Moving Because of Divorce?

    One of life’s big changes, post-divorce, is often the necessity to relocate – across town, to another part of the state, or across the country, depending on your personal preference, family needs, finances and career objectives.       

Regardless of whether you’re moving from a small apartment to another apartment, or if your possessions will fill an entire moving truck as you move out of your home, the moving process is going to take considerable time, money, and careful planning. To avoid problems, don’t take shortcuts.       

The good news is, if you have good credit and available finances, it’s a buyer’s market in many parts of the U.S., so great real estate deals can readily be found. According to research conducted in August 2007 by Move.com, “Families are currently flocking to Atlanta, Charlotte, Houston, Chicago and Las Vegas to find great home values and family-friendly communities boasting healthy local economies and abundant job opportunities.”
 
The moving experts at Moving.com report that, “Given the average mover has more than 60 separate tasks to do in order to prepare for a move, there is little time to focus on most decisions.” Despite this time-crunch and need for multi-tasking, its essential to take a well-organized approach to planning and executing your move. 



DECISIONS YOU MUST MAKE 

After determining that a move or relocation is in your near future, the next important decisions include:  Where you want to move; What type of home you want to live in (apartment, condo, stand-alone home, etc.); When you need to move; Whether you plan to rent or purchase your home; How much you can afford ;The quantity of possessions you’ll be transporting.
 
Once you know where, when and exactly what you’ll be moving, begin making plans for the physical move, which might involve finding and hiring a full-service moving company; or renting a truck, gathering some friends, buying some boxes, and handling the move yourself in order to save money. Regardless, the planning process should start at least 30 to 60-days in advance.