5 Reasons People Move to Lubbock
1) Better Quality Of Life
2) Quick Commute Anywhere In The City
3) Great Place To Raise A Family Or Retire
4) More Affordable Quality Housing
5) The Warm Friendly People

MOVING TIPS

4 WEEKS BEFORE
" Establish a moving expense log
" Reserve a truck or contract a moving company
" Send out address change notifications
" Collect your Vital Records (medical, insurance, DMV, school, tax, etc.)
" Identify items you will be moving (have a garage sale and /or donate the remainder)

3 WEEKS BEFORE
" Procure boxes & other packing materials (if applicable)
" Begin packing seldom used items
" Make travel/hotel/car reservations
" Arrange for service of automobiles

2 WEEKS BEFORE
" Plan for special needs of infants & small children
" Consult a veterinarian about pet transportation
" Cancel any home delivery service(s)
" Schedule disconnection dates for all utilities & other services
" Transfer bank accounts to your new area
" Recruit some help for moving day (if applicable)
" Set aside items you will need when you arrive at your new home
" Begin serious packing/storage of remainder of household

1 WEEK BEFORE
" Pick-up items you've loaned out or have had serviced
" Return borrowed items (including videos, library books, etc.)
" Transfer prescriptions to pharmacy in new area
" Drain fuel from power equipment and dispose of other flammable material
" Use up food on hand
" Defrost refrigerator & freezer
" Pack a travel kit

ON MOVING DAY
" Carry enough cash or travelers checks to cover cost of moving & initial living expenses
" Inventory all items & boxes as they are loaded onto the truck
" Walk through the house, checking closets & Other storage areas
" Lock all windows & doors
" Check that all appliances are off & leave refrigerator/freezer door ajar
" Leave a note so that the next occupant can each you
" Leave all keys needed by new occupant
" Turn off lights & heat
" Notify neighbors/police that the premises are vacant


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