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Moving to the Fort Belvoir Area?
Moving to the Fort Belvoir Area?If you or a spouse are a part of the U.S. Military, you may have to move to the Fort Belvoir area. Since World War I, this area of Virginia has been a U.S. Army installation and a census-designated place. Filled with residential homes...
Moving to DC Checklist
Moving to DC ChecklistWhether you are feathering your nest on Capitol Hill, settling in to Silver Spring, or putting down roots in Alexandria, you’ll have a lot to take in regarding your new life in the DC region. The First Five Steps of Your DC Move Decide which part...
How Much Does It Cost to Move Overseas?
How Much Does It Cost to Move Overseas? How much will it cost to move to a new country? It's one of the things people worry about most when moving overseas. Whether you are moving internationally for personal reasons or for a job, there are a number of things that...
How to Downsize My House Efficiently
We’ve seen a number of families and individuals alike planning to downsize their home. Whether they are moving into a smaller space or moving internationally and looking to save on shipping costs, we know that downsizing is a difficult task. Having a plan of attack...
How to Prepare Your Items for Air Shipping
How to Prepare Your Items for Air ShippingWhether you have a few specialty items or a whole household to move, air shipping is one of the best methods to get your items across long distances. But before you ship your items, you should take the time to pack them...
When You Have to Move Fast
When You Have to Move FastYou just found out you’re moving? In less than a month? No problem! Yes, you read that right. As long as you take deep breaths and stay organized, you can pack and move your entire household in a short time period and stay sane while doing...
What to Look for in a Storage Facility in Maryland, Washington, DC, or Virginia
What to Look for in a Storage Facility in Maryland, Washington, DC, or VirginiaThe need for a place to store things is often something we all face at one point or another. You may be facing a move where you can't take everything with you because the new place is...
Is Ocean Shipping Right for You?
Is Ocean Shipping Right for You?Moving overseas is becoming a reality more often. Our world is so widely connected that companies often have offices located throughout the world. This translates in many families finding it necessary to pack up their belongings and...
How to Prepare Your Vehicle for Shipping
How to Prepare Your Vehicle for ShippingHaving a vehicle shipped across the country or to another continent requires going through certain actions in order to make sure your vehicle arrives safely at the other end. It isn't difficult to get it ready, however, if you...
Move for Less: Smart Tips for Saving Money When You Move
Move for Less: Smart Tips for Saving Money When You MoveBesides the stress, the work, and the worry, the expense is what people hate the most about moving. If you pack and move yourself, you save money but expend time, resources, and frustration. Can you hire a mover...
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