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7 Helpful Tips for Moving On a Budget with Kids
Posted on: Thursday, December 9, 2021
You are facing a residential relocation, but the combination of taking care of your family and moving expenses may put a strain on your budget. So how can you save a little money when you must move with children? Here are a few tips.
» Read moreMoving Near the Holiday Time: Tips for Success
Posted on: Thursday, December 9, 2021
Moving at the holidays can make a complicated time of year even more complicated. It’s easy to get overwhelmed between packing boxes, buying gifts, and spending time with loved ones! However, there are many things you can do to make your holidays and your moving experience more manageable. Here's what you need to know.
» Read more5 Safety Considerations for Unpacking
Posted on: Monday, November 22, 2021
After you pack and make a household move — you have to unpack at your new home. And that’s often the most challenging part. Once you move, you want to get everything going as quickly as possible. But, unfortunately, that can lead you to skip necessary steps, like safety. Follow these tips to avoid injury and inconvenience during the unpacking process.
» Read moreTips for a Smooth Office Move
Posted on: Tuesday, November 9, 2021
Whether to gain larger space or be closer to clients, an office move is exciting. Office moves can also be challenging; however, they can occur efficiently and smoothly with proper planning. Allow Plenty of Time Start early. Provide employees with information ahead of time so that they can prepare. For example, if the move is to a different city, decide as soon as possible which employees will be offered relocation packages and provide them with the information they need to decide whether to...
» Read moreCraft Your Moving Timeline
Posted on: Wednesday, October 13, 2021
A successful move requires planning and organization. One way to get organized and stay on track is to develop a moving timeline.
» Read moreHow to Create a Moving Budget
Posted on: Wednesday, October 13, 2021
Regardless of what kind of relocation you're planning, you need to budget for it accordingly. Whether you're moving across state lines, into a bigger (or smaller) house, or into your first place, there are many moving parts to consider. So, with that in mind, let's look at how you can make an adequate moving budget. These tips should work for all situations, and you can adapt them to suit your specific needs.
» Read moreTips for a Job Relocation
Posted on: Tuesday, September 7, 2021
You're close to landing a job in a new city. That's exciting. Relocating for a job, however, is stressful. So here are some tips to make the relocation go more smoothly. Negotiate for a Relocation Package When an employer asks you to relocate for a job, they typically offer you a relocation package. If they don't, ask for one as part of the compensation negotiations. If the answer is "No," then the job is still yours; if it is "yes," then you've saved yourself some money.
» Read moreThink Small: The Many Benefits of Downsizing
Posted on: Tuesday, September 7, 2021
Ever feel like less is more? The old adage can definitely apply when it comes to downsizing your home. Moving from a larger house to a smaller home offers many benefits, from lower costs to less maintenance. People downsize for several reasons; maybe you're about to retire, your kids have grown and left the nest, or you simply want to save money on housing costs. No matter the reason, downsizing often means a life upgrade. Here are a few benefits of downsizing your home.
» Read moreA Guide to Moving and Packing Supplies
Posted on: Friday, August 6, 2021
There are many benefits to being prepared before a move. First, being prepared can help reduce fear and anxiety. Second, help ease some stress by being prepared for your upcoming residential move.
» Read moreThe Essential Home Moving Checklist
Posted on: Friday, August 6, 2021
Now that you've decided to make a household move, there's a lot of work to be done. With so many items to cross off your to-do list, it can all seem pretty overwhelming. An excellent way to stay organized during a move is to create a checklist of the various tasks in order of priority. This way, you can get visual confirmation of what you've done and what's left to finish.
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