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Moving is exhausting! It's especially exhausting if you're a procrastinator. However, we've got the tips that'll turn this task from daunting to launching! That is, to say, our tips will make your move much more efficient:

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1) Create a Schedule for Packing

As soon as you have a general date of when you'll move, start developing a packing schedule - trying to stick to it as much as possible. There is no perfect schedule, you just have to find what works best for you. This could be packing 3-4 boxes each day, or you blocking a certain number of full days for packing. Another good schedule to create is one of moving-related tasks, like transferring utilities and changing your address with the post office and other services. If you have…

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The New Year is always a great time for fresh starts. It brings a feeling of starting over; an opportunity to improve one area or all areas of your life. This year, take some time to complete projects you've been putting off for months. You can create an even better home for you and your family by decluttering and organizing your home. And, once your space is organized, you can begin to better organize other aspects of your life, work or other projects!


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1) Keep Things At Arms Reach

Keep items that you use daily somewhere where they can be easily reached, whether that's in a basket, on a shelf or in a cabinet. Store everything that is used sparingly on a higher shelf, in the garage, or in the attic. It will be easier to find what you…

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Buying a home this year? Unsure of where to start or even what to be thinking about? No worries! Prevent unneeded stress during your purchase with knowledge on your side. Here are the 4 main considerations for you to ponder over when buying a home:

 

1) Determine your budget.

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Your primary cost is a mortgage. This means that you are going to have to determine the maximum price you can afford. Also, when calculating this number, don't forget that there are smaller costs! For example, property insurance, taxes, electricity, water bills, and other fees that can come up. The sum of all these costs will be your budget. A budget will be invaluable to you when you look for a home - it keeps you grounded. Knowing what you can afford and wanting…

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