Author: Boulevard

  • 6 Tips to Save Money When Moving

    Moving can sometimes be expensive. The average cost of moving ranges from $800 to $2,500, and that’s for moves of 100 miles or less. On average, long-distance moves cost even more, from $2,200 to $5,700. Here are six ways to save during a move. 1. Create a Budget Start the moving process by creating a…

  • Moving Into a New Construction Home? 5 Tips to Make the Job Easier

    Moving into a new construction home is different from moving into a pre-owned home in various ways. Knowing what issues can arise with a new custom home can help you prepare for your upcoming relocation. Here’s what to know. 1. Do the Final Walkthrough Before Moving In Your contractor will perform the final walkthrough before…

  • 4 Reasons to Hire Professional Movers

    Relocating your home is stressful, with many moving parts to coordinate. You’ll undoubtedly face many decisions during the process, including whether or not to hire professional movers or take the DIY route. Professional movers are highly experienced and know all the ins and outs associated with transporting possessions from one location to another. People can…

  •  6 Tips for Moving on a Budget

    Moving can quickly get expensive between taking off time from work, hiring movers, putting down payments on homes, or leaving security deposits for apartments. To help scale down costs, many people look for easy ways to budget their moves. The good news is there are numerous ways you can trim moving expenses. Here are six…

  • 5 Things to Manage When Moving Out of a Rental Home

    Are you moving out of your rental home? Moving is a significant change, with the potential for new beginnings and a fresh start. And while you’re undoubtedly looking ahead to the future with anticipation, there are still a few things to take care of before you move out of your current rental. When moving day…

  • Cleaning Your New Home Before Move-In: 5 Items to Put On the Check List

    Are you moving into a pre-owned home? Unless the sellers had it professionally cleaned before moving out, you might want to do your own cleaning. While it’s easy to think of apparent tasks like cleaning the counters and sinks, some tasks are less likely to come to mind. The following suggestions can help you make…

  • 7 Ways to De-Stress Before the Big Move

    Moving to a new home will undoubtedly come with some level of stress. While it’s nearly impossible to eliminate all stress, people planning a big move can at least take proactive steps to bring stress levels down by adding some “de-stress” activities to each day. The following can help alleviate at least a portion of…

  • Moving to a Rental? Lease Terms to Know Before Signing

    Are you moving to a residential rental home soon? Signing a lease is an essential part of that, and it’s critical for any tenant to understand what they’re signing since breaking lease terms can be costly. Also of value to consider, many leases are written to favor landlords or are just plain bad leases for…

  • Important Must-Have Items in a First-Night Essentials Box

    If you’re prepping for an upcoming move, one task you don’t want to forget accidentally is to pack your first-night “essentials box.” Unfortunately, it’s challenging for people relocating when they don’t pack a first-night box and then arrive at their new home, and the essential items aren’t at their fingertips. Planning early and setting aside…

  • Need to Relocate and Not Looking Forward to It? Here’s How to Adapt

    Typically, a residential move is an exciting time where you get to explore a new space and make it your own. However, there are some occasions when moving can be more stressful. For example, if you have to relocate quickly, the entire experience can be overwhelming and challenging. Fortunately, we’ll help you navigate the situation…