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Sure, it's
the third most stress-inducing change you'll experience. But
the more you know about moving...the more of an adventure it becomes! First,
plan ahead to find out about the area you'll be living in: - What
does it cost to live there compared to the cost of living in your area?
- What are the
schools, churches, cultural events and other area institutions like?
- Will you be
able to enjoy the same activities you are used to or are you looking at new adventures
ahead.
- Is
the weather the same?
- What
about the crime rate?
There
are so many things you need to know before deciding on where to move and
that's just step one! Once
you've committed to the move you'll need to find a place to live and, if you're
not renting, you have to sell your current residence. If you're lucky, you'll
find two realtors who will work with you to make sure that the new home will be
yours just as the old one is sold. Then
comes the move itself. Packing up all of your "stuff" and trusting strangers
to deliver it in good condition. Having heard plenty of moving horror stories,
you'll want to have insurance in case the movers damage or lose anything of value.
No wonder there
is stress involved, but there is also lots of helpful advice to be found around
the Web. Up ahead, check out top sites offering tips, suggestions and how to's
for those about to make the big move, along with individual guides to moving to
all 50 U.S. states plus features articles on the finer points of moving
& relocating ...
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STORIES |
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| Moving
with Kids |

If you think moving is stressful, just add kids to the
mix! Get help with tips and advice in our guide to reducing
stress, scouting the new neighborhood, safety and budget
considerations, and how to get kids involved in the big
move so they don't feel left out ....
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| Moving
Tips & Advice ... Online |

Time was when you had to schlep to the post office, make
dozens of phone calls and coordinate everything yourself.
Today, you can get expert tips and visitor reviews, take
advantage of interactive tools & calculators, and
get help with practically everything else you need right
online ...
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| 3
Important Moving Insurance Tips |

Although moving companies are required to take out insurance
on the goods they move, consumers might want to take out
added coverage to ensure proper reimbursement if anything
is lost, broken or stolen en route ... |
also see related features -> Dorm
Kitchen Essentials Checklist
Getting
Settled In a Dorm | Moving
& Relocation Career Advice
Tips
on Moving with Pets
also
see in Travel ->
Moving to a Foreign Country
Top Moving & Relocating Resources
around the Web:
BestPlaces.net - Mega U.S. resource with city comparisons for some 3,000
locations with related school info, crime rates and statistics, climate and weather
info, salary and cost of living calculators.
helpiammoving.com
- Comforting U.K. site with a step-by-step guide to removals and storage companies
with practical advice on pet and plant moving, checklists, kids stuff and more. MonsterMoving
- The monster resource with real-time mortgage rates, change of address service,
cost of living analysis and home-buying calculators, mover quotes, personal move
organizer and a weekly newsletter. Relocation
Index - Comparison shop moving companies and check out the relocation
database for finding anything from moving truck rentals to guides and information
on your chosen destination worldwide, including online tools, tips, resources,
currency and time converters. Relocate
America - Comprehensive and easily navigable site offering tons of info
on real estate services and guides for cities throughout the U.S. and Canada.
Relocation
Central - Useful facts, info and free services including online help with
everything from apartment hunting in the U.S. to finding local utilities and services.
Outpost
Expatria - Excellent resource for the business person or family on the
move around the world, with links to practical country info from text links or
via a clickable image map. |