You’ve seen the TV shows. A nice couple looks for a house. They want everything updated and beautiful; who wouldn’t? But it never takes long before the couple’s hopes are dashed, and they have to settle for a fixer-upper, which, on the shows, saves them a boatload of money. Do they really save money, though? A survey in Porch says that no, homebuyers don’t save money on buying a fixer-upper, and often, they lose money. Even though the majority of fixer-upper homeowners thought they could save money, they actually spent about the same or more than their move-in ready counterparts. On average, respondents paid just over $250,000 for move-in ready homes. Meanwhile, fixer-uppers cost slightly under $200,000, on average. After renovations, though, fixer-upper homeowners ended up spending almost $247,000 in total when they managed to stay within budget. Fixer-upper homeowners who went over budget spent over $25,000 more than move-in ready homebuyers for a total c...
14 days until your big move. You’re getting close. You’ve employed your packing techniques. You can see the finish line. With the boxes squared away, you’ll have a lot more space to begin cleaning. It’s also time to finalize your services. Schedule utilities. At this point, you’ll need to set a transfer or cancellation date for your utilities. Electric, water, and gas, as well as entertainment and convenience services (e.g., cable and telephone), should be on your to-do list. Confirm contracted moving services. Call to confirm not only the date of your moving service, but the plan for the day. Ask about arrival times, as well as anything the company may need from you on the day of the move. Book short-term storage if needed . If you’re doing any work on your new home, you might need a storage facility close to your new house where you can keep your belongings while floors are being installed or other major work takes place. Strategize your transitional lifestyl...
There are many simple tools that come handy when the process of moving is involved. Plastic wrap is one of them. You can make use of both the household plastic wrap and the professional-level moving wrap, commonly used by professional movers. The reason plastic wrap are so popular with movers is that it does not leave any sticky residue or destroy the paint in any way on your furniture. Here are the basic ways you can use plastic wrap to make your move simpler: Prevent leakage of water or any liquid from bottles It is really disturbing to find that all the liquid in your bottle is leaked all over the other luggage when you arrive at your new place. You might decide not to carry any liquid at all. It is difficult though as you have so many important liquid components that you use in your day-to-day life. These liquids might include lens solution, body lotion, shampoo and conditioner etc. The smarter option is to make your bottle leak proof! You can get the caps from your b...
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