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Choosing the Right Realtor

by Rick Doney on December 20, 2018

Choosing the Right Realtor

Finding the right Realtor includes more than just buying and selling, a good Realtor can take on many roles. Your Realtor can also help you to find a good lender

Filed Under: Mortgage Rates

Get Rid of Roaches

by Rick Doney on December 13, 2018

Get Rid of Roaches

No one likes to think about roaches making themselves at home in their house, but in most cases any signs of a single roach indicates that an infestation has already reached an accelerated point.

Filed Under: Pest Control

Moving Checklist

by Rick Doney on November 18, 2018

Moving Checklist

The following checklist is a handy tool to help you prepare for your move, and understand what you will need to know and do during each phase of your moving process.

Filed Under: Moving Day

Moving Terms & Glossary

by Rick Doney on November 16, 2018

Moving Terms & Glossary

Our Moving terms and glossary includes definitions of home-moving words, terms and phrases for those planning a local or interstate move to a new home.

Filed Under: Moving Day

Important Points to Remember

by Rick Doney on November 3, 2018

Important Points to Remember

The primary responsibility for protecting your move lies with you in selecting a reputable household goods mover, and making sure you understand the terms and conditions of your contract and the remedies.

Filed Under: Moving Day

Resolving Disputes

by Rick Doney on October 2, 2018

Resolving Disputes

The FMCSA cannot settle your dispute with your mover. You must resolve your own loss and damage and/or moving charge disputes with your mover. You entered into a contractual agreement with you mover.

Filed Under: Moving Day

Collection of Charges

by Rick Doney on September 16, 2018

Collection of Charges

You should verify in advance what method of payment your mover will accept. Your mover must note in writing on the order for service and the bill of lading the forms of payment they accept at delivery.

Filed Under: Moving Day

Moving Paperwork

by Rick Doney on September 1, 2018

Moving Paperwork

Do not sign blank or incomplete documents. Verify that the documents are complete before you sign them. The only information that might not appear in your moving paperwork are: the actual weight of your shipment and unforeseen charges that occur in transit.

Filed Under: Moving Day

Liability and Claims

by Rick Doney on August 23, 2018

Liability and Claims

All moving companies are required to assume liability for the value of the household goods they move. There are 2 types of liability that apply to moves Full (Replacement) Value Protection and Waiver of Full (Replacement) Value Protection – Released Value.

Filed Under: Moving Day

Types of Moving Estimates

by Rick Doney on August 3, 2018

Types of Moving Estimates

One of the most important thing to understand for your interstate move is the types of estimates offered by your mover. As you read further, you will discover that movers offer different types of estimates – binding and non-binding.

Filed Under: Moving Day

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