Relocating

If there were ever two countries that clearly illustrate the concept of what an open border is, those countries are Canada and the United States. These two countries have had peaceful relations for almost two centuries, years which have allowed many opportunities to flourish in both an economic and cultural sense.

One of the inevitable results when it comes to having an open border is that citizens from both countries end up switching locations, Canadians move to the United States and vice versa, maybe getting that dream Fenelon Falls cottage or relocating to a posh downtown Toronto condominium for a new job. The reasons for these moves are varied. Sometimes business opportunities call for a move, sometimes a new job. Once in a while a person will relocate to be closer to family, for educational purposes, financial reasons, or simply for a change of pace.

If you are thinking of moving between Canada and the United States to make a permanent home, then this section of our site is for you. Often, citizens of a country will take that country's rules for granted. Why use the services of a relocation specialist, Toronto-based or otherwise? After all, the details of democracies will tend to be the same, right?

Wrong! Even two countries with such a similar history and outlook as the United States and Canada can be quite different when it comes to the details of relocating. In fact, moving is one of the ways in which the differences between the two countries can be clearly revealed. Whether you are an American thinking about relocating to Toronto, or maybe into a nearby Burlington home, or a Canadian thinking about taking up an opportunity in sunny Arizona, being aware of some of the differences in our two countries can really make the transition a lot smoother.

That is what this section of our site is for. There are a ton of little details to consider, from cultural to the impact foreign exchange can have on the value of your home. These details encompass everything from desirable neighbourhoods in which to live to the selection of a real estate agent. Canada has different real estate training requirements for their professional realtors than America, so homebuyers going both ways would do well to be aware of these differences.

There are enough small details you need to worry about when it comes to relocating without having unexpected international problems sneak up on you halfway through the move. The articles we publish should help you prepare for all the angles you need to worry about when you are moving between Canada and the United States. We will help get everything from your aquarium decorations moved to helping to find you a nanny agency in London. It is useful information to have whether we are talking about moving your family or the headquarters of a business,. We will take a look at both residential and commercial concerns. All in all, the information should help you prepare to make that big move across the longest and friendliest border in the world.

We are grateful to Sandy Hutchens and Tanya Hutchens for their continued support