The Bekins Blog
Corporate Relocation, Moving Guides
Whether your business is moving down the block or across the country, an office move is a major undertaking that requires forethought and detailed planning. If you’re currently facing a relocation, we’ve created an office move checklist to help you organize the key aspects of your move. From booking the right moving company to ensuring…
Having the most positive residential moving experience will make all of the difference in keeping you from experiencing undue amounts of stress, or from being more worried about your moving process than you are focused on settling into your new home. Whether moving down the block or across the country, packing and moving all of…
Have you been considering a career in truck driving? It’s no secret that the past few years have created a changing economy including labor shortages, supply chain issues and ultimately, an increased demand for professional truck drivers. Today, nearly 3.5 million U.S residents have careers in truck driving, and that number is expected to grow…
No matter what time of year you’re moving, packing and preparing to take on long-distance moving can be an overwhelming process. Even packing for a local move can be a challenging ordeal for people, especially if you don’t have much experience with moving. Whether you’re looking into coordinating and performing this entire move by yourself…
It’s that time of the year – college students are returning to campus, which can be stressful. Whether packing up your childhood room to go to college for the first time or returning for your second year to a new dorm or apartment, there are many challenges that come with living on or near campus…
During peak moving season, you’ll likely see a lot of ads and promotions for moving companies, eager for your business. However, when researching these companies, it can quickly become difficult to spot which are legitimate, and which might not have the best intentions when it comes to your move. Unfortunately, we’ve seen a rise in…
Waking up in the morning with flashes of last night’s dream running through your mind can leave you with a few questions. Perhaps your subconscious is trying to tell you something. If you’ve been dreaming of moving and can’t shake the feeling that it means something more, you may want to keep reading… What Does…
Moving Guides, Planning Checklists
Sometimes the unexpected happens, but that’s just life! Of course, people know that the more time they have to prepare for a move, the better, but sometimes the need for a last-minute move presents itself. Whether it’s for a job, family, or for fun, a last-minute move can be tricky. Read on for ten tips…
Packing and traveling for an interstate move or cross-country moving is a big undertaking. After all, just moving across town can be a big ordeal, never mind when it comes to gathering and organizing all of your things to coordinate a move spanning across the entire country. Whether doing your DIY move yourself or when looking for movers who…
Costs And Pricing, Moving Guides
2022 has brought some unexpected challenges, specifically economically. May 2022 saw an annual inflation rate increase of 8.6%, the highest rate of acceleration since December 1981. Experts were surprised by the sharp rate increase, considering the forecast was set at 8.3%, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Even so, life and moves must…
