, storage needs don’t all necessarily require renting a unit from your local self-store or full-service facilities. Sometimes storage is as simple as packing seasonal clothing away in a hall closet. Storage needs being met with no need to even leave the home sure seems convenient, but there are a few tips your local movers here have that will make in-home storage ventures even more ideal!

Arguably the most important aspect of any storage project is organization. So that you can stay well-organized while moving stuff in or out of storage, your Raleigh mover suggests keeping your storage space very well-lit while working within it. Simply put, when you can see everything that you are putting in or taking out of storage, the chance of misplacing one or more of your items to be stored is much less likely. Speaking of being able to see everything, the use of clear plastic tubs is ideal as you can see items inside of a container without having to pull them down to look inside like boxes often require. Every once in a while, you may need to retrieve items from storage, which can be a rather tedious task if all stored boxes are stacked on top of one another. The use of shelving makes it easy to remove boxes out of a storage closet, while still being able to take advantage of floor-to-ceiling space inside your storage closet. Make the best of your storage ventures within the home and you’ll never dread the coming of new seasons! Of course, you can always call on your Raleigh professional storage providers here any day of the week. We’ll even pack and move your storage items for you!

Downtown has long held the appeal of many Raleigh residents as an ideal place to live. Unfortunately, high rents and cost of living has made that simply a dream for most. Carlton Place, which was built with government and private grants, offers something different to downtown, and allows a cheaper living option for families who don’t have as much money to spend on rent each month. However, there are only 80 apartments in the building, and most are filled.

In a few weeks, Raleigh voters will decide whether or not the city uses funding to build similar communities. A $16 million bond on the October 11th ballot is up for debate, which, if approved, would provide loans and assistance to first time home buyers. The bill is said to target the low income and senior populations.

If you’re thinking of moving to downtown, don’t forget to contact your favorite Raleigh movers for the best rates, reliable movers, and a seamless moving day.

A smooth moving experience is all anybody wants who is relocating to a new home. Shopping around for movers can be a tedious task, but choosing the right mover is extremely important so you must hire movers in Raleigh carefully! Fortunately for those planning to move, online review sites such as Yelp make comparing local professional moving companies in Raleigh easy and convenient. Your Raleigh moving professionals here are devoted to earning every customer’s seal of approval, and reviews like this one below (from a customer we moved to Richmond Virginia!) prove it!

I highly recommend All My Sons for anyone planning a move, be it across town or, as we did, another state.

DH and I received quotes from three different companies. By far, the presentation made by the All My Sons estimator was the most professional presentation we had ever seen. It was exceptionally thorough, well documented and included customer references. One thing that I found very compelling was that their moving crews are full-time employees of the company, not day laborers picked up a job here and there, and I would have the same crew doing my loading and my unloading.

The price quote, which was a “not-to-exceed” number, unlike most companies, was 27% – 40% LESS than the others. At first, I thought it might be too good to be true. But we checked out their references, reviewed their documentation, and verified them with the Better Business Bureau (where they received an A+ rating). So we selected them.

I am happy to say the moving crew was as professional and thorough as the estimator. They took good care of my things and were very efficient with their time.

I would absolutely use them again.
-Elizabeth F

Who could ask for a better moving experience?