Tuesday, July 6, 2010

Nashville Movers Find Statistics About Foreclosure

According to an article on CNN.com, foreclosures accounted for a third of all home sales in the first three months of this 2010 year, selling at nearly 30% off. These foreclosures include short sales as well as homes that were repossessed by banks. In 2009, more than 1.2 million property sales involved foreclosures, growing 25% from 2008 and 2,500% from 2005.
If you’re a bargain hunter that has found a great foreclosure deal and need help moving into a new neighborhood, call the Nashville movers for reputable residential moving services. We’ll help you with all the details and safely transport your precious furniture and moving boxes to your new home. We’ll help you assemble and disassemble your furniture as well as quilt-pad wrap some your stuff to further protect your items. For your free moving quote, visit All My Sons of Nashville online.

Tuesday, June 29, 2010

Getting Rid Of Stuff You Don’t Use

If you’re getting ready to move out of a place or you’ve already moved and you’re in the process of emptying out your moving boxes and settling in, the All My Sons of Nashville movers suggest you get rid of unwanted or unused items. It’s probably a better idea to do before you move out, just to reduce the work of packing and unpacking something and also will reduce the load you’re actually moving maybe saving you some money. Here’s how to do it. The Nashville local movers say you can sell it instead of throwing it away and maybe make a few bucks. You can try secondhand stores depending on what the item is. Maybe an antique auction place or try national chains like Play it Again Sports for sports equipment, Plato’s Closet for clothing and those types of places. You can also sell online, from Craigslist to Ebay to Gazelles.com, to even the classified sections of the online version of newspapers. You can have a yard sale during the weeks leading up to your move and sell things right in your neighborhood. If you can’ sell certain items, there are local charities that will have volunteers come and take things so they can help others. In the end, what you can get rid of, the All My Sons of Nashville movers say, throw out. There’s no point in keeping things that take up space but aren’t in use and aren’t of any significant memory.

Saturday, June 19, 2010

Celebrity Moves to Nashville

The All My Sons of Nashville local movers found out that actress Gwyneth Paltrow, is filming an independent film in Nashville, TN, and decided to live in a two-bedroom loft with amazing views of downtown Nashville while she worked, instead of staying in a hotel. The famous actress had designer Annette Joseph help create an inviting and warm place for herself, her husband, Coldplay front man, and two kids. The designer chronicles tidbits about the project on MSN.com. She and her team hit flea markets and shipped around for furniture, tiles, lighting, they even bought day-to-day necessities like small kitchen appliances, sheets, towels, pots and pans and toys for the kids. To compete the entire project in only ten days, workers spent 16-18 hour days to gut the place, then place drywall, paint, tiles and so on. Check out pictures of the renovation project.
If you’re moving into the Nashville area, get online for your free moving quote from the Nashville moving specialists. We’ll take care of your entire residential move and even do the packing if that’s an extra service you’re interested in. The Nashville movers have plenty of years of experience in the moving industry, so you’ll be in good hands.

Saturday, June 12, 2010

When to Communicate with Your Landlord

If you’re not a homeowner and you’re renting an apartment or a home, one of the biggest benefits you have is that you don’t have to personally deal with many of the maintenance issues and repairs that homeowners do. If your heater beaks, if you have a leak, if you have an electrical or plumbing problem, you can and should contact your landlord. They can help you not only because it’s their duty to do so, but also because they are probably more familiar with the place then you are. Most likely, they’ve rented the place before and might have dealt with a similar situation in the past. You should also contact your landlord if you’re looking to make changes in the apartment. Say, you want to change the flooring to get rid of your carpet. Not only should you advise your landlord because it’s his or her home, but you might also get them to pitch in for the cost of removal and installation of new floors. Since they will benefit from it to once you move out, they might help you pay for it and see it as an investment.

If you’re looking to rent a new place and need to move out, call the All My Sons of Nashville for help with your moving serves. We’re a professional team of moving specialists and will take care of every last detail for you. Get your free moving quote online!

Sunday, June 6, 2010

Nashville Featured on Lonely Planet

In an extract from Lonely Planet’s 1000 Ultimate Experiences, there are ten best places on the planet to experience music. All My Sons of Nashville movers are proud to say that one of them comes straight out of Nashville, Tennessee. This county music phenomenon is allegedly a Saturday night live radio broadcast from Nashville’s WSM station. It’s been around since 1925, making it the US’ longest continuous radio show. The broadcast takes place from the 4,400-seat Grand Ole Opry House, a place that showcases “a mix of country legends and contemporary chart-toppers who have followed in their footsteps.”

This place has been called “home of the American music” and “Country’s most famous stage.” The Nashville movers are delighted to boast about great places and great music throughout the Nashville neighborhoods we serve with our professional moving services. Go onto our All My Sons of Nashville for your free moving quote and moving tips to help you with your residential move.

Saturday, May 29, 2010

Roommate of the Year

All My Sons of Nashville enjoys reporting on all things moving and real estate. So here’s the latest. Apartments.com is having a Roommate of the Year Contest offering the winner a grand prize of free rent for a year and $10,000 in cash. The four runners-up will win $500 each. All you have to do to enter is make a video that illustrates what makes you the year’s best roommate. Last year’s winner, the Nashville movers found out, a student in San Antonio, composed an original rap and created an eye-catching video. His roommates have signed up to be his roommates for the next year. Entries for Roommate of the year are due on June 14th, 2010. Check out the rules and guidelines .
Entrants are asked to pick a specific category that define the type of roommate you are, from the lovable compulsive to the designer touch to the possession obsessed and more. These categories all celebrate the various aspects of being a roommate like cleaning, making sure the bills get paid, decorating, taking care of pets and more. Entries will be judged on creativity and originality. The winners will be announced on December 31.

Saturday, May 22, 2010

Staging Your Home For Better Chances To Sell

So now that the economy has forced the home prices to come back down to affordable prices and mortgage interest rates are low, it’s definitely a buyer’s market. However, there are many sellers on the market as well. So it’s important that you give your home that competitive edge and showcase it in the best possible way. Realtors stage homes all the time and now you can too. All My Sons of Nashville is here to give you tips on how to stage a home like a professional would. You can paint certain walls in darker colors to make rooms look bigger and to emphasize specific areas around the home. You can purchase a few decorative accessories like matching pillows, a rug, even a framed picture to decorate your walls. An extra mirror or two that you can hang strategically can also give the illusion of more space. Of course the obvious is very important as well, like making sure the home is clean and that it smells good. Make sure the dishes are all put away, that clothing is organized in the closets because some visitors will open the closets. These tips from the Nashville movers should definitely help you sell your home and when you do don’t forget to call us for a reliable, stress-free moving day.

Thursday, May 13, 2010

So Can You Move In?

All My Sons of Nashville helps you understand the basics behind applying for a mortgage, especially during these harsh economic times. If you skip to new jobs constantly, especially in various industries, you’ll be considered a high risk for the banks. Even if you have a steady income, it has to be relative to the type and amount of loan you want. If you’re self-employed, you have to be able to show that you’ve had income for at least two years and have the documents to prove all that along with tax returns of course. In order to get a mortgage so you can move into your dream home, the Nashville moving specialists remind you that you’ll have to have great payment history and great credit scores too. You have to have a history of paying on time and paying all the time. If you don’t have this type of history, even if you can get a loan, it will not be under the best terms. The type of residential property you’d like to move into also makes a difference on whether or not the banks give you a mortgage loan. Condos, log cabins, single-family homes all have different levels of risks for the banks. That risk is based on past experiences with other borrowers. We hope these tips help you in understanding what it takes to buy, own and move into a home.

Tuesday, May 4, 2010

Unbelievable Real Estate News

Housingwatch.com is reporting that now people are going to court to sue over virtual-property rights. The article says that people are suing over real estate that only exists in cyberworld, so it isn’t technically real, however the money used to first buy it was. According to Housingwatch.com, the Nashville movers learnt that a lawsuit was recently filed in Pittsburgh against the real company called Linden Lab, the one that created Second Life, a virtual world filled with avatars. Real people use these avatars in that world to do things like buy real estate with real money. So now the suit alleges that Linden Lab is trying to take away rights over property that doesn’t actually exist, without giving real investors back their real money. The story goes…Linden Labs got about 50,000 Second Life users to invest around $100 million to buy and develop virtual property, even charging a monthly fee likened to property taxes. Now, Linden Labs is said to be altering the contract and getting rid of the idea of ownership altogether, even taking back the real estate property.

If you’d like to move into a real house, call the local Nashville movers. We’re real movers with real moving experience. We’ll provide the very best in moving services at an affordable price. Really. The one thing you can do online though is get your real free moving quote.

Friday, April 30, 2010

The Nashville Movers Can Move You To Murfreesboro

In the early years of Murfreesboro, it was mainly an agricultural community, with corn, cotton, and tobacco crops. By 1853, the Murfreesboro area, "Athens of Tennessee, "was home to three colleges and several academies Today, Middle Tennessee State University has more than 23,000students and has the highest undergraduate enrollment in the state. In the last ten years, Murfreesboro has enjoyed substantial residential and commercial growth. Named “The Most Livable Town” in Tennessee, Murfreesboro is the fastest growing city in the state. From 1990 to 20o0, the population has grown 53.2%.
Murfreesboro has excellent schools, employment opportunities, outstanding services, recreational programs and more to offer its growing number of residents. Would like to join the Murfreesboro neighborhood? All My Sons of Nashville movers can certainly help you move there hassle-free. Our licensed and insured moving company will take care of all the details to make your moving day successful. Our local Nashville moving specialists have plenty of experience in moving as well as customer service. Our reputation in the moving industry keeps getting better with every move we do. See you on moving day!

Friday, April 23, 2010

All About Downtown Memphis

Downtown Memphis, Tennessee is full of life with plenty of events going on, attractions, great restaurants, shopping and more. You can bike, run on the Riverwalk, or kayak in the River. If you like the outdoors, you’ll love this area because it has 300 acres of continuous parks and pedestrian walkways. You can even rent parks along the river for special occasions and family reunions. From Jefferson Davis Park to Mud Island River Park, you’ll have tons to choose from. Downtown Memphis also boasts a spectacular art and culture scene with plenty of theatrical performances, film events, dance shows, symphony and creative art exhibits. Shopping is a sport in downtown Memphis, there’s access to everything imaginable from men’s and women’s clothing to antiques, home décor, original art, jewelry, gourmet food and more to explore throughout the numerous specialty shops and boutiques.

If Memphis sounds like a place you’d like to move to, call on the All My Sons of Nashville movers for you stress-free move. Our Nashville moving company offers moving services throughout Memphis, Tennessee from residential to commercial moves too. Get online for your free moving quote when you’re ready for your move.

Tuesday, April 13, 2010

Planned Community in Nashville

All My Sons of Nashville is always reporting on the latest in real estate and moving industry news. Our Nashville moving specialists found out about planned community in Nashville with ecofirendly features as well as cost-saving ones. Avondale-Beazer homes in Nashville, Tennessee on Wolfesboro Lane go for as low as $174,900. The homes include at least 15 E Smart features to help residents save energy, conserve water and improve indoor air quality. Potential buyers have a choice to choose a home from 1,999 to 3,101 square feet. The location is close to major highways , the Mall at Green Hills, Cool Springs Galleria, Hillwood, Warner and Harpeth Hills Golf Clubs. This planned community also has a swimming pool with cabana, walking trails in the surroundings as well as bike paths. These Beazer homes typically have superior insulation and water-saving faucets to conserve resources and reduce your monthly bills.
If you’d like to move to this part of Nashville, don’t forget to have the Nashville movers help you with your residential move. We’re experts in the moving industry with four generations of moving experience.

Wednesday, April 7, 2010

What’s a Short-Sale Package?

Because of the economic situation in the U.S., many people who own a home feel like they’re stuck between a rock and a hard place. If they sell their place for less than what they owe on it, they’ll have to make up the difference, the outstanding balance. So, according to an article on WalletPop.com, homeowners are arranging a short-ale package with their lenders (banks). The Nashville movers found out that in this arrangement or plan-of-action, individual homeowners have to prove that they can’t afford to hold onto their home anymore and that someone is interested in buying it at a price that falls short of the initial mortgage amount. This application for a short-sale package requires people to submit bank statements, paycheck stubs, unemployment letters and anything else that proves the person is unable to hold on to the house. If the house needs any major repairs, that information should also be provided. The person who’s offering to buy the house should also provide a letter stating the amount they’re ready to pay for it.
If you find yourself in the situation of having to deal with a short-sale, don’t forget to call upon your reliable Nashville movers to relieve the stress of moving day. All My Sons of Nashville are experts in moving services and will provide you with an affordable, professional moving quote.

Saturday, March 27, 2010

If You’re Moving, Move With the Nashville Movers

I had such an amazing moving experience because I chose to hire the local Nashville movers to move my personal belongings from my one bedroom apartment in Nashville to a two bedroom apartment about 14 miles away, still in Nashville, of course. Even thought I knew I wasn’t moving far and the transporting part would be short, I still wanted to deal with reliable movers. I have heard really bad stories of people who have hired moving companies that were really unprofessional and didn’t want to del with the stress. I’m a very busy account coordinator at a an advertising agency and the last thing I wanted to deal with is more stress.
I got online for my free moving quote and then called the All My Sons of Nashville moving company. They were so helpful over the phone and answered all of my questions. They really knew what they were talking about. Moving day fast approached and the local Nashville movers shoed up at my place on time and ready for work. The move was over after several hours and I was in my new place with all of my big furniture already set up in the appropriate rooms. Thanks All My Sons of Nashville. This testimonial was by Mimi L., Nashville

Wednesday, March 17, 2010

Nashville Movers And Organizing the Kitchen

So you finally moved into your new home, moving boxes are almost all unpacked, you’ve cleaned the bedrooms, decorated the living room and now you’re about to attack the most important and busiest room in the house: The kitchen. Once you’re major appliances are moved in and plugged in, get organized. All My Sons of Nashville recommends giving a good cleaning to all the major parts of the kitchen including the cabinets, the countertops, and drawers. Once germs are out of the picture, it’s time to get organized. The Nashville movers recommend really organizing the area where you’re going to place your spices. That area tends to get messy all the time, especially if you’re big on cooking. You’ll find debris of salt, pepper, and other spices you use in your pantry or even countertop if that’s where you place them. It’s a good idea to invest in tightly sealed containers to keep spices fresh and in place. Another great tip for organizing the kitchen is to tackle the container or Tupperware area. Most of us have tons of these boxes, in different shapes and sizes. Make sure you organize them and keep their lids together, so you’re not spending half your morning looking for a lid for lunch.

Thursday, March 11, 2010

All My Sons Moving Still Growing

All My Sons Moving and Storage boasts 38 offices across the U.S. including in Raleigh, Dallas, Austin, Oklahoma City and so many more. The All My Sons moving company plans to expand even more in the near future. All of our movers throughout America are all experienced in all things moving. They understand the moving industry, are efficient at packing, assembling, driving the moving truck in a manner that safely transfers belongings from one end to another and more moving tasks that involve strategy too. Our All My Sons offices at the moment are in locations where moving services are high in demand. We also help the communities we serve through our All My Sons Moving Charities efforts. We select different organizations that we offer our services for free to give back to great causes. All My Sons movers perform local moves as well as long distance ones, from residential moves to commercial moves too. Our moving services offices are in 23 states nationwide and we’re in the moving business since 1995. That’s a lot of moving experience. We are licensed, insured and have a reputation to protect and grow. All My Sons Moving recently opened offices in Mexico City, bringing quality moving services at an affordable price to an international market.

Saturday, March 6, 2010

Packing Highlights

Packing is probably the biggest task in regards to moving especially for the owner of the goods that need to be transported and moved. There are many ways to get organized and pack the right way, but most people lose the patience in the middle of it. After labeling a few boxes, using shredded paper or newspaper to pad the delicate items, the packing becomes even more boring and systematic and we care less. That’s why when new homeowners get to their new place and start unpacking, they find things in unrelated boxes, or tons of miscellaneous moving boxes where there is a mix of different items belonging to various rooms around the house. We forget what we put where. That’s why the professional movers of Nashville thought they’d give you a few important tips that you should follow when moving even if you follow nothing else. Remember NOT to pack flammables or aerosols like propane tanks, those can be dangerous. Don’t box items like comforters, pillows or stuffed animals. Put them in a clean garbage bag, so you can save your moving boxes for other items. Another important tip from the Nashville local movers is to really take the time to label the boxes. It will be so much easier later when you’re eager to unpack and settle in your new home.

Saturday, February 20, 2010

Before You Buy Your Home Think Of The Big Picture

Don’t fall in love with a home too fast. When you’re out looking around different neighborhoods, you’ll find various houses that might appeal to you right away. Don’t forget, realtors stage these houses to make them very appealing to the audience, in other words, you, the buyer. All My Sons of Nashville recommends you do a little investigation before you really start liking the place and seeing your future there. The Nashville movers suggest you make sure you even qualify to buy the place, consider your credit score and outstanding debt not to mention income, because owing a home costs a lot more than just the monthly mortgage. Thins about taxes, utilities, repairs, association fees if you’re buying a condo and more. Also, make sure it’s a good deal. The state of the economy is not good and that has definitely affected the real estate market, however that doesn’t mean that the price you’ll be asked is fair or the best you can get. Do a little research, look for comparables, look at what other homes on that street or neighborhood are going for. Remember to always negotiate too. When you truly find a home that you can purchase and maintain in a safe neighborhood, don’t forget to call All My Sons of Nashville for your problem-free moving day. We’ll be there on time and deliver the best moving services you can ask for.

Sunday, February 14, 2010

Scam Alert Revolving Rentals

All My Sons of Nashville is always looking out for the latest news revolving real estate and moving. The Nashville movers recently found out about a SCAM ALERT surrounding rental properties. The National Association of Realtors has a good and credible name and because of that its being used in a negative way. Apparently the scam works this way: A rental property is offered to consumers who are led to believe that NAR is working as an intermediary to receive rental deposits from prospective tenants, and upon receipt of the deposit, to deliver the keys to the apartment or house to the tenants. The tenant is told to sent the money through Western Union to NAR’s purported agent. Please realize that NAR is NOT INVOLVED in this business, this is a SCAM. It is being investigated by law enforcement.

The Nashville movers are reminding you to be careful with the types of people and companies you do business with. If you’re looking to move, you can count on a business like All My Sons of Nashville. We have a solid reputation and countless years of experience. Our Nashville movers are reliable, professional and responsible.

Sunday, February 7, 2010

We’re Very Proud of the San Antonio Movers

The Nashville movers are very happy for our friends at All My Sons of San Antonio who just recently helped the San Antonio Spurs with their Annual Tux ‘N Tennies Dinner and Silent Auction. It was their fourth year in supporting the worthwhile cause. The San Antonio local movers delivered the auction items for the event.
Tux 'N Tennies is an annual fundraiser supporting the Spurs Foundation. The foundation, established in 1988, supports physically, emotionally and economically disadvantaged youth in South Texas. "We saw this as another opportunity to support our community. Under-privileged youth benefit greatly from their efforts and we wanted to be a part of it," stated the President of the San Antonio Moving Company.
All My Sons Moving and Storage is always looking for opportunities to do good in the communities we serve. We also have a charity initiative where you can find out more information.

Saturday, January 30, 2010

Great Move To Nashville

After looking for a new home in the Nashville area for several months, I couldn’t believe that my family and I were actually finally moving. Even when we were up to our elbows in moving boxes, our belongings, packing materials, I still had a hard time wrapping my head around it. We were all so excited to have a new home. That meant my kids were each going to have their own room, I was going to have an actual office I can write in and even my husband was benefitting with a 5 mile shorter drive to work every morning, so we were all very, very happy. Moving day was exciting too. The movers we hired, All My Sons of Nashville moving company, were so efficient in the way they moved things out of our place and onto their moving truck. Everyone moved fast but were careful enough to quilt-pad wrap some of the more delicate furniture we had. I thought that was very nice and smart of them. The move was pretty seamless, only the movers were working, while I kind of stayed in the background. My kids were in school so I didn’t have to take care of getting them lunch or anything. It was an all working day, except I didn’t do too much. Before I knew it, our belongings were in our new place and the Nashville local movers were on their way as I thanked them so very much for a job very well done. This testimonial was by Lilian Fuller, Nashville, TN.

Tuesday, January 19, 2010

Safe Real Estate

According to an article on Kiplinger.com, there are still some safer choices to make in terms of real estate. Even though the economic market taking a big hit, foreclosures running rampant and home prices plummeting, property investments can still be found. This Kiplinger article focuses on six different cities that have slow and steady growth based on data that has been compiled by a home-price research company. These cities’ economies kept unemployment rate and foreclosures below average, plus they’re affordability index (a measure of home prices versus family income) is low. Lancaster, PA is one of those cities with a median home price of $203, 000. This city is known for its diverse group of industries including printing and food processing. Lancaster is a conservative lending market which kept foreclosures low. Clarksville, TN is another affordable alternative, close to Nashville so residents can still enjoy all of the Nashville attractions. The median home price in this area is $129,000. If you’re looking to move to Nashville or Clarksville for that matter, call the very best in moving services, the All My Sons of Nashville movers to handle of all of the moving details for you. Just get online, get your free moving quote, set up a moving day appointment and let us take care of all the rest. No stress, no hassles, just the professional moving services of the local Nashville moving crew.

Monday, January 11, 2010

Caring for Pets When Moving

Moving is not only overwhelming for you, it can be stressful for the entire family and if you have a pet, that includes your cat or dog. In your moving plans consider your pet(s) and try to make sure that their routines aren’t completely changed. This includes the day of the move and the several days after when you’re still getting settled and things are still in moving boxes. All My Sons of Nashville suggests you try to make your cat or dog as comfortable as possible through the entire transition. Make sure you have the things they need on hand. From their food and food bowl to their crate, favorite chew toy, snacks, medication if they take any, litter box, leashes, blankets and so on. The Nashville movers suggest you don’t wash any of their blankets, pillows or toys because the familiar odor will help them throughout the move and stress less. Whatever your pet is use to on a daily basis, you should pack in a separate box you could easily identify and have close by during the move. Pets are very sensitive to change and you’ll want to make the transition as smooth as possible for them. Also, make sure their activities and food times are consistent. Try to keep them on the same schedule they’re use to for daily walks, food and sleeping time. If you’re not moving too far away, the Nashville moving crew recommends you have your pet stay with a friend, family or even neighbor until you get settled and can provide a more stable environment for them.

Tuesday, January 5, 2010

Spotlight on LaVergne, TN

La Vergne, TN is one of the fastest growing communities in Tennessee and even in the U.S. The reasons for the growth include the proximity to Nashville’s major city resources as well as Murfreesboro and the closeness to major interstates. There are big companies doing business in La Vergne including Bridgestone, Igram Books, Nokian Tires, Whirlpool Corporation and Hollywood Video. The average listing price for a home in La Vergne is $146,000. If you’re looking to relocate in La Vergne, call the local Nashville movers to do the job right. All My Sons of Nashville is backed by four generations worth of moving experience. We’ll provide an efficient and fast move for you and your family. Our Nashville moving crew will quilt-pad wrap your furniture and transport your belongings very carefully, as if they were our own. With a professional moving company like ours, you’ll save on time, money and hassles. And if you don’t want to bother with the packing work yourself, let us know and our Nashville movers can offer you the service so you can concentrate on bigger and better things. Call the Nashville moving specialists for your move to La Vergne, TN today!