Tips on Moving

Moving is a big life change at any stage, but for older movers, empty nesters and retirees downsizing to a smaller space, it can feel particularly emotional. The home you’ve lived in for years, sometimes decades, holds so many memories. It’s where you raised your family, celebrated holidays and spent countless meaningful moments. Saying goodbye…

Congratulations to Bekins agent SeaCure Moving, Inc., on being named the New Jersey Warehousemen & Movers Association (NJWMA) Mover of the Year for 2024! This award is highly respected, earned by the organization that sets the standard for excellence within the moving industry. The McQuaid family through its three New Jersey locations represents one of…

Bekins is thrilled to announce April Milner, a seven-year employee of the van line with a long history in moving and storage, as its new Vice President of Sales, Marketing & Move Management April brings a stellar resume to the role and shares much in common with moving company owners and employees in the network.…

There’s nothing more humbling than sitting in the middle of your living room the night before a move, surrounded by boxes, trash, the ever-growing pile of donations and every single one of your possessions. Believe it or not, moving doesn’t have to be a disorganized rush to the finish line—unless you like it that way. …

As we get older, it’s common to want to downsize. You might move into a retirement community where household chores and other time-consuming tasks are taken care of for you, or you might simply be moving into a condo or townhome that better suits your needs. Whatever the reason, the downsizing process means getting rid…

Bekins is excited to announce Jim Gaw as its new president. With a career spanning more than two decades in the industry, Gaw’s proven track record of driving growth lends itself to a positive outlook for the van line.  Coming to Bekins from his position of COO at APS Logistics, Inc., Gaw is a 12-year…

The list of to-dos can feel endless and daunting when you’re gearing up for a move. But what if you…

Erickson Senior Living, a leader in senior living communities, offers 24 top-notch locations across 11 states, with a notable $4 billion expansion underway. These communities cater to a vibrant retirement lifestyle, attracting active individuals in their 70s. Residents enjoy a variety of stylish apartment homes, extensive amenities and comprehensive healthcare services, including on-site medical centers.…

When navigating an exciting but stressful experience like moving, aromatherapy can be a powerful tool to help create a calming, welcoming atmosphere in your new space. The scents of essential oils can help to purify the air, remove lingering odors from the previous tenants, reduce feelings of stress and anxiety and even aleve sore muscles.…

Bekins Van Lines held its fifth annual Van Line Summit & Awards Gala on Thursday, February 29, during which Bekins Vice President of Operations Kevin Miller announced Patricia Schilling as the winner of the van line’s rare Stephen F. Burns Extra Mile Award. The distinguished recognition, which hadn’t been earned since 2019, acknowledges the recipient’s…