Your First Home Mortgage in Calgary: What You Need to Know
Joining the ranks of homeowners means becoming versed in lots of new fields. From home inspections to pest control, leaky basements to appraisals. First and foremost, you’ll want to become familiar with mortgages and what you need to do to get the best home mortgage for you to finance your first home Calgary, AB or […]
After the Movers Leave: First Things to Do in Your New Home in Calgary
It’s a moment you never thought would arrive: the moving van pulls away from your house and you’re left in your new home in Calgary, AB (or elsewhere in Canada). There is so much to do! But what to tackle first? Take a breath Breathe! Take a minute to relax, open a bottle of wine […]
Your “Open First” Box Checklist for Moving in Calgary
When packing up your household in anticipation of a residential move to or from Calgary, AB or elsewhere in Canada, there are so many important things to remember: Label clearly! Color code! Wrap breakables! Don’t pack boxes too heavily, pack for the rooms you’re moving into, not the rooms you’re moving out of. But one […]
Can You Go Back Home Again? Moving in With Your Parents as an Adult
You’ve been out on your own, moved out of the family home, and enjoyed some independence as an adult. Now, you find yourself having to move back home. Yeah… yikes! But you’re certainly not alone. More and more young adults are finding themselves packing up and moving back in with their parents, either because of […]
Calgary Office Relocation: How to Create a Rock-Solid Office Moving Plan
If you consider yourself an organized person, it’s hardly a secret that a successful Calgary office move starts with drawing up an effective office moving plan. But the rest of us may not appreciate the extent of that undertaking itself, and how important it is to give everyone involved enough time to finalize a plan […]
Long Distance Moving: Will I Need Storage in Calgary?
In many people’s eyes, the concepts of Calgary storage and moving homes are quite separate. One is all about keeping things together in one place, while the other is all about transporting things to another place. But in fact, frequently they are both essential components in the overall moving project – especially long distance moving […]
Moving Checklist for Moving to or from Calgary, AB
Have a move coming up? Save some time and headaches by using this handy moving checklist! One to two months before moving: [custom_list style=”list-2″] Call Viktoria Professional Movers Calgary for a free in-home estimate Get packing supplies if packing yourself Make any necessary travel arrangements Have a garage sale Fill out change of address forms […]
Plastic Moving Bins vs. Cardboard Boxes
Have you ever wondered why plastic moving bins have gained so much popularity as of late? Aside from being an environmentally friendly alternative to cardboard products, they carry the benefits of convenience, protection, efficiency and reduced cost! Renting moving bins means eliminating the need to put together or break down moving boxes, which results in […]
Thinking of Asking Your Friends to Help You Move? You May Want to Think Again!
If you’re contemplating asking your friends or family to help you move in Calgary, AB or elsewhere in Canada, there are a few things you should consider first; for those of you who have made that decision in the past, you’ll probably relate to some of the points touched upon in this article. We speak […]
Placing Your Items in Storage: The Potential Pitfalls and What to Look Out For
Whether you are staging your home in Calgary, living in a temporary residence, or simply lack the space to store important items for the long term, you may find yourself shopping around for Calgary storage space at some point in the moving process. While renting out a rectangular space in someone’s building may seem like […]