Real Estate News For the U.S.

According to First American CoreLogic, a company that collects data on millions of mortgages packed into securities for investors, reports that nearly one in four home loans nationally is now larger than the actual value of the home that back it. All My Sons of Austin movers learned that in the last three months of 2009, the decreasing home prices and accumulated debts pushed 620,000 homeowners into the negative zone. Nevada has been hit hard, with 70% of homeowners owing more than their homes are worth. Arizona has more than half of the borrowers underwater and Florida has 49%. New York is doing the best, with only 6.3% of borrowers owing more than their homes are worth partly due to the constant housing shortage there. The good news is that according to HousingWatch.com, for most homeowners, this is just a temporary setback and odds are the value will eventually recover. Negative equity in today’s economy is a way of life. It makes it hard to sell or to refinance, but it’s something that a lot of people are experiencing together. If you’re faced with foreclosure because of today’s real estate market, don’t forget to book the very best Austin movers, All My Sons of Austin Moving and Storage. You’ll get a free moving quote online and an affordable price for your professional and reliable residential move. You’ll have enough to stress about, what you need is a reputable moving company by your side.

More Moving Tip From The Austin Movers

We’re in the business of moving so, of course, we accumulate more and more knowledge with every move we do and like to share it with our customers from time to time. Here are a few more random tips and moving advice from the All My Sons of Austin movers. When you’re packing your boxes, try to also pack the bottom part too to make sure all things stay secure and inside the box. Also, try to not over pack it and keep weight to 50 pounds. Don’t pack any flammable items or hazardous materials, that can be dangerous and shouldn’t be loaded in a moving truck. If you have a substantial library in your home, when packing, place book flat in the box, not standing and don’t pack too many in one box, because of the heavy weight. Don’t polish your furniture before moving, it will make it slippery for our Austin local movers and also, it might leave a mark when we quilt-pad some of it. Don’t forget to move your important documents yourself or even put them in a safety deposit box while you’re in the process of moving. This includes passports, birth certificates, social security cards, medical records, marriage certificates and anything else that’s important. The Austin local moving company hopes that these moving tips help make moving day stress-free for you. And don’t forget, for professional and reputable movers, call All My Sons of Austin.

You Can Count On The Austin Movers

Whether you’re moving across the street, to another town or another state, moving can be hard. You need to be prepared for weeks in advance, organized, and thorough about choosing the right moving company. There are many complaints out there with the moving industry, disputes between customers and movers, scams and other problems. From being overcharges to billing ‘errors’ to unprofessional moving companies, bad estimates, unreliable contracts, large deposits demands and more. All My Sons of Austin, a local Austin moving company with numerous years of moving experience is here to remind you that you should really be careful and do the research in finding a trustworthy moving company that will have your best interest in mind. Local movers that will give you a fair moving estimate, movers that will safely transport your goods to your new location and above all, a moving crew that is professional and efficient. If you’re in the Austin area, you can truly trust the All My Sons Austin movers to do the job right. We’re a local moving company, licensed and insured with a solid reputation. We’re upfront and disclose all the information right from the start. So you’ll be in good hands. Give the Austin local movers a call at 512-443-3700 and make moving easier on yourself.

Austin in the News

An article on RealtyTimes.com states that Austin has seen a 17% decrease in home inventory and an increase in sales. The article attributes this increase to lower interest rates, the stimulus package and the fact that Austin is ranked as one of the top 10 best cities to move to. According to another article on this popular news website says the capital of Texas and 16th-largest city is listed as on of Kiplinger’s Top 10 best places to live list this year. Kiplinger says Austin and its surrounding areas “offer a strong economy, a solid, moderately priced housing market, a growing population and enough natural beauty to justify staying outside.

If Austin, TX sounds like a great place for you and your family, let All My Sons of Austin movers perform the move for you. Our moving specialists are trained in all types of moves from residential to even corporate ones, foreclosures and relocations. Our highly-trained Austin moving crew also specialize in heavy items like pianos and pool tables, delicate goods which they treat with quilt-pad wrapping (at no extra charge), major appliances, fitness equipment and more. Let All My Sons of Austin be the first to welcome you to the Austin neighborhood.

Moving Day Gone Great.

Moving is almost always a pain, whether it’s minutes away or miles and miles away, the process is always the same. Packing, moving, lifting, sorting, wrapping, change your address listing, transfer your utilities, unplug your appliances and on and on. And then of course, there’s the dreaded moving day. Dealing with moving companies, moving estimates and all that stuff. This time was a little different for me. My family and I moved from Austin to Salado to a new 4 bedroom dream house and hired the All My Sons of Austin movers. They were amazing for lack of a better word. They were professional and seemed to be experts at what they did. They smiled throughout the entire time and were very friendly with my family. My co-worker Coleen told me about them. She had use them several months ago for her own residential move and sang their praises, so I figured why not as long as they are insured. And they were. All My Sons of Austin really relieved some of the stress and anxieties I had experienced during other moves. All My Sons Moving and Storage of Austin really puts customer satisfaction on top of their priorities list. They did a great job moving my entire family’s belongings to my new home. Thanks All My Sons of Austin. This testimonial was by Christine Wolfe, Salado, TX.

Save on Your Utility Bill

When you move into a new place, it’s a chance for a fresh start. You get to rearrange your new house or apartment, maybe buy new furniture, everything is clean and feels like new. All My Sons Moving and Storage of Austin suggests rethinking some of your old ways and establishing new ones. For example, little improvements here and there can save you money when it comes to your utility bill. All My Sons of Austin movers suggest unplugging appliances like large screen televisions or big stereo systems, as much as 75% of electricity is used while they’re off. That’s money down the drain. Change your light bulbs, compact fluorescent bulbs use about 25% of the electricity of standard bulbs. All My Sons of Austin movers also recommend checking your insulation because that has a significant impact of your heating and cooling bills. You can try using fans instead of air conditioner during certain times, it’s much cheaper than running the AC. Another quick tip is to turn off the computer when you’re not using it. These are all little changes you can do to save money in your new home.

My Experience With All My Sons of Austin

My name is Charice and I was moving from Austin to Salado and hired a moving crew from Austin called All My Sons Moving and Storage of Austin. I found them online, after a while of researching. They’re website seemed to be very informative, so I called them up. Everything went well, from beginning to end. The customer rep on the phone was great and helpful, she even had a few tips about packing which came in handy. The All My Sons of Austin movers were very efficient. They worked fast and can take direction really well. The even protected my mirrors with some extra padding that they had. It worked out great. I really thought moving would be very hard and make me anxious, but I guess hiring a reputable moving company helps. I mean besides the actual packing, I really didn’t do too much. All My Sons of Austin did it all. Even when we got to my new 2-bedroom condo apartment in Salado, they placed all my belongings in the correct rooms, so I didn’t have to transfer things and items around once they were gone. I really recommend these guys, these Austin movers know what they doing.
This testimonial was by Charice Pool, Salado, TX

An office Move With All My Sons Of Austin

Moving a house is one thing but moving an entire office is a whole other thing. There’s a lot of delicate equipment to deal with not to mention the fact that the business has to be up and running in the next few days. All My Sons Moving and Storage of Austin has a lot of experience with office moves, our highly trained Austin movers take extra care with all your professional belongings. We’re also aware of the fact that your business is on hold for the time of the move so we tend to move fast and efficiently. When it comes to your computers, printers, copying machines and so on, if you want to take extra precautions, you can always call the manufacturers to find information on how to pack them safely. However, generally speaking, you can use some bubble wrap to secure them. The All My Sons Austin movers also have experience with moving filing cabinets. You can choose to either leave the files inside or if you’d like you can pack them in marked boxes so you can find them easily once the office move is over. Of course, don’t forget to mark ‘FRAGILE’ the boxes that have sensitive equipment so that we know to take extra precautions when loading them onto our moving truck. Besides that, the moving should be hassle-free and stress-free for you because you’re dealing with a moving company that has a lot of experience and expertise.

Beware of Moving Estimates That Are Too Low

According to an article on ColumbusDispatch.com, as more households relocate in the Spring season, people who move need to beware. People who pick a moving company only because of its low prices might find themselves in trouble. They might have to deal with hidden costs, damaged or stolen items and more hassles. According to the article, people looking to hire a moving company should especially watch out for estimates that re too low. Shady and unreliable moving companies use them in order to book the moving job, but then demand more money on moving day giving leaving their customers with almost no choice but to pay up.

If you’re in the Austin area and its surroundings and looking for a moving company, your safe bet is to move with All My Sons Moving and Storage of Austin. We have years and years, actually four generations worth of moving experience with a great reputation to stand by. Our Austin movers are friendly and professional and like to get the job done as fast and as carefully as possible. Our company is licensed and insured and is backed up by lots of satisfied customers that have used our services through the years. The next time you need to move, get a free estimate online and let us take care of your move, residential or corporate.

All My Sons’ Tips to Move Plants

When moving to a new home, people usually think of the following: Packing clothes, photo albums, important paperwork, fine china, notifying the post office and electricity provider of their change of address and so on. But there are things most people don’t put too much thought into, like, for example, how to pack house plants. Do we pack them in tall boxes? Do we put them in our personal cars on the day of the move instead of the moving truck? Or do we simply leave them behind? All My Sons Moving and Storage of Austin has a few tips on how to move house plants. If it’s a short move, there’s usually no problem with putting them on the moving truck. As long as the weather is not over 100 degrees Fahrenheit or below 30 degrees Fahrenheit, which isn’t in most cases. If the move is a long distance drive that will take a few days, you might want to pack them into your own car so you can actually water them while on the road. If that’s not a possibility either because you have no place in your car or for any other reason, make sure that the soil is extra moist before the movers load them up onto the truck.

It’s Important to Find a Reputable Moving Company

It’s Important to Find a Reputable Moving CompanyAccording to myfoxaustin.com, a woman has been waiting for her personal belongings to be delivered for quite some time now. She signed a binding contract with a moving company for twenty-one hundred dollars and now the movers are holding her stuff hostage until she forks up 14,000 dollars. Apparently, there’s little she can do. There is no law stopping a moving company from holding onto your stuff indefinitely in a payment dispute. The police can’t really get involved and it would have to be settled in the courts which can take months. For the full article click here.That’s why it’s so important to choose you moving company wisely. A moving and storage company like All My Sons of Austin is family-owned and had four generations worth of moving experience. We are reliable and most importantly we have a great reputation. We are licensed and insured and our Austin movers are professional and take their job very seriously. We wouldn’t want anything to interfere with a smooth residential or corporate move. Before you choose a moving company, you have to make your research, check out their website, ask your friends and colleagues if they dealt with a specific moving company and so on. Choose All My Sons Moving and Storage of Austin for all your moves, you’ll be glad you did.

Estimating Your Move

With All My Sons Moving and Storage of Austin there’s more than just one way for us to estimate your moving quote. There are lots of factors that go into it and that’s why we have a number of questions to ask you when you reach out for our moving services. You can get a quote by submitting a form online. Once you get to our website, you’ll be asked to fill out a form with questions like the moving date, the moving type, a 1-2-or 3-bedroom apartment/house, whether it’s a local move or a long-distance one and so on. You can also choose to just make a phone call and one of our All My Sons Austin representative will ask you a series of questions so he or she can better estimate your move. Again, the same type of questions than online plus probably some more specific ones. Some customers feel more comfortable getting a more specific quote after someone from the moving company has come to their house. An All My Sons Moving and Storage of Austin estimator can come to your home for an examination of you place. They’ll got to each room, including the garage and even check out if you have a shed in your backyard. They’ll make note of your furniture, wide screen TVs, pianos if any, pool tables if any, art, and so on. They’ll factor in how much time it will take to move your personal belongings as well as how many Austin movers will All My Sons need to load and unload the truck and the weight of the combined goods. Once all of that is calculated the Austin estimator will give you your moving quote.

Relocate with All My Sons of Austin

In this economy, lots of people are moving to where they can find work. If you’re relocating to the Austin area or leaving the Austin area to work elsewhere, let All My Sons Moving and Storage of Austin help you in your moving efforts. Our company is reliable and reputable with four generations worth of moving experience. With the stress of changing location to starting a new job, the last thing you need to worry about is the safety of your belongings. Our professional Austin movers have a lot of experience with packing and securing your furniture, loading your boxes with care and most importantly unloading your stuff in the right place in your new home or apartment. All My Sons Moving and Storage of Austin also takes care of quilt-padding some of your more delicate belongings like your mirrors and dressers so you don’t have to worry about packing your some of your folded clothing. If you’re relocating, just go to All My Sons of Austin website and get a free quote for your move. Just put in some of the information that’s requested like your name and address and size of your move and you’ll be well on your way to a smooth residential move.

All Mys Sons Can Help Your Kids Move Out

Remember your child’s first step? How about their first word? You’ve raised your kids for so many years in your comfortable home and now the time has come for them to spread their wings and leave the nest. As a parent, you have to let go but you can’t help but wanting to help some more. One thing you can do for them is find a safe and reliable moving company like All My Sons Moving and Storage of Austin to assist them on the day of the big move. When looking for a moving company you want to make sure they are licensed and insured. After all, you want this moving experience to be an enjoyable one. You also want to know the locations in which they move. For example All My Sons of Austin moves people within Austin and its surroundings including Salado, New Braunfels, Waco, Temple, Seguin and Lampasas. Make sure the movers are professionals and have a lot of experience. All My Sons of Austin is locally-operated and has four generations worth of moving experience to back them up. You want a fair estimate before you sign your contract and you want it to be as affordable as possible without compromising service. The All My Sons Austin movers quilt-pad all of your delicate furniture to safeguard them from damage. For any move, even if it’s to leave from Texas to another state, you want a moving company that’s as reputable as All My Sons Moving and Storage of Austin.

Smooth move with All My Sons of Austin.

It was almost the end of the month and I hadn’t found a moving company yet, I was getting nervous. I was moving from Temple to Austin and needed a bunch of professional movers to move my stuff. Friends and family told me to make sure that I hire a company that’s licensed and insured and of course had a good rep. I searched online for a while and found All My Sons Moving and Storage of Austin. They had a few resources online plus testimonials of people who seemed to be very happy with their services. So I called them. The All My Sons Austin movers sounded like they knew what they were talking about over the phone. They asked me a few questions about the size of my place, the number of bedrooms and if I had any big items. On the day of the move, they showed up ready for the job. They had their clean truck, the ramp, quilt-pad wrapping, everything.
The All My Sons Austin movers didn’t waste any time. They got right to it. I had so much confidence in them that I completely stayed out of their way. They did the entire move alone with no guidance from me. I got to rest, sip coffee and watch them pack up my personal belongings. All in all, it was a great move, I would definitely recommend All My Sons Moving and Storage of Austin to everyone I know.
Melodie Price, Austin, TX

I’ I chose All My Sons Moving and Storage of Austin.

I needed to get out of my office that I was leasing out in Waco, TX really fast. I had gotten a notice that I only had two weeks to move out. My lease had expired a while ago and I never really renewed it, so I was renting out my office on a month-to-month basis and now had to move out fast. I was lucky that I didn’t have a ton of stuff, but I did have expensive and fragile equipment like computers, faxes, copy machines and several desks for my employees. I had to think fast and find a moving company faster, but I didn’t want to deal with amateurs. I wanted to deal with professional movers. One of my employees told me that he had used All My Sons Moving and Storage of Austin before when he moved from one apartment to another. So I looked them up online and discovered they also did corporate moves. I was in luck. I gave the Austin movers a call and set up a time when they can come and pick up my things. I’m really happy with the decision I made. On the day of the move, All My Sons Austin movers showed up on time and ready to take on the challenge. They worked as a team and worked fast. They were careful with all my equipment as they secured it in their trucks. They quilt-padded some of the computers and were extra gentle with the copy machines. Like I said, I’m just so happy I chose All My Sons Moving and Storage of Austin.
Ben Campanelli, Waco, TX

My Move from Salado to Austin

I was moving from Salado to Austin and needed a reliable moving company that can do the job right. Because I lived for quite some time in my old house, I’ve accumulated lots of personal belongings I valued very much like my piano, my antique furniture and my fine china. I asked some colleagues of mine about moving companies, everyone told me I should be careful and that I should get movers with a good reputation and professional service. I looked online, read reviews and found All My Sons Moving and Storage of Austin. They had website up with tons of information plus blogs and testimonials online. I called up and set up an appointment for them to come and pick up my prized possessions. Needless to say, the All My Sons Austin movers showed up on time and ready to work. They had all the equipment they needed and knew exactly what they needed to do. I stayed out of their way and let them do their thing. They carried everything out with great care and when it came to my china, they noticed I didn’t pack it right and said that it might break. So they showed me how to make sure that it’s secure in the box and put it into the truck. And about my piano, they wrapped it in quilt so that it won’t get scratched or anything worse. All My Sons Austin movers were professional and friendly and I’m glad I chose them to do my move from Salado to Austin.
Wendy Lee, Austin, TX

Garage Sale Before You Move

All My Sons Moving and Storage of Austin thinks it’s a great idea to have a huge garage sale a few weeks before you move. We’re sure you’ve accumulated tons of stuff over the years at your present home, and it wouldn’t be a bad idea to get rid of the things you don’t use before stepping into your new place. You’ll move less stuff which means you’ll pay less for your move and start fresh. All My Sons Austin movers suggests you look at your personal belongings and separate the things you want from the things you don’t. Look at your clothing. We’re sure some items don’t fit anymore and some are just plain out of style. Look at knick-knacks around the house, like picture frames, art you don’t like anymore, little vases, extra lamps, anything you don’t really use can be part of your garage sale. You might even have extra appliances like an extra toaster, blender, coffee maker or waffle maker. All My Sons Austin movers says to also sift through toys. If you have kids they probably have toys they’ve outgrown or just don’t like anymore. Those can also be part of your garage sale. Finally, don’t forget to put signs around your neighborhood. Include your address and date of the garage sale. You’ll unload a lot of things you don’t use and won’t have to drag them into your new home.