Building your home: Moving In

Moving in.

Moving into a new home is truly one of life’s great milestones; an event you will look back on years from now with fond memories.

But it can also be a bit of a headache if you don’t follow a few simple steps both before and during the big day.

Before your move

• Notify your financial institutions of your new address and the date it will become effective. Don’t forget to call:
  • credit card companies
  • insurance companies
  • banks
  • car loan/leasing providers
• Transfer your children’s school records to their new schools.
• Contact your utility providers to schedule appointments to terminate, transfer or begin new services.
• Ensure your mail is forwarded properly by completing a change of address form at your current post office.
• Cancel newspaper delivery and trash pickup at your old address.
• Pack a “travel” case with several days worth of clothing and toiletries. It amazing how difficult it can be finding a change of clothes amid scores of boxes.

During your move

• Stay with the movers all day to ensure items are handled to your satisfaction.
• Carry important valuables or irreplaceable items with you.
• Take a tour of your old home before the movers leave to make sure nothing has been left behind.
• Take lots of pictures, both at your old address and your new one. These will become favorite heirlooms and make fun gifts for family and friends

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