Topic: Household Moves

Whether you’re moving with a large family to a new country, state, city, or neighborhood, moving is an exciting opportunity to start over in some ways and transition to a new place for your family to thrive. Coordinating a move to suit every member of a large family is more of a challenge, but it…

When your circumstances change, your current house may no longer work for you. Whether you’re upgrading from a condo to your first home, downsizing, or moving to a home that better suits your growing family, the prospect of buying and selling simultaneously comes with a number of challenges, including the important step of figuring out…

For many seniors and retirees, the home they have lived in for years or even decades is no longer right for their needs. You might find that your house has too many stairs, too much square-footage to maintain, is too costly for a fixed income, or is in an area where there aren’t the amenities…

By the time your moving date arrives, you may feel like you can’t possibly put any more items on your relocation checklist. By this point, you will likely already have hammered out the details in your home and work arrangements, utility agreements, travel itinerary, and other fundamental logistics. But have you considered moving truck parking? Some…

Moving a family poses numerous unique challenges. In addition to the challenges presented by moving more belongings and working with the logistics of schools and jobs, you must also consider how best to keep your kids occupied, happy, entertained and safe during the process. If you have younger children who cannot provide much in the…

As you plan your packing activities, think “outside the living space” to include the contents of your garage, workshop, and garden shed. If you expect to use your tools and garden implements in your new place, you’ll want to carefully pack your garage items prior to placing them in the moving van. Assemble Items to…

There are many factors that can impact how long your home is on the market, including its location, age, condition, and the school district. On average, a home will typically be on the market for around 65 days before the entire home selling process is complete. Selling your home can be a stressful, busy time,…

If you are looking to downsize in retirement, moving to a smaller home may be in your plans. Although the move may seem like a practical thing to do, it probably won’t be the easiest, especially when it comes to the memories you’ve made in a home where you’ve lived for decades. Additionally, the sentiments…

Self-employment can offer you a lot of freedom and flexibility. However, working from a home office also means that you’re responsible for tasks that would otherwise fall to your employer, and these tasks range from calculating your taxes to transporting your equipment during a move. In this blog, we list seven crucial guidelines that can…

Moving brings a lot of changes, including a fresh start. With a fresh start, you can add new habits with your routine. One of these habits is tidying up your new home on a regular basis. It’s important to divide your home (and each room) into zones to help make it easy to spend less…