Working in relocation, I’m always excited to hear all of the exciting news and updates that come from our offices across the footprint. Yesterday, Winston-Salem was visited by our nation’s president. Terri Massengale, our Sales/Relocation Manager for the Winston-Salem office, shared some great insights with me regarding his visit.
She asked a few agents what their [...]

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I was recently interviewed, via email, about my job by a 9 year-old in Wellington, New Zealand.  He is the son of my best friend.
It was an interesting exercise which made me stop and think about what I do and why I really love doing it!  The first 3 questions were standard; the next 3 [...]

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If you’ve ever moved (and who hasn’t?), you’re aware of the excitement, stress and work involved. But what if you were responsible for moving several hundred people across the country?
At Allen Tate Relocation, one of our roles is to assist companies – large and small – with group moves to the Carolinas. While the process [...]

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Moving can be very chaotic.  Between making sure that you have everything packed, making sure everything gets moved to your new home, and getting everything unpacked it can be a very nervewracking experience.  Whether this is old hat for you or your first real move, there are some things to remember:
If you are hiring a [...]

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The concept of renting vs. buying is becoming an increasingly common theme in our Relocation business.  With major group moves to the area as well as corporate transfers, clients are often finding themselves weighing the advantages and disadvantages of renting or purchasing first when they arrive to the Carolinas. What appears to be a simple [...]

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When my clients first move to Charlotte, they typically ask for utility provider information and the numbers of my hairstylist, dentist and doctors. As soon as they start getting settled, I get calls for paint color ideas, where to find unique lighting fixtures, where to buy outdoor furniture… the list goes on.  I love getting [...]

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Tickets-check, Dinner reservations-check… And we were off to the Durham Performing Arts Center, the crown jewel of downtown Durham, NC. 
My husband & I were heading to see our first performance but couldn’t decide if we were more excited about the play or our highly recommended dinner location.  As soon as we booked the show, I [...]

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The importance of the arts, be it concerts, museums, dance, visual arts or theater, is undeniable. The arts teach us about a region’s history and more importantly enriches the lives of those who live there. Oftentimes, when individuals or families are moving to a new region, an important factor that they consider is a strong prevalence of [...]

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We all love to eat…and there’s no better time to try new foods and restaurants in Charlotte than during the “Taste of Charlotte” festival, June 11-13. Whether you favor BBQ, Indian cuisine, fine wines, or gourmet pizza, it’s all found along Tryon Street in Uptown Charlotte this weekend. Best of all, admission is free! 
Food, drinks, [...]

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The long term health of a real estate market is impacted by several factors. Previously, I discussed the importance of supply and demand. Another factor that plays an equally important role is quality of life. Unlike supply and demand, quality of life is not objective.   What does it really mean?  How would you measure it?  [...]

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