So you’ve searched the apartment listings, found the one you want and signed all the paperwork. The only thing left is to pick up all of your stuff and take it to the new apartment. Sounds pretty straight forward, right? Not quite. A move requires a lot of planning, careful organization and perhaps even a [...]

A few weeks ago I stumbled across a nice little niche in Twitter called “movechat”. It’s a group of social media savvy businesses and individuals from across the country who come together once a week to discuss different topics and trends in the moving & relocation industry. Every week Alliance Relocation Services & Moishe’s Moving host #MoveChat.  [...]

We are often asked, “When will be the perfect time to move?” This is a difficult query, one we cannot solve for you. A lot of people are asking concerning cost, do they vary all year long? NO. Just the quantity of homes within the market adjusts and certainly the number of buyers changes too. [...]

Here are some tips on how to save on your move: Self Movers: The more work you are willing to do, the less your move will cost. For instance, if you are willing to pack and load and unload your belongings onto and off of the truck, there are movers who will handle the driving [...]

If you are having a hard time finding a job in your area, evaluate your relocation options. Start by comparing not only salaries and benefit packages, but also the cost of living between locations. The cost of living includes housing expenses, utilities, food costs, gas costs, state income and property taxes, and any other major [...]

If you’re going to move but you don’t want to spend an arm and a leg paying for professionals to pack and move your belongings then you are going to need to know a bit about how to pack in order to make your move as safe and breakage free as possible. Read this article [...]

Everyone has heard the horror stories about moving, shady movers, damaged property, and hidden fees. But fear not! Hiring a professional moving company should alleviate major stress factors during a move but the industry has gotten so riddled with negative connotations because any regular ‘Joe’ thinks that owning a truck makes them a professional mover. [...]

When it comes to picking a moving company you are likely to immediately find yourself overwhelmed by the sheer amount of options out there. Everything from luxury moving companies that offer incredible services such as in-home massages, to two college kids with a pickup truck. Sifting through the clutter can add more stress to an [...]

In 1863, 17 acres of the battlefield at Gettysburg, PA, were dedicated as a national cemetery. Noted orator Edward Everett spoke for two hours; the address that Lincoln delivered in less than two minutes was later recognized as one of the most eloquent of the English language. Five manuscript copies in Lincoln’s hand survive, including [...]

Once inside the stores it can be overwhelming with hundreds of people all fighting for the same items so it is very important to have a game plan. Research the best Black Friday deals and make a holiday shopping list that prioritizes the stores and gifts that you are interested in purchasing. Once you have identified [...]

The annual Leonid meteor shower happens tonight, November 17th through the 18th. With 15 to 20 an hour, you’ll be able to see a meteor streak across the sky every few minutes, though Discovery Magazine puts it at more like 20 to 30 an hour. The best time to observe should be after midnight, when the earth is [...]

Since 1997, communities across the country have come together on November 15 to celebrate America Recycles Day. More than a celebration, America Recycles Day is the only nationally recognized day dedicated to the promotion of recycling programs in the United States. So, as we celebrate the day, let’s remember WHY we recycle: •    to reduce pollution •   [...]

This past Wednesday, NASA announced they have scheduled a press conference for next Monday, November 15, at 1 p.m. EDT, to reveal the discovery of an object in our galaxy thatastronomers have been hunting for more than 50 years. This gives everyone an entire week to speculate, ruminate and in some cases go off the deep end about [...]

We’ve put together a great list of things to keep your eye on to make sure that your own tendencies to attract collections or clutter aren’t being taken too far. Here’s 3 of our favorites • Keeping Clothes You Don’t Wear – We’ve all got a favorite t-shirt or pair of shoes that we hold onto [...]

Today is Veterans Day, the holiday that honors military veterans for their service to the nation. Remington Moving & Storage would like to thank everyone who has ever severed for our country. The tradition of setting aside a day to remember veterans dates back to the first World War. At the 11th hour of the 11th day of [...]