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Texas, A Big Thank You

Friday, 15 September 2017 by David Tripp

We cannot express enough gratitude for all the kindness people have shown through Hurricane Harvey! Hurricane Harvey has caused such major devastation. The outpourings of concern and offerings of assistance have come in from all over the country! We were blessed to help by delivering supplies of medical supplies and water in Houston. We helped

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Deep Cypress Conservancy

Tuesday, 22 August 2017 by David Tripp

The Cypress Area is a much-cherished community that has come to epitomize family-focused living. Cypress area is surrounded by restaurants, shopping, educational and recreational opportunities that have the tranquility of families living together and leaving a legacy for generations to come. Deep Cypress Conservancy is a nonprofit organization for a greater greener Cypress! Deep Cypress

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Moving Into A College Dorm

Friday, 11 August 2017 by David Tripp

Some dorm moving tips for a parent and their college student at an exciting time in their life. Start with measurements of dorm living space, bed sizes, along with a sketch of what goes where and a list of what is needed and what would be nice to bring; be sure to check as to

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Moving With Children Activities

Thursday, 13 July 2017 by David Tripp

Family Meeting or Pizza Night with your kids to discuss the move and be opened to questions. Talk about change of schools or new activities. Planning or decorating their new room-photos of the new room. You can work on the theme or colors of their new room. Throw a Good Bye Slumber Party or See

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Moving Expenses & Tax Deductions

Monday, 10 April 2017 by David Tripp

Moving Expense Deductions If you moved to a new location because of work this year, you may qualify to use IRS Form 3903 to claim the cost of your moving expenses as a deduction on your federal income tax return. You deduct your moving expenses by using Tax Form 3903 and if more than one

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Moving Elderly Parents

Thursday, 09 March 2017 by David Tripp

I was blessed to have known my sweet and loving grandmother along with the privilege of observing her age gracefully during her golden years. A year after my grandfather died, at the age of seventy-one she moved to Marfa, Texas to leave the memories of the retirement home they had built together to live close

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When Its Time To Move Protect Yourself From Fraud

Wednesday, 21 September 2016 by David Tripp

Learn to protect yourself against moving fraud. For more information on interstate moving visit www.protectyourmove.gov and download the free moving checklist.

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The Search for Your Street: Tips for Researching a New Community

Sunday, 28 August 2016 by David Tripp

The Search for Your Street: Tips for Researching a New Community Any move requires a ton of preparation – from packing and cleaning to setting up new utilities and arranging for your mail to be forwarded. But perhaps the most challenging type of move is a move to an entirely new city. In addition to

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Need To Move A Few Items? Share A Truck On A Backhaul

Thursday, 04 February 2016 by David Tripp

Small moves and shipments to and from Texas and the East Coast and select out-of-state locations. The next couple weeks we’ll be heading to the East Coast including Connecticut, Ohio, Pennsylvania, then back down through Kentucky, Tennessee and Virginia and onto Texas – any backhaul, small shipments going west, east or coming back we have

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The Stage Before the Sale

Monday, 11 January 2016 by David Tripp

The Stage Before the Sale Five tips to help you stage your house for a faster sale By Katherine Adams Is it your New Year’s resolution to sell your house quickly and get your asking price? Real estate experts say it’s possible—provided your house is well priced, well marketed, and perhaps most importantly, well staged.