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Are you ready to move to a new place? We are ready to help to make your move as less stressful as possible!
Moving is considered the third most stressful human experience, right behind death and divorce. Almost half of all moves (more than 20 million people) occur between the beginning of May and Labor Day.
Interstate Move Statistics:
Personal Moves – 43.5%
Corporate Relocations – 42.2%
Military Related – 14.3%
Corporate Relocation
Check what your employer will cover:
Autos: Transfer of vehicles to your new location. These can be certain restrictions to the number of vehicles, etc.
Childcare Assistance: A list of day care providers and possible reimbursement for special situations.
Cultural Training: For those moving internationally, a class on what to expect in the new culture will be offered.
Elder-care Assistance: A list of nursing homes or care centers will be provided.
Full Pack: A vanline will be sent to pack all your household goods and transport them to your new home. Any special moving needs should be discussed beforehand.
Full Unpack: When the moving van arrives at your new home, movers will unload all boxes and furniture where you wish.
Home-finding Trip: A visit to your future city (including airfare, hotel, rental car, and meals) so that you can find a home, schools, etc. that are suitable for your family. Call Irina for listing your home in Conejo Valley and surrounding areas in Ventura & Los Angeles Counties and also to assist to find and interview the best agent in a new city or state you are moving to.
Home Buying Services: Help with the payment of closing costs, mortgage points, buy down or other fees on the purchase of a home.
Home Sale Services: Help with the payment of closing costs and commissions on the sale of your home.
Lease Break Coverage: If you’re a renter, the company will pay penalty charges for breaking a contract.
Miscellaneous Expenses: Out of pocket expenses like carpet cleaning, drapery installation, utility hook-ups, vehicle registration and other incidentals could be reimbursed. Make sure to find out if you will get a lump sum payment or reimbursed for certain expenses.
Property Management: Homeowners on international or short term assignments will have a property management company take care of rental and upkeep.
Spousal job support: Many companies offer employment assistance for an accompanying spouse or partner.
Storage: If you will be overseas on a short assignment or living in temporary housing for a few weeks, the company will pay to have your items put in a storage facility.
Temporary Housing: In case your new home isn’t ready right away, furnished housing will be provided.
Transportation: Getting you to your new destination by plane, train or automobile will be reimbursed.
Travel: If you’re on a short unaccompanied assignment or your families move is scheduled a few months out, airfare back home.
Before Moving, Check Cost of Living
Relocation to a new city or state for a new job or a new life often involves several important factors, like cost-of-living and new income considerations. To check out how your current income compares to the cost of living in a new area would not be a bad idea.
Here are several cost-of-living calculators on the internet can help you figure out your income needs in a new area.
- Bankrate.com Select your current city, the city you’re going to and current income,
and calculate a range of relocation factors, from home prices to medical expenses.
- CityRating.com calculates the cost of living in two different states based on your
current income.
- Homestore.com offers cost-of-living calculations for hundreds of cities in the
United States, and the salary you’d need in a new locale.
- Mortgage Calculator Source of mortgage tools and information for the public interest. Online calculators help you quickly evaluate your mortgage options
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