Moving specific glossary terms

Moving specific glossary terms

All industries have their specific terms. Here are a couple that you might hear from your local moving company. Short Haul A move that takes place under 450 miles. Short…
Moving specific glossary terms

Moving specific glossary terms

All industries have their specific terms. Here are a couple that you might hear from your local moving company. Survey The booking or origin agent examines (i.e.: surveys, or visually…
Time Spent Searching for a New Home

Time Spent Searching for a New Home

Time to find “the one” People who transitioned from renting took the most time to find “the one.” These former renters spent 5.7 months, on average, shopping for their perfect…
Aging in Place

Aging in Place

By 2030 every Baby Boomer will be over 65, and will make up 21 percent of the population. And by 2060, almost 25 percent of Americans will be 65 and…
Why We Move

Why We Move

Why we move The hardest part of moving may be finding a new home and neighborhood to love. There are so many factors to consider when shopping for a new…
Moving specific glossary terms

Moving specific glossary terms

All industries have their specific terms. Here are a couple that you might hear from your local moving company. Unpacking The removal of your goods from containers (boxes) and crates,…
Moving specific glossary terms

Moving specific glossary terms

Auxiliary Service If the assigned over-the-road van is unable to make a normal pickup/delivery because of physical constraints and a second, smaller, vehicle is needed, this is considered Auxiliary Service…
Moving specific glossary terms

Moving specific glossary terms

All industries have their specific terms. Here are a couple that you might hear from your local moving company. Accessorial Services Services, other than linehaul transportation, performed by an agent…