So you’re far away from home, and living in a company sponsored temp house, what do you do in the meantime? Adjusting to the new town and people will take some time. People are more relaxed if they aren’t pressured to sell their homes or move all their things.
In order to make your temp house a bit more personal, you can try the following:
The present administration is lobbying for home ownership but according to a study conducted by both the Center for Economic and Policy Research and the National Low Income Housing Coalition it should focus more on rental and affordable properties.
Due to the surging rates of foreclosures, people may choose the apartment or temporary housing options this year. There’s even a figure stating that 1 million people rented apartments last year compared to 139,000 more people looking into buying a house.
“With or without proactive policy, the transition from owner-occupied housing to rental housing is happening,” the report said. “In these bubble markets, policymakers must not only be less committed to sustaining ownership and home values, but also must proactively facilitate the conversion to rental of vacant, foreclosed and delinquent units to limit the pressure on the rental market.”
When a company moves you to another part of town (or state!), you and your family may be offered temporary housing until you find a new permanent house to live in. It’s better to live in temp housing than a hotel because it’s almost like home. Almost everything is there to make life a bit more livable.
Another reason why a company would place you in a temp house than a hotel is because it cost less. Unfortunately the minimum stay is 30 days. The price includes utilities, local phone service, and cable TV. You can add a bit more to get two bedrooms, housekeeping, etc.
Leaving the house? Keep safe! Here are some friendly reminders for those in the go.
Have the cylinders of the door locks changed. It is possible that other people might hold the keys to your house.
Trim shrubs and high hedges so that you could easily see if there are burglars around your home.
Remove things that provide access to second-floor windows like tree branches and trellises.
Lock doors and windows that lead to rooftops, balconies and fire escapes if you’re not at home.
Engrave your Social Security number on your valuables so that they would be harder to be sold.
Don’t record your name, whereabouts or any personal information on your answering machine.
Get a dog.
Ask a neighbor or a friend to visit your house from time to time to do the chores.
Halt the mail and newspaper deliveries.
Considering a condo? Hold it right there! Read these tips before anything else.
Research the neighborhood. Are there any condos around that are more suited to your needs and preferences?
Meet your neighbors. What are they like? What are their likes and dislikes? Would you like living with them, or are they monsters, maniacs, and mystery men? You must know!
Find out about the financial solvency of the condo association. Really, you wouldn’t like to be greeted with financial difficulties and unexpected fees, or do you?
Research about owner-occupied versus rental units.
Learn about the rules and read the bylaws.
Read and review the master deed with your attorney.
After all that finding out, weights the pros and cons. I hope this has PROvided you help in purchasing your CONdo. Good luck.
Ready for an apartment make-over? Stop right there and read on!
Let’s do the Switch! If you live in a one bedroom apartment, swich your living room with your bedroom. This way, your living room becomes a different room and gains a door. Also, you could never miss a guest because the front door is in your bedroom. If you live with roommates, switch bedrooms with one another.
Color your world! Experiment with colors and design, choose different walls, have a painting party! But of course, don’t forget to tell the management first!
House of fun! Get rid of boring furniture and spruce up your living room. Rummage through garage sales and check out funky items and gadgets.
So, still bored with your apartment? No need to move out, just try these out!
* Be creative when storing clothing. There will not be room to store clothing like you might at home. For instance, fold a t-shirt once vertically, and then roll it up. Using this packing method instead of traditional folding will save you drawer space.
* Walls are for more than hanging posters. Use corkboard or memo boards to display photos; this prevents picture frames from cluttering your desk.
* Take advantage of technology you probably already use. Using USB flash drives to save files eliminates the need to store CDs or floppy disks. Your iPod can even be used as an external hard drive.
* Don’t forget under-bed storage for your supplies. Also, many home stores sell “bed pockets,” storage you can hang from the foot of your bed.
Living in a dorm? Here are some wise tips to store your items.
* Find out details about your dorm room and what is included. Many colleges and universities post floor plans and pictures on their Web sites. Will your desk come with shelving? Will you be provided with a chest of drawers or a closet? Will the door’s width fit standard-size door racks?
* Pack and move your dorm room supplies using double-use items. For example, use containers (such as Yaffa blocks) or mesh totes that you can load with belongings and use as storage once you are settled in your room.
* Think vertically when organizing your closet. Use double rack hangers to hang several items. Purchase a hanging shelf to store shoes, sweaters, or accessories.
During Loading and Delivery
Make sure that you are present to ensure that all services are performed to your satisfaction.
Check the inventory sheet before signing. Don’t sign it if you haven’t checked your things!
Check if there was something left or taken by mistake.
At unloading, check off each item as it is delivered and make notations for loss or damage before signing the form.
Ask the driver to assemble anything that has been disassembled and ensure that all parts are there.
Be sure that items in storage are clearly marked and check if they are still there.
Hope it helps! Happy moving.
Moving? No problem! Here are some tips to make your move a smooth one.
Before Moving
Remove all items which you don’t need and materials which are hazardous.
Do not include precious items like money and jewelry. Keep them with you at all times.
Confirm schedules and services to be rendered. Notify the carrier preferably 2-3 weeks prior to move.
Make a list of items in offsite and hard-to-reach areas and also those items that will need special handling.
Check the access for loading and unloading at each stop for the move.
Do not have the phone disconnected at origin until after the house is empty.
Provide phone numbers at destination.
