Those looking to make a positive impression on prospective buyers should always consider home staging. The phrase has been around for awhile, yet it has been an increasingly popular step in the buying and selling process ever since the downturn of the housing market. Buyers are more picky, and sellers need to come to terms with the buyers market. Home staging can help sway a buyer’s decision and sell your house faster. Read More...

We are constantly making decisions throughout the day, but these are minor choices compared to making the decision to pack up and move. However, within that major decision are other, smaller – but equally as important – choices that need to be made regarding your next move. You may need to decide what items to keep and what to toss, or when your move-out date should be. One of the easiest decisions however is to hire a full service moving company to help make life a bit easier. Read More...

Your chandelier is the highlight of your kitchen or dining room – and you’d like to keep it that way in your new home. In order for it to once again hang from the ceiling, it’s going to need to make the move without getting damaged. A chandelier is one of the more heavy and breakable items that needs to be packed away for your next move, so you will want to make sure you are packing this precious item carefully. Read More...

As most people know, moving is exhausting, and many of us are bound to go through the process at least once in our lives. Although people are less likely to make a long distance move, there are still 7,268,000 Americans who move to a different state every year, according to statistics. If you’re looking to make the trek across the country or the next state over, it’s in your best interest to hire a professional moving company to ensure a smooth transition. Read More...

Long distance moves can be both exciting and stressful. It’s always a great feeling to be heading somewhere completely new: new job, new climate, new faces, and a new home. However if you don’t prepare yourself and your belongings appropriately, the long distance move could be more burdensome than it has to be. Here are a few tips that have helped other long-distance movers. Consider Professionals. We understand that part of the long-distance moving process is the traveling from point A to point B. Read More...

Snow, ice, and freezing temperatures – oh my! Moving any time of the year can be a stressful situation, but moving in the winter adds another level of nervousness as it presents different challenges. Thankfully, we have a few tricks up our sleeves that all homeowners should know regarding moving during the winter months. Check the Weather. It may be a mild December this year, but don’t expect the weather to cooperate in the winter – it could change at any moment. Read More...

Is this the year you’ve finally decided to downsize? Perhaps all your children have left the nest, or you’ve just decided to scale back on a more lavish lifestyle. Either way, you’re not alone when it comes to making this decision. According to real-estate site Trulia, the average home size has dropped nearly 2,100 square feet, with 33% of Americans stating their preferred home to be under 2,000 square feet. Read More...

Perhaps you’ve moved a few times in the past, but each time you catch yourself thinking “Next time, I’ll be more prepared and organized.” Here are a few tips and tricks to get you more mentally prepared for your next move. 1.) Don’t Procrastinate As soon as you and your family make the decision to move, get started on the packing and organizing. Settling things far in advance, such as a change of address and forwarding mail, will prevent you from needing to make those changes when problems occur down the road. Read More...