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Unpacking, as far as I’m concerned, is the worst part of any move. A friend tried once to make me feel better about it by describing it like Christmas: all those packages waiting to be unopened, not knowing what they contain. Well, I do know what they contain – they contain stuff that has to be unwrapped, cleaned and put certain spots. Ugh. What’s fun about that? So, if you’re like me, then packing can be a nightmare and you need to create a plan to get it done or it’ll never get done. You’ll end up having to sort through boxes six months from now, ones that you’ve stored in the spare bedroom, or the basement or the garage. Another ugh. The first rule of thumb, then, is, get organized. But how do you do that? TIME IS YOUR FRIEND My first golden rule of unpacking is, make sure you have time to do it! And I’m not talking about weekends or evenings, although for some people that will have to suffice. I’m talking about booking off enough time to unpack. If that means a wee...

The Atlanta Braves said goodbye to Turner Field at the end of the 2016 season, ending the stadium’s 20 season run. The Braves announced they would open the new stadium called SunTrust Park in February 2017 in Cobb County. The stadium will be about 10 miles from downtown Atlanta. Originally created for the 1996 Atlanta Olympics, Turner Field once seated 85,000 and holds the highest recorded playoff game attendance with 54,357 fans. The stadium was opened during the Braves dominant run of the 1990s, where the team won 11 straight division titles, nine of them coming while the team played in Turner Field. SunTrust Park will feature 41,500 seats compared to Turner Field’s 49,586 seats to create a more intimate feel. It combines a classic stadium feel fresh with modern amenities. The park will hold 4,000 premium seats and it will have an 18,000 foot hospitality club. It will feature the closest percentage of seats close to the field, making each seat a great one. The hospitality cl...

When looking for a home, buyers often narrow their choices by determining wants vs. needs. As your local real estate professional, I thought you'd be interested in this breakdown of what homebuyers really want. The infographic shows some of the features that matter most to homebuyers, according to research from the National Association of REALTORS®-and the ones they're willing to pay more for.

According to United Van Lines  data , New Jersey is the second most moved-from state with 63% percent of its total moves being outbound. If you’re wondering where exactly New Jersey residents are moving to, we’ve rounded up the top 10 states according to the  IRS migration statistics . Take a peek at our list to see where Garden State residents are packing their bags and moving to. Newark Airport; Image: Nicolas Jehly 1. New York It’s no surprise that New York tops the list as the state most New Jersey residents move to. Whether they’re crossing state lines and moving closer to the city for work, or flocking upstate to get a respite from the city’s hustle and bustle, New Jersey residents are opting to call New York home instead. 2. Florida According to the United Van Lines data, retirement and job opportunities were among the top reasons NJ residents were moving. As the baby boomer population ages, older residents are leaving cold Northeast states like New York...