5 Tips for Relocating to a New City

These Tips Will Help You Adjust When Moving to a New City

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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…)

Packing and Moving: When is the “Best” Time?

When is the Best Time to Move or Buy a House?

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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…)

The Hardest Items to Deal With When Moving

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Moving by yourself may seem like an economical choice, but have you really taken all contingencies into consideration? What if you can’t manage to fit a bulky item, like a beloved couch or dresser, through doorways? What if certain items require special treatment to relocate without damage? Moving companies can advise clients about difficult items and take special care of sensitive pieces during transit.

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How to Save Money When Moving Long Distance

Moving Doesn’t Have to be a Hassle or Cost a Fortune

Bay Area residential moversMoving an entire life from one place to another is challenging enough, even if you’re moving across town or even across the street. But what if you need to relocate to the Bay Area from New York or otherwise have to transport all your worldly goods thousands of miles? Should you do it yourself or use the services of a moving and packing company, for instance?

Long distance relocation doesn’t have to be crazy expensive. Here are some quick tips to make the process cheaper and easier:

Don’t Take More Than You Need

If you have a beloved collection of books, make a list of which ones could be replaced once the move is complete. Write down everything else you think you need to take with you several months ahead of time, and spend a few weeks removing one item from that list every day until you’re left with the bare necessities.

Get a Quote

Interstate movers and moving companies provide quotes for potential customers. Call ahead to have someone come to your house to make an estimate. Contacting different companies and having them compete for your business is one of the best ways to strike a deal.

Stick to a Budget!

Write an itemized budget for your move, and have someone hold you accountable to it. Budgeting for unexpected expenses can prevent you from going over once you’re on the road.

Contact the Bay Area’s Best Moving Company Today

Moving is challenging, but forethought and planning can help keep costs and stress down. Call us at 1-877-797-4253 and contact our team for a free estimate for your big moving project.