Moving day is just around the corner! You’ve scheduled a moving company, sorted through your belongings, and packed and labeled your boxes. You’re ready to move — right? Not quite. Though you may be loath to add anything to an already-crowded pre-move to-do list, a few tasks are easier to take care of before you (and your things) arrive at your new house. Here are five things you should do before you move into your new home. 1. Set up Your Utilities You’ll need to identify the utility services you need at your new home, determine the service providers, and arrange set up for those services.  You may need to set up natural gas, electricity,

Downsizing has become a popular trend for some homeowners. It has its advantages. If you can be happy in a smaller home – or even more content than you are now – why not save the money and make the change? Let’s look at why people downsize and some of the essential steps involved in downsizing. When Should You Downsize? Everyone’s situation is different, but there are some common reasons why people downsize. If you fit any of the following descriptions, you may want to consider downsizing: 1. The kids have moved out, and you don’t need all that space. Your children may have moved out yesterday or 20 years ago. However long it’s been,