The Wheaton Blog
When your circumstances change, your current house may no longer work for you. Whether you’re upgrading from a condo to your first home, downsizing, or moving to a home that better suits your growing family, the prospect of buying and selling simultaneously comes with a number of challenges, including the important step of figuring out…
Do your belongings consist of a duffel bag full of clothes and a laptop? Congratulations. Moving day will be a breeze. Simply do a bit of packing, vacuuming, and dusting, and you’re on your way with a DIY move. If you own furniture, instruments, appliances, or a bed, you don’t get to have an instant…
When you face an upcoming move, one of the most important decisions you make is whether to undertake the transition yourself or partner with a professional moving company. Generally, homeowners who choose to DIY their moves rent a moving truck to transfer their belongings. In this blog, we discuss seven of the advantages available to…
Moving everything you own from one residence to another is a large undertaking. Whether you work with a professional mover or make the transition on your own, there’s always a risk of some of your belongings being forgotten or left behind. How do you go about recovering items lost during a move? While you can take steps…
Few moves are as simple as just transporting your possessions from your current home to your final destination. Most moves require long periods of preparation and packing, specialized transportation, and lots of logistical planning. For many homeowners, storing some or most of their belongings during the moving process is a smart investment that simplifies the…
If you’re planning on moving, you have a lot on your plate, and you can’t do it all alone. Your friends can be a great resource for you. But will your friends be willing to help you move? Is it a good idea to ask them for help? While your friends can certainly help with…
When you begin planning for a move, you may not think about all of the paperwork involved. In addition to your physical tasks and any closing paperwork you need to secure your new home, you must process a change of address. In this blog, we provide five guidelines to get you through the change of…
You were thrilled when your partner announced a new job. You both couldn’t wait to find a new home closer to work, and you felt excited about the upcoming move. But what’s this? Even more good news! Your pregnancy test came back positive. You can’t wait to meet the newest member of your family, and…
Long Distance Moves, Moving Tips
Most people who are preparing to move investigate their future neighborhood or home and verify details long in advance. But what happens if you’re in a situation where you can’t plan for your future home months before you move? Those applying for jobs out of state or to distant graduate programs know the added stress…
As you approach your upcoming move, you have plenty of tasks to complete. Between arranging to purchase or rent your next home and sorting through your belongings, it’s easy for things to fall through the cracks. When you have too much to do, you could make your move more stressful, less organized, and less efficient.…
