Before You Move

Ready to begin planning for your move? Check out all of our “Before You Move” moving guidance below. We have put together a helpful collection of insights, including tips on saving money on your moving costs, decluttering, identifying moving scams and so much more! Dive in!

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Considerations Before Moving to a Fixer-upper

Check out our tips to determine whether a fixer-upper is a good move for you.
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Secrets to Surviving a Move

Check out our helpful hints for not only surviving but thriving during your move.
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How to Manage — Not Micromanage — Your Move

When it comes to moving, there’s a difference between managing and micromanaging. Try our tips for dialing down the stress and trusting the process.
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Keep Your Move on Budget

See out tips and tricks for planning and pulling off a budget-friendly long-distance move.
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Why Attending Open Houses Is Important

Are open houses obsolete? Here are four reasons why an in-person visit still matters.
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Essential Tips for Moving with Your Cat

Moving is stressful for people and pets. Get tips on how to help Whiskers, your feline friend, make the move in peace.
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What It's Like to Move as a Teenager  

Are you a teen on the move — or their parent? Get an insider’s POV on what it’s like from a 16-year-old who’s moved coast-to-coast three different times.
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Home Maintenance Tasks to Do Before You Move

The best welcome you can give your home’s new owners is a space they’ll feel comfortable in from day one.
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How to Move Without Any Help

Going it alone can be tough, especially when it involves moving. See our tips for organizing, planning and coping with moves of all sizes and types.
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8 Tips and Trick for Moving a Smaller Boat 

Moving a small boat yourself?
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Moving to Iowa Complete Guide

Known for its rolling green hills, its caucus and, of course, its corn, the state of Iowa is an agricultural and cultural treasure in the Midwest.
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Connecticut Relocation Guide – Tips for Moving to Connecticut

One of the original 13 colonies, the Constitution State offers the best of New England’s historic charm, along with unparalleled modern connectivity.
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