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Top Neighborhoods to Check Out If You’re Moving to Seattle

Jeanne Beauregard | December 15 / 2022

Top Neighborhoods to Check Out If You’re Moving to Seattle

If a move to the majestic Emerald City is in your future, know that you’re not alone! Seattle is attracting record numbers of newcomers and it’s not hard to see why; temperate weather, a laid-back west-coast vibe, abundant natural beauty, and a thriving job market…this city has it all! Whether you’re looking for a trendy loft sandwiched between a local craft brewery and an art gallery, or a rowhouse on a […]

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Moving to Seattle? Here is What You Need to Know!

relo-to | March 03 / 2021

Whether you’re considering a move or are already packing your bags for a move to Seattle, Washington, then all we can say is, “Lucky You”! We may be biased, but Seattle is a pretty fantastic city with a vibrant range of flavors, sights, and activities to suit every taste.
There are however a host of tried-and-tested tips that will help to make your transition to Seattle as smooth as possible. We’re here to share the top nine things you need to […]

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Winter Seattle Power
Top 5 ways to prepare: Your First Winter in Seattle

Jeanne Beauregard | December 19 / 2018

Winter is coming! Now that the final leaves have blown off the trees and you learned the hard way that you need a rake or a blower if you own a home – here are a few tips/tricks to make it through the winter in Seattle:

Go out and buy some boots!  Rain boots are a must and snow boots are a close second if you want to discover our beautiful mountain surroundings. Best local spots for boots are REI, […]

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How To Begin Your Job Search Before Leaving Home: Networking From Afar

Julie Cowan | December 13 / 2018

Networking can be hard. It can even be hard when you have an established network in an industry you know and understand. Launching yourself across the world to begin a job search without an established network (and in an unfamiliar business culture) can feel paralyzing. Double down that feeling if you are adding a new language into the mix…so, how do you begin networking from afar?

Many of our clients are arriving as part of a couple. One partner relocates and the […]

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Holiday Winter Seattle
Top ten picks for the Seattle Holiday Season 2018

Jeanne Beauregard | December 07 / 2018

The sky is blue, the air is crispy and frosty mornings have arrived – perfect chance to explore the holiday season in the Emerald City.  (Stay tuned for blog post of adventures out of town)

Staying Local? Our picks for in and around Seattle and the Eastside:

Snowflake Lane in Bellevue is a must (extra kudos because it is free). It happens every night at 7pm through December 24. (Duration approx 30 mins).  Grab a spot anywhere along Bellevue Way next to the […]

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First Passport Moving Seattle
Finally Home – Relocating to Seattle: a personal journey

Jeanne Beauregard | November 27 / 2018

My mother found me hiding at home behind a stack of moving boxes at age 2, crying. She recalls underestimating how the commotion of the movers and boxes and things being packed away (or given away!) would impact me as a young girl.  That was my first move – Cold Spring, NY to London England. Bewildered. Overwhelmed. Uprooted.

As a child, most moves I had no say in. I just followed along and learned to adapt. (The story is not a […]

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Hello World!

relo-to | November 13 / 2018

Imagine a project that works across multiple time zones, competing internal and external decision makers, various professional services providers, dynamic moving parts, tight deadlines and contingent upon government timelines and process.

Now imagine that project is YOU and your family.

You don’t want to make mistakes when it comes to relocating your life to a new city.

At relo-to, we are experts in the project management of a move. We can help ensure the dominoes fall in the right order.

What do […]

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