The Moving Checklist Part One
Posted in November 24th, 2011
This is part one of our moving checklist guide that will help guide you through the steps of going through with a stress free and painless domestic move. This first part will go through the steps you can take a week or more before the moving trucks arrive at your door.
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How to Find Good Auto Shipping Rates
Posted in November 22nd, 2011
Auto shipping rates aren't easy to find on the internet, so if you are trying to ship a car it's best you do some research. There are a number of auto transport companies that will give you a quote, but only few deliver the quality and service that goes along with shipping a vehicle. Auto shipping rates can fluctuate with gas and oil prices, so alw...
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Getting a Driver’s License When Moving Internationally
Posted in November 20th, 2011
If you plan on driving when moving abroad, it’s advisable to get an international driving permit, even if you don’t plan on doing much driving. The permit is valid in over 150 countries and is translated into 10 languages. It’s necessary for driving but ca...
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Some Facts to Keep in Mind When Moving
Posted in November 18th, 2011
The facts surrounding the moving industry can be a bit disheartening, but by examining some common misconceptions and potential pitfalls you can avoid a lot of the bad circumstances that trouble so many movers. Many problems arise from erroneous quotes given by movers. Most relocations end up costing more than double the original amount quoted. Man...
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A Guide to Hiring Movers
Posted in November 16th, 2011
Hiring movers may seem like a somewhat trivial task, but it's important to hire people who you can trust to handle your most important valuables and get them where you need them to go. Evaluating whether or not a mover is trustworthy may not be readily apparent, but can be accomplished through several different methods. This involves doing research...
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How to Protect Furniture When Moving
Posted in November 13th, 2011
It can sometimes take years or even decades to build up a decent collection of furniture, and there is no reason that it should be at risk when you decide to move. Extra care and attention should be paid to furniture when moving to ensure that it arrives at your new home just as it left your old one. Protecting furniture while moving is all about p...
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Finding a Job after Your Move
Posted in November 11th, 2011
It’s always a good idea to have a job ready for any new location you’re moving to. Having a ready source of income for your new home is both a reliever of stress and one less thing to worry about when going through the process of relocation. If you don’t have a job ready and waiting, however, there are some things you can do to get the proces...
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Save Money on Moving with Tax Deductions
Posted in November 9th, 2011
Moving can be very expensive, but thankfully the IRS wants to help you out with some very valuable tax deductions for moving expenses. In order to be eligible for these savings, however, your domestic relocation must be related to your employment, you must move a cer...
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Good and Bad Vehicle Transportation Brokers
Posted in November 6th, 2011
Many shipping brokers do not have established relationships with vehicle transportation carriers. There are many broker shipments who work with only the lowest bidding carriers. Some brokers will claim that they are not responsible for the car's pick-up, care, or delivery. They don't track the car, or know when it will arrive. There have been repor...
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Important Moving Terminology
Posted in November 4th, 2011
The following are some terms that will help you navigate the often complicated world of domestic and international moving. Don’t worry if you still don’t completely understand most of the terms, a global relocation service like Unipack can help you navigate the waters of household goods relocation affordably and easily.
Bill of Lading – th...
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