{"id":32071,"date":"2020-09-01T19:37:20","date_gmt":"2020-09-01T19:37:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/chesmar.com\/?page_id=32071"},"modified":"2025-09-04T18:12:49","modified_gmt":"2025-09-04T18:12:49","slug":"how-to-move-on-a-budget-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.chesmar.com\/blog\/2020\/09\/01\/how-to-move-on-a-budget-2\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Move on a Budget"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignright\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/chesmar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/SA-Mackenzie-C-Slider-12-of-47-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"How to Move on a Budget\" class=\"wp-image-32043\" title=\"How to Move on a Budget\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Picking up your life and relocating it can be extremely stressful, especially if you are on a budget. Each move symbolizes a new start, a new adventure, but getting to that be-all and end-all finish line requires a certain behind the scenes knowledge of what moving requires. And the process of making your next move budget friendly doesn\u2019t have to be as daunting as you think. All it takes is a little elbow grease and strategizing, and you\u2019ll be ready to hit the road.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this article, we\u2019ll help you navigate the ins and outs of establishing and sticking to a budget for your move so you can get the best part of the relocation\u2014the adventure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Toss What You Don\u2019t Need<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Before you move and start the packing process, take inventory of what you have in your current living situation. Over time, you\u2019re sure to have collected an assortment of oddities\u2014some of which may not be of use to you in your new place. Dedicating a weekend to sorting through those belongings will not only help you cut down on clutter but also reduce box count, making it easier and cheaper to move boxes around. Go through one or two rooms a day and create a pile for donations, keep, and toss. By the end, you should have reduced a significant number of belongings for a lighter and cheaper move.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Don\u2019t Spend Money on Boxes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As you prepare for the big moving day, there\u2019s one expense that may not be as necessary as you think. What is it? Boxes! Paying for oodles of boxes can quickly add up, skyrocketing the price of your move. What you may not realize, however, is that boxes can be found EVERYWHERE and free for the taking so long as you ask the right people. Here are some goldmine locations for boxes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Office buildings<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Your workplace<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Social media friends\/followers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Neighbors who recently moved in<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Friends and family<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Garage sales<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Spring-cleaning times<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Relocate Outside of Prime Moving Season<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignleft\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/chesmar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/ATX-chesmarhomes-109-White-Steppe-Way-Open-Concept-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Home Builders\" class=\"wp-image-31689\" title=\"Home Builders\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Did you know that there\u2019s a moving season? Well, there is and the last thing you want to do on a budget is relocating during one of these prime times\u2014summer in particular. If your schedule is flexible, consider moving in the off-season to save money during your relocation. This will require more planning and time, but your budget will thank you! While you\u2019re at it, try recruiting family and friends to help you coordinate your move instead of hiring professionals. Following this tip alone will benefit your budget tenfold.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Chesmar Homes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Still looking for a new home in one of Texas\u2019s thriving cities? Turn to Chesmar Homes. We are a one-stop shop for your home buying needs, streamlining the process and helping you stick your budget. Contact us today to learn more about our model homes and master planned communities in <a href=\"https:\/\/chesmar.com\/dallas\/\">Dallas<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/chesmar.com\/houston\/\">Houston<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/chesmar.com\/san-antonio\/\">San Antonio<\/a>, or&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/chesmar.com\/austin\/\">Austin<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Picking up your life and relocating it can be extremely stressful, especially if you are on a budget. Each move symbolizes a new start, a new adventure, but getting to that be-all and end-all finish line requires a certain behind the scenes knowledge of what moving requires. 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