Month : October 2017

Cape Cod

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Rent a House vs Apartment……Should I rent a house or an apartment? 

1. Check for cell reception.
2. Check the water pressure on cold, on hot, on both, and how long it takes to get warm.
3. Bring a socket tester and test all outlets. Also make sure there are enough outlets in each room, and enough 3-prong ones.
4. Ask the neighbors what the worst part of the building, street, neighborhood is.
5. Drive through the area during rush hour if commuting via car.
6. Make sure there’s an Internet provider suitable to your preferences.
7. Make sure the windows are double-paned/double-glazed and in good repair if the area is cold to avoid high heating bills. See if the windows open and close easily.
8. Fill all sinks/tubs. Drain simultaneously and flush each toilet during.
9. If surrounding places have belongings left sitting on the porches (toys, stoves, seating, decorations), it’s a good sign for little/no theft and a kid-friendly environment.
10. Ask “What’s the average rental time for apartments in the building?” If people aren’t staying long, it’s a bad sign.

Moving Tip from Miguel (Professional Lead Mover)

If the item is very expensive and you are worried about the movers handling it (like a computer), take it with you in your car if possible. If you can’t risk anything happening to a specific item- don’t chance it. Especially if it will give you piece of mind. The movers can always pack it for you but you could always transport yourself.

Moving Tip from Miguel (Professional Lead Mover)

Keep your animals out of the house on move day. Excited and nervous animals have a tendency to run into furniture and items that are being packed or unpacked…. which can lead to things breaking.

Moving Tip from Miguel (Professional Lead Mover)

Prior to moving- Throw your garbage away. You are paying for the time the movers are there working, if they are cleaning up or working around your mess expect them to take longer which costs you more money.

Here is a great article that can help answer your Vintage or Not Vintage questions……

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