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Moving to South Florida

The Adventure of Moving (December 24, 2007, 1:26pm)
There is always the risk of breaking or damaging your valuable items even if you take extra care while moving them. That is why Compass Van Lines offers insurance on your most valuable items, in case of any accidents that may occur. It is also a good idea, to keep as many valuables with you as much as possible.

Preparations to Pack Your Home (March 16, 2008, 12:56pm)
When you are moving, it is important that you know what all needs to be packed so that you can plan accordingly. This will also help put things in perspective and you will realise the amount of time you need to comfortably pack all your belongings.

Moving Tips

Unpacking Your Packages (December 24, 2007, 12:20pm)
There is always the risk of breaking or damaging your valuable items even if you take extra care while moving them. That is why Compass Van Lines offers insurance on your most valuable items, in case of any accidents that may occur. It is also a good idea, to keep as many valuables with you as much as possible.

Moving Your Plants (January 8, 2008, 10:26am)
Your love for your plants is quite understandable. Extra care is needed when you wish to take your plants along with you when you move. Here are some valuable tips to help you in moving your plants.

Packing Kitchen Appliances (March 6, 2008, 1:28pm)
You may wish to pack your counter top appliances by yourself or have Compass Vanlines Inc. movers pack them for you. Kitchen appliances are quite unique and require some planning before you are ready to pack them.

Packing Linen (March 6, 2008, 1:29pm)
Do you pack all your linens together or separately for teach room? This is a question that everybody who moves will ponder.

Packing Your Kitchen for a Local Move (February 21, 2008, 11:23am)
Depending on the distance of your move you would have to decide whether you can carry perishables or not. If you are moving a block from your current location, then you may be able to remove everything from your fridge and take it to your new home.

Some helpful tips for packing the Kitchen (April 8, 2008, 12:45pm)
The kitchen is one of the most difficult rooms in the home to pack. Not only are you using the things in it until the last day in your old home, but it is full of breakable items and perishable foodstuffs. Packing the kitchen can be appear to be a daunting task. However with the proper planning and a few simple common sense solutions, the kitchen can be as easy to move as any other room in the house.

Packing Dishes (April 30, 2008, 3:10pm)
The most important part about packing China is the packaging you use. You should preferably try to pack your dishware in their original packaging and boxes. If you don’t have those, then use bubble wrap to protect them and place your dishes in an appropriate size box.

Moving Checklist

Full Moving Checklist (December 20, 2007, 9:16pm)
Notify your insurance company that you are moving. Arrange to disconnect telephone, water, and electricity from your old location on the day after your move. Arrange to have the telephone, water, and electricity connected at your new home the day of your move. Arrange to have appliances, chandeliers, and other electrical objects disconnected (water, electricity, and gas).

30-60 Days Before the Move (December 20, 2007, 10:36pm)
Sell, give away, or discard anything you do not want to move. Return all the items you have borrowed. Collect all the items you have lent.

1-10 Days Before the Move (December 20, 2007, 10:37pm)
Pack suitcases with the personal items you will need until the move is completed and you will have had time to unpack.

The Day of the Move (December 20, 2007, 10:38pm)
Pack toiletries and other personal items.

Set Up Your Vehicle for Shipping (December 31, 2007, 11:46am)
Shipping a car is not just the shipping alone. You need to prepare your vehicle for the oncoming long trip. Otherwise you may end up spending time and money for the car. Before the car gets loaded on the back of the mover’s truck just do the following. These preparations will ensure the safe shipment of your car.

Packing Upholstery (March 6, 2008, 1:30pm)
Packing upholstery is a bit tricky as you will be using them till the day before you move. The best way to go about it is to remove the upholstery you are using right now, clean it and put it away. Thus the set that you use will be relatively clean when you reach your new home. Use this set first. Never put away unclean upholstery even if it has been used for a few days and seems clean. Fungus grows especially quickly in warm, humid climate.

General

Moving Utilities (December 24, 2007, 11:07am)
Planning is closely associated with moving. The outcome of your move will depend on how you planned the whole idea. Proper disconnection and connection have much to do with giving your family a comfortable move. Deal with this well ahead of your move so that you do not face inconveniences on your move to your relocated place.

Moving Overseas (December 28, 2007, 12:49pm)
Deciding to move overseas could be one of the most challenging decisions to be made. The fact that you may not know about where you are moving to and the culture of your destinantion country, makes it all the more complicated. But keeping an insight for things before undertaking anything helps. Make sure that you arrange your plans much ahead of time because at Comapss Van Lines we prefer at least four weeks’ notice for international moves. Besides, there would be a lot of paper work to be completed.

Address Cards (December 31, 2007, 11:37am)
Keeping in mind that anything involving official government documents is never easy, you have to take further actions when the expiry date approaches. Periodicals are only forwarded for sixty days and other mails for a year. Once the forwarding period expires, anything that is addressed to you may just get lost somewhere between, either in your old home or the post office’s dead letter room. Make sure that you send out change of address cards to all those concerned when the US Postal Service stops forwarding it. You can get the cards for free from the post office.

Experiencing Mortgage Niceties (January 8, 2008, 10:19am)
A mortgage is probably one of the biggest commitments one will ever make financially. Having to deal with a mortgage situation has sometimes proved to be more expensive. However, there are some golden strings of rules you can make use of for an easier ride and a less expensive experience on mortgage. In the end, it may prove to be an enriching journey.

Shopping For Your new Home (January 8, 2008, 10:46am)
Much of your hard earned money goes into moving related expenses and it could get disheartening when there is so much to pay for. The problem is not solved yet even when you have safely reached your destination because you would still need to get a part of your new house furnished.

How to Pack Your Home (February 1, 2008, 1:57am)
Planning for a move may seem to be an overwhelming task for most of us. Where do you begin, is the question that is at the core of this worry. Here are some basic tips on how to pack your home:

Packing for a Local Move (February 1, 2008, 1:57am)
It isn’t uncommon to postpone packing for a local well. The sooner you get started the easier the move will be. So, where do you start? Well, any place is a good enough one to start with as long as you begin packing much before moving day.

Picking Out the Best Location For A Miami Beach Condo Acquisition (July 8, 2008, 2:25pm)
If you are thinking of living in luxury and style in Miami Beach, then a condo in the city is the perfect residence for you. Miami Beach condos are situated in locations that offer different facilities for fun and rest. To maximize the use of your condo unit, you need to pick out the best location that will address your every need, as well as your budget.

Make Your Real Estate Pictures Perfect (July 8, 2008, 2:18pm)
So your selling your house, and the agent is coming to take photographs. Do yourself a favor and consider the following advice. After all, the picture is what most buyers are going to see first. If they like the picture, they'll search further for more info, ideally coming to see your home in person. If they don't like the picture, they'll just click on by.

Moving your Car (February 29, 2008, 2:19pm)
Moving your car for a long distance move requires planning. You would need to ensure that your car is in a state to travel and is prepared accordingly. It is a good idea to have your car serviced before you transport it. This should also include cleaning and a tune up. Thus when you reach your new home you won’t have to worry about car trouble.

5 Things To Consider When Looking At How To Choose A Real Estate Professional (July 8, 2008, 1:57pm)
When selling your home or looking to purchase a home, finding a reliable real estate sales representative is essential. While this tends to be an obvious statement, many people do not know how to choose a real estate professional. It can take time to find the right sales representative for you. Here are five things to consider when looking for the perfect real estate professional.

The Ultimate Re-Sale Check List (July 8, 2008, 2:02pm)
When it comes to selling your homes there are numerous little details that'll help boost the re-sale value of your home and fetch you the best price for your sale. Although you may not be able to attend to them all, here's a master list to keep you motivated and inspired as you prep your property for a successful sale:

Selling It On Your Own (July 8, 2008, 3:09pm)
While most agents discourage the idea, making it out to be a huge and stressful ordeal, selling your home yourself can be a rewarding project, both personally and financially.

Commercial Moves

Moving Office (December 31, 2007, 11:05am)
Services of a home mover and office mover may not differ so much. At Compass Van Lines we do both. The only difference is that office move involves more hard work and heavier load to be carried. You would need more manpower as there will be more heavy furniture, boxes and equipments. We use special crates or boxes for commercial moves,as you will need a good number of them to pack large volumes of paperwork and other things. Be as organized and systematic as possible when you pack so that after you reach your destination, unpacking will be much easier.

Get Insurance for Office Moves (December 31, 2007, 11:09am)
There are so many matters you have to look into while making a plan to move somewhere else. One of the most essential keys is Insurance. You need it for a trouble free venture. Without it, there is no guarantee that your belongings would be delivered safely. Accidents or any other misfortune could occur. To prevent all these, it is important to get moving insurance.

Bonuses for Relocation (January 7, 2008, 1:18pm)
It takes a lot to accept a great job offer from a company when it demands you to leave all that you had been a part of over the years and shift somewhere new, to a place you are not very familiar with and begin almost all over again. But the good news is, there are packages that come along with it. The companies might find ways to make up for all the memories and attachments you leave behind.

Plan Your Packing (February 29, 2008, 2:13pm)
Whether you are moving locally, long distance or international you have to plan your packing well in advance. Remember, the secret to a good move and easy relocation is the manner in which the packing is planned. Here are some great tips to plan your packing:

How to Pack Your Home (February 29, 2008, 2:14pm)
Planning for a move may seem to be an overwhelming task for most of us. Where do you begin, is the question that is at the core of this worry. Here are some basic tips on how to pack your home:

Packing for a Local Move (February 29, 2008, 2:15pm)
It isn’t uncommon to postpone packing for a local well. The sooner you get started the easier the move will be. So, where do you start? Well, any place is a good enough one to start with as long as you begin packing much before moving day.

Moving Utilities Locally (February 29, 2008, 2:15pm)
Most people make the mistake of thinking that moving locally is a piece of cake. A local move is more than just putting your belongings on the truck for a couple of hours. It requires planning and preparation. Once you have decided the date for the move and booked for truck, it is time to plan the utilities. It is only when people arrive at their destination and find it without water or electricity they wonder why they didn’t think of planning for utilities before.

Packing Your Furniture (February 29, 2008, 2:16pm)
Furniture is expensive to buy and replace. Thus when you are moving it is important that you pack your furniture well. You may want to leave the heavy furniture for Compass Van Lines to pack. We usually wrap heavy and expensive furniture in blankets, to ensure there is no scratching or damage to them during the move.

Packing Books (February 29, 2008, 2:16pm)
Packing your books can be a time consuming process if you don’t plan for it accordingly. To begin with, before you are ready to pack your books, you need to sort them according to size and purpose. For instance if you are a doctor, it is understandable that you would want to pack your medical book together.

Packing Your Kitchen for a Local Move (February 29, 2008, 2:17pm)
Depending on the distance of your move you would have to decide whether you can carry perishables or not. If you are moving a block from your current location, then you may be able to remove everything from your fridge and take it to your new home. Likewise you don’t need to remove the contents of the storage units or bottles you use in your kitchen. Just ensure that they are closed properly and you may want to seal them to avoid spills.

Packing Your Crockery (February 29, 2008, 2:17pm)
The most important part about packing crockery is the packaging you use. You should preferably try to pack your crockery in their original packaging and boxes. If you don’t have those, then use bubble wrap to protect them and place your crockery in an appropriate size box.

Closing Your Home (February 29, 2008, 2:17pm)
To close your home properly you need to plan much ahead of moving day. Make certain that all the utilities you are using are terminated from the day after you close your home. This helps ensure that you don’t pay for them more than you require to.

5 Things to Consider on Moving Day (February 29, 2008, 2:17pm)
Make sure your utilities have beendisconnected and terminated in your home and are ready and working at yournew home. While moving out of the house, check that all water and electricconnections are closed.

How to Plan Your Packing (February 29, 2008, 2:18pm)
The manner in which you plan your packing will decide how smooth moving can be. Your packing will be dependent on several factors. The most important being whether it you are making a long distance move or a local move. You will also have to consider if you need to put some of your things in storage.

Getting Rid of Junk When You Move (February 29, 2008, 2:19pm)
Most of us have attics, basements and often cupboards full of things we don’t use and can do without. It is usually difficult to make time to sort through such things, to separate the junk from the memorabilia. Moving is the best time to get rid of your junk.

Packing Your Attic (February 29, 2008, 2:19pm)
If you are wondering where to begin packing your home, then the attic is a good place to start. If you too use your attic to store things that you rarely use then you would have to spend some time deciding what things you want to keep. Once you have decided, you can have a yard sale and get rid of the other items.

Packing your Basement (March 16, 2008, 12:55pm)
The amount of time your basement will take to pack will be dependent on two factors: whether it is being used regularly and if most of the things down there are junk. Begin packing your basement weeks before moving day. You will have to first sort through things and decide whether you really need them or can do without them.

Types of Packing Material (March 16, 2008, 12:57pm)
The most important part of packing is the material that you use to safely pack and transport your belongings. You will require different types of packing material for various household goods. To start with you need cartons or boxes to pack your things.

Packing Heirlooms (March 30, 2008, 1:09pm)
Packing a home and moving can be an exciting time. It can also be emotionally stressful period. With a move comes a lot of changes, a new home brings new neighbors, new friends and colleagues at work. The one thing that remains the same is your home. Sure, you may have traveled miles and moved into a new home, but the things inside it that truly make it a home remain the same. It is thus crucial that your household goods are packed well and efficiently so that you can unpack them and settle down quickly into your new home.

How to Plan a Local Move (April 15, 2008, 12:36pm)
Are you making a local move soon? Have you planned how you will pack and move your things? Have you selected a reliable and competent moving company? These are the basic questions that need to be answered when you are moving within a 50 mile radius from your present location. The advantage of a local move is that you can get settled in rather quickly. And the disadvantage is that you may end up postponing your packing until the very last minute or may not really plan for the move. Movers find that local moves are more prone to breakages simply because people don’t pack their things properly for it.

General Moving Tips

Moving Tips (August 5, 2008, 10:42am)
Be at the destination site at the time agreed upon for delivery. If you are not there and delivery cannot be made because of your absence, your property may be put in storage. You will be responsible for any storage charges.

Securing Papers and Documents (August 5, 2008, 11:07am)
Get All Important Papers and Documents Together and Secure Them.

Moving Overseas tips (October 8, 2008, 1:38pm)
Network as much as possible, either by Internet or letters with those ex-pats that have already resided for a time in the area where you will be moving to.

Moving Rules (October 10, 2008, 1:28pm)
Effective March, 2004, the proposed rules say, in part:

Saving Money (October 20, 2008, 3:29pm)
You can save a lot of money if you are willing to do the most of the work by yourself.

Moving International (October 20, 2008, 3:59pm)
You need to select the right mover for your international move. International moving companies provide different services, you need to know your exact needs before selecting a mover. Compare moving services and moving prices for international move. Check that the mover's license and insurance are up to date.