Category: Moving Articles

  • Home-Buying 101: How to Submit a Competitive Offer

    Demand for housing is resilient despite mortgage rates reaching their highest point since 2002. So if you’re looking to buy a home, there’s more demand than homes for sale. Unfortunately, this can lead to a lot of competition when it comes time to make an offer on a great house. Fortunately, there are some steps…

  • Picking a Retail Location for Your Business? What to Consider

    There’s much to consider when choosing a new retail location to move your business. The place you select needs to be convenient for you and your staff, affordable for your business, in good condition, and customers’ expectations. Deciding about the location for your business can be difficult, but these tips can help. Convenient Access Convenient…

  • 7 Tips for Deep-Cleaning a New Rental Before Moving In

    Are you moving to a new residential rental property soon? Some landlords go to great lengths to clean and disinfect rental properties before new tenants move in, but occasionally deeper cleaning is required. If you’ve found the ideal rental home, but it needs some refreshing, keep reading. Remember these seven deep cleaning tips to ensure…

  • When to Save and When to Splurge When Moving

    Once you start the moving process, one of the most critical steps is calculating your moving budget. Moving can be expensive, meaning you’ll want to figure out how to save money whenever possible. That said, cutting costs makes sense for some things but not necessarily for everything. So, with that in mind, let’s discuss some…

  • 5 General Principles to Follow When Downsizing Your Office

    While typically expansion is the driving force behind a company’s need to uproot and move, relocating a smaller business is sometimes the better option. Configuring, decluttering, and finding enough room for everyone can be challenging when downsizing from a larger floor plan. Read on for some guidelines to follow as you pare down your workplace.…

  • How to Pack Fragile Items for Your Residential Move

    Packing fragile items for a household move is often stressful because you want to prevent damage. However, you can move fragile items safely with extra care and a few special techniques. Use the Right Box The correct box is critical when packing your fragile belongings for a household move. Use sturdy, double-corrugated boxes designed explicitly…

  • 5 Factors to Consider When Moving After Retirement

    If you choose the right state, moving after retirement can save you money and improve your quality of life. However, there are many things to consider, like where to move and how much you can spend. Below, we’ll go over what to think about when deciding whether you should move to a new state when…

  • Moving Advice: How to Pack Your Basement

    Your basement might be a multifunctional space, serving as a place for storage, living, workout, and in many cases, laundry. Basements often contain items you don’t need daily, so packing them for a household move requires special attention. As such, following specific guidelines when clearing a basement is essential.  Cleaning out the basement will make…

  • Should You Appraise Company Equipment Before Moving or Storing It?

    Running a successful business means always having the right tools, equipment, and people in place. Depending on the type of operation you’re running, you may acquire various high-value equipment over time. While these pieces are often essential for your business, what happens if you move offices, warehouses, or retail stores? While you’ll be focused on…

  • Must-Dos – A Straightforward Moving Checklist for the Residential Mover

    Are you getting ready to relocate? Moving can look like a monumental task, but having an excellent checklist can make your move easier. Look at a list of seven must-dos to add to your moving checklist. 1. Create a Schedule or a Moving Plan A well-drafted schedule can be your roadmap to get through the…