It is that crazy time of the year when there are millions of people looking for new places to live. If you live in a college town, then you know what I mean. This is the time when all of the students are searching for their new college pad. Also, if you are an emerging professional you are probably looking for something that is cheaper...reccssion proof that is. Well I am one of those millions of people. I am currently moving out of my apartment, and the process has been interesting, to say the least. From finding movers to finding a new home.... I have learned a thing or two that might make things easier.
1. The worst day of the week to move is on a Friday. The moving companies say that everyone usually moves out on a Friday.
2. The worst day of the month to move is the last day in the month.
3. Make sure that you book movers way in advance.
4. Try to find moving companies that have their own storage. You can get a lot of deals on prices this way.
5. Search craigslist for movers if you don't think the moving companies prices are reasonable.
6. Make sure to send your new address to all the necessary parties before you move.
7. Go to grocery stores if you want to get boxes for free.
8. Make sure that you have boxes, packing tape, and newspaper.
10. Make sure that you have a marker to label all of your boxes.
11. Sort through your belongings to reduce the number of things you have to move.
12. Donate items you no longer need to charity. You can also write this off for tax purposes.
13. Save all moving receipts because some moving expenses can be tax deductible.
14. Place your legal and medical documents in a hidden place or carry them on you...not with the movers.
15. Once all of your items are moved, make sure that you check all of your inventory before signing the delivery papers.
Those are just a few things that I wrote down to make sure that my moving went smoothly. I currently am almost done moving, and now I have to find a new place to live. Of course finding a place before you move is the smart thing to do, but I waited last minute. I will tell you about that experience when it is over.
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That was great advice! I wish I had read this post before I moved to NYC. I definitely made a couple of mistakes before moving here from Cincinnati.
When I left Cincy, I didn't know where I was going to live, I didn't have a job, or money for that matter. I was able to secure a room to rent which I did for about 2 months while looking for a job. Then I got my job and started looking for a place and that was horrible. Looking for an apartment in NYC is crazy.
Between the high rent, broker's fees, and 1st and last month's rent, you have to come out of pocket at least 4 or 5K. Luckily, I received help and was able to secure a great place in Uptown Manhattan. But, I wish I would've saved those moving receipts b/c it would've made a big difference on my tax refund. Oh wells.
P.S. It would be cool if you did a post on how to find a crib in NYC.
Wow! This was definitely a great post. I will be sure to share this with some of my colleagues .
I know how chaotic moving can be. I remember the stress I went thru when moving from Florida to attend a college in the Northeast. It was a major headache. From the flights back and forth, storage units in both states, etc. (Thank god for my mother). But in the end, it was worth it. I would do it again in a heartbeat if I had to.
@Loud Pen, numerous of my friends have stated the same thing. That moving to New York can be very costly. But I’m glad you were able to find a place to live :-) Especially in Uptown Manhattan ! (One of my favorite restaurants is in that location)
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