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For Renters

Practical guidance for residents: applying, renting, moving, and getting the most from your East Bay rental.

Sep 23, 2021For Renters
How do I help my friends get connected?
You’ve made the big move: new home, new city, new adventures. But even with today’s tech, sometimes FaceTime and text messages just don’t bridge the gap. You miss your people. You want to share your new life, not just through photos, but in person. So, how do you help family and friends visit
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Sep 16, 2021For Renters
How to move my stuff?
Dreaming Big, Moving Smart So you’ve made the exciting decision to relocate to another state in 2025. Your new home is waiting, your finances are in order, and your relocation plan is mapped out. But now comes the practical question every mover faces: “How do I move my stuff without breaking the bank?” Hiring professional
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Sep 16, 2021For Renters
Moving Out of California Checklist: DMV, Taxes & Utilities
Moving out of California comes with more than packing boxes. Use this quick paperwork checklist to handle your DMV address change or out-of-state notice, tax records, utilities, mail forwarding, proof of your new residency, and final California account cleanup before you leave. 1. Proving Residency in Your New State Before you can set up utilities
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Aug 17, 2021For Renters
What I wish I would have known before relocating
You officially made it! You’ve managed to work out all the details needed to move. There are boxes stacked up all around you. The furniture was just delivered. You sit on your new plush couch by the window. Taking a quick, but much needed, breather to gaze at your new environment. You start noticing things
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For Renters

How do I help my friends get connected?

How to move my stuff?

Moving Out of California Checklist: DMV, Taxes & Utilities

What I wish I would have known before relocating