Get two to three moving estimates There’s no need for more than three; it’s a strain on you and waste of your time. Set up an estimate with your local Wheaton representative and representatives from two other major van lines. There are plenty of fine movers out there, but you minimize the risk of problems…
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Topic: Moving Guides & Tips
Many of our customers ask us, “What can I do to lessen my own environmental footprint and relocate more responsibly?” The answer is easier than you may think! Take a look through some of our suggestions we recommend to our customers: Give away or sell any non-essential items you don’t need to move. Neighborhood yard…
Not everything should be packed up into cartons and sent on the truck to your new destination. Wheaton World Wide Moving suggests the following items not be moved with the rest of your household items for safety reasons: Stocks, bonds and securities Coins and stamps Insurance policies Currency Jewelry and furs Important documents Prescriptions These…
The demand for newly built homes has dwindled and the slowdown in new home permits is stark when compared to the total number of existing homes in each state. 24/7 Wall St. looked at statistics for building permits to find the states where no one wants to buy a new home. Here is the top…
It is currently cheaper to buy a home than to rent one in 74 percent of the country’s largest 50 cities, according to the real estate site Trulia — findings that confirm the national epidemic of depressed housing prices is still in full swing. Research compared the median list price and median rent for two-bedroom…
It can be difficult moving to a new town and home. Meeting new people and getting settled in a new environment is not an easy thing to do. Here are some tips we recommend for introducing yourself to your new community: Throw a housewarming party: Why not throw your own party? Invite the neighbors over to…
The Top 10 Safest Cities in the Unied States, as reported from an article on Forbes.com: 1. Plano, Texas 2. Portland, Ore. 3. Honolulu, Hawaii 4. San Jose, Calif. 5. Omaha, Neb. 6. New York, N.Y. 7. Santa Ana, Calif. 8. Anaheim, Calif. 9. San Diego, Calif. 10. Glendale, Ariz. Rankings were based on cities with…
According to an article on Forbes.com published earlier this year, Omaha, Neb. tops the cities in the U.S. when it comes to affordability. Below you will find the top 10 list, noting that half of the cities reside in the Midwest. “The Midwest dominated our bargain city list,” the article commented. What do you think…
Household Moves, Moving Guides & Tips
I came across this checklist for tips for selling your home by Real Simple Magazine and thought it would be great to share with our followers. Make small fixes. Inspect your home with a buyer’s eyes, and correct the flaws that are most egregious (if affordable) or can be relatively easily fixed—from repairing cracks in the…
According to www.cnbc.com: Human resources consultant ECA International has drawn up its latest list of the world’s most expensive cities for U.S. expatriates. The survey examined 400 cities and regions across the world, and measured a basket of common items purchased by foreign workers in U.S. dollars terms, including food, clothing and electrical goods. The…