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Landscaping Improvements to Increase Property Value

Our West Palm Beach movers have facilitated many home moving projects. We’ve moved families into various types of houses; the newly built, the reconstructed and those in need of a little TLC. The impact that minor landscaping improvements have had the value of homes and neighborhoods is quite apparent to our West Palm Beach movers. We have provided some easy do-it-yourself tips that will increase curb appeal, positively impact re-sale value, enhance the look of your home and likely inspire your neighbors to do the same. A nice garden with low maintenance plants can give your home a vivacious presence.
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Family Bonding Activities for your New Home

What better way to make a house feel like a home than with family bonding activities? Your premier West Palm Beach Movers has compiled a list of fun family activities for you. A new home is an opportunity for new beginnings. Although school and work will continue as usual, life does not necessarily have to. Incorporating a game night into your weekly routine will help bond your family with joy and laughter and give everyone something to look forward to every week. 1. Board Games – there are many different board games out there. Some take a long time to
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Current Real Estate Market Trends

“When will the real estate market regain consciousness?” This is a question that many are asking. A depressed economy has helped to keep the housing market in the slums but there are signs of slow and steady progress. Government incentives from President Obama’s stimulus package like the $8,000 tax credit for first time home buyers and loan modification programs have encouraged people to make home purchases and help others hold on to their properties. While these efforts have helped give the market a boost, there are still many pending foreclosures and people at risk of losing their homes. A bleak
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10 Moving Tips to Ease Your Relocation

There is so much to keep in mind when moving. Our West Palm Beach Movers have compiled a list of 10 helpful tips to ease the process. 1. Plan at least 10 weeks ahead. 2. Create a moving checklist. 3. Talk to young children about the transition that is taking place. 4. Search for schools in the area. 5. Book your moving company in advanced. 6. If you are doing a self-service move and need moving trucks, moving during the week will save you money. 7. 6 weeks before you move – prepare a mailing list of people and companies
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Ways to Make Extra Money in Fort Lauderdale

Living in South Florida can be intimidating if you lack the funds to keep up with the life here. Being that the locals are so laid back it may lead you to wonder how anyone can get anything done in this place. It may even be tempting to follow local customs and start to take it easy but with the current recession that may be a lot harder than it sounds. In this current economy everyone is looking to make some extra money. American Van Lines Fort Lauderdale moving companies would like to offer our customers a few tips to
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Indoor Children’s Activities

So you’ve just moved into your new home and you are strapped for cash. With all the expenses that go into getting a new place, you can’t dream of taking the kids out for fun. Here are some ways to keep children entertained without television or cash, presented by your premiere Movers in Fort Lauderdale. 1. Cartoon Strip – You may remember doing this when you were a kid. Using a note pad sketch a dog, cat or stick figures on a sheet. Repeat the sketch in different positions on each consecutive page. When you quickly flip past the pages,
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Renting vs. Buying

Since the middle of 2008, our country experienced one of the most devastating economic down turns in recent history. The source of the recent recession has been blamed on a housing bubble. As the cost of homes radically increased, many people could no longer make their monthly mortgage payments. As a result, the housing market began to crash and South Florida began to see an insurmountable number of foreclosures. Many people have taken advantage of the foreclosures and the housing market has now become a buyer’s market. According to an article in The New York Times, the prices of homes
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Moving During a Recession

As we all know, our country is in a recession. It is an understatement to say that things are getting a lot harder to cope with. Moving can put a real strain on things especially when most people are financially strapped. It may not be a good idea to try and move in this economy but there may be circumstances that leave you with very little choice in the matter. If you absolutely have to move, American Van Lines, the moving companies Miami residents have come to know and trust would like to offer some great advice to help ease
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Moving After a Divorce

Divorce is the dreaded word that no one considers at the start of a marriage; when the wedding glow is still fresh and the honeymoon bliss radiates off your skin. Unfortunately divorce does happen and is a fact of life for many people. However commonplace, this does not make it any easier to handle moving on after a divorce. Our Miami movers have compiled some strategies that will help you deal with the stress and emotional repercussions of divorce. Yes divorce represents the end of a marriage, but it also represents the beginning of something new that only you can
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Tips for First Time Home Buyers

In Miami, as in many parts of the country, it has truly become a buyer’s market. The low price of homes and different government assistance programs has enticed first time home buyers to jump into the housing market head first and take on home moving like never before. While home ownership is exciting, it is a commitment that should not be entered into lightly. Our Miami movers have helped many families move in and out of their homes over the last year and we want to provide prospective homeowners with pertinent information that will support informed decisions and economical choices.
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Moving on a Tight Schedule

So the time has come to relocate, but life’s many responsibilities will not wait while you move. Dinner still needs to be cooked and your family still needs your attention. Your premiere Miami Moving Company wants you to know that the key to moving under limited time restraints is doing a little bit every day. Start weeks in advanced and before you know it, you will meet moving day with your wits about you, sipping lemonade and ready to go. Packing the items in your home in this order Least used items – Start with the items you give the
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Miami Teen Curfew Effective May 1, 2010

The Miami police department will implement a new curfew effective May 1, 2010 for children under the age of 17. On school nights the curfew will be 11:00 PM and midnight on Fridays and Saturdays. This is a hot topic that has been getting many mixed reviews. The presumed premise for this curfew is clearly to protect children from being victims of and contributing to crimes. This curfew will also force many parents to keep tabs on their children as parents or their children will incur a fine of up to $500 after a teen is caught violating curfew three
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Moving Coverage – Valuation vs. Insurance Coverage

Valuation is not insurance! Before you sign your moving contract make sure you choose the coverage option that is best suited for you. Many people don’t weigh their options, assuming that noting will go wrong during their move, but accidents do happen. Your mover may or may not inform you of your coverage options. If your moving company doesn’t offer a verbal explanation of your options and you do not read the fine print on your Bill of Lading, you will automatically be covered under your moving company’s Full Value Protection (FVP) coverage. Please note that FVP is not insurance,
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