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Archive for January, 2012
HOUSING: California attracts more families than it loses
For the first time in 11 years, the four major moving companies that release data agree: More families are moving to California than are leaving it. For a decade, high housing prices made it hard for people to stay in the state, even if they wanted to. But falling house...
Moving Tip: Changing Your Address
Changing your address isn’t the hardest part of moving (at least compared to lugging your grand piano down three flights of stairs), but making sure everyone who needs your new address has it isn’t as easy as you might think. Unless you fill out an official US Post Office change...
How to Pack a Dining Room
There’s a method to packing up the dining room and making sure it’s prepared for the possible long haul. The worst feeling is moving in to your new place and realizing that something is broken or has a major scratch that tarnishes the beauty of your furniture. Every dining room...
Allied Van Lines Announces 44th Annual Magnet States Report
Texas tops the list in U.S. for seventh straight year, followed by Florida and South Carolina California regains its status as an inbound state, jumping 33 positions to 7th place. Texas may be holding on to the Magnet State title, but the Allied Van Lines’ 44th Annual Magnet States Report...
Interstate vs. Intrastate Move
Knowing your rights and being fully educated on your move is just another plus that will make your move successful. Most movers today are unfamiliar with proper moving terminology and processes that could possibly cost them much more money and stress than they could even imagine. Understanding what type of...
Compliments to a Professional Team
Hi Tom & Karen, The relocation went extremely well. The gentlemen Johnny that delivered my belongings in Richmond, CA was one of the most courteous, willing to do whatever it took to make the customer-happy-type individual. I have extremely high praises for him and I hope you can pass along...
Van line: Calif. jumps to No. 7 U.S. destination
California, here we come? Allied Van Lines’ 44th annual “Magnet States Report” says that at least by its own business patterns California is back as on the “inbound list” — states with more folks moving in than out. Moving van activity is seen by some experts as a good indication...
Tips for Moving Your Computer
It’s easy to protect your computer, printer, peripherals and valuable files when moving. Backup Your Data Be sure to back up all of your important files and programs. Store the backup disks with your original program disks and keep in a secure container. Remove all floppy diskettes, CD-ROMs, tapes, etc....
