Topic: Moving Tips

If you’re planning on moving, you have a lot on your plate, and you can’t do it all alone. Your friends can be a great resource for you. But will your friends be willing to help you move? Is it a good idea to ask them for help? While your friends can certainly help with…

When you begin 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, you must process a change of address. In this blog, we provide five guidelines to get you through the change of…

You were thrilled when your partner announced a new job. You both couldn’t wait to find a new home closer to work, and you felt excited about the upcoming move. But what’s this? Even more good news! Your pregnancy test came back positive. You can’t wait to meet the newest member of your family, and…

Most people who are preparing to move investigate their future neighborhood or home and verify details long in advance. But what happens if you’re in a situation where you can’t plan for your future home months before you move? Those applying for jobs out of state or to distant graduate programs know the added stress…

As you approach your upcoming move, you have plenty of tasks to complete. Between arranging to purchase or rent your next home and sorting through your belongings, it’s easy for things to fall through the cracks. When you have too much to do, you could make your move more stressful, less organized, and less efficient.…

Once you decide to move, your first instinct might be to grab the nearest suitcase and start throwing your belongings into it. But before you dive into the physical tasks involved in your future move, you might want to take a minute to tell the people closest to you about your decision. Like any life…

Is Life Better in a Small Town or Big City? Is your family ready to pack things up and move but unsure of which area? For many of us, the decision of where to move comes down to one question: big city or small town?  Big cities and small towns offer different lifestyles, with pros…

If you’re neck deep in your move, rely on technology to simplify your workload. Moving requires strength and stamina, but thanks to apps, you can take advantage of helpful features like moving checklists, packing planners, and even a level for hanging pictures and other wall art. Whether you need an app to keep you organized or…

When you work with Wheaton World Wide, your sales consultant will go over your upcoming move with you. One of the most important items is your delivery spread. The delivery spread is very important because it will give you an idea of when you should expect your household goods to arrive in your new home.…

Moving when pregnant isn’t always part of the plan. The thought of packing, traveling and walking during the moving process might seem intimidating. After all, who wants to go through the stress of a move on top of swollen ankles, back aches and physical exhaustion that can come with pregnancy?  The good news is, with…