05 Jun 2020
By noelkelman

How To Choose A Moving Company

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Once you've accepted an offer on your house, the next thing you should do is schedule a moving company. The earlier you plan for the moving company, the more time you'll have to research your options and ensure that you can reserve the date you need.  Narrow Down By Services The first step is to narrow down your choices so you can focus on moving companies that are best suited for your needs. First, determine if you need a long distance mover or a regional mover. Long distance movers will have larger trucks and/or semi-trailers; regional movers will have mid-to-small…
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06 Mar 2020
By noelkelman

Coping With Relationships During The Moving Process

Real Estate, ,
Heading to a new place can be an exciting time; however, this is going to have an impact on someone's relationships with family members and friends. The idea of relocation can be stressful for these emotional attachments. This can cause some hesitation as individuals and families adjust to living in a new place. These are a few tips that everyone should keep in mind. Keep In Touch Of course, one of the most important tips for coping with the move is to keep in touch. This doesn't mean that these relationships need to die. Simply arrange ways to talk with…
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25 Feb 2020
By noelkelman

3 Tips to Find the Best Neighborhood to Live In

Mortgage, ,
The vast majority of people are going to move at least once in their life. Moves can vary in distance. Sometimes, these moves are across town. Other times, they might be across the country. Regardless of the distance, is important to find a neighborhood that fits both the budget and lifestyle. There are a few tips to keep in mind. 1. Consider Renting First Even though there are powerful electronic tools that can help a family narrow down their potential landing spots in a new city, it is impossible to be 100 percent certain that the community is a comfortable…
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09 Oct 2019
By noelkelman

The Most Popular Cities For Relocating To Get A Better Deal On A Home

Real Estate, ,
Many people are looking to buy homes, not across the street, not somewhere else in town, but in other parts of the country. The motivator for this is that there are significant differences in the median prices for home sales in different parts of America. This is not a result of the places being undesirable. Many of the places with excellent values in home prices are very desirable. In these nice cities, the lower prices are more about the local economy, the cost of living, and the availability of homes for sale. Popular Cities For Relocation A study done by…
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05 Sep 2019
By noelkelman

Four Key Injury Prevention Tips On Moving Day

Real Estate, ,
It's more likely that someone will incur an injury on moving day than on an ordinary day. The reason is that people are moving in ways that they don't normally move, loads can be heavy, and accidents do happen. However, most injuries on moving day can be prevented by taking a few simple precautions. Use A Dolly Instead of trying to move more than one box by hand, use a dolly or a hand truck. This inexpensive tool can safely move multiple boxes without you having to lift anything at all. Keep in mind that all the boxes should be…
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27 Aug 2019
By noelkelman

Should You Relocate A House To Improve Its Value?

Real Estate, ,
What can be done with a house that is just perfect but it is in a bad neighborhood or a dangerous spot? Think about homes that are in decent condition; yet, too close to the water. America is experiencing flooding now that is not supposed to happen in 500 years. That cute little beach bungalow could easily get wiped out in the next hurricane. It might be time to think about moving those homes to a safer area or higher ground. The International Association of Structural Movers says that around 8,000 homes are moved each year in America. Relocation may…
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16 Aug 2019
By noelkelman

Important Tips To Help Kids Adjust To The Move

Real Estate, ,
Moving takes a certain amount of adjustment. Kids of all ages may need a little help getting used to the new environment. Help kids adjust to the move by keeping the following in mind.  Kids Are Resilient Don't overly worry about how your kids will adjust to the move. Kids are resilient. They tend to acclimate to new situations fairly quickly. It may even be that your kids get used to the move before you do! Make Friends With Other Parents You could facilitate your kids' making new friends by making friends with parents of kids the same age as…
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