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Philadelphia Back to School Stress-Busting Kits by Our Town America

Our Town Philadelphia on FOX 29 New Mover Marketing

Philadelphia ranks among the nation’s fastest growing cities* and that means countless parents who just moved here are scrambling and stressing as their children head off to brand new schools.  And according to a study by the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, these local parents have reason to worry, as kids who move to a new area are more likely to under-perform in school and develop behavioral problems. […]

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Our Town America Back to School Kits Provide Relief for Minneapolis Families

Our Town America on FOX Minneapolis New Mover Marketing Back to School

Minneapolis ranks among the nation’s fastest growing cities* and that means countless parents who just moved here are scrambling and stressing as their children head off to brand new schools.   And according to a study by the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, these local parents have reason to worry, as kids who move to a new area are more likely to under-perform in school and develop behavioral problems. […]

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How to Move this Summer, and Survive It

CNBC (July 2016) –  Summer is the most popular time of year to move and that means many millennials are packing their bags.  In fact, 44 percent of those young people say they plan to pull up stakes within the next year, according to Rent.com.  Relocating for a job was the top reason millennials move, […]

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Our Town America Reveals 2015 New Mover Survey Drawing Winner

2015 Our Town America New Mover Survey Winner

2015 New Mover Survey Winner Houston/ Fort Worth, TX (June 2016) – Our Town America, the nation’s leading New Mover Marketing franchise, just announced that couple, John and Kelly Ballentine of Katy, TX, have won the annual Our Town America New Mover Survey Drawing! After their move to Katy in December 2015, the Ballentine’s became one of millions of […]

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“Moving Kit” Helps Children Ease Moving Stress

A new study at Boston University shows there could be a negative effect on kids whose families move often.  Researchers found many children’s math and reading scores dropped each time their family relocated.  They also found higher rates of emotional and behavioral problems in children who move frequently.

Aside from the research, many parents have seen how difficult moving can be for children. So Our Town America is encouraging parents to create “Kids Comfort Moving Kits” to help with the transition. […]

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Kids’ Comfort Moving Kit for National Moving Month

Our Town America Raleigh Moving KIt

While moving can be exciting, it’s also one of the most stressful times for children.  A study by the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology finds kids who stress over moving often have lingering problems in adulthood.  That’s why Our Town America and local Raleigh franchise owner, Bassam Safi, have created the “Kids Comfort Moving Kit”- a stress-busting box of goodies that keeps kids upbeat and optimistic on the trip to their new home. […]

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Direct Mail Expert Launches Franchise in South Puget Sound

Our Town America South Puget Sound

Our Town America, the nation’s premier New Mover Marketing franchise, has announced its first Washington location in South Puget Sound.  This is big news as the Our Town America business model, a Direct Mail Marketing program specializing in delivering warm community welcome packages filled with free offers for new residents, is a perfect fit for South Puget Sound – a fast-growing city filled with local businesses eager to develop loyal relationships with new customers. […]

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Our Town America Top Franchise 2016

Our Town America Franchise Business Review 2016 Top Franchise

Prior to investing in a franchise, it’s crucial you spend time to determine if franchising is right for you and which franchise best meets your business and personal objectives. A great place to begin your research is by reading the Franchise Business Review Top Franchises 2016 Report, which takes you through factors you need to consider in order to give you confidence in your decision. […]

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