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Oprah Winfrey’s 4,600-square-foot sixth floor Chicago apartment is now up for rent for $15,000 monthly. Complete with three and a half bathrooms, a solarium, library and three bedrooms (one of which being the 1,200-square-foot master bedroom) moving into Oprah’s Chicago pad sounds like quite the dream home, but apparently not for Winfrey herself. Oprah purchased the co-op apartment in Chicago back in 2006, but opted against moving in for fear that prying neighbors might make a habit out of invading her privacy. Assuming the next tenant of Oprah’s lavish Chicago digs isn’t of celebrity status, your Chicago area movers don’t think peeping neighbors will be a problem.

So you’re moving pretty soon, and you’re spending a lot of time out hunting for apartments. Aside from all the stress an upcoming move can put on you, searching for your new home-sweet-home can be the one enjoyable item on your to-do list. Your professional Chicago movers here hope that you make the right choice when searching for your new home, as many people find out that they should have been more detail-oriented during their search after it is too late. You will have plenty of time after you move in to admire all that there is to love about your soon-to-be new pad; so rather than falling head over heels for a place you love at first sight, spend your search critiquing potential homes with a fine-toothed comb as well! Be on the lookout for signs of pests, leaks, faulty appliances, or anything else that may sully an otherwise dream home. Be sure to scope out your surroundings as well. Any negative qualities regarding a potential new home are much better learnt prior to moving in rather than after it is too late! The last thing you want is to schedule an unexpected move-out assuming your new home doesn’t work out for you.

In order to sell a house, it is very important to spruce the place up so that you can really wow potential buyers. The importance of ‘curb appeal’ is something you are probably familiar with; to arouse enough interest in potential buyers to actually lure them inside the home begins with what they see from the outside. Curb appeal doesn’t sell your home though, so inner-appeal is also a very important factor in showing off your home and ultimately selling it to move. Cleanliness is an obvious must for establishing optimal inner-appeal of your home, and having nice furniture and appliances doesn’t hurt either. However; one huge piece of advice from your Chicago mover would be to implement a ‘less-is-more’ concept. If you have already begun moving to your new home, take the opportunity to relocate items that may cause your home to look cluttered; the less-is-more effect shows off the spaciousness in your home which is a big plus for house hunters.

Haven’t yet begun to move in to the new place? Storage is the solution to prepping your home for sale. Staging your home is necessary if you want to sell and move to your next home as soon as possible. Furthermore; when the time comes to pack up the moving truck and relocate to the next place you’ll call home, having already gotten a head start, your moving day will be much easier on you. Most reputable storage providers even offer prorated fees so that you are only paying for the exact amount of time you spent in the facility. Once you have hauled off your selected belongings to storage to stage your home, it won’t be long before you’re finalizing closing dates and ready to move; so be sure to hire professional movers in Chicago early on to avoid any issues regarding your move out day.

The end of the semester is a busy time for college students, especially if moving out of your dorm is on your to-do list. There are plenty of reasons to hire movers rather than doing your own move when you relocate to a new home, but if you are going to spend your hard earned money on relocation services, you should choose your Chicago movers wisely. You have plenty of options when it comes to movers you can hire, so how do you know which mover is right for you? Think about the last time that you helped a friend or family member move… Even if it didn’t end in disaster, there were probably a few false moves considering that nobody involved is a professionally trained mover. Now imagine helping friends move on a regular basis; balancing your job school and studying with moving on the side several times a week. Most people –students or not– would soon be perpetually exhausted with such a taxing schedule, and the exhaustion would show during moves!

Assisting fellow college student peers with moving may not be a bad idea on a once-in-a-blue-moon basis, but can you really expect your average Joe to be able to handle a full schedule of classes, studying, work AND moving regularly on the side without making one false move? Furthermore; would it be worth the risk of damaged property to give such a student a chance? As crazy as it is to subject one’s self to a hectic schedule such as this, there are college kids who do so as a way to make extra money while in school. There are better ways to support college kids in need that don’t involve putting your hard earned money and prized possessions at stake. Hiring professional movers in Chicago who are dedicated solely to moving your belongings with care and precision is your best bet if you hiring-out is the route you choose to take. Without the distraction of school, studying, making ends meet and so on, your Chicago area moving professional is far more likely to provide accident-free relocation services for you!

The city of Chicago, as you likely know, has taken on a political shift. As a city we are under the executive authority of a new mayor, Rahm Emanuel, which comes with its expected mixed feelings. Though Chicago will go through its previously foreseen political growing pains, your local movers in Chicago continue to operate under the same principles we always have; the principles which have helped us to gain the trust of the countless Chicagoan families in need of professional relocation services. Don’t expect that to change anytime soon, Chicago!

It’s about time to take down holiday decorations if you haven’t already. It’s hard to move away from the holiday season, but it will be back before we know it! If you are suffering separation anxiety due to the sudden split from the holiday season, cheer up! The new year is here and is an excellent source of renewed inspiration, so take advantage.

Chicago area moving professionals understand that you may need some help bidding farewell to the holidays, and are ready to help you move on with your new year. Perhaps you just need some space and time to yourself, away from all of the distracting holiday decorations that have had you in a jolly trance for the past few months. Moving and storage services may be right up your alley right now. Your Chicago movers handle moves of all types and sizes, so don’t hesitate to call on us if you need your lights and ornaments hauled off to storage until the end of the year. Saying goodbye to the holidays is tough, we understand, but before you know it your Chicago relocation providers will be back at your front door ready to deliver 2011’s end-of-the-year holiday cheer back where it belongs!

Nobody expects an emergency to happen. You can only plan for emergency situations to make the best out of what is inevitably going to occur from time to time. Buddy systems are a must in being prepared for emergency situations.

Your Chicago area professional movers are your emergency move best buddies! Life doesn’t have a pause function, and sometimes your move date is something you don’t plan for at all. If the need should suddenly arise to move out of your home for any reason at all, your local family owned moving company is ready at a moment’s notice to roll with the punches for you. Whether you’re moving out of a one bedroom apartment or moving out of a spacious five bedroom house, your Chicago professional movers got your back!

Consumers hate to think about it, but oddly enough sometimes things come up missing. I usually recommend that you develop an inventory of your items. Once your moving foreman arrives, go over your move plan with him or her. As your Chicago movers begin to pack and load your items room by room, check off each item. Note the items condition as well. When you arrive at your destination, do the same thing. Note each item as they come off the truck. If you notice anything missing, mark your sheet and tell your moving foreman immediately. Keeping a close eye on your furnishings usually minimizes any chance of something coming up missing.

When deciding upon a moving company or family and friends, there are a few things to consider. Although family and friends mean well, they are not experienced Chicago movers. Simply put, any nicks, scratches or items broken are your responsibility. Family is also under no obligation to arrive on time or move at the speed you desire. However, with skilled movers you are less likely to experience damage during your move. And if items are damaged you can file a claim with your Chicago moving company. You can also expect your movers to arrive on time, equipped with the necessary tools and move at a fast professional pace. Do what works best for you, but keep in mind you get what you pay for.

This is a great start to the Football Season. Clinching yet another victory last evening in Dallas made it even sweeter. Our Chicago Bears 2-0 bring back memories of the 2006 season. That champion spirit was seen on the field yesterday and I’m sure we will see it throughout the course of this season. Chicagoans expect excellence. When it comes to moving it’s no different. You’re looking for someone you can trust with your valuables. But not only that, you also want good pricing and great service. Most Chicago moving companies understand your needs and will draft a moving strategy you’ll be satisfied with. Do keep in mind every Chicago mover is not a champion, research your BBB and the American Moving and Storage Association to find a Chicago Mover that is a part of their Pro Mover program. Pro Movers are champions in the industry. Go Bears! Go Chicago Movers!