{"id":4299,"date":"2022-09-12T13:23:02","date_gmt":"2022-09-12T13:23:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/demo1.vonkdigital.com\/4-great-moving-tips-for-a-new-homeowner\/"},"modified":"2023-01-16T23:12:14","modified_gmt":"2023-01-16T23:12:14","slug":"4-great-moving-tips-for-a-new-homeowner","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mega4.vonkdigital.com\/~spahr\/4-great-moving-tips-for-a-new-homeowner\/","title":{"rendered":"4 Great Moving Tips for a New Homeowner"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<p><strong>Getting ready to move? This is a fun and exciting time, especially if you are moving into your first home. It can also be stressful and a lot of work. Here are some tips to make the process go smoothly.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-728\" src=\"https:\/\/mega4.vonkdigital.com\/~spahr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Moving-Tips-for-a-New-Homeowner.png\" alt=\"Moving Tips for a New Homeowner\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mega4.vonkdigital.com\/~spahr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Moving-Tips-for-a-New-Homeowner.png 800w, https:\/\/www.vonkmortgageblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Moving-Tips-for-a-New-Homeowner-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.vonkmortgageblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Moving-Tips-for-a-New-Homeowner-768x512.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"><\/p>\n<h2>4 Great Moving Tips For New Homeowners<\/h2>\n<h3><strong>Hire Help<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>A lot of moving is hard work. You can enlist the help of family and friends but if you have large items to move, consider hiring some professionals to help with the heavy lifting. Even if you want to move yourself, you can get help for just an hour or two to move furniture, heavy boxes, or appliances. Not only do they have an efficient workflow down to make the process go faster, but pros also often bring specialized equipment such as heavy-duty dollies and padding that makes the entire move easier.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Take Breaks<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>It can be tempting to get everything unpacked as soon as possible. If that\u2019s what you need to feel settled, then go for it. But if you can live with boxes for a few days, try to pace yourself as you unpack. Remember to take breaks for food and water, especially if you have been lifting and moving a lot of heavy things. Breaks are also a great way to get to know your new neighborhood.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Keep Track of Receipts<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Moving gets expensive. If your employer will help cover the costs of your move, make sure that you hang onto your receipts. Even if you have to pay out of pocket, there are a few situations where you can deduct some moving expenses from your taxes. Keeping your receipts until you talk to your tax professional will ensure that you can take advantage of available deductions.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Get to Know Your New Home<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Resist the urge to go out and buy new furniture, artwork, curtains, and other things to fill your new home. Take some time to live in it first to find out what will be useful and how you eventually want to decorate to show your style and make the house into a home.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Getting ready to move? 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