Buying a house and moving to it is probably one of the most stressful
things we modern humans do. Change may be good, but it's still
nerve-wracking. But fret not, Net.friends; relocating in the digital age is
much easier than it's ever been, thanks to the vast resources available
online.
Here are some of our favorite services to help get you packin'....
Finding a New City
The folks at Virtual Relocation will help you compare salaries and costs of living between two cities and even provide you with a top cities list in case you're in the mood to move, but don't know quite where.
Find a Home and the Means to Get There
The -- um -- monster over at Monster Moving appears to be positively starving to help you find a place to live and a moving company to haul all of your stuff to it. He's also willing to take a bite out of the difficulty of finding a good mortgage -- just don't leave him alone with your house pets.
In the Moving Van, Two by Two
They don't care what kind of animal you call "Fluffy," AirAnimal have been helping facilitate animal moves since 1977, and thus far, not a single animal has ever had a bad thing to say about them.
Moving Kits
Boxes Direct sells pre-made moving kits with various size boxes, shipping tape, packing material, etc. You can also create custom moving packages. The prices are not the cheapest, but the boxes are very sturdy (save them for your next move) and the convenience is unbeatable.
Change of Address
Don't complain to us if your subscription to "Disco Revival" gets lost in the mail. With sites like ChangeAddress making sure your mail gets where it belongs is as easy as clickity-click.
Getting Your Utilities Online
Why wait until you get to your new home city to deal with power, gas, water, phone, and all the other utility hassles when you can get a jump on them by visiting Make The Move?
Get Organized/Share Your Pain
Aside from providing a one-stop location for all things moving related, the eye-pleasing Move features some handy features such as a personalized moving calendar and message board for sharing advice with others who are also on the move.
Even if you don't manage your entire move online, these sites are bound to help you on some aspect of your transition. Popular belief to the contrary, the Internet can really save you time, if used correctly. Bon Voyage!
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