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The Number One Reason People Move

February 20, 2024, Posted in  Gigi's Blog, Monthly Item of Value Comments: No comments

Significant Life Events

What is the number one reason people move? Life’s milestones often serve as motivation for housing decisions. Whether it’s tying the knot, starting a family or pursuing career advancements, these pivotal moments ignite aspirations for stability and growth. These milestones contribute to a sustained and, at times, pent-up demand for a move.

Declining Mortgage Rates

Against the backdrop of life’s milestones, the changing mortgage rates have a considerable influence on housing demand. Declining mortgage rates, in particular, are a powerful stimulant, giving prospective buyers increased purchasing power and motivating them to enter the market...

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The Big Move

July 12, 2018, Posted in  Blogs I Follow, Gigi's Blog, Tips From the Pros Comments: No comments

Thanks to Cindy Bernstein of Aim4Order for this episode of Tips from the Pros about moving.

Whether you are downsizing, upsizing, moving for work or for another reason, making the move go as smoothly as possible is the main goal. Here are some tips to make things easier.

Create a timeline

Don’t wait until the last minute to do everything. Things like setting up your utilities, moving your cable, phone, internet access and forwarding your mail need to be done ahead of time. Schedule movers or rent a truck and organize your friends and family to help you move. Create a timeline with each task and when it needs to be completed – and stick to it.
Make lists if you need them and check off tasks as you complete them. Keep your lists and timeline together so you can easily find them.

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How to Hire a Moving Company

July 14, 2017, Posted in  Gigi's Blog, Monthly Item of Value Comments: No comments

Monthly Item of Value: How to Hire a Moving Company

how to hire a moving company part of july e-reportIt is important to know how to hire a moving company before making the big move. The company you hire can make a difference in whether your move goes smoothly or not. Do your homework before you make a commitment.

Ask around, friends, coworkers, family members, and find out what companies they used and how it worked for them. Knowing a person who has had personal experience is always helpful.

Get a written, digital or paper, estimate before moving forward. An estimate is just that, but it’s a good guide.

Do some online research. Read revues, check out their credentials. Make an informed decision.

Learn all about hiring a moving company with my monthly item of value for July.

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