Relocation Archive


J.D. Power and Associates Reports: Overall Satisfaction with Full-Service Moving Companies Improves

RISMEDIA, August 14, 2009-Overall customer satisfaction with full-service moving companies has improved in 2009 as customers report considerably fewer lost and damaged items, according to the J.D. Power and Associates 2009 Full-Service Moving Company Customer Satisfaction StudySM released today. ...


Fannie Mae’s Guideline Changes May Affect Corporate Transferees’ Purchasing Power

RISMEDIA, August 11, 2009-If you serve the corporate relocation market you may be aware of yet another challenge this population faces.


Women in Relocation Holds Annual Spring Event

RISMEDIA, July 14, 2009-Women in Relocation a New York City-based national organization of relocation professionals, held their Annual Spring Event on Wednesday, June 3, 2009. The productive event was hosted by Brown Harris Stevens at their Park Avenue office. Dedicated to providing a forum to meet and network with colleagues, ...


5 Industry Veterans Join William Raveis Relocation in Massachusetts

RISMEDIA, January 30, 2009-Chris Raveis, executive vice president and managing partner of William Raveis Real Estate, LLC, Massachusetts welcomed five industry veterans in the company's thrust to significantly grow its relocation business. These professionals are: Brenda Carey, Fran Freshman, Debbie Potoff and Mary Fader, formerly with The New England Relocation ...


Top Cities People Will Move to in 2009; Las Vegas is Top Destination for Movers

RISMEDIA, January 15, 2009-With job losses and the housing crisis continuing to weigh heavily in the news as the New Year unfurls, many people are making decisive changes in their lives, including moving. Relocation.com, a leading online consumer resource for moving services, reveals new information on where people are seeking ...


Opening the Door to New Possibilities in 2009 and Beyond

By Kayla O'Brien ...


Prudential Real Estate and Relocation Units Integrate for Economies of Scale, Appoints New President

RISMEDIA, Dec. 15, 2008-Prudential Financial is further integrating its Real Estate and Relocation businesses to deliver better value to clients. Prudential veteran Earl Lee has been named to the newly established role of president of Prudential Real Estate and Relocation Services, reporting to Chief Executive Officer John Van Der Wall. ...


New Study Reveals Localization Practices in Asia-Pacific

RISMEDIA, Dec. 11, 2008-Localization of international assignees is on the rise through Asia Pacific and companies are increasingly instituting formal localization policies. Results of a groundbreaking survey identify the forms of assistance provided to localized employees in the APAC region and show that flexibility is key in applying these policies ...


‘Women in Relocation’ Holds Annual Luncheon and Benefit Silent Auction

RISMEDIA, Dec. 11, 2008-"Women in Relocation" a New York City-based group of relocation professionals who work throughout the Tri-State area, held their 3rd Annual Holiday Luncheon and Silent Auction on Tuesday, December 2nd, 2008 at Banc Café Restaurant in New York City. Dedicated to providing a forum to meet and ...


Weichert Relocation Resources Inducted into Balanced Scorecard Hall of Fame

RISMEDIA, Nov. 28, 2008-Weichert Relocation Resources Inc. (WRRI), one of the world's leading relocation and assignment management companies, has been inducted into the 2008 Palladium Balanced Scorecard Hall of Fame for Executing StrategyTM in recognition of the company's achievements in driving breakthrough performance results using the Balanced Scorecard (BSC) methodology. ...


IRS Announces 2009 Per-Mile Business Driving Rate

RISMEDIA, Nov. 27, 2008-The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has announced the new national per-mile business driving rate of 55.0 cents for the U.S. taxpayer, effective January 1, 2009. This new rate compares to a rate of 50.5 cents-per-mile from January 1 through June 30, 2008, and a rate of 58.5 ...


Cartus Wins 6 Silver Prizes for Innovation in Global Relocation Services

RISMEDIA, Sept. 26, 2008-Cartus, a provider of global mobility management and workforce development solutions, announced that the Connecticut Quality Improvement Award (CQIA) Partnership has recognized Cartus with six silver-level Innovation Prizes. Cartus received the honors based on its 2007 innovations to improve service to its clients.Cartus received the prestigious silver ...


SIRVA’s North American Van Lines Selected to Move NBA’s Oklahoma City Basketball Team

RISMEDIA, Sept. 12, 2008-North American Van Lines, Inc., in partnership with SIRVA Relocation, LLC, has been selected by the National Basketball Association's (NBA) Oklahoma City franchise (formerly known as the Seattle Supersonics) to relocate the team from Seattle to Oklahoma City. The cooperative effort to handle the move-led by North ...


Cartus and TMA World Join Forces to Offer Web-Based Cultural Training

RISMEDIA, August 25, 2008-Cartus Corporation, a provider of global mobility management and workforce development solutions, has joined TMA World, a leader in blended global training and talent development solutions, to make TMA World's online cultural resource tool, Country Navigator, available to Cartus' clients and employees worldwide.The addition of Country Navigator ...


HomeServices of Georgia Names Karen McRae as SVP of Relocation

RISMEDIA, August 21, 2008-HomeServices of Georgia announced the promotion of Karen McRae as the senior vice president of Relocation. In her new role, McRae will manage the Relocation Departments of both Jenny Pruitt & Associates and Harry Norman, Realtors; sister companies in HomeServices of America, a Berkshire Hathaway affiliate. ...