It doesn’t matter if you moving to a city or the country, you’ll need a plan so you have a smooth move.
The moving process has a lot of factors and things to consider. Different moves require different amounts of thought and energy. Moving within the same town or city can be very different from moving across the country. We wanted to help you with your next move, no matter how far or how big. We’ve compiled this list of things that you should consider even if you’re moving across town, or into a new a home.
Securing Your New Place (2-6 months before move)-
Down payments made, leases signed, and keys in hand. No unwanted surprises when you get to your new place, this is the goal.
“Setting Down Roots” (1-2 months before move)
If you are currently on any boards, or participate in any religious groups, look into connecting with these circles before the move. That way you can stay connected with activities that you had in your previous location. Making connections early will help you with settling into your new place faster.
Transfers (2 weeks – 2 Months before move)-
There are a lot of things that you will want to transfer before you move, and here is a list from furthest out to closer to moving day.
Trucks with no company names, or logos are a flag for a potential unlicensed illegal movers.
Moving day is approaching, and you may have found that you are in need of some extra hands on the move. If you’ve never hired a moving service company you may be asking questions like “How much is this going to cost?”, “What is the difference between a licensed and unlicensed mover”, or “ Why not use this craigslist guy?”.
First off, we are going to strongly advise you not to use the craigslist guy, just for the simple reason that he probably isn’t licensed. Having a license for a moving company is important for you to the consumer because it ensures a few things:
In the past few years, there has been a skyrocket in complaints against unlicensed moving companies. Many sting operations to shut these illegal operations down (Here is an example story from New Jersey). From items getting stolen to unexpected price hikes, you need a company you can trust. For the Metro Detroit area, there is no better company to use than Men on the Move. You’ve probably seen us on highway helping someone with their move or heard about us on the radio. When it comes down to it, no one does it better than Men on the Move.
We also offer free quotes for your commercial or residential move so you can better assess your moving costs. Finally, we are fully licensed, insured, and always give our award winning service.
Celebrate the holidays with Men on The Move. We are proud to have two locations in Michigan. Men on the Move is proud to service the Westland and Ann Arbor communities. The best part of the holiday is getting to share it with people of our community at local events in Westland or Ann Arbor. Listed below are three of our favorite events located in Washtenaw and Wayne County for the Michigan holiday.
Every year during the Christmas and Thanksgiving holiday, Hines Dr. gets converted into the Wayne County Lightfest.
The Wayne County Lightfest is the longest and largest light show in the entire Midwest! Over four miles of Hines Drive is covered with lights and other large Christmas decorations that the entire family will enjoy. The cost for entry is $5.00 per car. This event runs from November 20th through December 21, 2014. On Monday through Thursday, the show will be open from pm -10 pm. On Friday through Sunday, the hours will be from 6 pm-10 pm. Don’t miss out!
These are our top two event favorites in Ann Arbor. Festive Fridays will run every Friday from December 12 to December 19th. During this time in downtown Ann Arbor, there will be live entertainment and the stores will stay open later for Christmas shopping.
Santa in Kerrytown runs from December 6 to December 19th. This event is for all children who love Santa! Santa will visit every Saturday before Christmas from 10:00-2:00 pm. There will also be musical performances and other activities for the entire family to enjoy!
Men on the Move is a full service moving company that services all of Michigan. We specialize in local or long distance moves that are residential or commercial. Contact us today to get a free moving quote!
Moving during the holidays can be tough. Many people who are planning to move this time of year do not want to bring any more items into their home, due to the simple fact that they will have to pack it up in more boxes and move them. Don’t let moving stop you from enjoying your holiday season.