#moving-tips

#moving-tips

Sometimes it pays to be creative in your search, whether that's striking up a conversation with a possible future neighbor as you stroll by a building with a "for sale" sign or getting more than just restaurant recommendations from a local online community.

If you’re planning on taking relatively large, bulky items like monitors, desktop computers, stereo equipment, TVs, it’ll be cheaper (and easier) to ship them in advance.

"In addition to expected moving fees, if parking permits or elevator reservations are needed, expect an additional $75-$150 in fees."

Moving to Las Vegas with limited resources, we managed to furnish our entire apartment for under $200 by thrift shopping and strategic buying.

"Summer and weekends are the most popular times to move, which usually means fewer options and higher prices. A little timing adjustment can make a big difference in what you spend."

"Remove food and loose shelves. Clean the interior. Unplug and secure the power cord. Disconnect and drain the water line if applicable," says Landon Franchow of Miracle Movers.