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Apart from millennials, baby boomers make up the largest percentage of homeowners and buyers in the country. Accounting for over 30% of the home owning market, aging boomers are calling upon their adult children to help them downsize from their family homes into apartments, condos, or smaller suburban dwellings. That said, moving can be stressful,…

Whether you’re making a local or a long-distance move, properly packing all of your belongings can be challenging. There are more than enough things to consider throughout the moving process like logistics, how many boxes you’ll need, and determining the types of packing supplies you’ll need. If you have antiques and other valuable vintage items…

Relocating your company is a huge endeavor. Between the costs of relocation and deciding whether or not you should hire a relocation specialist, there are factors to keep in mind. Corporate relocation is about more than just the move. Developing a relocation policy is paramount to maintaining stability and efficiency throughout the transition process. Regardless…

In a perfect world, relocating your business should be cause to celebrate. Done well, large-scale transitions can benefit a company when it comes to space management and employee satisfaction. Unfortunately, this isn’t always the case. Too often, organizing corporate relocations are major pain points for businesses large and small. The choice to move your business…

So, you’ve finally taken the plunge. Your car is packed, the kids are accounted for, and your pets will be safely cared for during the journey to your new home. You drive just around the corner from your old neighborhood before the dread sets in: you’ve forgotten something. We all know the feeling. The sinking…

Dorm living is an exciting aspect of being a college student. For incoming students, living away from home for the first time, dorm life is often an appealing part of the undergraduate experience. That said, there are times when students want an upgrade from the confines of dorm living into their own apartment. Though your…

Over half a million people have relocated to Oregon in the last decade, putting it in the top half of all states in terms of population and growth rate. While previously unknown cities like Portland have become popular places for millennials, coffee-enthusiasts, and brewery hoppers alike, the State of Oregon maintains an excellent reputation as…

Summer is the peak moving season in the Portland area. It’s also one of the best times of year to relocate, whether it’s across town or across the country. With great weather, long days, hot real estate opportunities, school out of session, and convenient moving dates available, it’s simple to see why so many people…

The logistics of moving can be daunting to say the least. Not only can employee relocation present challenges, so can the task of moving an entire business. A skilled moving company can significantly streamline this process in a cost-effective manner. Here are some tips from our Portland and Seattle moving teams to help you determine…

Did you know approximately 41 million Americans face hunger every day? In Oregon alone, approximately 550,000 people (over 190,000 of them children) don’t have access to a sufficient amount of both affordable nutritious food. All Service Moving has been honored to support Move for Hunger for many years. About Move for Hunger Move for Hunger…