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Picture this: You’re driving away in the U-Haul, the old place fading away in the rearview mirror. But you aren’t fighting away tears. You’re patting yourself on the back for getting through this hellish move like a boss. Or  did  you? And that’s when the sinking feeling sets in. Did you remember everything? You’re not alone That creeping worry we feel when we finally leave a place for the last time might be for a very good reason. Turns out, leaving stuff behind isn’t that uncommon. “We have sold many homes, and the joke for Realtors® is that the homes  always  have something left,” says  Jerry Koller , broker with  International Home Realty  in Irvine, CA. But what are we leaving behind? Soap? A trash can? An old welcome mat? Nope. It’s bigger—and stranger—than that. Koller says he’s seen the following items left behind in homes: Assemble-yourself furniture Baby items, including clothing, toys, eating utensils and (yuck!) diaper bags TVs Potted plants Persona

The moment you learn that your residential move is only a matter of time is the exact moment when a myriad of questions will most likely flood your mind and make you genuinely worried about the preparation period ahead of you. It can be really frustrating that regardless of how much time you have until moving day arrives – a few months, a few weeks, or a few days (!), you’re still going to have to answer a number of essential questions to complete the trouble-free move you want. One of these fundamental questions is, of course, strictly related to the approximate costs of moving house: what are the average costs of moving house? Whether you’re moving out of a 1, 2, or 3 bedroom apartment, or you’re leaving a 1, 2, 3 or 4 bedroom house, you need to know how much you’re expected to pay on average either by hiring professional moving services or by organizing and executing the move by yourself (self-moving). Also, the move distance between the two homes – short distance (local) or lon

Managing your supplies and belongings will make the day of your move much easier. (Photo by Eldon Lindsay) Moving doesn't have to be a hassle. Consider these 7 tips. Moving to a new house can be a stressful event for everyone involved. There are so many moving parts and so many deadlines to meet, that it can be overwhelming. Below are seven organizing tips to help you simplify your move and make the transition as seamless as possible. 1. Pack wisely Systematically work room by room to pack up all of the unnecessary items that you won't need to use before move day. It's important to pack like items with like items. The more organized you are in your packing, the easier it will be to set up your new space. Related Article Packing Tips for Moving: Start with the Right Boxes Learn the importance of selecting, testing and even photographing moving boxes. 2. Label moving boxes Label both the top a

It’s hard enough to move all of your belongings – relocating your life is downright stressful. Stay on top of it all with our 8-week timeline, a week-by-week moving checklist of everything you need to get done between now and move day. Week 8 Week 7 Week 6 Week 5 Week 4 Week 3 Week 2 Week 1 Print Full Checklist Email Week 5 Give away, sell, toss or recycle anything you do not need Go through every room in your house to sort through what will move with you and what will not. Have extra stuff? Organize a garage sale or online sale to get rid of anything you won't be taking with you. Donate any unwanted clothing, furniture or other household goods (pots, pans, dishes, bedding, etc.) to your favorite charities in town. Don’t forget to grab receipts showing the items’ approximate value for possible tax deductions. Buy only the food you will need up until move day. Clean out your cupboards and donate or remove any perishable items you will not need prior to t

Every day at 10:53 a.m. the ring of a marine bell cuts through the office at  O2E Brands . It’s time for Huddle! Over 200 employees jump up from whatever they’re doing and gather in one room for a high-energy standup meeting. Huddle not only connects everyone at O2E brands, it also makes us a stronger team and it cuts down on a lot of needless emails and meetings.  It promotes employee engagement by getting everyone together, empowers people to take ownership in their roles, and increases transparency overall. We invite you to have a look into what Huddle is really about...

Moving out for the first time is a big step; it has an associated fear factor that can range from "mild" to "severe." In other words, don't go thinking you're the first person who's ever quaked in their boots at the prospect of moving out on your own. Whether you're 18 or 58, refer to these five essential tips for moving out for the first time as a way to cover all your bases. RELATED: Checklist for Moving into an Apartment Moving Out for the First Time Checklist: Top 5 Tips 1. Save up enough money. You should be able to comfortably pay your first and last month's rent, including any security deposits that most landlords require you to pay. You'll also want to have enough money set aside to handle any emergencies that come up, including the unfortunate possibility that you could lose your job. Which leads to the next item on the moving checklist… 2. Have a job. If you're moving to a faraway location, finding work is just as i

Six Moving Tips When Relocating With Pets With a long to-do list to complete before moving, it is important to remember preparation for your pets. Realtor Magazine offers some moving tips from The Pet Realty Network of Naples, Florida to help make the process more successful. With a long to-do list to complete before moving, it is important to remember preparation for your pets. Realtor Magazine offers some moving tips from The Pet Realty Network of Naples, Florida to help make the process more successful. 1. Gather Vet Records If you are moving a considerable distance away from your current home, it is important to ask your current veterinarian for records that will be requested by the new vet office. These can usually be easily printed out of faxed over to the new medical-care provider, but the source says to always keep the former vet's contact information on file, just in case of an emergency 2. Update Tags With New Address It is also crucial to update your

By  Diane Schmidt Moving Expert     SHARE     PIN     With a month to go before the big day, you may be feeling like you'll never get it all done, but trust me, you can! All you need to do is take a breath, stop looking at the big picture and start concentrating on the small steps. 1. Contact your utility and service companies Arrange the date when your service can be disconnected, and if needed, the date it is to be reconnected in your new home. This can include telephone, Internet, heating, water and electricity. Make sure you ask that services be disconnected after your move date. There's nothing worse than the power being cut at 8:00 a.m. and the movers are arriving at 9:00 a.m. and they really need to move those boxes from the basement. 2. Book the moving truck f you decided to move yourself,  reserve a truck or trailer . You'll also have to  determine what size of truck you nee