Moving Tips for Military Families to Know Before their Next PCS Move
If you belong to a military family, Permanent Change of Station moves are part of the deal. Prepare for your next PCS move with these moving and packing tips. (more…)
Why Bay Area Moving Companies are Busier than Ever
Whether you’re an aggressive Menlo Park entrepreneur who wants to move your company up north to attract “non-industry” talent, or you’re a new parent who wants to raise your children in a vibrant, culturally diverse, gorgeous area of California, the Bay Area might be a great place to relocate. Consider the following four reasons to call Bay Area movers today to get started on your adventure. (more…)
Best Seasons for Residential or Office Relocation Services
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…)
These Tips Will Help You Adjust When Moving to a New City
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…)
Phoenix, Arizona and other Top Cities to Move to in the U.S.
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…)
Packing and Moving Your Physical and Mental Baggage
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…)
Bay Area Moving and Storage Company Offers Tips to Help You Prepare
The four months from May through August are considered the “peak moving season.” Oddly enough, the statistic is that nationwide, just over a third of moves happen during this one-third of the year. That being said, Spring has a lot going for it as a time to make the shift. It’s easier to house-hunt, pack, and lug when days are lengthening, but before temperatures soar. Moving companies may charge less before the heat hits. Long-distance moving, since it is especially taxing, is especially nice to get out of the way before summer. Families moving within their own school district may schedule moving day during their school’s spring break or the Memorial Day weekend, leaving the summer free. People who like to garden can get settled in time for a bit of spring planting in the new place. For renters, May is a shoulder season, with fewer units on the market and fewer prospective tenants looking to move. For homeowners, May is when home sales hit an annual spike; it’s a great time to buy.
