Monthly Archives: January 2013

Landlor-Tenant Problems

What happens when landlords and tenants disagree? There are a lot of potential disagreements, and just as many potential resolutions. Whether the renter (tenant) is at fault, or landlord is being unreasonable, the law has a solution. In this article, Read complete article — Landlor-Tenant Problems

Posted in Finding a New Place to Live | Posted on January 31, 2013 | Leave a comment

Top 7 Ways to Make Moving Fun

We won’t candy coat. Moving is hectic. It’s sweaty. It’s tough, ruff and tumble. However, there are ways to make moving fun, at least fun like practicing for a sport can be fun. Here are our top 7 ways to make moving Read complete article — Top 7 Ways to Make Moving Fun

Posted in Odds & Ends | Posted on January 30, 2013 | 1 Comment

How to Rent a Home

Is renting a home different than renting an apartment? Yes and no. In regards to actually renting, renting a home and renting an apartment, or a condo, or a shack are all the same. However, renting a home does differ Read complete article — How to Rent a Home

Posted in Finding a New Place to Live | Posted on January 29, 2013 | 3 Comments

Military Moving Tips

Military moves are different than normal moves. Sure, in both of them, you move stuff. But there are more things to consider with military moves. Here are some additional military moving tips. (Check here for general moving tips!) Top 8 Tips Read complete article — Military Moving Tips

Posted in Military Moves | Posted on January 27, 2013 | Leave a comment

How to Find a Good Landlord

Landlords are like credit cards. They give you a great opportunity if they accept your application. However, if you get a bad one, or if you can’t pay up on time, you’re going to end up in court. To avoid Read complete article — How to Find a Good Landlord

Posted in Finding a New Place to Live | Posted on January 25, 2013 | 1 Comment

What Is a Partial DITY Move?

Letting the military move you? Well, try to at least fill up your station wagon, because you can get paid for a partial DITY move. Partial DITY moves are military moves where you move some of your stuff with you. Read complete article — What Is a Partial DITY Move?

Posted in Military Moves | Posted on January 22, 2013 | 1 Comment

What Is a Military Move?

Transferred to a new base? Military service members, whether in the Marines, Army, Air Force or Navy, all deal with the same common issue: moving. Service men and women are transferred to a new base roughly once every three years, Read complete article — What Is a Military Move?

Posted in Military Moves | Posted on January 20, 2013 | Leave a comment

Military Move Checklist

Transferred to a new military base? Military service members may move to a new base in two basic ways: (1) by letting the military handle it, or (2) by doing it themselves (called DITY or PPM). Whichever way service members Read complete article — Military Move Checklist

Posted in Military Moves | Posted on January 20, 2013 | 3 Comments

What Is a Military DITY Move?

DITY moves are great ways to earn money. Yeah, earn money, not save it. This is because the way the military has structured its relocation system. If a service member is required to move, the member may choose to let the government Read complete article — What Is a Military DITY Move?

Posted in Military Moves | Posted on January 19, 2013 | 3 Comments

How to Calculate the Government Constructive Cost

What is government constructive cost? For a PPM/DITY military move, the government constructive cost (GCC) is how much it would cost the government to move you. So, if it would cost the government $5,000 to move your two bedroom home Read complete article — How to Calculate the Government Constructive Cost

Posted in Military Moves | Posted on January 17, 2013 | 2 Comments

What Is a Personally Procured Transportation Move?

Is it DITY or PPM? It’s both. DITY (Do-It-Yourself) and PPM (Personally Procured Transportation Move) both refer to the same thing: when military service members plan and handle their own moves. Why would anybody want to do that, though? I Read complete article — What Is a Personally Procured Transportation Move?

Posted in Military Moves | Posted on January 16, 2013 | 2 Comments

Moving Out Cleaning Checklist

Got your bottle of 409 and scrubs? It’s almost time, then, to get cleaning your place for moving out. However, before you start wiping, mopping and digging up grime, take a look at out moving out cleaning checklist. MovingGuru.com’s Read complete article — Moving Out Cleaning Checklist

Posted in Cleaning Services, Moving Checklist & Tips, Prepping & Packing | Posted on January 12, 2013 | 1 Comment

How to Clean a Place Before Moving

Need to clean before moving out? You can hire a cleaning service to do it for you, but that can run you over $200, depending on what exactly you need. (Learn about how much move out cleaners cost). If you Read complete article — How to Clean a Place Before Moving

Posted in Cleaning Services, Prepping & Packing | Posted on January 10, 2013 | 1 Comment

How Much Does Move Out Cleaning Cost?

Is cleaning your place worth the price? If your rental deposit was only a couple hundred dollars, then maybe not. Cleaning services can provide deep cleans for your old home. Move out cleaning costs somewhere between $150 and $250 on Read complete article — How Much Does Move Out Cleaning Cost?

Posted in Cleaning Services, Cost of Moving, Prepping & Packing | Posted on January 9, 2013 | Leave a comment

What Are Moving Out Cleaning Services?

Is your apartment a mess? Cause you’re going to need to clean it before you move out. Otherwise, your landlord will do it for you, then there goes your rental deposit… most of it, at least. But, man, you’ve reeallly Read complete article — What Are Moving Out Cleaning Services?

Posted in Cleaning Services, Prepping & Packing | Posted on January 8, 2013 | 2 Comments

What to Remember When Moving

How’s your memory? Because on moving day, it’s going to be put to the test. You’re going to have to keep your mind on many things at once, while packing, loading, sweating and groaning. And if you have kids, or Read complete article — What to Remember When Moving

Posted in Moving Checklist & Tips | Posted on January 7, 2013 | 1 Comment

Should I Move Out on My Own?

Yes, if you’d enjoy it. Moving out alone is tough. However, it’s also exciting, liberating, rewarding, and fun. I mean, you get to walk around naked, if you’re into that. And you get to leave your bed unmade, your TV Read complete article — Should I Move Out on My Own?

Posted in Finding a New Place to Live | Posted on January 6, 2013 | 1 Comment

Moving Box Packaging

Wondering how to stuff your moving boxes? Newspaper will do. No, really, it will. As will magazines, McDonalds bags, and junk mail. When balled up, they all help stuff your stuff in place in your moving boxes. However, if you Read complete article — Moving Box Packaging

Posted in Moving Supplies | Posted on January 5, 2013 | Leave a comment

Best Tape for Moving Boxes

It’s the little things, you know? Like moving box tape… I mean, who would think that the tape you use for moving boxes would matter? Well, it does, and I’ll tell you why: if you use the wrong tape, your Read complete article — Best Tape for Moving Boxes

Posted in Moving Supplies | Posted on January 4, 2013 | 2 Comments

What Is a Rental Lease?

Renting an apartment? A lease is an agreement (contract) between you and your landlord. It establishes the terms of your apartment rental – i.e. how long you will live on the property and for what price. A rental is one Read complete article — What Is a Rental Lease?

Posted in Finding a New Place to Live | Posted on January 3, 2013 | 1 Comment

Philadelphia Local References

Moving to Philadelphia? We’re here to help. There’s a lot you should do when moving to Philly. You’ll need to ring the Liberty Bell, muse around the museums, and chow down on some cheesesteaks. Oh, and don’t forget to mingle Read complete article — Philadelphia Local References

Posted in Philadelphia, PA, Regional Articles | Posted on January 2, 2013 | Leave a comment

Washington, D.C. Local References

Moving to Washington, D.C.? We’re here to help. There’s a lot you should do when moving to the nation’s capital. You’ll need to marvel at the museums and monuments, check out the rows of cherry trees, and eat at its Read complete article — Washington, D.C. Local References

Posted in Regional Articles, Washington, DC | Posted on January 2, 2013 | Leave a comment

Atlanta Local References

Moving to Atlanta? We’re here to help. There’s a lot you should do when moving to Atlanta. You’ll need to view out the museums and many music venues. And you’ll need to check out the trees and flowers at the Read complete article — Atlanta Local References

Posted in Atlanta, GA, Regional Articles | Posted on January 2, 2013 | Leave a comment

Ways to Get Out of a Lease

Moving before your lease ends? Leases can seriously complicate any move. It’s one thing to have to pay for and plan a move; it’s an entirely different thing to do that with five months of rent left on your lease Read complete article — Ways to Get Out of a Lease

Posted in Finding a New Place to Live | Posted on January 2, 2013 | 3 Comments