Topic: Moving Tips

Moving with kids? Learn how to find good schools in your new state. Use these expert tips to make your family move smooth and school-ready. Start here.

Everyone makes mistakes while moving—but most moving mistakes are preventable with a little preparation. Especially when planning a long-distance move, research and expert guidance can help you avoid emotional and financial traps. We put together this guide to share what we’ve learned from decades of out-of-state moving. We’ll outline the common mistakes we’ve seen and…

One of the most important decisions when planning a residential move is how to cover your moving expenses. Should you dip into your savings or opt to finance the cost? Both options have their pros and cons, and the right choice could depend on your financial situation and goals. Keep in mind that your moving…

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. …

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

When you’re getting ready to move, you may discover that there are a few options for professional moving help. Two of the most common options are moving companies and moving brokers. Although they might look alike at a glance, their roles differ in ways that you should be aware of before you make a decision…

Moving comes with its fair share of expenses, and extra costs are the last thing you need. That’s why we want to help ease the burden by offering a few tried-and-true suggestions for minimizing your moving costs.  The bottom line is simple: the more stuff you move, the more it’ll cost. On long distance moves,…

Moving is a big process, especially when you’re moving from city to city. A major move takes more preparation than if you’re just heading to the next street over. Your belongings are traveling further, you may be relocating somewhere unfamiliar to you, and your moving checklist is longer. We help people move thousands of times…

Moving is a significant life event. It’s not just the physical act of moving possessions from one place to another. There’s an emotional journey of detaching from a familiar environment and embracing a new home.  The influence of these changes on our mental well-being is substantial, often taking a toll on our emotional health. Let’s…

Moving companies aren’t all that different, are they? After all, it’s simply a matter of hiring able bodies and a truck to move your items from one place to another – right? Unfortunately, choosing a moving company isn’t quite this simple. Most people only hire movers a few times during their lifetime and aren’t aware…