{"id":12316,"date":"2019-09-04T09:44:13","date_gmt":"2019-09-04T15:44:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.richmondamerican.com\/blog\/?p=12316"},"modified":"2024-01-11T13:33:20","modified_gmt":"2024-01-11T20:33:20","slug":"3-steps-to-moving-before-the-holidays","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.richmondamerican.com\/blog\/3-steps-to-moving-before-the-holidays\/","title":{"rendered":"3 Steps to Moving Before the Holidays"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Summer\nis winding down, kids are back in school and that may mean you\u2019re slipping out\nof vacation mode. Is setting a moving timeline back on your to-do list? If\nyou\u2019re ready to start touring model homes so you can find your dream home, you\nmay want to be settled before the holiday season. (After all, wouldn\u2019t it be\ngreat to break out your tree, menorah or other decorations and have them on\ndisplay in a brand-new living space?) If that\u2019s your goal, here are the steps\nto make it happen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1.&nbsp;&nbsp;\nGet pre-qualified now.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Don\u2019t wait to get your finances in order. Getting pre-qualified before you start your home search can put you in a better place to act fast and keep your moving timeline on track. You\u2019ll also have a better idea of what kind of mortgage you can be approved for so you can stay on budget. For more information, check out our mortgage affiliate, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.homeamericanmortgage.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">HomeAmerican Mortgage Corporation<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2.&nbsp;&nbsp;\nSearch for quick move-in homes.*<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Building\na brand new home is a unique process for so many reasons. Homebuyers love the\nability to select hundreds of fixtures and finishes to make their home unique.\nBut does that mean there aren\u2019t any options for those who want to move sooner?\nAbsolutely not. Builders often have homes already under construction that can close\non a faster moving timeline. Depending on the construction schedule, you may\nnot be able to personalize your home, or personalize it like you would building\nfrom the ground up, but the wait time is shorter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On <a href=\"https:\/\/www.richmondamerican.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">RichmondAmerican.com<\/a>, be sure to select Show me quick move-in homes during your search for a list of homes already in the works.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"190\" src=\"https:\/\/www.richmondamerican.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/MovingBeforetheHolidays_blog-1.jpg\" alt=\"Search bar with quick move-in homes filter\" class=\"wp-image-12318\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.richmondamerican.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/MovingBeforetheHolidays_blog-1.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.richmondamerican.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/MovingBeforetheHolidays_blog-1-300x95.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>For more information on quick move-in homes, go <a href=\"https:\/\/www.richmondamerican.com\/blog\/quick-move-in-homes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>3. Research moving companies ahead of time.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When you contract on a new home, the excitement begins! You may need to buy boxes, start a donation pile and make preparations to haul all your belongings to your new place. But back up the truck! When you have that much on your to-do list, you may not feel like researching and comparing moving companies. And you don\u2019t want to choose the wrong company because you\u2019re in a hurry. Especially with the holidays coming up, we recommend selecting a mover during your home search. That way, when you sign your contract, you can make one quick call and your move is booked! For more on selecting a mover, go <a href=\"https:\/\/www.richmondamerican.com\/blog\/tips-for-hiring-movers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It may not even be Halloween, but the holidays are just around the corner. Taking the steps to buying a new home now will pay off when you reach the bustling season ahead. Here are some more helpful articles you may want to check out:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.richmondamerican.com\/blog\/your-2-month-moving-checklist\/\" target=\"_blank\">2-Month Moving Checklist<\/a><\/li><li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.richmondamerican.com\/blog\/ways-to-make-moving-day-run-smoothly\/\" target=\"_blank\">Ways to Make Your Moving Day Run Smoothly<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.richmondamerican.com\/blog\/packing-tips-for-a-quick-move\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">Packing Tips for a Quick Move<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em>*Closing dates are subject to change and cannot be guaranteed. Homebuyers may be limited in the structural changes, options and upgrades which can be made to homes.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Summer is winding down, kids are back in school and that may mean you\u2019re slipping out of vacation mode. Is setting a moving timeline back on your to-do list? If you\u2019re ready to start touring model homes so you can find your dream home, you may want to be settled before the holiday season. 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