Tips on Moving

It can be incredibly easy to fall into the habit of allowing your children to take over the house with their belongings. They empty out a bin of Legos or baby dolls all over the floor and that is where they stay until you’ve accidently stepped on one and are forced to tidy up. It’s…

Searching for and purchasing a new home can be both exciting, and nerve-racking. If this is your first time buying a home, those feelings can be even more heightened. You’ll want to make sure you have everything that you need so that you can be prepared for any situation that may arise. This is why…

Each season has its own charms. Spring has transitionary joy and the blooming of flowers. Summer has heat and fun. Fall has crisp air and coziness. Winter has the holidays and cozy time spent together indoors. Whatever the reason we love a season, there are also plenty of reasons not to love them. Reasons like…

Moving in with another person is a big deal. You’re connecting two or more separate lives in a very real way. Whether it’s a friend, family member, roommate or romantic partner, it’s hard to move in with someone without some anxiety. After all, how do you know they’re not a horrible roommate? How do you…

Though it may not feel this way, it is much more common these days to move back in with your parents than you think. There are multiple reasons why this could happen. Many young adults opt to move back after college in hopes of saving some money before going out on their own. The cost-of-living…

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So you’ve just moved into a new rental home and you think, “I cannot wait to decorate!” But then, just as you’re getting your ideas together, you reread the lease agreement and realize that you aren’t allowed to paint the walls! According to recent U.S. statistics, about 30% of home dwellers are renting. Of that…

Convincing employees to accompany you in a company relocation isn’t an easy task. You probably have a good reason to relocate – you need a bigger office, your current building is closing, or the whole company is moving – but that reason probably doesn’t help your employees feel good about it. You have to make…

When it comes to moving you have two choices: hiring movers or taking on the daunting task all on your own. If all you’re moving is three boxes of clothing, it might be easier to take the job into your own hands. If you’re moving three boxes of clothing and a hand-carved statue of a…

New Agent Announcement John’s Moving & Storage, established in Raleigh in 1997 and under current ownership since 2016, recently signed with Bekins Van Lines’ agency network as a prime interstate agent, joining more than 150 Bekins agents across the country. The company was previously an independent agency but chose to align with Bekins to grow…