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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 would be able to select the best time to move. Yet, life has its own uncertain timing, and it's sometimes impossible to be choosy about planning your relocation. Still, if you are able to have the luxury of preparing for your next move in advance, selecting the best time to move to Wichita Falls can save you a bunch of frustration, hassle, and even money! This is especially true if you plan on hiring a professional moving company to assist you, as booking your move over a non-peak time of year will make it easier to find a moving company that can handle your scheduling needs for a competitive price.

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

It's probably not very surprising to learn that the most unfavorable time of year to schedule a move is generally during the time from Memorial Day to Labor Day. By and by, this is when a lot of families with children are already attempting to move, specifically if their children are school-aged (as many parents would rather their children to commence at a new school at the onset of an academic year). This means moving company's schedules have a tendcy to be booked up more quickly during the summertime, so unless you schedule far ahead, you may have a difficult time getting moving help. Pricing during peak-season for movers also tends to be higher based on demand.

Likewise, the best time to move is commonly during the winter months. Business for moving companies during these times has usually slowed down, especially with the holidays, so finding a moving company to help you should be less difficult (even if you're moving at the last minute).

Likewise to moving in the late fall and winter time, you might also want to think about scheduling your move during the middle of the month if at all possible. That is because the very beginning and end of the month tend to be busier for professional movers based on larger demand, as many lease rentals terminate on the 1st of the month. This means that the majority of tenants moving to or from a lease are wanting to move at the very beginning or end, rather than smack-dab in the middle of the month.

Lastly, while it may not be possible for everyone's work schedules, scheduling a weekday move instead of a weekend relocation can also be a great way to save money and sidestep schedule conflicts with a moving company. If you work at a flexible job or can take some time off to move in the middle of the week, the savings can accrue!

Other Important Things to Consider

Aside from scheduling your move to Wichita Falls to save money and secure easier scheduling with a professional mover, there are some other considerations that might affect the timing of your impending move. Depending on the weather where you live, for instance, moving towards the tail-end of January might mean moving in snowy, bitter cold, or otherwise bad conditions. In addition, moving during a major travel holiday (such as Thanksgiving) could mean additional cars on your path, which could slow your progress. Yet, this is more likely to be a glitch if you are moving further than across town rather than a local one, so it will really depend on your unique situation.

When possible, a little bit of planning and thinking ahead can help a lot in saving money (and lower your stress level!) when getting ready for a move. And by taking your unique circumstances into consideration, you can ultimately figure out the best time for you to move.

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