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The Pre-Unpacking Checklist: What to do After the Move

Guest Blogger: Kris Lindahl REALTORĀ® CRS CLHMS Moving is a daunting process: Between packing and getting organized, hiring movers or DIYing a move, and settling into the new home, the steps may seem endless. Use this pre-unpacking checklist to tackle all the little things that come after a move that aren’t unpacking the boxes. Clean The rental may have been turned over move-in ready, but this phrase means different things to different people. If the home isn’t as clean as a new renter likes it, the first step is cleaning whatever is not up to snuff. Areas that may have been overlooked include closets, drawers,...

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Delivering to Alaska is different

A Bear in the Driveway on Move-in Day? Transporting and delivering household goods in Alaska can present some unique challenges. You expect cold temperatures and icy roads in winter. Did you also know that some roads are closed during hunting season? And in Alaska, bears and other wildlife may show up unexpectedly. These and other interesting facts about Alaska could put the brakes on your delivery schedule if your moving company is not prepared. We’ve earned our stripes here at Royal Alaskan Movers through years of handling all kinds of deliveries, in every season. Here are a few more fun facts about Alaska deliveries Long...

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Gun Laws and Shipping Firearms: Moving to and from Alaska

Alaska is well known for its open gun laws. In the Frontier State, anyone who 1) is at least 21 years old and 2) may legally possess a firearm is allowed to carry a handgun without a permit, whether openly or concealed. Gun owners moving to Alaska from other states are likely to find a more gun-friendly culture here. However, when you’re moving with guns, there are some restrictions you should know about, both when transitioning in and out of the state. Additionally, if you’re moving from Alaska to another state, you’ll need to understand how your new state’s gun laws will impact you. No...

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Auto Transport Options

Comparing Auto Transport Brokers and Motor Carriers Often a move will include auto transport needsĀ forĀ one or more vehicles.Ā If you are moving your vehicle on your own, knowing whether to use an Auto Carrier as opposed to an Auto Broker, can be confusing to say the least.Ā  At minimum, it will require quite a bit of time on the phone or computer trying to vet out all of the details in each companies sales material. Ā Once you have comparative rates, it is just as important to detail the differences between valuation coverage’s, transit times, and payment requirements. The following infographic presents five importantĀ factors to consider when...

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Looking North: Job Opportunities In Alaska (INFOGRAPHIC)

Thousands of people relocate to Alaska every year. If you want to move to Alaska, you’ll enjoy some of the most glorious natural places and outdoor activities and witness fascinating sights like the Northern Lights. All that and a great job outlook make Alaska a great place to relocate to. In our graphic below we discuss the top three industries in Alaska along with the best areas to move to find a good job. Please let us know if you have any questions about moving to Alaska–we’re experts in that field! Until then, please enjoy our graphic. Click to download

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