We all focus on the offer and escrow process, but often the stress begins for the buyer when we are in contract. Inspections are done, the loan is being processed and contingencies soon to be removed, and now I need to pack my life and move it!!!???!!! Yikes, it can all happen so fast, and no doubt [...]
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So you have been reading our first time buyer tips all month, and to sum it up, we save the best and most important one for last- this is a must read! 5. They don’t think about resale before they buy. The average first-time buyer only stays in a home for four years. We all [...]
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Some people hire a moving company to do everything; pack, move and unpack. This is a wonderful service and is the way to go if you can afford it. For others there are things you can do to cut down the move time and save some money. Pack Everything: If it’s small enough to fit [...]
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- Non-perishables can be packed in book boxes. Do not overfill. – Check lids: make sure they are tight. Put a piece of Saran Wrap between the lid and the bottle to create a better seal. Do not pack things that don’t have lids or do not have a proper seal. – Glass Bottles: could [...]
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As soon as you start to think about moving begin sorting and getting ready. Most people don’t realize how much they have until they start getting ready to move. Let the sorting begin! Don’t wait till the last minute. Start by cleaning out one closet each weekend. Set goals for yourself and break the process [...]
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Don’t get ripped off. Here are some important tips to avoid moving company fraud. Don’t book your move on-line or over the phone without verifying that the mover has an actual location in your area. Do not schedule your move through an online service. These types of services sell their leads to moving companies that [...]
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If you changed your home or business address, notify the IRS to ensure that you receive any refunds or correspondence. While the IRS uses the Postal Service’s change of address files to update taxpayer addresses, notifying the IRS directly is still a good idea. There are several ways to do this. On your tax return. [...]
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Steve Weitekamp President of the CMSA (California Moving & Storage Association) wrote in his latest newsletter: “the CMSA has seen an increase in calls and inquiries over the summer. This indicates an increase in household goods moving both Locally as well as Interstate.” Steve was quoted as saying “Consumers are calling CMSA and visiting our [...]
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