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Many Americans store belongings at parents’ homes after moving out
Survey respondents said they left an average of nine boxes or large items behind, while 27% have no plans to collect them.
- A recent Talker Research survey commissioned by CubeSmart Self Storage found that 92% of Americans who have moved away from their childhood home leave at least one of their belongings behind.
- Space limitations drive these decisions, as 31% of respondents lack room in their new residence, while 20% are restricted by their moving vehicle's capacity.
- On average, those moving out leave nine boxes or large items at their parents' home, with 28% of total belongings left behind and 14% tossed out during the transition.
- Annette Dunleavy, SVP of Marketing at CubeSmart, noted parents often view these items as "a physical box of memories," with 30% enjoying the storage because it encourages their children to visit.
- While 30% of adults plan to clear their remaining items within the next year, 44% have intentions to collect their belongings but remain uncertain about their timeline.
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Many Americans store belongings at parents’ homes after moving out
Americans either leave behind or toss 42% of their belongings when they first move away from home, according to a new survey. The online survey of 2,000 U.S. adults living away from their childhood home, conducted by Talker Research on…
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