New Auburn Hills Home Buying & Moving Tips to Think About in 2023

Intro

Now that the new year is here, it’s a prefect time for a reset and a restart. One way to reset might be in a new house. Moving can be an amazing way to refresh  with something new, depending on the situation. If you’re planning on moving into a new house in 2023, think about these following tips.

Looking for a House

One of the critical factors of moving is discovering the right home. When you weigh all the varying elements, getting your forever home can be challenging. Some elements may be the price, size, room count, area school districts, and regional attractions. Understanding the price range of homes in an area can help determine what a monthly mortgage payment will be.

When you decide where to live, do your research. If you have children, investigating area school districts must be a high priority. Look for neighborhoods that can also provide multipurpose amenities that appeal to you. Going through an experienced real estate agent can give you valuable information for your search. For example, chain local bars and fitness centers can affect the decision of a prospective homeowner. Whether you are going to move to a big city or off the beaten path, understanding the local financial landscape matters.

Develop a Budget

It’s vital to establish a budget when choosing where you want to live. It’s also important to understand how much mortgage you can afford to ensure you are looking for houses in your price range. Funding knowledge is a big factor when choosing the ideal property for the future, relocating into a new-to-you home with all your things is likely going to be expensive. When creating a budget, make sure to consider your monthly mortgage, as well as the cost of moving. There are also numerous extra expenses homeowners should consider when relocating. These costs might include a moving truck rental, moving boxes, dollies, packing material and more.

This is an ideal opportunity to use any excess money you have. If you do not have additional savings to pay for every expense, seek outside financing. Capital with a moving loan might help if you qualify. A moving loan can provide funding while offering lower interest rates than a credit card. Budget for moving services, turning on your new utilities, insurance, and any other home repairs or upgrades. For peace of mind, come up with a realistic budget that is manageable and actionable. Once you’ve made your moving budget, you can take the next step.

Pack Strategically

Packing is one more vital factor of your moving process. This may appear like no big deal but moving is much less stressful once everything is planned. It is important to create a packing checklist and timeline while you are thinking about hiring a Auburn Hills moving company. You will need to pick the items you want to move and which you will throw away or donate. Then organize them as well as you can. Pro tip, start with the bigger items such as furniture and large appliances then work your way down to your smaller items to help the moving process go smoothly.

When disposing of anything you don’t want to keep, renting a large dumpster might help. If you’re thinking about doing the packing yourself, it is best practice to group similar items or rooms together and understand box weight in relation to size. You should use smaller book boxes for heavy things like books or tools, while larger boxes are used for belongings such as bedding. Always protect your household goods, by using packing paper or bubble wrap to secure and pad your stuff. Going further, color code or label each box according to their designated room. Organizing these moving boxes will help make moving day easier.

Make the Move

The act of moving can be exciting and exhausting simultaneously. To ensure a stress-free moving day, pick a date and develop an itinerary to follow. For long distance moves, you should invest in a moving company.

If you’re getting ready for a winter move, time management tactics are crucial to employ. Balancing winter weather safety and home prep should be a top priority. Managing your time and being sure your children and pets stay safe while you’re moving is also crucial. If you’re doing your own packing, having additional moving supplies around can help speed along the moving process. You can assist the movers by organizing your prepacked, labeled boxes by room and ordered by importance but don’t forget, they’re hired to do the heavy lifting!  If it is cold outside, feel free to offer your movers a nice warm drink!

Conclusion

The new year can lead to new and complex resolutions. One resolution may be moving to a new house. If you do not know where to start, follow these several tips to make the move you need in 2023. For more moving insight, get in touch with your friends at Corrigan Moving!