People have long theorized that living near the ocean has health benefits, and now there is data to back that theory up. According to a study conducted by the Peninsula College of Medicine and Dentistry at the University of Exeter in England, living close to the ocean is healthier than living inland. The study concluded that…

Get your family excited about your upcoming move with these excellent movies about moving! Any kind of major life event makes for a good, dramatic narrative—and moving definitely falls under the that category. Although buying a house might not seem interesting enough to base an entire movie around, these films about moving show that when…

Stress and costs; wouldn’t it be great if we could limit them both? Of course it would!  Moving is commonly associated with being a costly and stressful event, even though it doesn’t have to be. In the following post, we will outline three tips for reducing your stress and your moving cost and keeping them…

Time and proper planning is necessary when relocating to a new home. Having all the time in the world to plan out a relocation and cover every last possible detail won’t eliminate all of the stress from the move. In addition to the actual move itself, friends and family should be kept in consideration as…

Wheaton Worldwide Van Lines was founded in Saginaw, Michigan and we’ve maintained our headquarters here through more than 100 cold, snowy (42 inches a year) winters. So you’d think we’d know a thing or two about moving in inclement weather. And you would not be disappointed. With that thought in mind, today I’m going to…

The Scenario… You, the HR Director for a fortune 500 company, are lying in bed nearly asleep. The phone rings. On the line is the new VP of Operations and tomorrow is her first day of work in Seattle. You sense she is upset only to find out that the family made it to Seattle…

Staging a home is something that many prospective sellers will do to enhance their chances of selling at their asking price. As you may know, Wheaton Worldwide and many of our agents offer decluttering services, in many cases, to prepare for home staging. If you’re selling your house or condo, you may be wondering how…

When planning for a move, you may not think about all of the paperwork involved. In addition to your physical tasks and any closing paperwork you need to secure your new home, change of address can sometimes get lost in the shuffle. Below, we provide five guidelines to get you through the process of changing…

Surely, you’re familiar with Murphy’s law? This old saying states, “Anything that can go wrong, will go wrong.” While the phrase is definitely pessimistic, it sometimes turns out to be true during a move. A variety of events can interrupt your move or ruin your day. Fortunately, you can avoid the most common moving problems…

When you begin doing research and planning for your upcoming move, one thing you learn is that not all moving estimates are created equal. To make an informed decision you should be aware that there are actually different types of estimates, known as “binding” and “non-binding”. The distinction can be significant and may end up…