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Tips for Moving In the Rain

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Rain, rain, go away! Come again another day. Your move has been planned for weeks or even months, and a heavy rain on the moving day can be catastrophic. Use these strategies to keep belongings dry and relocate safely to the new destination. 1. Grab Garbage Bags. Plastic trash bags haare great to put over […]

Local MovingS – How Your Move Can be Cost-Efficient and Stressless.

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~By Alexander Harris Local Movings – How Your Move Can be Cost-Efficient and Stressless. Moving is one of the most stressful life events that you can experience. While it is fun and exciting to start a new chapter in your life, actually planning a move is a major headache. From finding a reliable moving company to […]

The Budget for your Move- Moving Cost Calculation: Important Factors

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Trying to estimate the budget/ cost for your move? Having a good idea about the distance to move (point A to B), the number of items you have, moving supplies required, labor and transportation costs can enable you to estimate the cost of your move. Big Factors to consider, the size of your home, your […]

Moving with Pets?

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Moving can stress everyone, including our four-legged best friends. 1. Get the Right Identification. “Be certain that any required license tags are secured properly and the contact information is current,” advised Will Featherstone, founder, and owner of Featherstone & Co. of Keller Williams Excellence, a real estate team located in Baltimore, MD. If your pet’s ID tags […]

Packing and Moving Supplies Needed for Any Move

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Not having enough moving supplies or using them incorrectly can result in damaged goods. Packing supplies HERE Bubble wrap Packing paper Moving boxes: Small for heavy items and books. Medium for general Kitchen items, and Large for really light items like linens, pillows..etc Moving blankets or furniture pads Padded wrapping paper: for breakables: glass, pottery, […]

How to get an apartment with bad credit. It is possible.

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Poor credit history could make you wonder how to get an apartment with bad credit? Thank you for sharing – Trulia.com Snagging your first apartment is exciting, but if you have poor credit (or even no credit!), it can be a challenge. Still, you can be an attractive rental candidate for your ideal one-bedroom. Here’s […]

What to Ask when Renting an Apartment

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What to Ask when Renting an Apartment?  There are plenty of smart questions to ask before renting an apartment, and a good landlord or management company should be happy to answer everyone. Questions to ask before signing a lease: What’s included in my rent? You can’t budget if you don’t have all the numbers. Here […]

How to Choose an Energy Supplier When You Move- Local MovingS

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Make sure you do your homework on how to choose a new energy supplier when you move before you get stuck with an expensive tariff when you move to a new home. If you live in one of the 15 states where energy is deregulated, you may be able to save upwards of 20% on […]

How to claim your pets on your tax return

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In some specific cases, your dogs and cats can fetch you tax breaks on pet-related expenses. Get your paws on some more tax write-offs. While the IRS won’t let you claim your fur babies as dependents — they’re generally considered a “personal expense” — pets can still fetch you some extra tax breaks in some […]