Cost of Moving

24 articles from the MovingGuru Moving Guide.

How to Move a Futon

What is a futon, you ask? A futon is really just a big pillow. A big pillow that you sleep on like a mattress. It doesn’t offer spring-loaded, foam-cuddly support, but for sensitive backs, a futon is actually better –

Cost of Moving · July 26, 2013

How Much Do Movers Cost?

Pricing out your move? Moving companies are an investment. I mean, they’re expensive pretty much no matter what. However, whether the investment you make is good or bad will depend on the particular movers you choose. There is no set

Cost of Moving · June 22, 2013

How to Sell Stuff Online for Free

Rather sell your stuff than move it? More power to you! That’sa great idea, because it’ll make your move easier and cheaper while also putting money in your pocket. Win-win. Plus, then you can upgrade – it was time for

Cost of Moving · May 31, 2013

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

Cleaning Services · January 9, 2013

How to Save Money When Moving

Want to cheapen your move? There are many ways to save money when moving. Some are big-time budget cutters. Others can help save you a few dollars here and there. Both can help make your move more financially manageable.

Cost of Moving · December 28, 2012

Are Verbal Moving Estimates Bad?

"We’re looking at about $3,000," says the mover, after talking to you on the phone for ten minutes or so. $3,000! You think. It’s more than you were expecting, but, then again, what exactly were you expecting? $3,000: it’ll work.

Cost of Moving · December 26, 2012

In-House Moving Estimates

Want an accurate moving estimate? Over-the-phone or online moving quotes are great for giving you an idea of how much moving will cost. And sometimes they can lead you to a good moving company. However, they are not guaranteed accurate,

Cost of Moving · December 23, 2012

What Is a Binding Not-to-Exceed Moving Estimate?

Binding non-to-exceed agreements are just about as good as they get. Binding not-to-exceed moving estimates are not estimates at all. Estimates imply uncertainty; binding not-to-exceed is very certain. It establishes, in writing, how much you will pay for s…

Cost of Moving · December 22, 2012

Over-the-Phone Moving Estimates

Is it okay to get an estimate over the phone? Sure. But don’t count on it being the final price. Over-the-phone estimates are great ways to get an idea of the answer to this question: how much does it cost

Cost of Moving · December 21, 2012

Types of Moving Estimates

Trying to get a price on moving? It’s more difficult than you might think. Sure, you can get some free moving quotes at MovingGuru.com, and you should, but that’s just the tip of the iceberg. There are many different types

Cost of Moving · December 20, 2012

How to Get a Free Moving Expense Estimate

Get a free moving estimate in 2 minutes, tops. Moving estimates are essential to coming up with a good moving plan. Without at least an estimate, you have no idea what you should expect to pay, whether your moving budget

Cost of Moving · December 14, 2012

How Much Does Moving Cost?

Just want an idea of how much moving costs? Look no further. There are four basic ways to move, and each comes with its own price range. You can move on your own You can move with a rental truck

Cost of Moving · December 13, 2012

Terms to Include in Your Moving Contract

The worst thing you can do is hire movers without a contract. Seriously. It’s really dumb. They can abuse you very easily by adding terms and holding on to your stuff if you don’t pay their new price. The way

Cost of Moving · December 11, 2012

Get Free Moving Quotes

Want free moving quotes? Look no further than MovingGuru.com! Here are all the moving quotes you can handle: Moving is like going on vacation forever. The best movers are friends and family. Moving can be fun, but not when it

Cost of Moving · December 7, 2012

How to Get Free Online Moving Quotes

Doesn’t the Internet rock? I mean, everything is right here for you… no need to sit on hold and listen to bad tunes from 1983, no need to discuss things with some jerk who mentally checked out three hours ago. I

Cost of Moving · December 6, 2012

What Is a Binding Moving Estimate?

Want a moving quote that you can depend on? Binding moving estimates are essentially contracts that lay out the price for moving services. A person with a binding moving estimate knows exactly how much their move will cost, or at

Cost of Moving · December 6, 2012

Why You Should Get Multiple Moving Quotes

Think of it like hamburgers… Prices for a burger range from $1 to $20. It depends on who is cooking it, what it’s made of, and what part of town you’re in. Moving companies are similar in a lot of

Cost of Moving · December 5, 2012

How Much Do Moving Companies Charge?

Want to get a good deal on your move? In order to get a good moving price, you need to know what a good moving price is. Moving companies charge their customers in many different ways, leading to a wide

Cost of Moving · December 2, 2012

When Is the Cheapest Time to Move?

Want to make the cheapest move? Like the price of plane tickets, moving rates depend on a variety factors like day of the month, weekends or weekdays, and time of the day. If you want to choose the cheapest moving

Cost of Moving · July 11, 2012

How to Make a Moving Budget

Moving while short on cash? Moving out on your own requires more than a futon and determination. It requires money, money to pay for the move itself and money to cover you over the ensuing months. If you’re thinking about

Cost of Moving · February 2, 2012

Finding Free Moving Supplies

Want some free moving boxes? You can find free moving materials just about anywhere. It’s not hard. And in the end, using free moving supplies can save you anywhere from $20 to $200, depending on how much you have to

Cost of Moving · November 22, 2011

Saving Money on Your Move

Is moving too expensive? Moving isn’t cheap. It can cost many thousands to get your stuff from point A to point B, especially if you hire a moving company. However, though you’re going to have to pay something, there are

Cost of Moving · November 17, 2011

Deducting Moving Expenses from Taxes

Want to lower your taxes? If you are moving as a result of a new job or job relocation, keep all of your receipts. You might be able to deduct your expenses from your taxes, lowering the amount you owe

Cost of Moving · November 16, 2011

Calculating the Cost of Moving

How much does moving cost? Using a moving cost calculator is a good way to estimate the cost of your move. However, to arrive at the most accurate price, you need to take into account all of your moving and

Cost of Moving · June 14, 2011

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