Home And Family Moving - Page 5

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…

Finding the ideal neighborhood is as thrilling and overwhelming as searching for the perfect mate.  Hoping for a permanent home base, you must identify what’s important to you, if it’s feasible and what’s available.  Listening to friends and family helps but could lead you astray because not everyone needs or wants the same things.  Discover what factors you must consider when figuring out how to move to the ideal neighborhood. What You Want When searching for the perfect neighborhood, create a list of what you want and what you don’t. …

Are you truly satisfied with your living situation? Could your life improve if you looked for another home elsewhere? Maybe it’s time to consider why you should move.  Although moving can be expensive, if it makes life that much better, isn’t it worth it?  Before you contact the moving company, though, check your budget to see if moving is doable, and we will help you arrange the most economical move you can purchase.  Let us convince you by listing the reasons why moving is a do! Downsizing/Upgrading Depending on your…

Jumping off the hamster wheel to move to a small town means a whole new lease on life. You may think the slower pace and plentiful space indicate that life will be easier and less stressful.  Wherever you move, though, you must acclimate to different lifestyles and discover how you fit in your community.  Although it may be rewarding, you may need to adjust and recover from culture shock until your new house becomes a home.  Read along for moving tips about what to expect when moving to a small…

Remember when hands-down the best decision in choosing to buy or rent a home was almost always the former? Nowadays, it’s not just the housing crisis that confuses the issue – it’s the myriad choices we’re…

When you decided to drive and create a cross-country road trip around your long-distance move, you didn’t realize you may get bored.  Listening to the radio, watching the same DVDs on an endless loop, and observing your family ignoring each other by focusing on their phones and other electronic devices gets old and doesn’t lead to bonding.  Instead of continuing on this monotonous route, shake things up with our list of games to play on the road while long-distance moving. Check Your License Plates While you’re en route to your…

When vacating your residence on moving day, you should leave the home “broom-clean”.  What this loosely means is sweeping up and leaving no trash behind after the movers empty the home.  Although some people claim this type of cleaning isn’t necessary, it’s a sign of respect and courtesy.  Leaving it dirty could jeopardize the sale or cause the buyers to ask for cleaning funds or the landlord to refuse to return the security deposit.  So start packing up your cleaning supplies and find out why you should hire a cleaning…

Long-distance moving or moving to an unfamiliar area is scary enough without worrying about your health.  Unfortunately, medical issues arise when you least expect them.  You could break a bone, develop a relentless toothache, or need…

Maybe you saw it coming or it hit you like a ton of bricks – your parent is growing old and role reversal is beginning.  The time has come when your parent needs to move out of their “forever” home and start their next life chapter by either moving in with you or into a retirement community.  In order to make this challenging time easier, you must assist them with decisions like hiring a moving company and offer them support when they’re adjusting to their new lifestyle.  Transitions can be…