When is the Best Time to Move?

What Season is Best for Your Next Move?

Moving is challenging and involves numerous factors. When it comes to migration, each season has its benefits and challenges. Have a plan before you start relocating, whether you’re doing it yourself or hiring professionals. For your convenience, we’ll contrast the advantages and disadvantages of each season.

Spring

Benefits

The peak moving season, which offers better weather and lower pricing, ends in May. After winter, most regions have defrosted, resulting in longer days and comfortable weather. Moving companies have more employees and trucks in the spring, lowering costs. Moving is more advantageous in the spring than in the winter or the summer.

Challenges

Families find spring to be challenging when school is in session. For older kids, moving during an exam might be unsettling and unpleasant. As spring progresses, there is less availability. As spring develops, prices rise, and moving calendars get booked up, reducing your options.

Summer

Benefits

The best time to buy a house is in the summer. You might increase your prices as demand rises. When schools are out for the summer, families should relocate. When they move, your kids may begin a new school year. Summer moves are enticing since they provide you with extra daylight to work.

Challenges

Moving is discouraged throughout the summer. It is a competitive period because 70 percent of relocations occur between Memorial Day and Labor Day. Plan your budget accordingly as demand drives up prices. Moving over long distances could also delay delivery. Many long-distance movers carry numerous households on their fleets, making one delivery per household. Summer is not your friend if you reside in a hot, humid climate. Moving in hot, humid air can be challenging.

Autumn

Benefits

No matter what area in the country, most people like moving throughout the autumn season. Although it is becoming colder, it is not yet freezing. November through September are typically pleasant months. You will be situated before the holidays and will be at ease and prepared for a fresh start for the new year. A wise time to purchase a property is in the fall. The market will cool off because the summer is a great time to buy.

Challenges

In the fall, families shouldn’t relocate. As the new year gets going or picks up speed, you’ll start moving and putting your kids to the test. Even if children don’t switch schools, moving might be upsetting. Due to the holidays, there are fewer weekend moves in the fall.

Winter

Benefits

You’ll save money by moving during the winter; low temperatures and short days in winter lower demand. Moving firms are less busy in the winter, making it an ideal time to relocate.

Challenges

Winter relocation could be challenging. Snow, rain, ice, or extreme cold call for adjustments from you and your movers. Getting your house ready for snow and mud will take a long time. Movers must wrap furniture, seal boxes, and salt pathways to prepare your goods.

Griffin Moving & Storage is here to help with your next relocation, no matter the season. Contact us today to see how we can help you!