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Tips for Interstate Moving
There’s different sets of criteria that affect local moving and long-distance moving; out of state moving services have somewhat different necessary considerations than simply moving down the block. In this blog entry, the residential moving service experts here at Noah’s Ark Moving and Storage will detail some useful tips for interstate moving service.
Advance Planning
By planning your move far in advance, with checklists and inventories, you can make sure that nothing is forgotten during the move itself, and that the entire process is more pleasant, and stress-free.
Tax Changes
Taxes vary in different States, which could be both beneficial or frustrating depending on which State you’re moving from, and to. You might lower your yearly taxes, or they might increase. Review the tax rates for your new location, and determine how much State and Federal tax you will be responsible for in advance.
Downsizing
Long distance moves are often priced according to the weight of all the objects being hauled. By donating items you no longer need or want, especially heavy furniture, you can greatly reduce the cost of your state-to-state move.
Housing
This should be a given, but ensure that you have stable housing at your new location. Consider which neighborhood you’re moving to, and research necessities like parking, walkability, nightlife, crime rate, proximity to schools and supermarkets, and any other variables that you consider important to your lifestyle.
Careful Packing
Make sure to thoughtfully structure the packing process, as your belongings might be in a truck moving through many different terrains for a while. Carefully pack fragile and breakable items to ensure their safety during the move. Don’t pack temperature sensitive items in the moving truck. Keep a go bag of items you may need during the moving process to bring in your own vehicle.
Essential Items
Make sure to pack a bag with essential items like paperwork, tax records, clothes, linens, toiletries, identification, and medication with you. You can utilize these items during your move, and easily unpack it right away once you’ve arrived at your new property.
Backup Money
We recommend having a stash of backup money to cover random costs that might crop up during your move, any gear you might realize you need, food, or even leisure activities to distract the children when you’re on the road. It never hurts to stay prepared!
Hiring Expert Movers
We recommend hiring a team of trusted, reliable, licensed, insured, and highly experienced movers, like those here at Noah’s Ark Moving and Storage. By doing so, you can rest easy in the knowledge that all aspects of your interstate move, from start to finish, will be handled by the best personnel in the moving business.
