Planning a move to Los Angeles? Before you dive into the sprawling L.A. real estate market, it’s best to get your bearings first. Our easy guide will help you figure out where to look, how to find the apartment that’s right for you, and how to seal the deal

L.A. is huge, and living within the city doesn’t necessarily mean you’ll have shorter commute times — or that you’ll be in the most family-friendly neighborhood. And, of course, if you’re looking for more affordability, a larger home, or more of a suburban lifestyle altogether, you’ll likely find that on the outskirts. But what places should you consider? Start with our picks for the best cities near Los Angeles.

The bigger the city, the more potential for big moving headaches. This checklist for moving to a new city will help you ease all that stress and strain.

When it comes to moving to a city in the Lone Star State, you can’t go wrong with the home of the Alamo. San Antonio is one of those all-in-one places: It has a small-town feel but with the amenities of a big city and a great economy — not to mention a unique history. The downside? San Antonio has one of the highest crime rates in America. So what do you do if you want to make the move to Mission City? You look into the safest neighborhoods in San Antonio. Here are 7 that we think you check out.

Thinking about making the move to San Antonio and wondering which areas are the best for you and your brood? Here’s our list of the best family-friendly neighborhoods in San Antonio (with a few bonus suburbs thrown in there, too).