Posts with tag 'Moving'

Looking to sell your home this year? If you're planning on putting your house on the market like these Detroit Lakes and Edina homes for sale, you'll want to invest some time into decluttering. Clean, uncluttered homes sell faster and fetch higher prices.

Every second Saturday of August is National Garage Sale Day. It's a perfect time to get rid of unnecessary clutter and make some cash while you're at it. While garage sales sound like an easy endeavour, they can quickly become overwhelming if you haven't adequately prepared. To help you through the process, here are some tried-and-tested tips that will ensure a smooth, stress-free, and profitable clearance.

• Check Local Laws and Regulations
  Depending on where you live, odds are you'll need a permit to hold a garage sale on your property. It's important to check in with local authorities early enough to ensure you get the permit ahead of time. With a permit in hand, you can rest assured that things will proceed smoothly. Proceeding with an unpermitted sale could make you liable for three-figure fines. It's better to err on the side of caution.

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Anything that doesn't serve you shouldn't have a place in your home and your life. If you just bought one of Glenwood homes for sale, decluttering will make your move easier and less costly. But one of the obstacles you'll face is deciding what to do with the unloved, unused stuff you want to get rid of. Well, donating your items is a really great way to make a difference in someone's life and keep your home clutter-free. Some items, however, are better off recycled or thrown away. As a general rule of thumb, only allocate something to the "Donate" pile if it's in working condition, looks appealing, and is of decent quality. Items that won't be doing anyone any good should be tossed. Read on to get an idea of what to and what not to drop off at your local donation center.

• Unwanted Clothing
  If you haven't won the clothes in the back of your closet for over a year, it's time to make room for new love. Sort through your closet and donate old clothing, shoes, and accessories that you never wear but are still in good condition. The chances of that sock being reunited with its partner are slim, so you're better off tossing orphaned socks or repurposing them as dust rags. Anything in your closet that has holes or stains should be tossed.

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Have you decided that it's time to move? You may have been looking at some beautiful Glenwood homes for sale or perhaps the Maple Grove homes for sale and are getting ready to take the leap into a new place. Looking around at your current home, you may decide to hire movers to help. Before you do, there are a few important steps you need to take. 

1. Purge 
   Now is the time to get rid of all of the things you might have a use for someday but can't remember what that is. Organize into toss, donate, sell, and keep. Movers can't make these personal decisions for you. If you don't do it, you'll find yourself taking that collection of fast food cups to your new place.

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Preparing to move can be overwhelming, especially in the last few weeks leading up to the big day. Many people with Minneapolis homes for sale make a checklist for what to do in that last month before a move. There are plenty of things you can do well in advance to make your life easier, but things like shutting off or transferring utilities typically need to be done closer to your moving date. Whether you've found the home of your dreams or you're still looking at St. Paul homes for sale, these tips can help make any move run smoothly.

• Pack Non-Essentials
  About a month before your moving date, begin packing items you don't use frequently. Starting with closets, cabinets, the basement, and the garage is a good way to get going. Non-essentials include clothing that's out of season, family photos, heirlooms, art, books, and anything else you won't use until you arrive at your new home. If you have a guest room or other areas you don't frequent too often, pack up everything that's in them. You can also pack up non-essentials from your office or art studio. After all, you're not going to have much time to do any extra work or create a masterpiece – you'll be too busy getting ready to head to your new home.

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If you're looking for a home to buy, you're probably prioritizing what you most want to have in your new home. Square footage, number of bedrooms and bathrooms, and yard size are always important, but make sure to also consider the length of your commute. This mainly includes the length of time it takes you to drive to and from work, but you should also take into account how close you'll be located to schools, stores, restaurants, and other places you'll likely drive to on a regular basis.

What you need to know about factoring in your commute time when buying a Minneapolis home:

Growing commute times

Commute times are tending to get longer rather shorter in most areas, with an average of about a 25-minute drive one way. If you're buying a home near a major city, this can be even greater.

Looking for a home in the suburbs may allow you to get more of what you want for the same amount of money, but there may be a tradeoff involved. You may end up trying to strike a balance between where you can afford the best home and surroundings for the money and the length of your commute.

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