Local Moving

Moving to a new home this fall? 3 ways to put yourself at ease

As a moving company in Boston, the fall season is one of our favorite times of the year. Because we move families all over New England, our crews can enjoy what nature provides us every year here in the Northeast. Crews keep busy and safe as they move families around New England, and it doesn't hurt to enjoy that fall foliage along the way. For you the homeowner, fall is a great time to move. It's not too hot and in most cases the snow has not started to fall here in the Northeast just yet. If you are planning

Humboldt Storage and Moving is moving for hunger this month

This month we are partnering with the organization Move for Hunger to help secure much-needed food donations for our neighbors and local food banks. Move for Hunger is an organization that helps companies in the relocation industry with support and guidance to maximize area food drives. Our food drive will run from October 17 through November 16. Everyone on the Humboldt team is committed to maximizing our food drive, and with Move for Hunger behind us and your help, we know we can make a considerable impact here in the Greater Boston area. Did you know? 1 in 12

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Moving day-it’s your day to relax

Sounds crazy, doesn't it? Relaxing on moving day… You might think that is impossible right now but we are here to tell you that needs to be your goal. But you will not be able to relax if you go hire the wrong moving company. In fact, the opposite will happen. You may experience more stress than ever. Do you want to know how to relax on your moving day? Check out these quick tips for taking it easy when moving to a new home. Do your homework and choose the right moving company Make sure you look at

4 ways to part with books before moving

OK all you book lovers. We are sorry to do this but one of the ways to lighten the load when moving is to get rid of some of those books you have. We understand parting with books is not an easy decision but it's one of the best ways to reduce the stress of an upcoming move. Not only that but getting rid of books can reduce your move's cost. Because, let's face it, books are heavy. If you are a book lover and you have a ton of books in your home, here are a few ways that

How to be ready the morning of your move

If you want a stress-free move and even enjoy the experience of moving day, you will want to be as prepared as possible. Nothing will add to your anxiety more than running around and chasing your tail the morning of moving day. Trying to get everything done at the last minute while people are waiting will only stress everyone out. Here are a few ways that you can be ready on moving day and not cause any additional stress to you and your movers. Have a deadline for packing all your items Everyone in the house should understand the deadline

Be ready on moving day-3 important tips

Your moving day is fast approaching. You've been in contact with your moving company, you've done your survey and hopefully, you've packed. It's time to make sure you are ready. The last thing you want is to have the moving trucks show up with an eager crew only to be behind in your planning. So one of the most important things you can do in the days leading up to your move is to make sure everyone in the family is ready. Set a deadline for packing Like any good project manager, there is always a deadline. So why not

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The best local moving companies do these three things

If you're moving down the street or to another town close by, you want to know that your local moving company is providing the best service possible. You may be moving two miles away, but it's still a move and you want to make sure you get through it stress-free. Here are a few ways local moving companies can provide you with the best service. They provide you with accurate moving estimates A professional moving company wants to provide you with the best estimate possible for your move. One of the ways that is possible is for you the

A note to our professional real estate agent friends

Over the years we've gotten to know so many professional real estate agents and other professionals in the industry. And one thing we know for certain. You'll do anything for your clients when it comes to buying and selling a home. We also know that involves bringing in the right people and relationships that are an extension of what you are already providing them. And that includes one of the biggest parts, the moving company. When you refer Humboldt Storage and Moving to one of your real estate clients, you can expect the following from us. A moving company

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What are some current trends in the moving business this year?

If you're a real estate professional in the Boston area, then you know you need to keep up with a whole host of trends within your industry. Everything from inventory, the value of homes in the area you serve, mortgage rates, and much more. You know better than anyone, there are many working parts to selling a home and having your clients move into their new home. It's also important to understand some of the current trends in the moving business. While we have our busy moving season as you know so well in the warm months here in

The benefits of working for a moving company this summer

If you or someone you know is looking for a great summer job, then we want to introduce you to the moving business and all the skills and benefits you can take away from working in this industry. Many team members we currently have here started out working on the trucks in the warehouse in the moving business. Including our own president of the company. Working in the moving business helps you acquire a whole host of skills that can help you later on in life. And if you choose to stay, it's a great career with many opportunities

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