General Moving Tips

Congratulations on your decision to move. Whether your move is for pleasure, business or somewhere in between, you will need careful planning and organization to orchestrate the process. You may be moving to a larger house, a smaller apartment, or a brand new office; whatever the reason, we hope the transition from your old location to your new one goes as smoothly as possible. For that reason, we have put together this Moving Guide to help you through the process.

This section, "General Moving Tips," is a great place to start. For many of you, the process of moving may feel overwhelming, leaving you with no idea where to begin. Good news - if you're reading this, you're in the right place! The following articles will help you with the basics, from taking an inventory of your household or business items, to packing everything carefully, to keeping everyone happy during moving day and beyond.

Our recommendation is that you start with the following article, "Planning Your Move." But we know how busy everyday lives can be, especially when you're planning to relocate. If you have time, read the full article to get helpful information about the months, weeks and days before your move. If you're short on time, however, the article can still be helpful to you. Looking at the bulleted captions in bold will give you a sort of checklist with which you can start your planning.

If you are really at the beginning of this whole process and haven’t located your new home yet, check out our advice for “Finding Your New Home,” followed by “Mortgage Tips,” and article that gives you a brief overview of the ins and outs of mortgages.

The last article in this section, "When Moving Day Arrives..., " may help even the busiest of movers. Though you may be weeks or even months away from your moving date, glance at the captions to see what you're in for. Then, a few days or a week before you're set to load up and head off, come back to this article to see that you're well prepared for the big day.

Preparedness and organization are the keys to a smooth moving process. Whether you're here to glean every bit of useful information you can find, or you just have time for the basics, you've chosen a great place to begin your adventure. Now read up and start planning!