ProMove in Atlanta--Helping Renters Survive the Recession

We all know moving is a challenge, but with the economy in dire straits those challenges manifold. And new ones emerge. Jobs growing more and more scarce give potential movers pause. If you are mainly looking for a new neighborhood to call home, make sure to secure a job--a job you know for certain can give you the financial support you need. It is also important to examine the costs of where you want to live.

Atlanta is a popular destination for many movers. In the past five to 10 years the city experienced an unprecedented population surge, the result of the city's many professional opportunities and cultural diversity. The increase in population helped and drained the economy and rental opportunities. More people mean fewer places to live. But if the people bring with them new industry, or alternative job growth, more homes are built and the economy balances. If people bring with them debt and limited job prospects, and cannot find a suitable place to live, a city becomes a vacuum, and its resources dry up.

Fortunately in Atlanta, the early transplants helped to build a major metropolis. The city is now home to numerous prosperous businesses and medical facilities. It thrives on tourism the entertainment industry. But the real estate market affected metro Atlanta in a seriously averse way. With so many homes slipping into foreclosure, and jobs diminishing by the day, people were forced to search for affordable apartments and lower paying jobs.

This is the new challenge. The Recession is forcing people to rethink their motivations for moving, and it is forcing rental service companies to offer free services that can aid in the transition process.

So as the Recession rolls on and moving from one city to another -- or even one apartment to another -- gets harder every day, a free service that offers important advice and assistance is crucial. It's just one way that businesses and people are working together to keep people coming to Atlanta, and to keep those who live in Atlanta happy and healthy.