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Tell us ‘How much did it cost you to move?’

August 20th, 2008, 6:30 pm · 8 Comments · posted by Mary Ann Milbourn

blog-qmark.pngA new survey by Apartments.com shows moving expenses for renters are becoming a real pain in the pocketbook.The largest group — 24.8% — said they would spend $501 to $1,000 on a moving truck, movers, furniture, etc. But 10.6% said they would spend over $3,000.And that estimate did not include first and last month rent or security deposits.

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8 Comments

8 Comments

  • Active Buyer says:

    Sure rents are falling - that is why the typical 3/2 in So OC is running $2500 - $3200 if you have a pet - funny guy.

  • Active Buyer says:

    Rents are falling if you want 600 sq ft in cental OC - good luck with that!!

  • rants says:

    ACTIVE LIAR did you read the article- of course not
    why bother geniuses like you know everything
    and arent shy about telling the world– next time
    back up what you say with facts or shut the hell up

  • Mulliganville says:

    I read the article rants…missed the quote about orange county…could you point it out please?

  • ed says:

    Had I moved into a house that I bought, it would have cost me more than $100,000.

  • k.o. says:

    Active Buyer is trying to hype himself/herself up to be a knife catcher or try to hold back feelings of buyer remorse.

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