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Before You Buy
Credit Report and Score
The Buying Process
The Building Process
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Getting a Mortgage
Money Saving Tips
Banking and Credit
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Moving Planner
Design and Decorating
Setting Up Utilities
Getting Insurance
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- Try to Tell your family (including the kids) about the move as early as possible. Just as you did, they will need to get used to the idea of moving also. Depending on the ages of your children, moving may involve many major changes to their own daily lives.
- Focus on the positive aspects of the move for the family. If it involves a job change, discuss how the new city will offer a new and better house, new schools and the chance to make new friends, new entertainment facilities and so on. Focus on the unique aspects of the new city that you believe that your family will find most appealing.
- Maintain a positive attitude but do not over do it as they will hold you accountable for whatever you say. Your positive attitude will also rub off on your kids so be enthusiastic about the new adventure ahead.
- Be prepared for negative comments and reactions and do not lose your cool when these opinions are voiced.
- Listen and be patient and reassure them you will be there to help them through the transition. Moving can be very traumatic for the family and it is important the family stick together and provide mutual support for each family member during this period of transition.
- Let them know they can help with the move and that this is a family event. They may be able to help with some planning or packing.
- Answer any questions as best as you can with examples if possible. It's okay if you cannot answer all the questions right away as long as they see you are completely open to any questions. This will make them feel more comfortable with the move.
- Most importantly, be honest about the feelings that your family members will have. It is never easy to leave a school, friends and familar places. Your family will look to their parents for signs of what the move will mean to them. If you are empathetic of the life changes that everyone will face, it will make the entire process much easier to handle.
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