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8 Sep

Selling your home in San Diego

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They say that the market is slowing in San Diego and the median price has dropped but as a mover we have found this to not be as true as they make it sound. Our customers are selling their homes much more quickly than expected and at the asking price or better. That is great […]

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6 Jun

It’s Moving Season!

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The peak moving season is here and in full swing. As of today, Wheaton Worldwide Moving and Bekins are both all booked up until after July 1st for anyone moving out of the southwest. As soon as you know which moving you would like to use, make sure you get into their system so you […]

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5 Jun

Moving Your Grandfather Clock

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HOW TO PACK & MOVE YOUR GRANDFATHER CLOCK Grandfather clocks are valued items that you will want to take with you to your new home. However, they require care to disassemble and transport safely. Grandfather clocksneed to be properly dismantled prior to being shipped. If a grandfather clock is included in your long distance move, […]

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2 Jun

Proper Moving Takes Time

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A good move takes time You have nicer furniture now, your friends cannot be lured by free pizza and beer to help you move and you want that nice furniture to stay that way. It’s time to hire professional movers. Local moving is done on an hourly basis. The hourly rate is determined by how […]

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Goodbye Vicki, You will be missed!
12 May

Goodbye Vicki, You will be missed!

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Vicki Retires after 20 years with McCarthy Transfer & Storage Vicki has been our primary office manager and bookkeeper throughout her years. Vicki worked hard every day for over 20 years now and helped us grow. We wish her well. Her retirement actually means that she got promoted to one of the best roles in […]

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11 May

Items your Mover Won’t Move

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WHAT NOT TO PACK As San Diego movers, we move hundreds of people every year. It is a big process from start to finish and it helps if everyone is on the same page from day one. This is why we try to be as upfront as possible about every part of the move so […]

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10 May

Educate and Protect Yourself When Moving

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A few more questions to ask a potential moving company: Services Provided: What services is the moving company providing? Does the cost cover all your moving needs including packing? Clearly defining ahead of time what work you or the company will be doing is detrimental in your planning, scheduling and budgeting of a move. Legality: […]

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7 Mar

Apples to Apples

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Moving Quotes If you’re getting ready to move, it’s important to hire a moving company that you can trust. Be wary of Online Movers – Even though getting a quote online is free and easy, choose a well-known van line that will provide you with an in-home estimate, plus the reassurance of experience and quality. […]

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12 Jan

Hiring a Move Manager

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Using a Senior Move Manager Move Managers are professionals that assists older adults and their families with the emotional and physical aspects of moving. They often have backgrounds in gerontology, social work, health care, nursing and psychology, others come to this industry from the corporate world of project management, technology, accounting or marketing. Move Managers […]

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11 Jan

The Importance of an In-Home Survey

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Why is it important to get an in-home survey? After you’ve done your research and selected a few moving companies you want to check out, the next step is to call each of the local agents at the moving companies to schedule an in-home survey appointment. When should I schedule the in-home survey? As soon […]

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