Moving Horror Stories!

Written by Moveforfree on October 27, 2010 – 2:28 pm -

Moving stories are sometimes like “scar” stories.  Telling the story of a stressful and painful move can be just as unpleasant as recalling how you got a certain scar on your body.  Moving is considered one of the top five most stressful situations a person go through in their life; right next to getting married and death.  Since Halloween is coming up this weekend I thought it would be a good time to share some moving horror stories from real people, who quite honestly wish they would have used moveforfree or had the option of moveforfree during their move.

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We moved into our first purchased house on my 29th birthday, deep into July, in Houston. Hot. The moving van we rented had six foot high doors. I’m 6′ 1″. I ducked just right most of the time… but late in the day, I missed it, hit the… top of my head, and for a moment, the heavens opened and I saw Grandma again, beckoning for me to come into the light…

~ Pete B.

“Well everything I own for some reason weighs a ton so when I started packing all the boxes and everything felt like it was filled with lead….I actually had a box of rocks….yup rocks, since I collect raw gem formations ……when I moved in I had to move all that stuff on my own which wasn’t too bad since I was 5 years younger and in good shape…..but now when I moved out I was older and waaaay out of shape……but thank God I had another older waaaay out of shape friend come help with most of it LOL…..2 old guys huffin and sweatin up and down stairs scaring the new tenants……had to take a break after every haul so we didn’t die of heat exhaustion, dehydration or just from utter and completely failure to be healthy……finished with only about a 10% breakage… Woot?”

~Bradley B.

“I had been kicked out of dorms, but my apartment wasn’t ready when they said it would be. So I stayed with my aunt, but I basically had to live out of my car.  I was driving with every single thing I owned in my car.  I couldn’t see out the back window… It’s funny now. Lol.”

~Ana F.

“I had movers that promised to show at 2 and didn’t actually come until 10 PM! I didn’t get moved until after midnight.  The movers “used to be” professionals, but “forgot to take themselves out of the phone book.  I guess they only moved office furniture, but did moving as a side kinda thing.  They were REALLY cheap. I guess you what you pay for.  I also tipped them in beer. It’s a very long story.”

~Julie F.

“Army movers!  They come, pack all your stuff for you and ship it for you. This includes your underwear drawer, which having a very big large man packing your undergarments is horrific.”

~Sarrah H.


We all make mistakes in our lives.  But you know what they say… “live and learn.”  Next time you know what to do… use Moveforfree.com.  No need to haul those heavy rocks by yourself or wait until 10 PM to move!!  We want to take moving out of the top five stressful events.  And oh yeah, have a

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!


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Video Tip of the Week: Happy Halloween!

Written by Moveforfree on October 26, 2010 – 1:14 pm -

Halloween… what a fun time of year for the young and old alike.  As a kid there is nothing better than putting on fun costumes and going from house to house and getting a bag full (or in my case, a pillow case full) of candy… for FREE!  All  you have to do is look cute and say “trick or treat.”  Trick or treating is a great experience that every child should get to experience.  Even if you live an apartment property your kids can still have a fun time without leaving your neighborhood.  Check out our video tip of the week for some tips on how to have a blast trick or treating in your apartment community.

And remember to have a safe and Happy Halloween!


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Newlyweds: Should you buy a house or rent an apartment?

Written by Moveforfree on October 4, 2010 – 3:11 pm -

Now that the wedding is over and you and your new spouse have returned from your honeymoon, it’s time to start moving on in your new lives together. Newlyweds sometimes struggle over where exactly should they live. It seems only fitting that a newlywed couple should buy a house, but for many that may not be the smartest choice. Before you jump into any big purchases or signing a lease there are things to consider with your new husband or wife.

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Maintenance Costs

One perk to apartment living is not having to pay for maintenance for your home or unexpected repairs.  When you sign a lease your landlord or apartment property is the one that is responsible for those costs.  If anything goes wrong all you have to do is give them a call and they will fix it for you without any added costs.  If you own a home, all those unexpected repairs and maintenance costs lie solely on the homeowner… which is you.

Utilities

It goes without saying that your utilities will be much less in an apartment than a house.  A smaller space means less energy needed to cool it, heat it and light it.  Especially in Texas, where the majority of the year it’s hot, you AC bill will be much cheaper in an apartment than a house.  Thus saving you lots of money.  When you are considering whether to buy a house or rent an apartment, it would be a good idea to consider your income and also know that your energy bill will increase in the hotter summer months.

Commitment

Renting an apartment is much easier than buying a house.  When you rent an apartment you can lease it for six months to a year.  A shorter commitment than buying a house.  It is much easier to rent an apartment than buy a house; much easier than deciding later on down the road that you can’t really afford a house.

Design

When you own your home you have the ability to decorate and design it any way you wish.  If you want to change something in an apartment, i.e. a light fixture or painting the walls, you usually aren’t allowed to do that.  But, if you and your new spouse decided to rent first, you could take that time to save up for some really nice and quality furniture and decor.

Family

Some couples like to start a family right after the nuptials are read.  In that case a house would probably be your best bet.  With a backyard and more room, a house is a good space for little ones to run around and grow up in.

Bottom line, it’s important to discuss this with your new bride or groom and find out what’s important to them.  Is money tight?  Than an apartment may be your best bet.  Do you want babies ASAP?  Than a house is the way to go.  Whatever you decide, be sure it’s the right decision for the both of you.


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