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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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Every year, millions of people pick up their belongings and move. Whether it’s to find the home of their dreams, be closer to work, or to pursue higher education, moving can be a stressful experience. The best way to reduce stress and speed up the process is by hiring a local moving company. Let’s take…
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…
The return of a security deposit can be a point of dispute between landlords and tenants. Knowing your rights and obligations as a renter can give you an advantage if you get into a tug-of-war over a deposit.
Moving is a big transition for people of all ages. It can be even more difficult for a teenager. When you tell your teen you are moving, she may feel you are rocking the foundation she knows. Learn methods to help your teen cope with a move.
Portland isn’t a big city, but it has many neighborhoods, each with a distinct character. It pays to explore the various locales, if only online, before you decide where you’ll live, work and play. Take a look at our rundown of the city’s most interesting neighborhoods.
Portland makes the news more often, but Vancouver, WA, is a metro-area town booming with development and the arts. Learn more about what this southwest Washington town has to offer.
Everyone wants to save money, but when it comes to moving it’s all too easy to be penny wise but pound foolish. There are ways to make a move budget friendly. But, if you economize in the wrong areas, it may cost more in the end. Here are a few ways unexpected costs of a…
There are so many details to take care of during a move. Many tasks can be done before unpacking moving boxes, making settling in less stressful. If you’re planning a Portland, Oregon move, we’ll minimize your worries by taking care of the packing, loading and transporting of your belongings. To make the rest of your…
Are you finally getting that dream kitchen? Is that sorely needed extra bedroom and bath finally becoming a reality? A home renovation project is simultaneously exciting and exhausting. You’ll be happy once the work is done, but how can you survive the dust and inconvenience in the weeks it takes to complete the renovation? It’s…
What if there were a way to make moving more fun? Moving may worry your children. They may feel uncertain about changing schools and making new friends. During a move, you’ll want to prepare your kids for the changes ahead. Nearly any chore will be more enjoyable when approached with a positive attitude or playful…
May is National Moving Month. That means we’re donning our festive attire, gathering round the piano to sing chorals and throwing our diets out the window as the office fills with tempting treats. Wait. Wrong holiday. National Moving Month is a real thing. It’s an annual public awareness and education campaign to help people find…
Expenses add up when you’re moving. It can be tempting to save money by doing without the services of a professional mover. That may not be the best choice or even an option. Renting a truck involves hidden costs and predictable headaches. Haphazard DIY packing can result in damaged property and expensive repairs. You don’t…
Moving to a new place is the perfect opportunity for a fresh start. If you’ve been itching to try out new colors, furniture or art, now’s the time to go for it. But what if, amid all the newness, you start craving the familiar? There’s a way to have your cake and eat it too….
You just moved into a new place. You’ve been working hard getting the place organized. You’re hungry. Your family’s hungry. Blood sugar’s dipping and people are getting cranky. You need to throw together some fast meals, but your kitchen is still in boxes. What to do? Order another pizza? Swing through the nearest fast-food drive-through…
Welcome to Portland! We’re happy you’re here. Although Portland is a friendly city, moving to any town where you don’t know people is hard. Master Movers has been a Portland moving company since 1992. We’ve helped thousands of people settle into the Rose City. Here’s some of what we’ve learned about making friends in Portland….