Blogs & News - 2010 June

Moving Has Made Me Who I Am

Posted on June 30, 2010

I have been moving from city to city ever since I graduated high school. My grand mother always called me an adventurer so maybe that fueled my passion for travel. I left Raleigh and went to New York two days after graduation. The fast-pace living of New York life made me a mover and a shaker. New York gave me my edge and motivation to succeed. From New York I went to Atlanta, GA and fell in love. I met my spouse in Atlanta at a poetry club. Atlanta awakened the artist in me. Everyone was so creative and thought
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Making a Distinction between Commercial and Corporate Moving

Posted on June 29, 2010

If your company is planning to relocate and you were asked to find a moving company to help you do so, then what you’re looking for are commercial movers. During your search, you may have discovered a number of new terms that can get confusing. While corporate moving may sound like it can apply to this situation, corporate relocations are actually a completely different kind of move. Let’s clear things up… Commercial moving is also referred to as business or office moving. This type of relocation refers to moving an entire business site. This includes, but is not limited to
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Making a First Aid Kit

Posted on June 28, 2010

Moving into a new house means that you will have to address many details around your home. Most people rarely consider a first aid kit as a must-have item when moving into a home, but if you think about the consequences of not having one it should be the first thing on your checklist. American Van Lines Greensboro moving companies are very familiar with the hazards of moving and would like to take this opportunity to inform you of the most important items in a first-aid kit and how to ensure you are always prepared in the event of an
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Finding the Best Learning Environment for Your Child

Posted on June 25, 2010

Anyone moving to a new neighborhood would be concerned with the details of their new environment. Safety and economy are both major concerns among home owners, but to parents, an educational environment is just as important as anything else. Being that American Van Lines Greensboro movers regularly move families to this area, we would like to offer our insight and a checklist of things to look for when choosing an environment that your child can learn and grow in. The first thing to consider is your expectation of the educational system. What are some of the most important things you
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Adjusting to New Climates

Posted on June 24, 2010

Moving to a new city is never easy and adjusting to the different elements of a new city could take you and your family some time. Differences in customs, entertainment and climate can be especially hard on kids who usually have a hard time getting back into the swing of things. As a courtesy to our customers American Van Lines Greensboro moving companies would like to offer some great tips on adjusting to the weather in your new environment. Moving from Colder to Warmer Conditions If you are moving from a usually cold environment then you will need to know
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Really Big Furniture in Greensboro

Posted on June 23, 2010

Greensboro, North Carolina is rich with history and many of today’s national wonders. High Point is regarded as the furniture capital of the world. The High Point Market attracts visitors from all over the world. Settled by Quakers and Germans in the mid 1800’s its main railroads made it the prime location for trading raw materials such as cotton and lumber. This made High Point the center for furniture manufacturing. In honor of the wealth of furniture factories, High Point citizens in the 1920’s built some of the most unique iconic symbols anywhere. If you’re not from the High Point
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Fannie Mae Mortgage Forbearance for Chinese Drywall Victims

Posted on June 22, 2010

Our Fort Lauderdale movers have been reporting on the Chinese drywall issue for last few weeks and have followed corrective efforts that will be of assistance to homeowners with the defective drywall in their homes. Fannie Mae announced on June 17, 2010 that they’ve enacted an “Unusual Hardships” national policy that offers six month forbearance on mortgages to homeowners with defective drywall in their homes. This policy will go into effect in mid-July. Forbearance will be granted at Fannie Mae’s discretion and determinations will be made on a case-by-case basis after an inspection that confirms the presence of problem drywall.
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The Mold Problem

Posted on June 18, 2010

Are you planning on moving to Greensboro? If so, there are a few things that you should know before you reserve the services of your premier Greensboro movers. As a potential home owner you are right to worry about mold and other potential household hazards, because mold is more common than you may think. Every home is bound to have mold of some kind so it is no surprise that most home owners allow mold to go untreated for so long. Some mold cannot be seen so it doesn’t get any attention until it does severe damage to your home
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Tips for Carrying Furniture and Moving Boxes:

Posted on June 16, 2010

Yes, there is an easier way. You can save yourself a lot of frustration, sweat and energy during your move if you follow these simple tips for carrying furniture and moving boxes: Carry boxes behind you to alleviate the stress on your back; this way, all the weight is on your legs. When you carry the box in front of you, stress is added to your back, arms and shoulders. Here are 3 easy steps for two people to pick up a dresser: Tip the dress on its side. Grab the bottom Lift & set it on your knee or
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Helping Your Dog Feel at Home

Posted on June 15, 2010

If you’re planning to move to a new home you may have accounted for your entire family’s comfort and pet peeves. Once your arrangements with your premier Greensboro moving companies are complete and your kids are settled in, it may be time to start thinking about the rest of the family, the dog. Dogs much like people need time to adjust to new environments too. According to the National Humane Society it can take anywhere from two days to two months for your dog to get adjusted to a new home. The first thing to do is prepare supplies that
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Claim Moving Expenses on Your Tax Return

Posted on June 10, 2010

Did you know that you can claim the expenses of your relocation on your tax return? Well, it’s true! If you moved for work and the overall expenses of your relocation was at least $5,500, then you can potentially save $1,540 on your taxes. Think of all the expenses that went into your relocation. You can claim the cost of a moving company, moving truck rentals and supplies such as moving boxes and tape. Auto shipping and storage are also expenses that can be deducted on Tax Form 3909 Here are the requirements for this deduction: You relocated for a
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Hopeful News for Chinese Drywall Victims

Posted on June 7, 2010

American Van Lines – Fort Lauderdale Moving Companies recently reported on the status of remediation efforts for victims of faulty Chinese drywall. Your premiere Fort Lauderdale Movers is happy to report that there is a glimmer of hope in the sea of sorrows for many homeowners. Late last month, Knauf Plasterboard Tianjin (KPT) a manufacturer of sulfur-emitting drywall reached a joint settlement with Beazer Homes USA for an undisclosed amount. Beazer used the defected drywall to build a number of Florida homes. This settlement comes after two recent rulings by Judge Eldon Fallon of New Orleans who hears hundreds of
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Tax Relief for Victims of Chinese Drywall

Posted on June 5, 2010

Until now, it would seem that no sort of sustainable, financial relief has been provided to the victims of the defective drywall imported from China between 2004 and 2007. On Tuesday, June 1, 2010, Florida Governor Charlie Crist signed house bill 965 into law that provides property tax relief for the Florida homeowners victimized by the defective Chinese drywall. The law requires property appraisers to reassess the value of these properties to $0 for property tax purposes. The tax relief will be effective starting the current tax year and will remain until July 1, 2017 unless reviewed and extended by
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Moving Has Made Me Who I Am

Making a Distinction between Commercial and Corporate Moving

Making a First Aid Kit

Finding the Best Learning Environment for Your Child

Adjusting to New Climates

Really Big Furniture in Greensboro

Fannie Mae Mortgage Forbearance for Chinese Drywall Victims

The Mold Problem

Tips for Carrying Furniture and Moving Boxes:

Helping Your Dog Feel at Home

Claim Moving Expenses on Your Tax Return

Hopeful News for Chinese Drywall Victims

Tax Relief for Victims of Chinese Drywall

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