Moving is stressful, there is no doubt about it. No one enjoys the mess and disruption of a move, especially a move out of state. However, there are ways to minimize the pain and aggravation.
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If you follow these tips, you’ll reduce your anxiety and have time to enjoy the excitement of living in a new place.
Move during the school year
Conventional wisdom states that it’s best to move children in the summer. However, this is rarely true. It’s harder to meet people in the summer. Many families will be out of town on vacation.
Your kids may feel lost, adrift and bored. If you move during the school year, however, your children will immediately become busy with classes, and it will be easy for them to make new friends.
Spend a little extra to reduce stress
There are things you can do to make your life easier during those first few weeks in a new home. Allow yourself to eat out, rather than trying to cook a meal while your kitchen utensils are still packed.
If your car hasn’t arrived yet, rent one. That way you can run errands and see your new neighborhood.
Choose your mover carefully
You will be trusting your mover with most of your possessions. Most movers are reputable and responsible. Some are not. Be sure to check references and do careful research before selecting one.
You can even call a truck rental company in your area in order to rent and move yourself if you prefer more control over the process.
Read the papers
It can be helpful to know something about your new city and state. Before you move, start reading the newspaper for your new locale. You can order a copy sent to your home or read it online.
It will be full of information about activities, crime rates, weather and lots of other things.
Read realty sites
It’s a good idea to read the websites of realtors in your new town because they have lots of information about schools, homes, neighborhoods and local businesses.
It doesn’t matter whether you are planning to buy a house now or not. You can still study those websites to learn about your area.
Ask questions
Tell everyone you know about your move. Chances are you’ll find people familiar with your new hometown. They are a valuable resource. Ask them your questions; they’ll probably be happy to help you out.
If you don’t find anyone familiar with your new town, check out Epodunk.com or City-data.com, two excellent websites with a wealth of information about different communities in the U.S.
In conclusion, there are many things you can do to prepare for a move to a new state. If you follow these tips, you’ll feel at home a lot sooner, and begin to enjoy the fun of being in a new place.
This article uses information from Jamieson Car and Truck Rental.
Anica Oaks
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