What to Do When Only One of You Wants to Move Oct 21, 2016 Relocation is a real thing for many couples and families, but it’s not always a favored decision. It could cause rifts in relationships if you don’t handle the situation delicately. Although compromise should be the answer…
Mom’s Biggest Fears About Moving Oct 17, 2016 As a parent, you have to keep it together even though you may be unbearably exhausted and losing your mind. When it comes to moving with the entire family, you may feel scared until you’re settled into your new home. What are the biggest moving fears moms have and how do you combat them? Fight your fears with FlatRate Moving’s list of mom’s biggest moving fears. We'll even share how to handle them. Having Enough Money Let’s face it – moving to another home for whatever reason is expensive. Costs…
Why Moving to Cities Appeals to Empty Nesters Oct 14, 2016 When you think of moving after retirement, you probably consider that you’ll move to a freshly built retirement community or a relaxing resort area like the beach. What usually doesn’t come to mind as a popular alternative for retirees is to move to a city. Most people associate city living with one chosen as a young, single professional who either lingers after starting a family or migrates to the suburbs in which to raise their children. However, moving to cities appeals to more and more empty nesters, and here’s why.…
How to Relocate After Divorce Oct 10, 2016 Unfortunately, marriages end more often than we’d like to hear which means one or both spouses will move out of their once shared home. Splitting up furniture and other belongings while starting divorce proceedings takes a toll on even the most independent, strong soul. Lots of changes and decisions must be made from where to live to what moving services you’ll need, so we’re here to help you figure things out when relocating while divorcing. Take It Slow Give yourself a break when you’re going through a zillion different, difficult…
How to Hire a Painter Oct 5, 2016 Whether you want to freshen up your current home or the one you’re moving into, painting is the easiest way to dress up a shabby-looking room for potential buyers or to suit your new home’s needs. The question is do you want to complete the painting or hire a professional painter or painting company to handle the job? Depending on your schedule and skills, you may hire a professional, and if you do, here’s what to know before hiring one. Finding the Right One Searching for a painter involves relying…
6 Mistakes Made by First-Time Home Buyers Sep 30, 2016 After receiving generous monetary gifts from family and friends for your wedding, you’ve decided to buy your first home. This should be a piece of cake, you and your new spouse agree because you believe you have just enough for a hefty down payment and can afford monthly mortgage payments. With a sizable amount, you must not squander your newfound cache of cash, so read about mistakes first-time homebuyers should avoid before buying your dream home. Ignoring Your Budget Before embarking on house hunting, carefully calculate your budget, tucking in…
How to Move in Together After Marriage Sep 26, 2016 Although you’re still in the happy daze of your honeymoon, the reality is about to pop your love bubble. When you arrive home, you’re finally moving in together and merging your households for the first time. Since you’ve never lived together before, you’re in for the first challenge of married life which involves compromising as a couple. Rearranging your living arrangements is just the first in a series of lifestyle changes you will experience, so to survive with your relationship happily intact, heed these helpful hints about how to move…
Maintaining Two Households When One Doesn’t Sell Sep 19, 2016 Say you put your house up for sale, do everything you can to make it desirable to buyers, and it sits idle despite dropping the price. Sometimes, no inexplicable reason exists to explain it, but you’ve already scheduled a moving day with the moving company to your new home and cannot postpone it any longer. Is it feasible to transform your former residence into a rental property and simultaneously maintain two households? Find out whether renting out and owning two properties is for you. Review Your Financial Portfolio Before you…
How to Meet the Neighbors After Moving Sep 2, 2016 All eyes are on your moving company truck driving down your new street, but who are these people now known as your neighbors and will you ever meet them? Even though numerous ways to connect via social media and electronics exist, they sometimes detract from in-person meetings that truly acquaint people and build relationships. When you move somewhere you may not know what the neighborhood protocol is, so you may miss opportunities to make new connections if you avoid meeting your neighbors. Step out of your comfort zone and discover…
What are the best days to move in NYC? Sep 1, 2023 If you’re planning on moving to New York City shortly, you are likely filled…
A FlatRate Guide to Selling Your Furniture (and other tips) Oct 16, 2019 At FlatRate Moving we are asked every day if we have any recommendations to…
The Ultimate Guide to Moving from NYC to LA May 2, 2018 Moving from NYC to LA is almost a no-brainer. For many residents of the…
Moving from New York to Florida: Tips & Expert Advice Apr 25, 2018 While it’s known as the home to Orlando, the “theme park capital of the…
9 Easy One-Pot Meals To Make Before You Move Mar 23, 2016 The days before you move can be stressful and busy while you juggle work, family,…
Moving and Storage: How Much Does It Really Cost to Store Furniture? Nov 21, 2015 Whether you are downsizing temporarily, remodeling your home, or moving out of the country…
How to Pack Candles for a Move Jun 12, 2013 When you think about packing up your house for a move, you may think…