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March 05, 2018

What Are the Best Times of Year for a Move?

Best time to move with A-1 FreemanIn a perfect world, you'd be able to choose the most ideal time to move. Nevertheless, life has its own uncertain timing, and it is sometimes impossible to be choosy about planning your relocation. But, if you're able to have the pleasure of organizing your next move in advance, choosing the best time to move to Killeen can save you oodles of headaches, hassle, and even expense! This is definitely true if you are thinking about hiring a professional moving company to assist you, as scheduling your move over a non-peak time of year will make it easier to find a mover that can handle your scheduling needs for a competitive rate.

The Best (And Worst) Times of Year to Schedule a Move to Killeen

It's probably not super unexpected to hear that the most unfavorable time of year to schedule a move is generally during the time from Memorial Day to Labor Day. After all, this is when the majority of families with children are already scheduled to move, especially if their children are school-aged (as many parents would rather their children to begin at a new school at the opening of an academic year). This means moving company's schedules tend to get full more quickly during the summer months, so unless you plan far ahead, you may have a difficult time getting moving help. Pricing during peak-season for movers also tends to be higher due to demand.

In contrast, the best time to move is generally during the winter months. Business for professional movers during this time has frequently gotten slower, especially with the holidays, so finding a mover to help you should be easier (even if you're moving at the last minute).

Likewise to moving during the late fall and winter months, you might also want to think about scheduling your move during the middle of the month if you can. That is because the very beginning and end of the month tend to be more booked up for professional movers based on higher demand, as many lease rentals expire at the beginning of the month. This means that most renters moving to or from a lease are desiring to move at the very beginning or end, rather than smack-dab in the middle of the month.

Finally, while it may not be doable for everyone's work schedules, scheduling a middle of the week move instead of a weekend relocation can also be a good way to save cash and bypass schedule conflicts with a moving company. If you have a flexible job and can take a couple days off to move in the middle of the week, the savings can accrue!

Other Important Considerations

Beyond planning your relocation to Killeen to save money and secure easier scheduling with a moving company, there are some other considerations that may affect the timing of your approaching relocation. Depending on the climate where you live, for example, moving towards the tail-end of December might mean moving in snowy, bitter cold, or otherwise unfavorable conditions. In addition, moving during a major travel holiday (such as Christmas) could mean additional cars on your path, which could delay your move. However, this is much more likely to be a glitch if you're moving a long distance rather than a local one, so it might really depend on your unique situation.

When possible, a little bit of planning and foresight can go a long way in saving money (and lower your stress level!) when preparing for a move. And by taking your unique needs into consideration, you can ultimately figure out the best time for you to move.

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