The Latest: Jun 1, 2018

Craft beer, maple syrup, truly organic farming, snow skiing, independent thinking, arts & crafts studios, and the absolute natural glory of autumn—like nowhere else on the planet. If moving to the Bernie Sanders state (of mind) sounds like a dream come true, then the governor of Vermont has a message for you: he wants to pay you to move there.

While you’re in the process of house hunting, all you want to do is find a keeper, get the keys and settle into your new life. But it pays to think long-term when buying a home because you’re probably going to be selling it sometime in the future, and you want to get a good return on your investment. So, keeping certain factors in mind when purchasing a home is key to ensure that it has good resale value. Here, six things you should think about, according to professionals.

Moving soon? You’re going to need packing tape—and a lot of it. But before you head to your local hardware supply store to pick up a few rolls, first think, “Is this going to cause more trouble than it’s worth?” From quickly losing adhesive to not being as durable as you’d like, bad tape can make moving a whole lot harder than it needs to be. And who knows how to avoid these sticky (pardon the pun) moving situations? The pros, of course.