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As they say, “there’s an app for that.” Moving is always a challenge, especially during a pandemic. But it’s also more manageable than ever with the help of smartphone apps and moving businesses that have adapted to COVID-19. From packing to transportation to changing your address, download these highly recommended apps to relocate with ease […]

We may be facing a challenging winter and holiday season, but there’s still no place to be like New York City this time of year. In true New York fashion, the city is making the best of it, and nearly every holiday activity is still available to do – albeit in safe, COVID-adapted ways. It […]

(New York, NY) December 14, 2020 – Furnished Quarters is thrilled to announce that its very own Doris Kampf, Senior Director of Global Business Development, has received the award for Salesperson of the Year from international relocation company Graebel. Doris accepted the award on behalf of the company during a virtual Graebel partner meeting with […]

When it comes to classic, simple yet exceptional recipes, you can’t go wrong with Ina Garten, a.k.a. the Barefoot Contessa. And if you find yourself in charge of the turkey at Thanksgiving this year, classic and simple are the way to go. Unless you’ve done it before, don’t go crazy with grilling, smoking or deep […]

(New York, NY) October 19, 2020 – Furnished Quarters, the largest independently owned and operated provider of global temporary housing, is honored to have received the 2020 Commitment to Excellence Platinum Award for Temporary Living from Cartus Corporation, a worldwide leader in employee relocation solutions. This is the ninth time Furnished Quarters has received the […]

For a limited time each fall, the trees in the Northeast turn into a beautiful sea of red, orange and yellow as their leaves stop producing chlorophyll. Locals and tourists alike venture out in droves to see the spectacular sight, to the point where a tourism mini-industry has popped up to serve so-called “leaf peepers.” […]

Our blog on things to do this summer in NYC during COVID was a hit, showing just how much New Yorkers are making the best of a challenging situation. But as autumn sets in and the weather gets cool and crisp, we’ll have to get creative once again with how we safely spend our free […]

Apartment hunters are faced with many choices during their search: rent or own, studio or one-bedroom, long-term lease or month-to-month…and furnished vs. unfurnished. Furnished apartments are easy to find, but knowing what they typically do and do not include is important. If you find yourself asking “What do furnished apartments include?”, you may get different […]

COVID-19 may have rendered this summer a little different than usual, but there’s one familiar place you can still escape to and give yourself a sense of normalcy: the beach. Beaches in the Jersey City area are open, and they’re a great way to safely enjoy some fun in the sun. Whether you’re in the […]

In a survey of professionals who book corporate travel, Furnished Quarters found that 69% of respondents see business travel resuming before Q2 2021. Another 28% see it resuming by the end of Q2 2021. Furnished Quarters is the largest independently owned and operated supplier of global corporate housing, serving more than 5,500 clients ranging from Fortune […]