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9 Costs Of Moving To A New Home – Bankrate.com

by | Sep 25, 2019 | Features

Moving into a new home can be costly, but it’s the little expenses from moving that can really throw your budget for a loop. It’s important to allocate a little extra money on the side for hidden moving expenses. Some of these costs include moving supplies, apartment fees, cleaners, and even movers. When actually settling down into a new home, there are also expenses that include outdoor care if there is a lawn, new utilities like electric and internet, and even the cost of painting the new place. All in all, people moving should look at the individual cost of each little item during the move, not just the big picture.

Key Takeaways:

  • It’s important to know the true cost of moving to leave some extra space in your budget.
  • When it comes to the actual moving process, there are several costs involved liking moving supplies, movers, and even professional cleaners.
  • When moved into the new home, there are also new costs involved like outdoor care, electric, internet, and even paint to spruce up a room.

“However, it’s the less-obvious costs of moving that tend to take new homeowners by surprise once they relocate.”

Read more: https://www.bankrate.com/real-estate/hidden-costs-of-moving-to-a-new-home/

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