Topic: Moving Guides & Tips

Last week I wrote a post on whether you should or should not pack yourself and, against your better judgement, you decided to pack yourself anyway. It was laborious and you really did have more things than you thought. After countless trips to the store and extra fees to the city so they would dispose…

You’re moving to a new home.  Do you need some decorating ideas to help make your new place look like home?  Here are some interior design tips from Interior Design News that might be helpful when you move and start getting settled  http://www.interiordesign-news.com/home-decor-ideas.html.  They recommend that when you decorate, you should consider your space, keep in mind…

A Bekins customer recently wrote the Cedar Rapids Better Business Bureau to praise Bekins agent Stannard Relocations about the exceptional service they received on the move from Belle Plaine, IA to Colorado and to commend Bekins for their “No Excuse Price” guaranteed price option. This important pricing choice worked in his favor.  Reverend Campbell stated, “…I cannot underline enough the quality of effort,…

Moving. It’s a process that can make everyone stressed out because there is so  much to think about.  Bekins wants to make sure that you know what you’re signing up for when you choose a mover and to help you avoid the stress. 1.  Know your pricing options. Is it a guaranteed price? Bekins offers…

Here are some good moving tips to help you get ready for your move.   The more organized you are, the better your move will be.  Thanks to the MovePoint Blog for these great suggestions and reminders.  As always, plan all the details early – it will help your move a little less stressful!  At Bekins, we know that…

You  have closed on your new home and are ready to move in.  What’s the first thing you should do?  Change the locks!  You never know who might have keys to your home.  Give yourself peace of mind and ease your worries. Realtor® Jon Klein of Parkland, FL wrote an eye opening blog about the most forgotten…

Moving with children can be tricky.  There are so many changes on the horizon that it causes anxiety and stress for both you and your children.  Here are a few tips recently published from Relocation.com to help make the transition a little easier on them and you.  Just be sure to keep the conversation open with your children so that…

2011 seems to be an active year for major weather incidents; hurricanes, floods, tornadoes, earthquakes – all devastating situations.  Would you know everything that’s in your home in an emergency situation or if you are considering downsizing or moving? Here is a good article from Tim Johnson of Relocation.com on how to be ready in case you need to…

There are so many details you must take care of  before you move.  Don’t forget about your mail.  The U.S. Postal Service has now made it easy to change your address online.  Follow the following link and you’ll get this task accomplished quickly and easily. https://moversguide.usps.com/icoa/home/icoa-main-flow.do?execution=e1s1&_flowId=icoa-main-flow&  

Are you itching for a fresh start? Lucky for you, the US has a diverse collection of urban gems that offer a unique blend of culture, opportunity and livability. To help you narrow down your choices, Bekins Van Lines has put together a list of best places to live in 2024 as well as what…