Each year, about one third of all the people who pay rent in the United States move. However, nearly two thirds of all Americans (62 percent) live in the same state that they were born in. Some moves are shorter than others.

When someone is transferred for work, corporate relocation packages may be part of the deal. Corporate relocation packages typically cover the moving expenses of an employee who is being relocated because of his or her job. The process is usually overseen by a human resource specialist. Assistance finding child care, transporting automobiles and help packing are just a few of the things that may be included in corporate relocation packages.

There are several packing and moving tips that can be helpful. Going through your home one room at a time when you pack can make the rather large job seem smaller, and less intimidating. When you pack, try avoid putting too many heavy objects together in the same box. While it is tempting to pack items together that belong together when they are unpacked, it is better to pay more attention to the weight than the placement of the unpacked items when you are moving.