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15 Tips for International Moves

Moving overseas is majorly life-changing. You will experience a new culture, climate, and government, and you’ll make some personal adjustments as well. You’ll probably have to change banks, get a new car, find a new doctor, and let’s not forget learning a new language. Without question, when preparing for an international move there are some…

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The Most Common Moving Mistakes

While it’s wonderful to experience different places, moving isn’t most people’s favorite thing. If you’re someone who hasn’t moved many times it can be quite overwhelming. Not being familiar with the tasks on your moving checklist can result in one or many of them being overlooked or underestimated. To help you avoid moving mishaps, we’ve…

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Moving to a Different Climate

Moving to an area with a different climate doesn’t necessarily mean a cross-country or even long-distance move. In some regions of the country, like here in the Pacific Northwest, you could experience a dramatically different climate just a few towns away. It’s typically wet here in Portland, but in Bend for example, it’s quite dry….

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10 Tips for Curb Appeal That Sells

First impressions are everything, especially when it comes to real estate. When looking for a new home, the National Association of Realtors suggests that 63% of prospective buyers will drive by a home they’ve seen on the Internet before contacting the seller. When that happens, what will a buyer think of your home? What impression…

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3 Simple Kitchen Packing Tips

Packing can be one of the most frustrating and time consuming aspects of moving into a new home or apartment. When it comes down to it, the kitchen is probably the most complicated of all the rooms that you have to pack. There are always lots of small objects, fragile items and seemingly endless cupboards…

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All The Best Reasons to Move to Portland

Many people think about moving to the Rose City, and with good reason. Portlanders love the proximity to both the mountains and beaches, and all the forest space for camping, fishing, and hiking in between. People also appreciate our city for it’s dedication to earth friendliness, support of local businesses as well as the arts,…

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How to Protect Your Belongings When You Move

It can be stressful to move everything you own; from the pens and post-its in your junk drawer to your most valued possessions. Many people worry about the worst that could happen– an irreplaceable item getting damaged. At Master Movers, we share your concern for protecting all of the personal and household items you hold…

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4 Home Items That Make Moving Tricky

Beyond the boxes of dishes and the heavy furniture pieces there are a few specific items that are especially difficult to move. These heavy, cumbersome and delicate items require tender loving care, preparation, and often times, the help of an experienced moving professional. If you are planning a move from Vancouver, Wa. to Beaverton, Or. or…

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Moving Scams and How To Avoid Them

If you’ve been doing any research before hiring a professional moving company, you already know how important it is to avoid being scammed. The internet has no shortage of articles and forums detailing the schemes of moving “brokers” and the terrible experiences of their customers. So in this post, rather than simply list the ways…