Moving Tips - Page 18

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…

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…

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…

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.…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…