"When I was younger, I tried to look at each move as a new adventure. The places we'd go! The people we'd meet!" Lolly M. laughed. "But after you've relocated 3 or 4 times, some of the shiny wears off. Now, I want the moves to be quick, simple, and stress free." Lolly and her husband, a surgeon, have kept their lifestyle 'purposefully minimalistic' due to their frequent moves. "We have what we … [Read more...]
Eastern MA: Saving Money When You Move
"I've been looking for a job for over a year," Stasi said. "I'm thrilled to finally find something actually in my field. The fact I've got to move practically across the country? That's not quite as awesome." A frown crossed her face. "In fact, I'm not sure how I'm going to afford it at all." Moving a small household a long distance doesn't have to be expensive. That's good news for anyone on … [Read more...]
Starting Over: Small Moves in Eastern MA
"By the time you're my age, you expect that you know a thing or two on your own," Bob said. "But it turns out that there were many, many things that I depended on my wife Jillian for. Now that she's gone?" He smiled a sad smile and shrugged his shoulders. "It turns out I don't know nearly as many things as I thought I did." One of those thing Bob's wife Jillian handled was arranging the move … [Read more...]
Does the New Year Mean A New Career? Planning the Small Move
It's no secret that the economy is tough. Good jobs are hard to find, and people are increasingly willing to move great distances in order to find work. If you're in that position, and need to move in order to take a new job, you are in the position of planning to move. There are many types of moves. Here in Eastern MA, we see two types of residential moves: large moves, which involve … [Read more...]
Eastern MA: Planning the Small Move
Is it moving time? Moving can be a great adventure. Whether you're pulling up stakes to relocate for work, attend school, or enjoy retirement, there's always the excitement of meeting new people and discovering new favorite places. Moving does have its downside as well: packing and shipping all of your possessions is a lot of work. Every move is different. There are certain categories of … [Read more...]
Eastern MA: Planning a Back to School Move?
Where did the summer go? It seems like we've done no more than turn around, yet a new semester is starting. If you've got a child headed for college, or you're a student yourself, you know how much work is involved in back to school. There's so much stuff to get to school. Clothes, computers, music instruments, sports equipment, a dorm fridge, and more books than you've ever seen in your life - … [Read more...]
Eastern Ma: Three Things You Need To Know About Shipping Furniture
If you've never shipped furniture before, you may find yourself worried and intimidating. There's so much to arrange. How do you have professionals pack your furniture, pick it up, and deliver it to your next destination? Some furniture pieces are heavy and awkward - h0w do you know your Eastern MA moving company is up to the task? Here are three things you need to know about shipping … [Read more...]