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Did you know Raleigh, North Carolina is also known as the City of Oaks? If you’re planning a move to the second largest city in North Carolina, there’s a lot more to learn! Raleigh is a beautiful, booming city in the heart of the Tar Heel state that tops many ‘best places to live’ lists. This is a great city for families, outdoor adventurers, foodies, music lovers, and so much more. As your trusted, local Raleigh relocation professionals, we’re here to give you all the tips you need to know before moving to the City of Oaks. Find a local full-service team Raleigh is a popular place to move and research suggests that most relocators end up staying for a long time, but the actual moving part can be tricky. Learning new neighborhoods, city streets and highways anywhere is an undertaking, so you’ll want a moving team that understands the...

Perhaps, when you relocated to Dallas for the new job, it was more convenient to rent than buy a home. Times have changed, you’re stable in the new position and you absolutely love living in Dallas! Maybe the Big D is the place you’d like to settle down and raise your family, or it’s the place you’d like to build your career and put down roots, either way, Dallas is a great choice! Dallas has lots of affordable housing for renters ready for their first permanent residence. So, where do you start to make the dream a reality? Dallas spans 385 miles--that’s a LOT of ground to cover! It boasts excellent neighborhoods and suburbs for families to live. You may already be previewing the areas where you can imagine calling your forever home, but you’re going to need expert advice. You need a team of professionals to take you through...

When you’re getting ready to move, two crucial decisions need to be made before any others: when you’re moving and who is moving you. Having the right date and the right team can make or break a move. Every relocation has its stressful moments, but when you’ve got a team you can depend on every step of the way, you can rest easier knowing your move will go smoothly. So, what’s the key to moving success? Booking early! No matter the size or distance of your move, booking early is the one true way to get what you want, when you want it. In this blog, you’ll find helpful information to understand why booking early is so important and why you should book your move now. Peak season Did you know that there is a peak season for moving? Just like football and fall, moving has a season of its...

Great news, you’re moving! Moving your family is exciting, but it can also bring a tremendous sense of stress and upheaval to your household. Moving to a new neighborhood and changing school districts can also be an anxious time for everyone in your family. Among the many things on your list is finding and booking a good moving company. It may seem that since your move is months away, you can place this task at the bottom of the list, but it’s better to book movers as early as you can. If you’re moving within the Dallas – Fort Worth area, or to nearby Plano or Frisco, it’s essential to book early. Good movers book up fast in a bustling city, so the sooner you hone in on the right team, the better and here’s why. 1. Reserving Early Allows You To Plan Face it, it’s a hectic world. Your...

The big day is getting closer, but have you and your mover talked about items you will need to move or dispose of yourself? Professional moving companies prohibit transporting certain materials, and many companies have rules and preferences regarding precious or perishable items, including things like pets or live plants. Here’s a few things professional movers suggests you transport yourself or dispose of prior to your move. Hazardous Materials It’s illegal for professional movers to transport flammable, corrosive or explosive materials. These items include familiar household products like aerosol cans, ammonia, cleaning solvents and liquid bleach. Hazardous items such as ammunition, charcoal lighter fluid, fertilizer, gasoline, loaded firearms, paint thinners, paints and varnishes, pesticides, poisons and weed killers are also on the list. At The Armstrong Company – Raleigh, your move coordinator will provide you with a pre-move package with a detailed list of prohibited items. You’ll need to prepare...

We need only tune in to the famed Saturday morning show, Antique Roadshow, to witness the variety of ways people define a High Value Item. With the exceptional rarity of a Faberge egg worth over a million dollars, audience treasures tend to garner a much meeker response and figure than hoped. Sentimental value doesn’t always equal monetary value, unfortunately. So, what’s the true definition of High Value Inventory? High Value Inventory is the inventory of all items that are considered to have extraordinary value in excess of $100.00 per pound per article that are included in the shipment. For example, while the man of the house may value his large flat screen television equal to his first-born, by the definition of High Value Inventory, it would not qualify. Reason being, if the television is valued at $3,000.00 and weighs 100 pounds, then the prized television is only worth $30 per...

If you are considering a move to Dallas, you aren’t alone. Over the past several years, Dallas has consistently made the ranks as one of the fastest growing cities in our country. Located in prime territory of North Texas, Dallas offers whatever your heart desires and your hungry stomach craves. Once known for its cowboy hats, western boots and infamous show of the same name, Dallas has grown into a fast-paced, sophisticated, ever-evolving metropolis with endless possibilities. While you may still come across a Stetson or two during a business luncheon, you’ll find Dallas is a thriving city with so much to offer. What Dallas lacks in natural rolling hills or scenic views, it matches in the concrete mountains of the High Five. The High Five Interchange is a five-level stack of highways, one over the other, where the highest point reaches a staggering 117 feet above the ground. While...

Bayou City. H-Town. Magnolia City. If you’re planning on moving to Houston, these are just a few of the names you need to know! Houston is a beautiful, booming city in the heart of Texas with more music, food and culture than ever before. Now is a great time to be moving here and, as your trusted, Houston-local relocation professionals, we’re here to give you all the tips you need to know before moving to Houston. 1. Find a full-service moving team that knows the area If you’re moving to a metropolis the size of Houston, you’ll definitely want a moving team that understands the tricky ins-and-outs of specific neighborhoods, city streets and highways. Houston is the most populated city in Texas and the fourth most populated city in the United States This means more apartments and homes to navigate than ever before! By choosing The Armstrong Company – Houston,...

When you’re preparing for a move, one of the most important steps you can take is choosing a moving team that is dependable, thorough, and safe. Every year hundreds of Americans get taken advantage of in moving scams. To help you avoid the same unfortunate experience, we’ve compiled a list of steps you can take to protect yourself and your belongings. 1. Walk away if there’s no walk-through If a company you’re considering doesn’t offer an in-person or virtual walk-through of your home - walk away. This is a crucial step in the move process to ensure your belongings are relocated safely and securely. Walk-throughs, also known as surveys, are used to assess your belongings, the general layout of your space, and estimate the number of resources needed to complete your move. Doing a walk-through is as much for the success of your move as it is for the safety...

At Armstrong, we know that moving is an exciting time with big changes, but it can also be a very stressful, messy ordeal for you and your family. You’re not alone! Armstrong is here with tips on what you need to do before the big day. 1. Begin the decluttering You want to be sure that everything you’re moving into your new home is everything you want and need. This is a great time to search through all your nooks and crannies, and forgotten spaces like the attic and garage. By filtering through what you don’t want to bring into your new home, you’ll have less to pack and the unpacking will be much simpler! With Armstrong declutter services, your team can even collect any items you want to store and help stage your home. 2. Measure doorways and furniture This is an important step many movers overlook. Your Armstrong...