Looking for tips for moving, check these out.

1. Watch out for moving scams. Maybe you receive a flyer for a moving company in the mail. Perhaps you find a mover online. Either way, never assume that you’re getting accurate information. According to the Better Business Bureau, moving-related fraud is on the rise. In 2021 alone, individuals and families reported more than $730,000 lost to moving scams, an increase of 216% over the previous year.1 How can you tell if a moving deal is too good to be true? Trust your instincts. If the price appears too low or you can’t pin down the mover’s physical business address, try someone else. … Continue reading...

Selling a home, take some of these staging tips

Selling a home can be an emotional rollercoaster, but one thing that can make the process smoother (and more profitable) is staging your home to attract buyers. Home staging is more than just tidying up; it’s about creating an environment where potential buyers can envision themselves living. The correct staging techniques can make your property look more spacious, modern, and inviting, ultimately boosting its value. Let’s dive into some home staging secrets that can help increase your home’s appeal and market price. 1. Start with a Deep Clean It sounds simple, but a spotless home is … Continue reading...

If you are Moving remember this.

Moving Tip #2…Don’t Rely On Your Memory As much as we’d like to think our memory is infallible, there will always be something we forget, especially under the stress of moving. We have on us almost always one of the best tools to help us with this…the camera on our devices! For example, I’ll snap a photo of a recipe if I don’t have time to make a list before I head to the store. I snap pictures all the time of things I need to remember. When you’re ready to move, this is the perfect time to put your camera to use! How? ~Rightsizing- Use the … Continue reading...

Thinking of downsizing

Determining the ideal time to initiate the downsizing process depends on various factors, including underutilized space, decreased ties to a specific location, and the realization that your current home no longer meets your needs may be indications that downsizing is warranted. Here are some examples: Unused Space: If you have rooms or areas in your home that you rarely use, it may be a sign to downsize. Lifestyle Change: When your family situation or personal needs change, downsizing can align your living space accordingly. Financial Considerations: Maintaining a large home can … Continue reading...

Decluttering

A Quick, Easy Decluttering Guide Decluttering before a move can seem overwhelming, here are some tips to make it quicker and easier: Start small, pick a schedule, pack as you go, let go. With more stuff than you probably need or want, decluttering before a move can seem overwhelming, but you don’t want to pay movers to move or store items you don’t use, love or want. Here are some tips to make it quicker and easier: Start Small Label moving boxes for selling, donating or throwing away. List items you want to sell online, or take them to a consignment store. When the donation box … Continue reading...

Denver #5

Penske Truck Rental’s Top 10 Moving Destinations for 2021 Revealed It’s May, it’s #NationalMovingMonth and Penske Truck Rental’s Top 10 Moving Destinations list is back! Reminiscing over the past year, 2021 couldn’t have been a busier year for people on the move. Rental truck demand was incredibly robust, a trend that continues in 2022 as we enter yet another busy moving season ahead. Compared to 2020, over 20% more Americans moved in 2021, and the new remote work opportunities enabled an estimated 14-23 million Americans to relocate, according to the U.S. … Continue reading...

Tips on Moving

Ruthlessly Cut The Clutter The reason moving costs become exorbitant and boxes take up so much space is simply because you have too much stuff! Try cutting the clutter out of your life before you move and ruthlessly purge what you're not using. This will make your move less overwhelming and stressful while also giving you the ability to start fresh in your new home. If you have older things that need repair or replacement, this is a good time to let them go! Organize Paperwork In regards to your move, you will generate quite a bit of paperwork in the form of … Continue reading...

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