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Your Checklist for Moving to a New State

Are you moving from one state to another? My name is Laura, and I am a real estate expert. I work in multiple states and find that many of my clients don't know that each state has different laws about moving. For example, some states require you to get a new drivers license and car registration immediately while others give you a significant grace period. Some states require you to pay a fee for property you register while others do not. I will provide a checklist of things you need to consider before moving from one state to another. I hope you will learn a lot that can make your move easier.

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Your Checklist for Moving to a New State

2016

Learning The Lingo Of A Move
Many people relocate for love, jobs, or just a change of scenery. If you are planning to rely on a professional moving service to help make your upcoming move a little less stressful, it's important that you are able to communicate with your mover in terms that you both understand. The moving industry uses a lot of terms that you may be unfamiliar with, so taking the time to learn the lingo prior to your move will help you better communicate with your moving team.

4 Perks Of Hiring Professional Movers
Is your arthritis interfering with your ability to pack up and move to a new house? If you have had a hard time finding someone to assist you with the task of moving, the services of a professional moving company might be the best way to resolve the problem. You can count of professionals to keep your belongings safe during the process, and you will have financial security in the event of an accident.

Often-Forgotten Moving Tasks To Add To Your To-Do List
Moving can seem like an overly burdensome project if you look at it as one big task. Even if you break it down into the larger components, like packing and driving to your new location, you're likely to miss some vital steps along the way and find yourself scrambling to make up for your errors at the last minute.  Add these little tasks to your moving checklist so you don't forget them.

How To Make Your International Move Less Stressful
Whether you're moving to a neighboring country or the other side of the world, long-distance moves can be stressful for the entire family. Here are some things you can do to make the process easier on everyone involved: Create a To-Do Calendar for the Household Creating a do-to calendar on a white board and hanging it on a wall in your home is an excellent way to make sure that everyone in your family stays on track with their tasks in the weeks leading up to your move.

4 Reasons Storage Facilities Can Be Used By Anyone
Many people believe that the use of a storage facility is just not needed by them. However, this isn't actually the case. A storage unit can be used by anyone and should be used for good reasons. Here are four reasons why you, or anyone, should consider renting one out today: They're Affordable: Renting a storage unit is much more affordable than you may think and it provides you with more space to fit your actual needs in your home while saving everything else for when you need it.

Tips For Safely Storing Your RV For The Winter Season
If you are done using your RV for the summer and are getting ready to store it for the winter, then it is important that you know how to safely store it. While you may already realize the importance of draining fluids and adding stabilizer to the gas tank, what you might not be aware of is the many other vital tasks that you should complete. To this end, here are some tips for safely storing your RV for winter so that it will be ready to go when the summer RVing season rolls around again:

Three Types Of Storage Companies And How They May Work For You
Storage is pretty much a normal part of adult life. You acquire stuff, and eventually you have too much stuff and it has to go somewhere. Storage companies count on consumer need to keep and "horde" their stuff, but what you may not know is that there are now three types of storage you can choose from. Traditional Self-Storage This is the self-storage you probably imagine when storage companies are mentioned.

3 Common Moving Mistakes To Avoid
Moving is an exciting experience for any family that can open a world of possibilities. However, you need to be prepared for a few pitfalls of moving to keep your move stress-free. Here are three moving mistakes that every homeowner should be aware of. Forgetting to Plan for Bad Weather Many people plan their move months in advance, long before there are any weather forecasts for the day of the move.

Storing Framed Photos: A Guide To Help Prevent Damage
Photos in glass frames can be a tricky thing to store. Not only do you have to worry about the glass breaking, but you also need to keep the photos from discoloring or becoming damaged by moisture. The best option is usually to keep the photos with you rather than store them in a storage unit. However, if you really have to put those glass-framed photos in storage, here are some tips to help protect them.

Moving Fast: When You Need To Get Out Of Your Home Quickly
Few things are more stressful than having to move. Add on the fact that you have to move out of your home as fast as possible, and you may find yourself completely overwhelmed. Whether you have to leave due to an eviction or you are fleeing an abuser, knowing what help is out there for you is important. If you are not able to pack your own belongings and you need to simply take off, a local moving company may be your answer.

Renting A Self-Storage Unit For A Month Can Be A Great Help
Self-storage can be a big help when you are moving from your current house and the new one is not quite ready for your belongings. However, there are other times in life when it would be ideal to have the extra space to put things. Here are just a few times you might want to consider renting a storage unit for a month or two. Christmas If you have children who snoop about the house starting at Thanksgiving, looking for their Christmas gifts, you need to find a safe place to store everything.

Packing And Moving Into A Storage Unit
When you are putting your belongings into a storage unit, you should do so with the mindset that you may need to gain access to some of your items before you take everything back out of the unit. This means it is important for you to pack the boxes in an organized manner and put everything in the unit in a specific way that allows for easy access to whatever you may need.

Three Helpful Hints To Make Your Local Move Go Smoothly
Moving to a new home can be both exciting and stressful. Planning ahead for your move will help you to make a smooth transition, and there are a few things you can do to ensure you have a great moving experience. Here are a few things you can do to create a seamless moving experience. Move Your TV And Computer First While your local moving service can move all of your items for you, it may be a good idea to move at least one small TV and a laptop computer to your new home while the moving company is loading the truck with your other items.