Scottsdale Real Estate Blog - Moving

To Stay or To Go? A Guide to Help You Decide: Renovate or Relocate?

Are you feeling like your current home is no longer meeting all of your needs? It's a tough decision to make but perhaps moving versus renovating has crossed your mind. There are many factors that come into play when making this choice such as potential costs, long-term financial implications, and overall quality of life.

Tackling a substantial remodel is no small feat

Remodeling a home involves hiring contractors, selecting materials, and managing finances - all of which can be overwhelmingly time-consuming and exhausting.

Living through construction can be a trying experience, especially when it comes to dealing with the discomfort that accompanies this process. Relocating temporarily during such times only adds insult to injury! It's no…

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Reasons You Should Move to Scottsdale After Retiring

Choosing which city or state to retire in can be pretty tricky today. There are many things to consider before choosing a location related to the city and the home. Quite a few factors go into this decision, and you must keep them all in mind. However, while there are plenty of great spots to retire in the US, some are better than others. This can be seen in the fact that many retirees choose the same locations to retire in. Arizona’s Scottsdale, for example, has 14% of its population as retirees. So, today we’ll be going over why so many retirees choose this city and the reasons you should move to Scottsdale after retiring.

The weather is warm year-round

A typical winter in Scottsdale will not have snow or freezing temps

Scottsdale is an…

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Tips for Californians moving to Scottsdale

Since Arizona and California are neighboring states, you’d expect a lot of similarities when comparing them. However, there is a significant difference in culture, climate, costs of living, and outdoor activities. Rising cities such as Phoenix, Mesa, Tucson, Scottsdale, and Chandler, attract Californians to let down their roots in Arizona with booming business opportunities, lower housing costs, and a quality lifestyle. The Grand Canyon State is a refreshing change of scenery. Still, any relocation to the unknown requires some research. To help you with it, we’ve gathered some useful tips for Californians moving to Scottsdale.

Avoid moving in summer

If you believe you’re heat-resilient after experiencing Cali summers, you’re in for a surprise.…

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What to Look for in a Moving Company

Moving is never an easy event. It takes a lot of time, planning, and preparation. It can be stressful and filled with anxiety and nervousness. Emotions can run high leading up to, during, and after the move. You have many responsibilities to ensure that the process goes smoothly and that you settle in nicely in your new place. But going about all the essential tasks alone can be overwhelming.

Fortunately, help is available. By choosing a professional moving company, you can rely on the expertise of people who have previously assisted numerous customers in having a successful move. Moving companies can take care of the heavy lifting and the long-distance transportation of your belongings and goods.

Of course, not all moving companies are the…

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Avoiding Damages on Moving Day: This Is What You Need To Know

Everyone is nervous about something bad happening on moving day. The majority of the mishaps one might hear and read about are, fortunately, very preventable. Supplies and know-how make the packing process a breeze, and turn moving day from a stressful trial to little more than a usual chore. Adding a few extra items to a pre-move checklist and learning a few tricks of the trade helps anyone prevent damages during their move, no matter how far their items will travel.

Avoiding Damage to Your Items

The packing process for fragile items is mainly uniform. First, the items should be coated with some sort of protection. We recommend wrapping items in bubble wrap or packing paper. The added layer of protection helps absorb any shocks caused in motion…

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Things To Prepare When Planning Your First Move

Everyone has at least experienced how to move once in their life. And in such a case, planning every aspect of the relocation seems to be a daunting task. With all the scheduling, coordinating, and packing you’ll need to accomplish over the next few weeks, it can be easy to get overly stressed and anxious. If you’re a starter, you may not know where to start and what to do precisely.

To get all things done without losing your mind, here are the things to prepare when you’re planning your first move.

1. Calculation of moving costs

The first thing in your checklist should be the calculation of moving costs and the setting up of your budget. While most people who are moving don’t really feel like creating a budget, you should understand that not…

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Moving Tips: How to Ensure That Your Valuables are Safe During Your Move

Moving all your possessions from your old Scottsdale house to a new one can be emotionally and physically stressful. From deciding which item should be put in one box to ensuring all valuable items are safe and secured, everything involves careful planning and preparation. When it comes to your belongings’ security, steps should also be taken throughout the move.

If you want to guarantee the safety and integrity of your belongings during your move, here are a few tips to consider from the get-go.

1. Make an inventory of your items

The first step is to come up with a detailed inventory of all the things you currently own. Prepare a spreadsheet and list down the quantity, description, and photos of all your valuables. Having an inventory…

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