Why You Don’t Have to Move When You’re an Empty Nester Oct 31, 2016 Just because you’re retired doesn’t mean you must move to Florida or even out of your current home. Don’t feel pressured to vacate your comfortable house with the upgraded everything, fashioned the way you like to…
8 Ways to Save Money as an Empty Nester Oct 24, 2016 Financial circumstances change when you become an empty nester. With your children out of the house and presumably out of your pocketbook, money matters change drastically, so streamlining your finances will make the most of your…
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 Pack Your Bedroom Oct 7, 2016 Bedrooms aren’t impossible to pack, but the thought of having to pack up your bedroom may overwhelm you just the same. Many of you keep your bedrooms comfortable and cluttered because you’re probably not parading every guest you entertain there – it’s your private space where you sleep and keep however you choose. In order to motivate you to pack up before the moving company arrives; use this simple guide for packing up your bedroom. Grab the Right Supplies Before you check out the bedrooms, ensure that you purchase the…
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…
Moving Tips: Who to Notify When You Move Oct 3, 2016 Staying on the grid while moving isn’t too challenging when access to e-mail, social media, and other communication methods makes almost everyone readily available. However, not everyone may be aware that you’re moving, and you don’t want to miss out on snail mail and utility services for a single second. Obviously, you must update your address before moving, but who needs to know? We know who needs to know and how and when to tell them below! Family and Friends Notify family and friends of your new address -- even…
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…