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Moving Countdown Part 4: The Week Before - 01/29/10 11:42 AM
We started this series with tips for 6-8 weeks before moving. Now we're up to the week before the big day! Here are some ideas to make it less stressful:
Tie up those loose ends! Make sure you've returned movie rentals, library books, and items borrowed from friends and neighbors. Review moving tips from previous posts to make sure you haven't missed anything. Confirm your travel arrangements. Pack suitcases and check airline and hotel reservations. Keep plans as flexible as possible to accomodate last minute changes. At least one day before your move, empty, defrost, and clean your fridge and freezer. … (1 comments)
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Moving Countdown Part 3: 2-3 Weeks Before - 01/21/10 11:35 AM
So far we've covered tips for 6-8 weeks and 4-5 weeks before your move. Here are some ideas for 2-3 weeks before the big day:
Call ahead to schedule utilites to be connected at your new home. This includes electricity, gas, water, phone, cable, internet, etc. Call your bank to change your address or transfer accounts. If you use a local credit union or bank that doesn't have branches in your new area, ask if they have recommendations or "partner" banks. Make final packing decisions and start packing items you don't use very often. Create a staging area in the garage … (1 comments)
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Moving Countdown Part 2: 4-5 Weeks Before - 01/12/10 11:51 PM
In the last blog, we covered what to do 6-8 weeks before your move. Here are some tips to follow 4-5 weeks before the big day arrives:
If you live in an apartment or condo, now is the time to talk with your property manager about scheduling your move. There may be date or time restrictions as to when moving can be done. Make sure to abide by any rental or lease agreement you may have to avoid hefty fines. Contact the moving company to schedule your move date and reserve the appropriate sized truck. Notify your insurance company and schedule … (1 comments)
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Moving Countdown Part 1: 6-8 Weeks Before - 01/12/10 01:55 AM
Moving. The word can bring up feelings ranging from happiness and excitement to exhaustion and dread. No matter where you fall on the scale, these tips can help your next move be a smooth one.
What to do 6-8 weeks before the big day:
Determine which items you wish to take to your new home. Items you don't need should either be donated to charity or sold at a garage sale. You may consider teaming up with your neighbors who want to sell some of their belongings and hold a "neighborhood sale." If you plan on packing your own items, start … (1 comments)
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7 Things You NEED to Know About the $6500 Tax Credit! - 01/08/10 12:45 PM
Several months ago Congress approved a $6500 tax credit for homebuyers aimed at so-called "move up" buyers. Though it's been law since November, there are still a lot of questions and mis-information floating around. Here are a few things you should know about taking advantage of the tax credit:
To qualify, you must have owned and lived in your current home for a consecutive 5 out of the last 8 years. And your income must be below $125k if you're single, $225k if you're married filing jointly. You may "move up" (buy a more expensive home) or "downsize" (buy a less … (1 comments)
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9 Top Tips to Improve Your Credit - 01/06/10 05:43 PM
Mortgage rates are heavily weighted by your credit (or FICO) score, so of course you want it to be the best it can be! Here are nine tips to improve your credit score:
Review your current credit report for accuracy. Everyone is entitled to one free report per year from each of the three credit bureaus: Experian, Equifax, and TransUnion. You can get all three at once, or get one every four months. Make sure the information in your file is about YOU, not someone with a similar name or similar social security number! It's very common for your credit reports … (2 comments)
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