It happens to everyone at some point. You begin to outgrow that starter home you purchased after your wedding. The kids have all moved out and your home is too much for you to handle. Maybe your job is relocating you to another state. Whatever the reason, you have to move. And you’re not looking forward to it. Hey, we get it. (Not everyone loves moving as much as we…
“What do movers do?” If you’ve asked yourself this question, you’re probably trying to decide whether hiring a moving company is really worth it. After all, how hard is it to throw everything in boxes and put them on a truck, right? At first glance, it sounds straightforward: lots of lifting and carrying. In fact, there’s actually a lot more to moving than meets the eye, and it starts before…
Moving is expensive. Whether you’re upgrading to make room for your growing family or downsizing to save money, nobody moves for free. Which is why many people opt to move themselves instead of hiring a professional moving company to do the heavy lifting for them. After all, why pay all that money when you can do it yourself? You’ll only be out $100 for the moving truck, right? Think again.…
Every business needs a home. Perhaps that home is in a swanky storefront on Park Avenue; it might be in your garage. But, no matter where your company finds itself, sometimes you find that your location doesn’t feel right anymore. But how should you decide whether or not to move your business? If you’ve had even a single thought about relocating your business, take a closer look at the idea.…
In a perfect world, you would always have plenty of notice before you need to move. You would have ample time to relocate for work, your landlord would never sell the place out from under you, and you’d have months to pack up and prepare. But we don’t live in a perfect world. Sometimes you only get a month’s notice (or less) to leave your current place, find a new…
Richmond (or “RVA,” as the locals call it) is not only the capital of Virginia, but the oldest city in the state. So, yeah…you’ll find plenty of history here, but there’s also lively nightlife, a bustling foodie scene, and festivals galore. It’s no wonder that it was recently voted the “Most Content City in America.” With so much to offer, there are many reasons why moving to Richmond is the…
When is the last time you moved? Sometime this year, maybe the year before that? Moving is one of the many inevitable aspects of life, whether you live in an apartment, condo, or house; at some point, you’ll be moving! In fact, every year about 43 million Americans move. That is more than 15% of the population. So, if you think about it in terms of your neighbors, some of…
You’ve accepted that job offer, or been accepted by your favorite grad school, so now it’s time to pack up and haul yourself across the country. Not so fast! Every move comes with hidden costs, but moving from Florida to another state can come with major sticker shock. Before you start packing, consider calculating the cost of your long-distance move. The Move Itself Obviously, you’ll want to calculate the…
Across the United States, summer is prime moving season. But, while it’s tempting to restrict your move to school holidays, moving during the winter holidays can be even easier…especially if you live in Central Florida! If you’re facing an upcoming move that just can’t wait until after Memorial Day, look no further: we have 4 reasons why Orlando residents should consider moving in the winter. 1. The weather is…
Witches, ghouls, things that go bump in the night…to some people, none of these frights hold a candle to tropophobia—the fear of moving or making changes. There’s no doubt about it, despite the many good reasons you have for moving, the stress and anxiety surrounding it can sometimes take all the fun out a lifestyle change. But with a few helpful hints, you can face your moving fears and get…