Perhaps you’re researching residential moving companies in the Bay Area to game out an autumn move to Los Angeles because your wife just sold her first screenplay. Or maybe you’re exploring options for relocating your company to the Bay Area to attract a more diverse pool of talent. When should you schedule your move? This question is surprisingly tricky. (more…)
Perhaps you’re contemplating moving up to San Francisco because your Silicon Valley start-up has been expanding beyond your expectations. Or maybe you’re exploring a move out of town to be near your parents. In either case, you’re exhilarated by the prospect of starting over in a new city; at the same time, you’re likely anxious and confused about how to make the transition in a simple, cost effective way. Below are five tips to help you settle and adapt quickly. (more…)
Buying a new home can be both frightening and exhilarating, even if you have a solid income stream and enough flexibility and slack in your budget to afford the property. Since the decision to purchase a home will affect your life (and your business and your family) in so many ways, do not make it lightly or impulsively. Before you sign your loan paperwork and call a packing and moving company, ask yourself the following questions to determine whether the time is right. (more…)
As one of the Bay Area’s most respected moving and storage companies, Movers N Shakers works hard to understand exactly what motivates people to move and what they ultimately want and need to make such transitions successful, financially, logistically and emotionally. We also pay close attention to trends in our industry – where people are moving to and why – and the results of some of our latest research might surprise you. (more…)
Moving scams have been on the rise lately, ripping off homeowners across the nation. These despicable scammers engage in a variety of dubious tactics, such as charging way more than the original quote at the end of the job without justification or delivering personal items that are missing components or damaged. Last year, authorities received over nine thousand complaints of scams like these. If you’re moving in the near future, keep an eye out for signs that the moving company might not be above par. As an AMSA certified packing and moving company, here are some moving tips we recommend keeping in mind while hiring professional movers: (more…)
Large homes do not always provide the lifestyle homeowners expect. Big homes create big responsibilities. Yard and home maintenance, cleaning, and higher bills can make the investment less rewarding. In fact, moving and packing into a cozy, smaller and more manageable home allows many homeowners to increase their overall satisfaction with life. Consider the benefits of going smaller.
Any out-of-town relocation requires packing up the old home and getting to know new terrain. International relocation adds complications to both the moving process and the experience of community in the new place. (more…)
