Book Description
For those looking to raise a family in a storybook American town, or a change of pace from hectic city life, this book is the answer.
Customer Reviews:
A Poor Offering.......2007-08-10
This is not a very good book. 50% of the book is devoted to Mr. Crampton's less than interesting observations of life in a small town. His advice is mostly extremely basic common sense stuff that any normal person should already know. He offers very few interesting insights.
The other half of the book is his list of the 120 best small towns in America. This part of the book is even more weak. It's obvious Mr. Crampton did a lot of internet travel to gather his data as the descriptions are clearly culled from the towns' chamber of commerce websites. He offers zero insight or information gained from him (or someone else) actually visiting / living in the towns and conveying what the towns are actually like.
His ruse is painfully evident as the "more info" listing for each town is merely a link to their respective chamber of commerce website! What "more info" could there be given that the author merely copied the site? Even his internet research was exceptionally lazy.
The book should be titled "A Compilation of America's Best Small Towns' Chamber of Commerce Website Info plus Non-insightful Musings of the Armchair Travelling Author."
And how do the towns qualify as being best? By Mr. Crampton's estimation they must have a highschool, and a hospital, and at least a few other businesses that aren't Walmart. Could the bar be set any lower? With that criteria one could throw 120 darts blindfolded at a map and do just as well as this book.
The book could be fodder for a Garrison Keilor Ketchup skit, "you know June, why don't we retire to the country, find a town with a highschool and live out our days..... Dear, have you been getting enough Ketchup lately..."
A very weak text that I'll be returning to Amazon post haste!
Make that 3 1/2 stars.......2005-03-28
Actually, I would have given "Making Your Move" 4 stars had I found the descriptions of the individual towns more interesting. But, what I did find was a witty style of writing, some laugh-out-loud moments, and some very down-to-earth advice on the pearls and perils of small-town life. One might apply Norm's smart and insightful guidelines to just about any sparsely populated area in the quest for new habitation. So even though his selections failed to fire me up, they did make me realize that I may not be cut out for small-town living after all. And that, in itself, is worth far more than the price of a book. Thanks, Norm, and make that four stars.
Part of the story.......2003-03-12
This book is a good place to start if you're thinking of moving to a town of 15,000 or less. It will point you to many interesting communities. However, having used his previous book to guide my last move, and as a resident of one of the towns highlighted in this book (Grinnell), I can honestly say that data only carries you so far. Crampton could provide readers with a great benefit by lengthening the amount of description and flavor for each town. In particular, one key element missing is the 'dynamic' of a town: is it progressive? conservative? excited about education? quick to vote down taxes and bonds? These elements form the 'culture' of a small town, and believe me, the culture of a small town will be *very* important to you!
A good guide to start.......2003-01-08
As a resident of one of the 120 "best small towns" recommended by Norman Crampton, I was delighted to see Silver City on the list.
While Crampton's book is a good place to start your search for small town living, it is important to realize that each small town offers a unique personality. Some generalizations simply do not apply to Silver City. For example, it is not necessary to join a church (or country club) in order to fit in here. Even a small community like ours has diverse sub-populations: recent retirees, most of whom have some affinity for the arts; old-timers, most of whom are the conservative church-goers Crampton describes; and Hispanic families, many of whom have worked in the mines.
These groups rarely interact, although we usually get along very peacefully. We also have a number of folks who teach at the university -- and we rarely see them around town.
To learn about Silver city, you won't get much information from the Chamber of Commerce or the editor of the newspaper. You'd do better to spend some time hanging out at the AIR cafe, talking to whoever comes in. The morning and afternoon groups are quite different and everyone is friendly.
The author gives some nuts and bolts about each small town. Unfortunately, with the exception of weather, much of this information will change by the time the book is printed. And your decision may well be made by factors that can't be added up.
The best part of the book is the section on economics of small town living. Here, he's right on. You have to budget for travel to a large city now and then. Air travel will be more costly and you need time to drive to a large airport. His view of housing prices seems optimistic. If you move to a desirable city (such as Silver City) expect to pay more for a house than he allows.
And if you move to retire, your economic picture will be quite different. Many newcomers to Silver City are beginning a second career as an artist or writer. Moving without a job is scary -- and I do not recommend it unless you fit the profile I describe in my own book, Making the Big Move.
Book Description
Your Moving Bible! The
Moving Survival Guide leads you by the hand through the daunting tasks of selling, packing, and moving your household. Detailed to-do lists, organizational tips, and proven advice will help keep you focused, informed, and energized for your move.
Customer Reviews:
A wealth of information, and checklists!.......2007-08-28
The best thing I can say about this book is that it *thoroughly* helps you get organised for your move- and that is saying a lot!
One of the hardest things about moving is the upheaval and disorganisation it causes. This book will help you, step by step, by identifying potential pitfalls for you to avoid and by providing you with checklists to help you avoid forgetting anything during the tumult of moving.
I really can't say enough about the checklists. I've moved twice since purchasing this book and these lists have been a lifesaver! The author is so very thorough that I felt calm and at ease knowing that as long as each line had a tick in the box, I was going to be ok- and I was!
If you're thinking about buying a book to help with your move you may as well put this one in your cart and head to the check out. I would recommend it over several others as the only book you need. (Of course, I might supplement it with a city guide if you happen to be relocating all the way to a new city as opposed to across town.)
Its Ok, but not extraordinary.......2007-04-20
Maybe I was expecting something different, but the recommendations in this book seemed to be basic and the lists overly complicated. It should be retiled `Moving for Dummies.'
Also, this book is really not for renters or low budget movers. Most of the information is relevant only to people who own their own home and are relocating at somebody else's expense.
Helpful and thorough.......2007-04-06
This book is very thorough, though geared towards those who are selling/buying property more so than renters. Also, there's a lot of info about moving kids (which I skipped because I'm childless by choice). But I found the author to be soothing, it's clear she's been through this many times. She's super-fastidious but that's an asset for someone who's stressed about an upcoming move.
Good book for those who have a deep love of lists and organization! -[...].......2006-05-24
I used this book when planning my move and found it to be very helpful. I was movig across country and had lots of valuable items that needed to be kept track of and properlu insurec. After a previously bad moving experience I wanted to make sure that i got everything right this time around. This book was a huge help, I especially liked all of the lists and organizational aids that were included in it.
If you're an organizational nut and love lists this book is for you!.......2006-04-12
I'm planning a move across the country due to a corporate relocation, and was looking for a resource to help me plan and execute the move with minimal problems. This book did the trick for me.
It's organized into chapters dealing with emotional issues, preparing for the move, selling and buying a house, packing, and starting a new life at you new location.
The author also gives you blank calendars to keep track of dates, a moving timeline, and tons of worksheets that made a list maker like myself very happy, along with blank pages for taking notes. The moving checklists cover everything from changing addresses to moving medical records. The worksheets help you to keep track of moving expenses and phone numbers or contact info from cellular, utility, and insurance companies, schools, doctors, and other service providers.
The book only touches upon the emotional issues, so if you are moving with kids (as I was) I would recommend buying a separate book if you're looking for more information on that issue.
Book Description
If you are one of the forty million Americans who will move this year, you know the task can seem overwhelming. Now, there's help. How to Survive A Move offers hundreds of helpful and entertaining stories on moving from the real “pros”— everyday people who have moved (many of them over a dozen times!) and survived to tell their stories.
Unlike other moving books that give the opinion of one or two experts, How to Survive a Move includes words of wisdom from hundreds of people — both singles and families, nationwide — who have “been there, done that.” Millions of people have survived moving, and so can you!
Customer Reviews:
Silly and superficial.......2007-04-06
Yes, it was fun to read about other people's experiences. But I didn't find this book helpful at all in regards to organization and planning. It's basicially just a lot of tidbits from all sorts of people.
Hundreds of Tips on Moving That Just Might Work.......2006-08-08
Did you know, an estimated 42 million American's move each year? Jamie Allen and Kazz Regelman have done an amazing job of cataloging and categorizing hundreds of ideas from hundreds of people, some who have moved as many as thirty times.
From moving kids to moving cats and gold fish, it's all included in this incredible olio of tips and suggestions topically organized for easy reference.
There are tips like, "Put all boxes into one room so you don't have to run around the house like a madman on the big day." Understated information is provided by the U-Haul Company, "Moving is one of the most stressful times in a person's life."
Horror stories abound. "My bicycle was mangled, my mattress torn, glass shattered, and wood was coming off my table in shreds. I sued the movers, but only received $ 200 from which I had to pay the lawyers' fees."
Pros and cons of using friends to help you move and hiring professionals create some questions to consider and some solutions for you in making the decision easier. Suggestions for moving day, from packing the truck, and saying good bye to friends, to unpacking at the new site and settling into your spanking new home, meet with a divergence of opinions.
Hundred's of people have shared entertaining personal stories and suggestions from their moving experiences. Sometime these experts will share conflicting advice. It will be up to you to choose the method that will work best for you.
The publishers have subtlety provided you with the best tool you will need for your next move. That is a sense of humor so that in the madness of moving day you can enjoy the camaraderie of family and friends and revel in the knowledge that there are hundreds of other movers out there to share your misery.
The best moving-related book I've ever read!.......2005-04-26
This is seriously an EXCELLENT book! I love the concept of soliciting stories/advice from people all across the nation because it practically guarantees you will find something (or, in my case, a LOT of somethings!) within these pages that you can relate to. The stories are funny, insightful and best of all, easy to read. Even if you're not moving, I'd recommend buying this book and reading it for future reference. Of course, if you know someone who is moving, this book would make an excellent gift!
A great gift.......2005-04-09
Three of our good friends are moving this summer. Luckily, two are staying relatively close by but they still have to go through the whole drill - packing, moving houses, new schools, etc. I wanted to give them something but the last thing they needed was more stuff to move. I saw this book and bought three copies. Everyone loved it!
It turns out that everyone moves at some point in their life and everyone hates it (unless of course you're moving out of your parents' house). My friends thought the book was really funny and I think anything that makes people laugh when you're going through a very stressful period is great. They told me they actually got some really good tips from it as well - especially regarding how to make it easier on their kids.
Excellent & Hilarious.......2005-04-06
Picked up this book for a friend who was moving, and ended up reading the whole thing. Not only did we get some good advice for the pending move, but we also had a good laugh at some of the stories inside, including one about the aerodynamics of moving a mattress that is strapped to the roof of your car. A fun book, and a great gift for any friend that's moving.
Book Description
Smooth Moves is THE relocation guide for families. The author's 17 years' experience involved 8 moves, 7 states, 6 houses . . . and 3 happy, well-adjusted children. The tone is calming and reassuring, and the tips are indispensable. The reader is taken through the basics--choosing a realtor, house sale and purchase. But the human side is invaluable. Learn how to help small children, teenagers, and parents alike adjust quickly, easily, and comfortably throughout each step of the relocation process.
Customer Reviews:
Smooth Moves...Smooth Transition...Happy Family.......2001-06-04
I did my original review below in 2001. The year is now 2006 and we have ordered literally hundreds of copies of this book for our relocating employees. As long as this book is available, we will be ordering it long into the future. The advice is priceless.
Moving is a stressful life experience under any circumstances. Ellen Carlisle, with her delightfully easy to implement tips, has shared advice from her own life that will make the transition of moving not only easier but enjoyable for the whole family. Ellen's conversational style eases the reader through the phases of relocating--from the initial realization to the actual move and everything in between. There are even chapters to guide the caring parents as they help their teenagers and younger children through this exciting yet scary life change. Ellen deals with the necessities in a simple straightforward manner and tops everything off with encouragement that "Yes, you can do this and have fun too!" We were so impressed with Ellen's book that we ordered 200 to implement into our company relocation program. The feedback from our relocating employees has been very positive. They were thankful to have the book to guide them through the ins and outs of relocating. I would advise anyone making a move to read Smooth Moves.
great "morale" book but very limited on nuts-and-bolts.......2000-07-18
I want to like this little (thin) tome, but it's not much help for the rent-a-truck self-mover, the family planning to rent in a new town, or the family planning to keep (and rent out) their existing home. It's a by-the-numbers book: Selling Your Home, Buying a New One, Working With the Movers. In fact, this book could have been written by your average relocating consulting firm - groups that have a lot of advice unless for people such as the author, less so for those preferring to relocate frugally. The chapters on family adjustment are informative, but with few new tips for those who've already brushed up with the much advertised online sites for relocation.
SQUARE ON THE MONEY!.......1999-06-17
Just got to read a copy of your new book "Smooth Moves." Well done. At one point we did 9 moves in 12 years. Your insight is square on the money.
David D. Carriker, Director of Development
If you are moving and you've got kids, this book is a MUST.......1999-06-12
This book hits the nail on the head. It is a MUST READ for anyone moving with children (or without) The authors real life experiences make the book entertaining as well as educational!
Helpful, as well as comforting and informative.......1999-04-14
I found "Smooth Moves" to be a wonderful handbook for moving. It is refreshing to find a book that is written well and interesting to read on the subject of relocation. As someone who dreads packing up, but loves the thrill of a new place, I found a friend in "Smooth Moves". The information is categorized chronologically and guides the reader gently through some emotional situations. Mrs. Carlisle shares great ideas about how to handle the trauma moving can sometimes cause with ease and a whole lot of heart. Her obvious gift of optimism has given her the opportunity to learn and share the joys of moving a family. Her suggestions about including children in the move and how to make the sensitive decisions that will shape their lives are obviously heartfelt and sincere. It is calming to know that her ideas have stood the test of time with her own family. It seems to me that years of research and happiness were the catalyst for her book. I would recommend it highly to anyone who is planning to move, be it once or once a year. Happy trails!
Book Description
A complete Guide to Moving in the Military. Loaded with tips and techniques to help you during any relocation. Use this book throughout your moving process and while you are establishing your new "home". Includes chapters on: Pre-Move Preparation, Packing and Unpacking, Floor Planning, Organizing, Decorating, Containerizing, Shopping, Painting & Sewing...and much, much more!
Customer Reviews:
Moving Help...even for "experienced" military spouse movers!.......2007-07-17
It's funny how civilians always seem to think that if you are in the military or married to the military, you are naturally organized. Ha! They also think that after you have a few moves under your belt you have it all figured out. Ha! If that were true we wouldn't all have these boxes we keep moving, don't unpack, never make decisions about. I read this book just prior to our 20th move and learned a number of things I hadn't known before (or simply never thought of.) Sandee's book would have also saved us some big furniture purchase mistakes (i.e. that bed headboard that never fit into any bedroom or up the stairs to the bedroom). Read this book and reread it prior to each move!! Kathie Hightower, coauthor of Help! I'm a Military Spouse...I Get a Life Too!
that military house: move it,organize it, decorate it.......2006-11-04
this is a great book, i wish i had this years ago... it would have made my life so much easier.....
An FM for all Household 6's.......2006-08-12
We military wives really needed a book like this. A friend of mine has this book and at first glance I knew that I had to have a copy of mine own. Every move that we make, in support of our husband's career, is a new decorating adventure. I myself truly enjoy this - I say this as I am sitting among lots of boxes and am unpacking for the second time in a year. We have a couple of rubbermaid totes full of curtains, organizers and stuff that we may not need in one house but need in the next - so we hang on to it in anticipation of the next move. Thank you Mrs. Payne for your dedication to your husband and nation as a military wife and also for your book that helps other military wives make a house a home, where ever the Armed Forces thinks that needs to be, for their soldier and their children.
Awsome.......2006-04-26
Finally someone has taken the time to take the guess work out of PCSing. That Military House is full of great tips to prepare and organize for a PCS move. Then, That Military House gets you ready for the dauntless job of unpacking and making a house a home. Also this book provides organization, implementation, and following up techniques that are specific to a military family move; the book provides tips and guidelines for basic home decoration on a military budget. Thank God for this book.
Product Description
Part how-to and part personal insights, Choose to Move offers down-to-earth advice and amusing stories for a successful move anywhere you desire. It reveals secrets for moving sanely and easily that will appeal to the novice mover while its candid stories will bring smiles to the experienced mover who can identify with the highs and lows of relocating.
Customer Reviews:
Disappointing.......2007-04-27
Too much of the author's personal experiences and not enough practical advice. How many times did we need to hear about each of her moves?
"Choose to Move" encourages change - read it and smile .......2006-01-13
"Choose to Move" is about encouraging change, whether you physically relocate or not.
Ann Cabot's chapter on personal belongings "Keepers or Leavers" inspired me to pare down my stuff and simplify my life - great encouragement for my New Year's resolutions!
Her chapter "Making Friends", provides insights and suggestions that are useful for those of us who have been so busy that we only have `work friends' and want to branch out for a richer life.
"Choose to Move" will help you make those changes you dream about in your life.
JJ Murphy, Look Good on Paper.......2005-08-12
Ann Cabot has mastered the art of relocating. One of my favorite parts of Choose to Move is Ann's effective plan of action for job seeking in a new town.
Choice not Chore: The Delight of Moving.......2005-08-11
So many of us dream of travel and Ann Cabot has turned that dream into a reality. Her book is a delightful combination of memoir and how-to when it comes to moving anywhere in the United States. As a single "older" woman, Cabot shows how anyone with enough curiosity and motivation can discover new places and people. Her personal whimsy and practical advice is an inspiration for anyone who wants to get on the road or just be an armchair traveler.
You will love this book........2005-08-11
This is a fabulous book. If you are moving (and who has not thought of moving...) what a scary thought, you really need this book.
Want to get yourself out of a rut, and identify what your life is about, read this book. It's well-written, sincere, fun and motivational. Even if you never move anywhere, you will be inspired.
This was written by a fearless and beautiful woman in her early 60's, if she can do all this, then you and I can do something to change our lives for the better.
Book Description
When Kate Whouley saw the classified ad for an abandoned vacation cottage, she began to dream. Transport the cottage through four Cape Cod towns. Attach it to my three-room house. Create more space for my work and life. Smart, single, and self-employed, Kate was used to fending for herself. But she wasn’t prepared for half the surprises, complications, and self-discoveries of her house-moving adventure.
Supported by friends and family, and egged on by Egypt, her bossy gray cat, Kate encountered a parade of town officials, a small convoy of State Police, and an eccentric band of house-movers, carpenters, and tradesmen. She found herself dancing on the edge of the gender divide–infatuated with trucks, cranes, tools, construction terms, and a dreamy mason who teaches her the history of concrete.
Sketched with a deft hand and told with an open heart, Cottage for Sale is a deeply personal story that captivates, inspires, and delights. In one remarkable year, Kate moved a cottage and created a home. Once you cross the threshold, you’ll never want to leave.
Customer Reviews:
Way Too Much Detail.......2007-08-21
I did enjoy this book, but I felt as though about 20% of it could have been deleted. There were way too many details. I found Kate to be very likable and interesting, but I can understand that her intensity would scare men away. I think she must have driven some of her friends crazy with her year long obsession because she didn't seem to understand why some family/friends weren't as excited by every facet of the process as she was.
I would like to have known exactly how much more she spent than she expected to spend. She said something about twice as much which wouldn't surprise me at all--I thought $20,000 to $25,000 seemed incredibly low. She was counting her pennies through most of the entire project and then went for mahogany decking? I priced cedar recently for a project and was shocked at how expensive it is. I can't imagine what mahogany would cost--on Cape Cod?
She ended-up with an even lovelier and more practical home and I applaud her for achieving her goals and dreams.
A great story, lots of great details. Very enjoyable.......2007-07-28
As somebody who moved into a 2 story house that had been moved (only about a mile, though) up a hill. The details of her cottage move and working with the contractors was very interesting to me. I think the book was well written and in between the details of the cottage move are details of the authors life and thoughts about her life, people around her and their lives. I thought it was a great read.
I am looking for MORE! by this same author. So, hope that she writes some more stories.
Delightful.......2007-07-02
_Cottage for Sale* Must be Moved_ is a thoughtfully written book by a single woman who is "adding on" to her existing home with an existing cottage that has to be moved to her location. Whouley enthusiastically learns about all the operations involved. And Egypt, her cat, provides a humorous addition to the memoir. _Cottage for Sale*_ is a great, fun read, and the reader ends up feeling that Whouley deserves the best.
Unsurpassed Enjoyment.......2007-04-05
Kate Whouley's "Cottage for Sale - must be moved" is one that I wished would never end, and have recommended her story over and over to my friends and family. I do hope there's another book on the way.
Nice surprise.......2006-12-22
I enjoyed all aspects of this book and have great admiration for the woman who put her life on paper so candidly. I won this book at a book festival--so glad I did!
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- It's not impossible to move a mountain...... in China!
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Book Description
Ming Lo's wife is angry. The couple live beside a big mountain which causes them no end of trouble. Shadows fall over their garden. Rocks fall through their roof. And it is always raining. "Husband," says Ming Lo's wife, "you must move the mountain so that we may enjoy our house in peace." But how can a man as small as Ming Lo move something as large as a mountain? Maybe the village wise man can help. This whimsical literary folktale is set in China.
Customer Reviews:
Memorable.......2007-02-06
I had this book when I was younger- I'm 20 now. I was thinking about a story I read when I was younger about a couple who moved a mountian (or at least thought they did). I also remembered the Reading Rainbow rendition. I searched all over the Internet for the title because I no longer have it, or can't find it. Then I remembered it was a Scholastics! book. Here it is 10+ years later and I still want to read it.
ming lo moves the mountain.......2005-04-01
what I liked about the book was that it was kind of funny. Because ming lo had to go back and forth to his house and to the wise man .But the wise man always told the wrong thin like to give some bread because the mountain might be hungry and thats why it didn't move.And also like to hit the montain with
wood and make alot of noise, but at the end the wise man told
ming lo to take all his stuff far from the mountain and they
were never have problem with the mountain agin.
It's not impossible to move a mountain...... in China!.......2004-08-24
Ming Lo and his wife love their home, but not that their house is at the bottom of a big mountain, which caused them nothing but unhappiness. Their roof always had holes from falling rock. It rained often under the mountain and with a roof full of holes it meant their rooms where damp and when the sun did shine it's warmth warmed the house and it was difficult to grow anything.
One day Ming Lo's wife told him he must move the mountain so that they may enjoy their house in peace. Ming lo replies that he's just man, how can he move a mountain? Ming Lo's wife knows of a wise man who lives in the village and tells him he should go and ask this wise man. And so Ming Lo does. Each time doing exactly as the wise man tells him and each time the mountain did not move. Finally the wise man told Ming that he must take his house apart stick by stick .They would carry these bundles in their arms and on their heads, and then face the mountain and close their eyes. Next the wise man said you must dance the dance of the moving mountain. You must do this for many hours and when you open your eyes you will see the mountain has moved. So Ming Lo and his wife did as they where told and when they opened their eyes... the mountain dance had worked and the mountain was now far away!
Arnold Lobel has a beautiful book with soft colored drawing! A great book to have as part of your childs' library.
Beautiful, funny, childhood classic.......2001-04-26
Ming Lo and his wife live next to a mountain. The mountain constantly drops rocks on their house; clouds form at the peak and rain falls on their house (through the holes the rocks have already made) and it blocks the sun. Eventually, they have had enough!!
Ming Lo's wife sends him off to the village wise man that first tells them to run at the mountain with a large pole-this will knock the mountain far away. Of course, it doesn't work, so Ming Lo returns to the wise man many times to ask his advice. Each suggestion grows more and more silly until the last one that actually works!!
Mr. Label is most well known for his Frog and Toad books. The illustration style is similar with "Ming Lo", sharing similar muted colors but with softer outlines. The pictures highlight the foolishness of Ming Lo and his wife as they bang pots and pans at the mountain to scare it away or bring food to the summit to appease the mountain god. The wise man is an amusing character, sitting under a small pagoda in purple robes smoking a pipe (he produces more and more smoke each time that Ming Lo comes to ask him questions, to the point that he can barely be seen).
The story is easy to read and fun without being ridiculous. It's an excellent book for beginning readers and will keep children interested as they read on to find out what Ming Lo and his wife will be up to next! Highly recommended.
Classic book for all times.......2000-08-05
I first heard this story being read to my fifth grade class. It was a story that I would never forget because it was both hilarious and detailed. Here I am, years later buying a copy for my unborn child to enjoy when she comes into the world..
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Among the stresses of modern living, moving is right up at the top of the list along with finding a job and looking for a place to live, and is often a part of both situations. The Steiners have assembled a complete guide to everything you could ever want to know (and a lot of things you may not have known you needed to know). Not content to simply outline the do's and don'ts of a typical move, they also rate moving companies, give useful tips on finding rentals, sublets, and trades, and even some sensible advice on long distance job hunting. They have taken a "no stone unturned" approach to moving in this fact-filled, thorough handbook, even including tips on getting settled in your new neighborhood! If you are facing or contemplating a move, this book will save you potentially thousands of dollars, and uncounted headaches and sleepless nights and aggravation. This may be the best guide ever written on the subject. --Mark Hetts
Book Description
Foremost guide solves the problems of relocating, with solid, real world information on how to:
• Evaluate a new location
• Reassure worried children and aging relatives
• Find real estate agents you can trust
• Juggle selling and buying your homes on a tight deadline
• 374 page book with 119 pages of forms, sample contracts, check off evaluators and extensive website contact list.
Customer Reviews:
Real complete advice.......2005-03-29
If you're thinking about moving, first read Clyde and hari Steiner's book, "Steiners' Complete How to Move Handbook, 2nd Edition." It will either discourage or enthuse you for the adventure ahead.
In easy-to-understand terms, the San Francisco authors explain what to expect when moving across town or across the nation. But this is not just a "how to hire a moving company" book (although the authors rate the major moving companies). The book addresses the family considerations, especially for children, as well as how to sell a home, how to obtain a mortgage on a new home and how to rent. Even information on how to break a lease is included.
The book's theme is taking control. Whether you're moving for a better location, a new job or retirement, the Steiners explain how to evaluate the situation and make the move as enjoyable as possible. If the book has a fault, it is the detailed references, which become almost too complete, but that's OK. Just skip the parts you don't need.
The authors offer sage advice for handling real estate agents, whether you are a home seller, buyer or both. For example, the authors recommend not more than a 90-day listing to sell your old home. They also caution about engaging a buyeFs agent to find your new home. In fact, they recommend renting for a few months to become acquainted with a new community.
Chapter topics include Taking Control From the Beginning; Family Issues; Fending Off Mr. Tax-man; Employment Considerations; Giving Up the Old Homestead; Your Plan-Ahead Strategy; Finding the New Homestead; Moving Company Tips and Traps; How to Arrive With Your Aunt Sally's Teapot and Your Sanity Intact; and Your Countdown Moving Timetable.
The outstanding appendix includes city and real estate agent evaluation charts, Internet sites, budgeting basics and other information resources.
--B.R.
Not-so-helpful moving book.......2005-01-01
After reading all the glowing reviews for this book and browsing reviews for similar publications I decided to purchase Steiner's. Oh what a mistake. Perhaps the other people who reviewed this book are friends of the authors? In all fairness, the lists and forms related to moving collected in the appendix of this book are helpful. However, the arrangement and format of information throughout the rest of this handbook seems almost haphazard. For example, the chapters on financing a move and home sales come well before a discussion of creating a move timeline or how to find housing. As another review mentions, Steiners has no index. And often important topics (like "trailing spouse syndrome") are mentioned, but never discussed in much depth (what are some practical ways of alleviating the problems associated with "trailing spouse syndrome"?) The authors claim this book addresses all types of moves: overseas, military, corporate relocation, recent college grads. But honestly, the handbook would be most helpful for seasoned adults working in the corporate sector who already own a house (note the frequency of phrases like "as everyone knows" and "obviously" in chapters on finances and home buying/selling). Rather than purchase this book, most people new to moving and finding a house would benefit more from using the "relocation wizard" at www.homefair.com and buying a book on home buying.
Decent content, but..........2004-01-08
NO INDEX! IMHO, A book (especially one used for reference) is only as good as it's index. No index? No good.
Steiner's Complete How-To-Move Handbook.......2002-04-03
This is the most complete book on moving that I have ever read. It delivers the promised information in a very readable and entertaining text. Some of its best features include the great worksheets, charts, sample forms, lists and timelines which will assist anyone in planning and accomplishing a successful move. I have made 9 or 10 moves in the past 25 years and can say, unequivocably, that although I have read (and used) many nice "moving" books...this is absolutely the BEST!!!
A great read but somewhat outdated unfortunately.......2001-06-29
The book covers almost all topics of moving in a thorough way that really conveys a lot of information in a short space. I planned to move from NJ to Florida & it really prepared me for the moving process. Although I didn't make the move, I did hire movers within NJ and I felt much more prepared having read this book. I've heard horror stories of people's goods being held hostage for more money, broken items, missing items, the book covered it all and told what to do in case that happens. It gives you enough information, however, to avoid such disreputable movers in the first place.
One area where it falls short (unfortunately) is the internet. There are many, many resoucrs on the net and the book doesn't cover enough of them IMHO. This book was written in 1999 though, and can sort of be excused I guess. I think that they would be well advised to do an update in a year or two with more coverage of resources for moving on the net. That'd be worth five stars then...
Book Description
'An absolutely great, funny, thorough, interesting step-by-step guide to moving. Covers virtually everything you could think of, and a few things you didn't. Well written and superbly organized, this one's a keeper."
-APEX award judges, after naming 29 Days To A Smooth Move an APEX Grand Award winner
What Our Readers Say: 'I have made over 20 household moves from across town to cross-country-including moves to and from Alaska. I can't say enough about 29 Days To a Smooth Move. Do yourself a favor and use this book!"
-Carol Marquez Pacific Beach, Calif.
'This is a straightforward, easy-to-read and witty guide I recommend to anyone who is planning a move-whether it is across the country or across town!"
-Andrea Valerio Erie, Pa.
'Thank you! 29 Days To A Smooth Move provided me an easy step-by-step approach to my upcoming move, minimizing my anxiety and stress of relocating."
-Brad Castleman Fort Wayne, Ind.
Customer Reviews:
Stressfree Moving.......2007-04-19
Great help with complete and useful guidelines for a stressfree (or almost) move. Even though I had less than 29 days to prepare, it covered everything I needed to know. Be sure to heed the advice of the authors and don't try and take shortcuts with recommended items. Two thumbs up!
funny..informative.......2006-02-28
good book..lots of useful information, reads good...funny... laid out to be used like a "moving journal"
Fabulous resource and creative gift.......2005-11-18
Moving is so incredibly overwhelming! I truly wish I'd had this fabulous resource when I moved from Chicago to Las Vegas in 1999. No matter how large or small your move, moving is a pain. This book is on my "must buy" list for friends and family members planning a move. The book is well organized and full of fabulous tips and tricks to take some of the pain out of the moving process. And it's funny, too. It's obvious these womenknow what they're talking about when it comes to moving. They are experts.
"29 Days: 2nd Edition", makes me want to move... again!.......2005-11-08
This second edition of "29 Days" is even better than the first. It contains more information and has been repackaged in an easier-to-use format and size.
The book's practical yet clever suggestions make moving simple. The budgeting section is especially helpful in keeping the spending under control. It also kept me organized with lists and "important date" reminders. This really is a great book for the person in charge of a household move. I wouldn't move without it!
A Moving MUST!!!!.......2005-11-08
I would have had no idea what I could and could not pack in a moving van if it wasn't for this book! The worst part of moving is cleaning and sorting, and the tips in 29 Days made the process easy and helped keep me on track.
I never would have expected it, but this book had me in stitches the whole time, which made moving much more enjoyable. If I ever move again, the first thing I'll do is get out my copy of this book!
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