Three Ways To Save Money When Moving

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Moving into a new home can be an extremely exciting time for all parties involved - after all, a new home means new experiences and new opportunities to get organized and work with your inner designer. However, moving isn't always all fun and games, and it can actually be pretty stressful if not planned for properly - especially when it comes to how it will be funded.

Being that purchasing a new home is costly enough as it is, we've put together the following list of ways that you can save money during the actual move:

1. Move when others aren't: It's only natural to want to move during the warmer months, but chances are all of your fellow movers are thinking the same thing. And since that means there will be more of a demand for moving companies, you are more likely to run into higher prices. To avoid paying more than you need to for different moving services, consider planning to do so during the off season.
2. DIY as much as you can: Between packing your things and transporting them to your new destination, the cost of getting your furniture and other items together can be one of your biggest expenses. Therefore, rather than have a company pack your belongings for you, do it yourself! Of course larger items will require some help, but if you and your family can handle it on your own, you should do as much of the packing and moving as possible.
3. Plan move in/out dates accordingly: You may be anxious to get into your new home, but if you have to be out of your current home before you can move into your new one, you'll likely have to pay to store all of your belongings. Therefore, it is extremely important to plan ahead and coordinate moving dates to ensure that your new home will be waiting for you the moment you step out the door.

So, are you planning a move soon? If you're thinking about relocating, whether it be now or possibly when you retire, we encourage you to keep these tips in mind so that you can keep a bit more of the green stuff in your pocket!

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