You have the most impeccable credit history. Your finances are in good order. You were pre-approved even before you finished filling out the pre-approval paperwork. You’ve enlisted the assistance of the best Realtor. You have approached your home search with diligence and intelligence; there is no doubt about that. So don’t play head games with [...]

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     Our dreams are truly within reach. The details, fine print and red tape are but the texture woven into the fabric of the actions that link our first thought of something new to its manifestation.

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Would it not be nice if the moving van came with a puzzle box bearing the picture of the perfectly packed cargo, customized for your personal belongings? Hmm! Perhaps I have just invented a new line of business here! Any takers? We have previously explored packing strategies. Now, if you feel ready and willing to [...]

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My first apartment was a studio, a very cozy one, but rather tiny. When I decided it was time to move up in the world, I anticipated an easy move I could accomplish in a matter of 48 hours tops. It took 48 hours alright, but I was shocked when I realized it also required [...]

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You shake hands with the Realtor. You have just signed a listing contract to sell your home. Your agent had brought delicious bagels and veggie cream cheese his wife makes at home. “How delightful!” you exclaim, “she should market this!” Back to business… your agent explains his marketing plan for your home. You are delighted [...]

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Whether you choose to embark on a grand cleaning project to prepare for a move, to make your home sparkle for buyers or simple because you need to clear your space, you know what is going to happen the moment you open the first cabinet and begin to take things out, don’t you? Though you [...]

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It is easy enough to bundle up the kids in preparation for a winter road trip. Children are able to communicate their needs directly, sometimes in very dramatic ways, as you may know if you have young ones. Pets and plants require more attention and foresight. For the purpose of this article, we will focus [...]

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For children, a winter move can mean leaving a school behind. It also means parting from a network of friends forged over what seems like a lifetime to them. There are ways to diminish their isolation by involving them in the moving process. Part 1 of this article focused on general winter moving tips. Today, [...]

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Over 44 million Americans move each year. The majority do it during the warmer months. “This gives a significant financial and logistical advantage to those willing to relocate in the cold,” observes the Moises Team, a moving company located in New Jersey. Here in the North-East, the demand for trucks, moving crews and moving supplies [...]

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Shape sorters are among the favorite toys for toddlers. No genie appears upon completion of the task, no sweet treat placed in the hand, no sudden wealth acquired, yet children seem to find the task of categorizing blocks according to shape and color, and fitting them into their respective holes, utterly rewarding. As adults, we [...]

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