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…
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Winter isn’t the most popular season for moving, due to both weather concerns and the interruptions of the holidays. However, that means that you can sometimes find great deals on leases or home sales during the winter months. If you decide to take advantage of those deals, you may find yourself planning a cold-weather move.…
If you’ve been living and loving the rural lifestyle in small-town America, moving to an urban area can seem daunting. You might not know where to start. Not only do you need to find a place to rent or buy in a good area, but you also need to adapt to higher living costs and…
Many people dread the process of moving—and there’s good reason why. If you’ve ever done a DIY move, you know how difficult it can be to round up a crew of friends, pack your life into dozens of boxes and load a rental truck you’ve never driven before. The process can take several weeks and…
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…
Packing your belongings and going through moving day may seem like the most stressful part of moving, but sometimes, unpacking your boxes only to discover items that broke during the move can be even more stressful. Now you have to look for replacement items or mourn the loss of some priceless fragile keepsakes. Here are…
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…
Relocating offers many advantages to companies, but the time and disruption involved can cut into your employees’ productivity. How do leaders maintain employee engagement and productivity while planning the logistics of a move? As your national moving experts, we have seven key tips for planning and executing a move that minimizes workforce disruptions. 1. Assemble…
If you are scheduled to move during a heat wave, you might be considering putting off the experience until the temperatures cool. However, before you assume that moving in the heat will be a completely miserable experience, there are several things you can do to keep yourself from overheating and your items from becoming damaged.…
You may decide to move to a new home for any number of reasons, from a promising career to a better school district for your children. While your new home offers opportunities for you and your family, living in a new neighborhood after a move can make you feel isolated. But you needn’t feel separated…