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Long Distance Moving

by Sue Yee on April 15, 2009


Long distance moving can be exciting, but it can also be a hassle. Moving to another state means getting used to a whole new environment without much of the familiar to fall back on. Here are a few things you can do to make long distance moving a less trying affair.

Prepare Your Family

Long distance moving can be especially trying for children. If you can, try to schedule your move during the summer, so your children don't have to switch schools mid stream. If your move is still some time away, you may also want to take your children to visit their new neighborhood in advance so that they can become acclimated to it.

Start Your Preparations as Early As Possible

If you can ship some boxes to the new location in advance of your long distance moving, you will have less to worry about when the moving day arrives. It can be a good idea to keep some items in storage while you decide where their place is in your new home. The weeks before a move are also a good time to sell or give away those items that have been collecting dust for years.

Choose the Right Movers

Whether you're going to do all your long distance moving yourself by renting a truck or van, or you're going to hire a professional, you want to make sure to hire a high quality service at the best rate you can get. The best way to do this is through an online search. Fill out the easy, simple form for either moving van rental or movers and find the service you need quickly and hassle free. Every little thing you can do to simplify your long distance moving adventure will make the process that much easier.

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1 nancy davis October 19, 2009 at 12:58 PM

need a quote

2 nancy davis October 19, 2009 at 12:59 PM

need a quote on renting a trailor

3 HousingInfo October 30, 2009 at 7:21 PM

Dear Nancy,

We have some great tips on renting a truck to move in this article:
http://www.housinginfo.com/truck-rental/

You can search in Google for “trailor rental” or “truck rental” and then find rentals in your neighborhood, as well as asking your friends and neighbors for recommendations.

Good luck with your move!

The HousingInfo Staff

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