There are many reasons that moving from state to state can be stressful: leaving behind familiarity (or family), moving to the unknown, making new friends, possibly starting a new job or school, the cost of the move, and of course…the packing. Packing for a move means cleaning your current home, packing up your valuables, making big decisions about what to …
What do you need to know to ensure that your summer move is low stress?
Spring officially commenced on March 20th and people across the country are excited as summer is around the corner. Not only does it mean warmer temperatures and longer days, but it also means the peak moving season is almost here. Families plan moves around their kids’ school schedules, college students graduate and move for new jobs, the real estate market …
Here are three tips to help make winter moving less stressful
While most families prefer to move their lives cross country during the warmer months, when you move is not always within your control. Whether you are relocating for work or moving to be closer to family, a winter move might be your reality. While winter weather does not always offer ideal moving conditions, it does have its perks. Because it’s …
Seniors may need assistance deciding how to downsize for retirement
When people reach retirement age, they often fall into the category of empty nesters. The kids grew up. Also, they moved out of the house. Many times, they already have families of their own. As a result, many seniors reach a point when downsizing either sounds attractive or becomes a must do. At the same time, seniors may need assistance …
Let’s look at what can make the whole process a lot easier
From time to time, cross country moving is one of those events in life many of us must tackle. It’s one of those projects we don’t do very often so we don’t have a lot of experience and that can make moving stressful. At the same time, moving is often associated with a new beginning or opportunity so that’s exciting. …
MiniMoves Earns Esteemed 2017 Angie’s List Super Service Award
MiniMoves Earns Esteemed 2017 Angie’s List Super Service Award Award reflects company’s consistently high level of customer service  Chicago, IL, 1/1/2018 – MiniMoves is proud to announce that it has earned the home service industry’s coveted Angie’s List Super Service Award (SSA). This award honors service professionals who have maintained exceptional service ratings and reviews on Angie’s List in …
MiniMoves has provided a breakdown of tips and tricks of what should be packed into each box
Packing boxes seems easy enough, right? You pack up your things and then unpack them at your destination. Well, it may not be as simple as one would think. When preparing to pack up your home, you may start to realize there is more to packing than just loading up a cardboard box. Packing can be one of the most frustrating parts …
MiniMoves is celebrating 25 Years in Business.
MiniMoves founder, Jack Arslanian, started his career in broadcasting, a business that could not be more unrelated to moving and packing services. It was that outsider’s perspective and an endlessly inquisitive mind that lead to the solution of a problem that was as vexing for customers as it was for major van lines; how to safely and cost-effectively move a …
Brookfield Food Drive!
MiniMoves encourages you to join the team of Brookfield Global Relocation Services in Burr Ridge, IL in hosting a food drive today-July 22. Hope to see you there!
MiniMoves Earns Esteemed 2015 Angie’s List Super Service Award
MiniMoves is now one of Angie’s list moving companies that have earned the service industry’s coveted Angie’s List Super Service Award, reflecting an exemplary year of service provided to members of the local services marketplace and consumer review site in 2015. The CEO/Founder of our full service moving company, Jack Arslanian, stated: “We are extremely pleased and honored to have …
Do not go broke moving internationally
Work out your income stream The big advantage of moving internationally to a cheaper country is that you can stretch your money much further. If you have to earn money in the local currency, however, that can reduce much of your advantage. Any job that can be done remotely is great for an international relocation, such as a writer, designer, tech …
The Physicality of Moving
Are you a resourceful individual who enjoys saving money and paying less for services that you know you can do on your own? If you’re planning a move in the near future, it’s a good idea to consider using a professional furniture moving service, even if you love lifting boxes and think your hours in the gym have prepared you …