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Oklahoma City is staying afloat in the industry commercial real estate with impressive numbers that show the vacancy rate dropping from 24.9 to the current 8.9 percent. This positive trend has been apparent since late 2010.

Absorption rate was at a high in 2011, and vacant space reduced significantly. Experts, including us here at the Oklahoma City movers, fully expect 2012 to continue on this positive track. If you need assistance with commercial moves (or residential, of course) be sure to contact your favorite professional movers at All My Sons Oklahoma City.

Oklahoma City housing has seemingly struck a balance between sales and available inventory. Sales are steady, and new construction has been reeled in. In fact, the current status of the real estate market in Oklahoma City is as healthy as it’s been in months.

October was a big month for residential sales, and based on the figures, October sales moved 6 months of inventory on the market. 8,469 homes (excluding new homes sold by a realtor) moved in October of this year. The Oklahoma City movers hope the trend only continues and that the local market hits a point where there’s actually a shortage of homes, where people can feel confident buying again.

Read more about the current state of the Oklahoma City housing market by checking out the Oklahoma News official site.

Your local family movers here in Oklahoma City care very much for the community which has always treated us so well. We strive to get involved in the community and help our as much as we can! It is incredible how much of a difference your movers here in Oklahoma City can make for families in need by providing relocation assistance. Moving can be a difficult time for anybody, but sometimes moving needs come along for families experiencing hard times; taking the stress off of the tired shoulders of such a family is a rewarding feeling like no other!

What is the difference between a two-man move and a three-man move? There are many possible answers to this question. You may find yourself asking your local Oklahoma City movers why you need three movers when your neighbor moved with only two. To save you some stress and ultimately to make sure you have the best moving experience possible, your movers here in Oklahoma gather pertinent information about your move so that we can put together the most effective move team for your relocation needs.

Recently I was consulting with a potential customer about her moving needs; she was moving out of a 1 bedroom apartment that was located on the first floor to another one bedroom apartment on the first floor about ten miles away. She did not require packing services, she simply needed her local movers to perform a grab-and-go style operation; one of the quickest moves your OKC relocation experts complete on a daily basis. There was one very unique quality about this otherwise simple move that made her job considerably more difficult than your average one bedroom apartment. Our shipper was quite fond of birds and had seven cement birdbaths on her back patio. Each weighing between 100 to 200 hundred pounds, the bird baths made it necessary for a third crew member to work her move.

The nice woman phoned us because we had done an excellent job recently moving her friend (former resident of the same apartment complex.) Your movers here in Oklahoma City have been in the relocation business for a long time, so bird baths don’t scare us one bit. However; the nice lady was curious as to why I recommended three movers for her when her friend had moved with only two men and had a great experience. She was starting to worry that I was trying to over-charge her for her moving services. I explained to her that I actually wanted to save her money on her moving expenses! After a little explanation, she and I were on the same page; sending two movers to a three-man job is sure to drive the cost up as it takes a lot longer for two men to handle a three-man job. She was happy to hire her three Oklahoma City movers, and even happier that I took the time to truly understand her moving needs so that she could have the best possible crew for her move! I have conversations like this just about every day. Attention to detail is just one of the admirable qualities that make your professional movers here in Oklahoma the best in the moving business!

One thing you can always count on is flexibility from your professional movers here in Oklahoma City. Plans can change suddenly when you are moving locally or long distance, and your local moving company here in Oklahoma City knows that changes to your move are sometimes out of your control. If you need to change your move date, if you need last minute packing services, or even need to store your furniture before your new home is ready to move in; no problem!

Your reliable movers are devoted to giving you the best possible moving experience. Sometimes you can be flexible too! If you have a flexible moving date, let your Oklahoma professional moving company know, you may be able to move on a day which will be less expensive! Your movers care about your experience, so we will do everything possible to save you money on your moving services. Flexibility is key!

I realize quite often how useful it is to keep a daily journal. A diary, a log, a notebook… whatever you call it, the advantages are numerous. Keeping a log of your days’ events is a great way to get to know yourself better, and to hold on to little memories that your brain might otherwise discard. In the moving world, keeping a log of each day’s events is very useful.

Reputable Oklahoma City movers definitely keep logs of each move. These notes help to shape effective routines for quicker more efficient future moves. Repeat customers benefit greatly when their mover keeps notes of previous moves on file. This is especially true if the moving company has previously moved their cumbersome belongings, such as a grand piano or a hot tub. Your reputable Oklahoma City movers don’t have an easy job, but logged information definitely helps by standardizing their moving techniques, which simplifies your life any time you are in the market for local moving services in Oklahoma City.

Well, with all of the revelry surrounding Halloween, some may have had to push their moving in date back. If that’s you and you need to move today, don’t panic. Call a local Oklahoma City mover immediately. During the week moves are often the best time to move anyway. Typically there are fewer moves scheduled during the early part of the week. So really a weekday move between Monday and Wednesday could be better on your pocket. You may have to wait until the first jobs of the day are complete, but you can at least relax knowing that in a couple of hours you will be on your way to your new apartment or house. There is no same day fee for moving, so if you encounter that type of scenario, call another Oklahoma City mover. Let me know how your relocation goes. Good moving to ya!

Once your Oklahoma City Movers unload your items, there are a number of things to remember as you attempt to settle in your new home. Below are just a few important reminders.

Smoke Alarms

First things first: install new batteries in your smoke alarms and make sure they’re functioning properly. Faulty smoke alarms can be lethal. Don’t be a victim.

Carbon Monoxide Detectors

It’s estimated that more than 200 Americans die every year from carbon monoxide poisoning. Carbon monoxide can be emitted from water heaters and other fuel burning appliances. Be on the safe side and invest in a good quality carbon monoxide detector.

Avoid Burglary

Make sure all your doors have locks. Don’t place valuables in sight of open windows. If you have a sliding glass door, use a broom stick or other device to insure that the door can’t be forced open. If you have the money, you might consider a professionally installed and monitored security system.

These and other actions will help insure your new home is as safe as possible.

Holidays like Labor Day are great when it comes to moving. The additional day off is a definite help when it comes to getting settled in your new home. Are you moving this Labor day? Some Oklahoma City movers are open this Monday. Call and find out. If they aren’t open on Monday, ask if they have any availability on Sunday afternoon. This will still allow you some time on Monday to unpack and get settled before being thrust back into your work-week. Believe it or not some moving companies will be open all weekend. Even if they are booked today, they may call you back if another customer cancels. Call around or visit a couple of websites of Oklahoma City movers for a moving quote.

In most instances your long distance move should begin with a free in-home estimate from an in-home estimator. The estimator will conduct a survey of your property. His or her goal is to map out a move plan and to provide you with fair and honest pricing.

Once you’ve selected your Oklahoma City mover, you now need to begin to prepare your home for the move. You will receive several tips from the moving company on how to make the move as smooth as possible. I’ve listed a few of my own below:

• Plan a garage sale to eliminate items that you don’t need.
• Secure change of address information from postal service.
• Notify utility companies of cancellation of services.
• Assemble important documents (i.e. policies, birth certificates, school records etc.).
• Garner packing materials.
• Disconnect major appliances

Remember you’re looking for a moving company that is going to be with you throughout the entire process of your move. As time draws close to your family’s big day you should receive a call from your relocation specialist to confirm the arrival time of the crew. He will also be checking to see if there are any last minute details that he and his team may need to address. If you are taking advantage of their packing services the relocation specialist may advise you of a packing day prior to the move. If that’s the case, the team will arrive at your home with ample packing supplies to get your house move ready. Move ready simply means everything packed, disassembled, labeled and facing the door. This move ready process assists your Oklahoma City moving crew in expediting the loading of the carrier. Also, another tidbit to note, some moving companies will throw in something here and there …maybe free wardrobe boxes. It never hurts to ask.

On move day you want to make sure that the foreman goes over the logistics/move plan with you to make certain you are comfortable with the process. Once you guys have met the crew should then begin loading, because time is money. At the end of loading I recommend a final walk-through of the home. Once loading is done, unloading is only hours away!