Moving
This is
an important step - it marks the change from house hunting to home
owning. Now it's your home - all you have to do is move in. Easy,
right? Not always.
The
Moving Process
A major
decision in your move is figuring out whether you want to use a
professional mover or do it yourself. Distance and budget are
usually the biggest factors in determining which method is best
for you.
Interstate
moves are federally regulated and priced according to a
"tariff," a fixed schedule of rates and charges, which
looks at the total weight of your furniture and other items to be
shipped and the distance to your new home. An intrastate move [a
move within the borders of one state], is state regulated and
generally priced according to the amount of time and labor
required.
Local
moves [less than 50 miles] are typically the least expensive, with
the costs increasing for intrastate and interstate moves.
Don't
know if you're prepared to move yourself? Consider the following
questions:
- What
is your moving budget?
- How
do you feel about packing?
- Are
you comfortable with lifting and moving heavy objects like
your furniture?
- How
much driving are you willing to do?
- Are
you comfortable driving a truck or trailer?
- If
you break it, it is your loss. If a moving company breaks it,
they are usually covered by an insurance policy.
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