Relocating to Beaverton Oregon

Relocating to Beaverton, Oregon

Money magazine recently called Beaverton one of the “best places to live.” The city is the sixth largest metropolis in the state of Oregon. Beaverton is in Washington County, which is one of the fastest developing areas in the Pacific Northwest. The city has been continually growing since the 1990s mainly due to the building…

International move

How to Prepare for an International Move

Coordinating a move can be challenging, but an international move creates an entirely new set of details and problems that you’ll need to manage. Relocating from Portland, Oregon to somewhere across the world can cause anxiety, no matter how well you plan. Ease the transition by keeping the following tips in mind as your prepare…

packing box fragile

18 Packing Secrets from Moving Pros

You’ve got your boxes, bubble wrap, tape and labels. You’re ready to get packing, but as you look around your home you don’t know exactly where to start. Sound familiar? Well, you’re definitely not alone. Until you’ve moved a few times (or more), packing up every single thing you own into the fewest number of…

Networking in Portland

Tips for Networking in Portland

Portland is a city full of opportunity. Networking is a great way to establish yourself in the city’s business community. It’s also an ideal way to make friends. Are you looking for a new career? Do you want to create new connections in an industry you’re familiar with? Regular networking is key to making connections…

how to downsize before a move

How to Downsize Before a Move

You’ve decided to move, so now comes the time-consuming process of going through your belongings and deciding which things to keep and which things to discard.   If you are moving into a smaller space, you’ll need to downsize. That can be a little bit tricky. You may have furniture and other items that you…

out of state move

Tips for An Out-of-State Move

Moving is demanding. It requires a lot of planning and attention to detail. Relocating to a new place can cause anxiety, especially if it’s an out-of-state move. You can make moving easier if you approach the move in an organized way. Here are some tips for an out-of-state move: Have a Master Plan Sit down…

Tips for Living Between Homes

Tips for Living Between Homes

Moving is stressful. Aside from organizing all of your personal possessions, finding a reliable moving company, there’s the challenge of figuring out where you should stay while you are in between homes. Homes in Portland often sell quickly. Many times, your new place won’t be available for a few weeks, maybe even months, after you…

get ready for a last minute move

How to Get Ready for a Last-Minute Move

In a perfect world, you’d have weeks or months to plan a move. You’d print out a handy moving checklist and calmly proceed through the list with very little stress. Real life is usually a little more hectic than that sunny scenario. Some moves are last minute. If you have little time to get organized, you…

moving into a small home

Pros and Cons of Moving Into a Small Home

A few years ago so-called “tiny houses” started appearing in the news. These mini homes are defined in various ways, but they often consist of one room. They usually have fewer than 250 square feet of living space. People were, and still are, attracted to these little homes because they represent the idea of a…

Best time of year to move

When Is the Best Time of Year to Move?

They say everything has a season. Choose the right time, and things go smoothly. Time it wrong, and complications start piling up. When you’re booking an appointment with a Portland moving company, keep in mind that some times of the year are busier than others. If you’re moving in Oregon, Washington or anywhere else for…

How to Manage Your Anxiety About Moving

How to Manage Anxiety About Moving

It’s natural to feel anxious about a move. You and your family are pulling up roots and life will be different. Even positive change can bring on stress. Staying organized helps you manage your worries. Packing and moving will likely be the biggest task. Hiring a professional mover will take a huge weight from your…

5 Tips for Moving Into Your First Home

8 Tips for Moving into Your First Home

Congratulations! You’ve just closed on the purchase of your first home. You may feel like you’ve gone 12 rounds with a heavyweight contender. Take a breath because now it’s time to start packing. Give Master Movers a call. We’ll pack and move everything for you. If you’re planning on doing it yourself, or some of…

how to move a piano

How to Move a Piano

Need to move your piano? Relocating these large if lovely instruments is not for the faint of heart or the weak of back. The smallest upright weighs 300 pounds. A grand piano may come in at around 1300 pounds. The longer the piano, the heavier it is. Even some professional movers turn tail when confronted…