There are a number of reasons why both families and individuals choose to move a home. One of the major reasons is careers, since relocation is often an inevitable consequence when someone gets a new job. Another major reason is relationships, such as the breakup of a relationship or the happier flipside when two people decide to begin living together.
Another reason for making a move is health, with many families moving to warmer climates in order to assist a family member with a health problem. Some people might even think about moving for smaller reasons, such as getting a better view or just wanting to live in a different atmosphere. There is almost always a good reason to move, and much of the stress of moving can be alleviated at least a little by continuing to focus on this reason.
Moving somewhere new means that you are effectively being given a whole new start and can kiss goodbye to any problems you have that were a result of living in your previous abode. Moving also means that you will have to get used to living a new kind of existence. While there will certainly be new problems to have to deal with, you can make the transition much more smoothly if you can foresee complications in advance.
It is a good idea to try to get to know your new neighbors, perhaps even before you actually move in. This will give you a better feel for the area in which you will soon be living.
Jon Huser
