New Year, New Home

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A new year, a new home let moving day be an
exciting time, not a stressful one! Here are tips
to help your family easily find movers and
remember important items on the day of your big
move.
Summary
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• If you have plans to move this year, youll need
  to start organizing 4 to 8 weeks in advance is
  preferable.
• De-clutter and toss anything that wont make it
  to the new home youd be surprised what
  accumulates over the years!
• During these early stages, also be sure to set
  aside extra cash for home improvements or other
  items needed to make your current home look as
  best as possible for potential buyers.

Sort Organize
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• Realtor.com recently listed 10 housing markets
  that are expected to experience the fastest sales
  growth in 2015. See below for predictions for
  expected growth in the New Year1
• Denver, CO 14
• Atlanta, GA 11
• Phoenix, AX 11
• Washington, DC 10
• Minneapolis, MN 9
• Des Moines, IA 9
• Dallas, TX 7
• Los Angeles, CA 6
• Houston, TX 5
• San Jose, CA 3

Research
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After determining the location(s) youre
interested in and how they may fit in with the
needs of your family, its time to buy! When
selecting a new home, be sure to keep the
following in mind

• Your budget This seems like a no-brainer, but
  dont buy outside of your means. If the housing
  crisis taught anything, it is that prices and
  values can fluctuate dramatically. What seems
  attainable now could change in the future and put
  you in a difficult spot.
• School system ratings If your family is moving
  with children, you will want to pay particular
  attention to the quality and availability of
  educational opportunities. Ask about school
  amenities, private schools, and community
  involvement in addition to reading reviews and
  reports.
• New homes are not always best Consider that a
  lived-in home may also be a maintained home, and
  has provided the previous owner with many years
  of happiness.
• Appearances can be deceiving Sometimes youre
  better off buying a house that needs a little
  work or redecorating. You can get better deals if
  youre able to take on some workjust make sure
  youre prepared for what you are taking on.

Take the Plunge
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• Now that youve gone into contract on your new
  home, its time to get ready for moving day.
• Remember to choose the right boxes for your
  belongings, taking box construction or materials
  (like cardboard) into account, weight
  limitations, and other factors like dimensions.
• You can try reusing old boxesespecially for
  non-fragile itemsbut consider purchasing
  specialty boxes for unique or oddly-shaped items
  such as lamps or artwork.

Order Supplies
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• Once youre packed, its time to get everything
  in shape pass on to the new owners.
• Remember that a clean home on closing day is
  often required as part of the sales process.
• Some realtors may arrange for a cleaning crew,
  but be prepared with your own just in case.
• Make sure everything is cleaned properly and
  signed off on so you wont be held responsible
  for any issues down the road.

Deep Cleaning
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• As you find yourself approaching the end of the
  sales process, youll need to nail down your
  moving company. Not all moving companies are
  created equal and you need to choose the moving
  company thats right for you. Consider these
  helpful tips
• Call around for estimates that match your budget.
• Make sure the mover is licensed by the Federal
  Motor Carrier Safety Administration.
• Check for any unsatisfactory claims with the
  Better Business Bureau.
• Lookout for red flags like unanswered phone calls
  or required cash deposits.
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Choose Your Movers
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• Almost as important as finding the right mover is
  making sure youre prepared for the bill. Here
  are some common moving company expenses so youre
  not surprised when moving day comes
• Ask if moving fees include fuel, tolls and labor
  charges.
• Ask whether you will get a flat or hourly rate.
• Determine if any specialty items will cost more
  to move.
• Look into the cost of insuring valuable items
  you can never be too careful!

Plan Your Payment
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• Almost there! Dont forget a few last-minute
  items
• Pack a suitcase of personal belongings to hold
  you over between moving and unpacking.
• Refill any prescriptions and keep a first aid kit
  accessible.
• Forward mail to your new address.
• Notify important contacts, including doctors and
  clients, of your change of address.

Prepare for Moving Day
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Shleppers Moving Storage was founded in NYC in
1978. Since then, they have expanded to 6
locations Los Angeles, California, New Jersey,
Rockland, Westchester, New York City Miami,
Florida. With high standards and dedication to
customer satisfaction, Shleppers is one of the
leading moving companies in New York, serving
families, prestigious companies and notable
celebrities. To learn more, call [phone]
or visit http//www.shleppers.com/.
About Shleppers
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1. http//money.cnn.com/2014/12/04/real_estate/hot-ho
   using-markets/

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