Here for you during COVID-19
At Archibald Relocation and Real Estate Services, we care deeply about our clients, staff and communities. The recent novel coronavirus (COVID-19) has impacted the health and well-being of individuals and companies across the U.S. and abroad. As we all continue to...
38 Schools with ‘A’-plus Teachers in the Portland Metro Area
The Portland Business Journal put out a great slideshow on some Oregon public schools with top notch teachers. Read it here! When relocating to the Portland Metro area (or really anywhere), it is a good idea to prioritize the home search after having a school...
So nice to see you! Thank you Susan and Mary from Synergy Global Housing
In 94 Percent of Major Markets, Home Prices Up – RISMedia Report
Across the country, home prices remain on an uptrend, escalating in 94 percent of major metropolitan regions, according to the latest National Association of REALTORS® quarterly report, based on findings for the fourth quarter of 2019. Read the full article here.
California Data Privacy Act Takes Effect
California Data Privacy Act Takes Effect BILL TEHAN AND TRISTAN NORTH - JAN 23 2020 On 28 June 2018, California became the first U.S. state to adopt its own data privacy regulation. The California Consumer Privacy Act of 2018 (AB 375) applies to for-profit companies...
2020 Mileage Rates Update
Dear Mobility Accounting, Tax and Payroll Professionals: The new 2020 IRS mileage rates have been released. Please click below: https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/irs-issues-standard-mileage-rates-for-2020 Effective 1/1/20, the business mileage rate has gone from $0.58...
Is an Open House Necessary When Selling a Home?
Is an Open House Necessary When Selling A Home? Courtesy of RIS Media by Bill Gassett When you go searching for a real estate agent, you are likely to hear a number of sales pitches speaking of the necessity and desirability of an open house. Many agents will speak of...
Preparing a Home for Sale While Gearing up for the Big Move Before listing their house on the market, many homeowners make improvements to the appearance and functionality of their home. The better the house looks when it's listed on the market, the more money the...
From our Friends at InvestmentZen: A Millenial’s Guide to Spending and Saving with Modest Wages
Every month we do our best to connect with our friends, partners and other providers in the industry to bring you the latest and best. This month, InvestmentZen came out with a phenomenal info-graphic regarding salaries of millennials. As wages have remained...
The Move Makers – A Quality Archibald Partner!
Sometimes you just need a professional to lend a helping hand. The Move Makers will always be my helping hand with stressful projects for my home. Its like you have a good, dentist, good doctor, good hairdresser, you need a good organizer in your life. Check them out...
A Cooldown in Housing? Not This Season – An Update from RIS Media
"Autumn began in September, but activity in the housing market remained at summer-like levels through October, according to realtor.com®’s latest data preview. Prices in October were 10 percent higher than those one year ago, with the national median at $275,000 and...
The Benefits of Using a Relocation Specialist
Managing employee relocations internally is a daunting task! Yet the resulting stress and worry disappears when employers choose to partner with Archibald Relocation as their relocation management company. Archibald Relocation has the expertise to guide and assist...
Archibald Relocation and Real Estate Portland Guide
Are you relocating to the greater Portland, OR area? If so, check out our relocation e-guide: http://www.portlandreloguide.com/
A Message on Disaster and Taxation from our Partners at Ineo
In addition to the obvious challenges facing Houston, TX and the surrounding area, our clients are finding another challenge emerging from the Hurricane Harvey catastrophe, and that is mobility-related tax questions surrounding disaster assistance. These questions...
Real Estate as a Key to Relocation’s Success – A Sit Down with Wrayann Estey
I had a chance to sit down with Wrayann Estey, one of Archibald Relocation and Real Estate’s real estate agents, and have a discussion with her about how she sees real estate as the primary key to a successful relocation. This is a closely held philosophical belief all of us here at Archibald, and one of the core drivers for our service model.
Archibald Relocation Partners with Hotel Engine
Archibald Relocation has partnered with Hotel Engine to pass along unparalleled savings to our clients. Hotel Engine is a leading hotel booking platform and they have experienced tremendous growth. Check out more about Hotel Engine here. Hotel Engine has a great...
Portland is a Seller’s Market
In this time of rampant growth, including increasing population, per capita income and, yes, traffic, affordable living in desirable neighborhoods is becoming pretty rare. With 2017 rolling around, Portland remains a seller’s market. As home inventories in the...
2017 Relocation Trends
As 2017 kicks into full gear, it has become increasingly apparent that employees are more mobile that ever and that this trend will only continue. Assignee levels have increased by 25% over the past decade, and a further growth of 50% is predicted in the mobile...