How to Pack an Essentials Box

By Scott Boone

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When you’re getting ready for a move, most people focus on packing everything up.  What they fail to realize is that unpacking is going to take even longer than packing.  That’s because it’s far easier to cram your belongings into a hundred boxes than it is to sort out and unpack them. Add to this, if you fail to take into consideration your immediate needs the day after a move, you could wind up scurrying around the garage combing through a pile of boxes looking for your dress shoes or the salt and pepper shakers. To help you avoid a panic attack the day after your move, I thought I’d take the time to show you how to pack a couple of essentials boxes that you can easily stow in the trunk of your car.

Don’t Declare War on your Floor

By Scott Boone

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If you’ve read any of my other blogs, you know how I stress taking precautions when it comes to packing your possessions.  Whether you need to pack breakables, heirlooms, furniture, or appliances, there’s a right way and a wrong way to go about it.  Get it right and there’s a high probability your belongings will survive the move unharmed.  Get it wrong and chances are you will wind up damaging or destroying something you cherish.  That being said, there is one thing in your home that, while it won’t be moved, needs to be taken care of it isn’t going to get damaged.  I’m talking about your floors. 

Better to Sell or Rent Your Home?

By Scott Boone

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Once you’ve made the decision to move, most folks put their existing house or condo on the market.  While this logic makes sense for many homeowners, it isn’t always the best bet for every homeowner.  Not when the option of renting your home can offer so many advantages.

Sure, if you’re leveraged to the max, selling your existing home might be the only way to afford to move into a new one.  However, if your house has a lot of equity, you’re looking for some tax relief, or there’s even a small chance you could wind up moving back to the area in a few years, considering the rental option could be a win/win.  Here’s why: