Moving Coverage

North Raleigh "Modernist Home" moves 7 miles to new location

Saturday morning, before dawn, a historic house, designed by a renowned NC State architect was moved to its new location.

Rick Armstrong, WRAL photojournalist

Residents from higher income states top list for relocation, help boost local economy

Several of the counties outside of the state that are in the top ten have significantly higher median household incomes than Wake. Residents relocating from there are boosting our local economy but it comes with challenges

Don't be shocked if you see more NJ, NY license plates. Data shows residents from there lead relocation to Wake County

Several of the counties outside of the state that are in the top ten have significantly higher median household incomes than Wake. Residents relocating from there are boosting our local economy but it comes with challenges

Ali Ingersoll, WRAL investigative data reporter

Texas, Florida, NC #3 in terms of people moving in

North Carolina’s top growth markets include Charlotte, Wake Forest, Wilmington and Asheville. Other notable net-gain cities include Garner, Greenville, Sanford, Chapel Hill, Gastonia and New Bern.

Triangle moves: There's something for everyone

Moves centered around family or better job opportunities top the list of reasons many consider the daunting task of relocating miles away; and for those considering what could be a tough decision, top rankings by numerous and notable sources make deciding to make the Triangle home a bit easier.

By Erica Jevons Sizemore, writer for New Homes & Ideas

Rural communities learning to reimagine identity as state's economy changes, population shifts to urban cores

Growth in some places means population loss in others. More than half of the state's counties lost people between the 2010 and 2020 census surveys. All of them are rural.

Ali Ingersoll, WRAL Investigative Data Journalist

NC's urban growth affecting rural communities

Thirty years ago, there were 85 counties in North Carolina considered rural. Now, it's down to 78.

Changing One's Medicare Plan Before a Move

Changing one's Medicare plan before a move can be daunting. Here is what you need to know.

Liisa Ogburn

Changing Your Story

As C.S. Lewis once said, "You can't go back and change the beginning, but you can start where you are and change the ending."

Liisa Ogburn

Preparing for a commercial move? Here's what to know

Since commercial moves involve important equipment and short timelines, it's crucial to enlist the help of an experienced moving company.

Abbey Slattery, WRAL Digital Solutions

Moving an Older Parent Across State Lines

One in 20 Americans have moved in the last year for reasons related to the pandemic. Here is a list of tasks and special considerations when moving your older parent.

Liisa Ogburn

Amanda Lamb: Next chapter

Change is good. Right? It's an easy phrase to throw around, but actually doing it is much harder. I think, though, if we've learned anything during the pandemic it's that we shouldn't put off what we want.

Amanda Lamb, WRAL reporter

UHaul: People were on the move last year

UHaul says Work from Home Orders and job losses from the coronavirus pandemic prompted many Americans to move in 2020.

Millions of Americans plan to relocate to more affordable areas amid pandemic

According to a survey conducted by Upwork, about 14 to 23 million U.S. households -- up to 11.5% -- plan to move to a different city or region.

Moving during a pandemic

The coronavirus pandemic has pushed lots of people to pack up and move this year.

5 questions to consider when hiring professional movers

Before hiring professional movers to help with your relocation, consider these five key questions.

Abbey Slattery, WRAL Digital Solutions

7 packing tips for a cross-country move

Preparing to pack up and move across the country? Here are seven tips that will help make your move as stress-free as possible.

Abbey Slattery, WRAL Digital Solutions

How professional movers are keeping people safe amid COVID-19

In the midst of a global pandemic, professional moving companies like Raleigh's Miracle Movers are taking steps to keep their clients safe and healthy.

Abbey Slattery, WRAL Digital Solutions

Move safely during outbreak

If you were planning to move this spring, the coronavirus has likely thrown a wrench in your plans. Yet federal rules allow movers to continue to operate during this time.

Moving still a 'go' for many in Triangle amid coronavirus outbreak

As the coronavirus outbreak continues, some in the Triangle are still moving forward with plans to move as moving companies are deemed essential businesses.

Bryan Mims, WRAL reporter

Moving still a 'go' for many in Triangle amid coronavirus outbreak

As the coronavirus outbreak spreads in North Carolina, some in the Triangle are moving forward with their planned moves as moving business are deemed essential.

Raleigh is No. 8 destination nationwide for movers, Penske report finds

In its 10th annual Top Moving Destinations list, Penske Truck Rental ranked Raleigh as the 8th fastest-growing destination for movers.

New to Raleigh? Your mail could contain 'Golden Certificate' worth $1,000

Ten cities across the nation, including Raleigh, were selected for Our Town America's "Golden Certificate" campaign. One new resident of each of the cities or their surrounding areas will find a certificate worth $1,000 in their Our Town America welcome package.

Deborah Strange, WRAL digital journalist

Group says NC is ninth most moved to state in US

The Annual United Van Lines National Movers Study found our state is No. 9 on the list of top moving destinations in 2019.

U-Haul to implement anti-nicotine hiring policy

U-Haul recently announced their decision to no longer hire smokers and nicotine users. The new hiring policy will go into effect on Feb. 1.