Moving to a new home marks the beginning of an exciting chapter, but also comes with a barrage of expenses. To ensure a smooth transition without breaking the bank, it’s crucial to prioritize your spending. Here’s a guide you may find helpful.   Where to Spend: Professional Movers: While it might be tempting to try to save  money by enlisting friends and family to help with the move. Investing in professional movers can save you time, effort, and potential damage to your belongings. Price should not be your only factor when shopping for a moving company. Look for a reputable mov ..read more

When it comes to storing your valuable possessions, making the right choice is crucial. While self-storage facilities may seem like a convenient option, opting for a moving company’s climate-controlled, secure, and clean storage may be the better choice. 6 benefits of choosing a moving company for your storage needs: Climate Control: Climate-controlled storage protects your belongings from temperature fluctuations, humidity, and moisture, preventing damage to items such as electronics, antiques, furniture, artwork, and documents. Protection: Moving companies blanket wrap items during the m ..read more

At All Reasons Moving, we believe the key to exceptional service lies in the details. While most moving companies focus only on the logistics of getting your belongings from point A to point B, we understand that it’s the extra touches that make a difference in our customers’ experiences. One of the ways we demonstrate our commitment to excellence is through our attention to detail. Take, for example, the simple act of vacuuming a rug before rolling it up for the move. While it may seem like a small gesture, it speaks volumes about our dedication to providing the highest level of care for y ..read more

The tech world for smart home products is dynamic with new products being released often. This makes it difficult to stay up on all the latest trends and product ratings. A smart home is defined as a home equipped with lighting, heating and electronics that can be controlled remotely by phone or computer. First, here are some considerations and decisions you’ll need to make. Choose your Smart Home Platform: Do you want to align with the Apple HomeKit or the Google/Android (Google Assistant)? Each has its advantages and limitations. If you use iPhones, iPads and other devices, Apple HomeKit ma ..read more

A new frontier has emerged, smart home technology. As Silicon Valley continues to be a hotbed of innovation, the demand for smart homes is soaring among tech-savvy homebuyers. In this blog, we’ll explore the rising trend of smart home technology and its profound impact on the real estate market. Gone are the days when a home was just a physical space; today, it’s an interconnected hub of technology that enhances convenience, security, and energy efficiency. Smart homes represent a paradigm shift in how we live, and this shift is palpable in the real estate market. The Tech-Savvy Buyer: Tech-sa ..read more

On the day of your move, you will be asked to select the level of protection you want to be assigned to your belongings. The coverage specifically provides protection for your goods that are being moved while they are being handled and transported from origin to destination. Moving valuation does not cover any damages that occur before or after the handling and transportation or while in storage. Moving valuation is only good for one move and may not be extended to cover additional moves by the same carrier. There are three types of valuation options. CARRIER’S LIABILITY PROTECTION: Automatica ..read more

Demand for homes in San Jose is high. According to Refin, 73% of homes sell above list price. That’s a 31 pt increase over last year at this time. Welcome to the battlefield, Bay Area Realtors. As you can see in the data above, we are once again faced with low inventory and multiple offers. In this unforgiving arena, winning a bidding war is not just a skill; it’s a ruthless art. You need to be unapologetically tough, relentless, and shrewd. Below are 10 tips to help you get the upper hand: Cut the Slack: Pre-Approval is Non-Negotiable. Let’s not mince words; in this game, weak players g ..read more

We get calls all the time asking what to do with food when moving. Yes, the refrigerator needs to be emptied. It will be tipped and everything inside will slide around and could break and or break the shelves. The refrigerator cannot be moved fully stocked. When the movers arrive they will start loading the bedrooms first. While they are working on the rest of the house you can unload the refrigerator. Load condiments into book boxes and label “fridge”. The more perishable items can be put into an ice chest. The refrigerator and boxes containing food will be loaded onto the truck towards the e ..read more

When packing for storage the first rule of thumb is everything should be in a box. You want to make sure things can be stacked easily. Boxes should have lids and taped on both bottom and top of the box. Plastic tubs can also be used for packing they are uniform in size and stack nicely inside a storage unit. Preparing your items for storage Use the proper size boxes. Place heavier items in to smaller boxes to make them easier to lift and bulky lightweight items in larger boxes Fill each box completely to prevent the contents from shifting. Use paper in any open spaces to minimize shifting. Ma ..read more

When it comes to storing your valuable possessions, making the right choice is crucial. While public storage facilities may seem like a convenient option, opting for a moving company’s climate-controlled, secure, and clean storage may be the better choice. 6 benefits of choosing a moving company for your storage needs: Climate Control: Climate-controlled storage protects your belongings from temperature fluctuations, humidity, and moisture, preventing damage to items such as electronics, antiques, furniture, artwork, and documents. Protection: Moving companies blanket wrap items during th ..read more