There are a lot of costs associated with buying a new home, not the least of which is the actual move. Below are some tips to help make your next move less expensive:
· Professional movers are often the biggest expense. Consider either not hiring them altogether, or hiring them in a limited capacity. For example, hire movers only for loading and unloading, or to move just some of your things, like your biggest, heaviest items.
· If you need movers and can be flexible on your move date, hire them when they're least in demand. That typically means moving between October and March as opposed to during spring and summer, and at the middle of the month as opposed to the end.
· Don't buy boxes. Call ahead and arrange to pick them up from local businesses like grocers, office supply stores or publishing companies. Or, you can rent storage containers, from certain eco-friendly moving companies, for example.
· Is your move job-related? If so, talk to your employers; they may be willing to pay for a part, if not all, of your moving expenses. It's best to approach your employers upfront, as your cash flow might be tight, tied up in the purchase of your new home. Be sure to keep all your move-related receipts.
· Move less. The more you have to move, the more expensive your move will be. So before you start packing, purge. Recycle, donate and throw away as much as you can. Or, sell it — that way, you'll have a little extra cash to put towards your moving expenses.
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