If your future plans include an international move, the best time to start learning about the process and preparing yourself is now. Overseas moves involve a lot of logistics - simply getting permission to reside in another country can be quite a process - and we're going to focus on what we do best: international household moves. Here's three things to know when planning your overseas … [Read more...]
Long Distance Move Planning Tips: If You’re Leaving Boston
If your plans involve moving far away from Boston, you'll want to know these helpful tips. They'll help you save time and money, while making your move much less stressful. Long Distance Moving Tip #1: Start Planning Early Long distance moves involve a lot of logistics. The earlier you begin the process of coordinating the move of your self, your family, your pets, your vehicles, and all of … [Read more...]
Shipping Household Goods Can Be Cheaper Than Moving
Moving can be very expensive, particularly if you're going a long distance. There are some instances when shipping some or all of your household goods can be the most cost-effective way to relocate your household. Here's what you need to know: What are Household Goods? Household goods include furniture, appliances, clothing, books, and furnishings - a category that includes things like … [Read more...]
Tips for Shipping Musical Instruments Internationally
You might think a musician would be nervous when they get up on stage to perform in front of a crowd - and most would say they are, at least a little bit. But the real scary situation for musicians, music lovers, and anyone who buys and sells musical instruments is when those instruments need to be shipped internationally. The Challenge of Shipping Musical Instruments … [Read more...]
Leaving the Empty Nest Behind: Seniors & Small Moves
"Personally, I find the whole idea liberating," Marilyn said. The 78-year old Charlestown resident has recently decided to sell her home and move to a smaller place. "My children are grandparents now. They're having the big gatherings at their place. I can visit them - and enjoy not having to worry about the expense of keeping this big house up." Marilyn downsized extensively before her move. … [Read more...]
3 Ways to Save on a Small Household Long Distance Move
If you live on your own, or your family doesn’t have a lot of stuff, your household move may be what’s considered a small move. For our region, a long distance move takes you out of the greater Boston area. If you’re moving from Boston to Miami, for example, that’s a long distance move. Here are 3 ways you can save money when you’re moving your small household a long distance: This … [Read more...]
Moving a Small Household a Long Distance? 3 Money Saving Tips You Need to Know
If you live on your own, or your family doesn’t have a lot of stuff, your household move may be what’s considered a small move. As a general rule of thumb, if everything you own fits reasonably into a studio apartment, it’s a small move – assuming, of course, that you’re not keeping a collection of anvils or other extremely heavy items in your place. For our region, a long distance move takes … [Read more...]
Small Move + Long Distance = No Problem!
"When I first started calling moving companies and telling them I had to move my studio apartment, they all said "No problem"", Gina explained. "Until I said I needed to move from Boston to Chicago. Then suddenly, it was a problem. There are many moving companies who aren't interested in moving a small move a long distance - or if they are, they want to charge a million dollars!" This … [Read more...]