Coldwell Banker conducting food drive

Coldwell Banker conducting food drive

A food drive to collect donations for children in need in Los Angeles and Orange Counties is currently taking place until Aug. 19. The food drive is a combined effort between Coldwell Banker and NorthStar Moving. By donating even one food item to your local Coldwell Banker office you will be helping feed a hungry child

NorthStar Moving Partners with Kandela to Provide Complimentary Concierge Services for Hassle-Free Moving

NorthStar Moving Partners with Kandela to Provide Complimentary Concierge Services for Hassle-Free Moving

Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) July 29, 2013 — NorthStar Moving ® Company, the leading eco-luxury mover in California, has unveiled a new customized package with Kandela, the experts in home services, to provide clients a complimentary personal concierge during their move. Now, with a single phone call, NorthStar Moving clients can speak to a knowledgeable concierge who will educate them on the best home services available, discuss pricing and service options, activate services, schedule installation times, and help in every way possible to bring their new home to life.“In another effort to transform moving into a welcomed experience, we are absolutely thrilled to offer our clients this free service,” said Laura McHolm, co-founder of NorthStar Moving. “Traditionally, moving comes with an endless list of service provider phone calls to make, research to do, and installation scheduling to balance, but now we are … Continued

When You’ve Got to Move It, Move It! Here’s How to Pack It, Pack It!

When You’ve Got to Move It, Move It! Here’s How to Pack It, Pack It!

Don’t want your movers or pizza-loving friends to shake it, break it? Need some pointers on how to pack that antique mirror? What about your collection of cowboy boots? Oh, and there is always that mess of cords….Well, I think about moving and packing all day every day. You probably don’t, and I hope you don’t. So let me get you movin’ with some simple tips that will keep every teacup in one piece and transform packing from a mess to an efficient assembly line.

10 Tips to Maximize Small Spaces in Your Home

10 Tips to Maximize Small Spaces in Your Home

Once you have de-cluttered, find a new home for your stuff and start a new trend – throw a reverse housewarming party! Set aside your unwanted items and instead of having your friends bring a housewarming gift, they are to pick one of your items and take it home with them. This is a great way to reunite with friends, find your unwanted things a good home, and de-clutter all at the same time!

Coldwell Banker and NorthStar Moving Join Forces to Feed Hungry Kids

Coldwell Banker and NorthStar Moving Join Forces to Feed Hungry Kids

Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) July 24, 2013 — NorthStar Moving® Company, the leading eco-luxury mover in California, has teamed up with Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage to launch their first annual summer food drive competition to feed hungry children in Los Angeles and Orange Counties. Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage offices in LA County and Orange County are competing to collect the most food and monetary donations for their local food bank. The month long food drive kicked off July 19th.“One out of four children in Los Angeles County and one out of five children in Orange County are at risk of going to bed hungry tonight,” said NorthStar Moving Co-Founder Laura McHolm. “And, many people don’t realize that those hungry children are dependent on their school lunches which could be their only meal of the day, so the need for food donations is even … Continued

Coldwell Banker “Sends Hunger Packing” with SoCal Office Charity Competition from July 19 to August 19

Coldwell Banker “Sends Hunger Packing” with SoCal Office Charity Competition from July 19 to August 19

Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage is proudly joining forces with NorthStar Moving to help tackle the serious problem of hunger in Southern California.According to the Map the Meal Gap study, there are 1,749,600 “food insecure people” in Los Angeles alone and many hundreds of thousands more across Orange County—many of them children. “One out of four children in Los Angeles County and one out of five children in Orange County are at risk of going to bed hungry tonight,” said NorthStar Moving Co-Founder Laura McHolm. “By donating even one food item to your local Coldwell Banker office, you will be helping feed a hungry child.”

Get Your House Sold and Get Yourself Moving With These Room-by-Room Staging Tips

Get Your House Sold and Get Yourself Moving With These Room-by-Room Staging Tips

When homeowners put their home on the market, they often make one of two mistakes. One is leaving their house as it is, opening the door to potential buyers and thinking it will sell. Or the number two mistake is, spending a lot of money to stage your home so that it will sell. Neither is true. I don’t care how well designed or clean your home is, everyone needs to stage their home to sell it efficiently, and you do not need to spend any money to stage your home. Time, yes! Money, no! The right approach is simply a change in mindset.

NorthStar Moving Partners with Restoration Pro to Rehab Furniture Before a Move

NorthStar Moving Partners with Restoration Pro to Rehab Furniture Before a Move

Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) July 08, 2013 — NorthStar Moving ® Company, the award-winning eco-luxury mover in California, has unveiled a new customized package with A/G Refinishing, the master of furniture restoration, to provide refurbishment to modern and antique furniture before moving into a new home. The unique service transforms furniture back to its youth or with a new look, giving new life for a new home.A/G Refinishing uses the finest materials to revive, restore, and refurbish beloved furniture. Whether it is a scratch, watermark, a new color, or a complete build and restoration, the A/G skilled craftsmen carry out the task to the highest standard, bringing the piece to pristine condition.“We are thrilled to partner with NorthStar Moving as not only are we offering a seamless service to those in need of furniture restoration before a move, but we are also serving our … Continued

Preparing Your Clients for the Big Move: Finding a Qualified Mover

Preparing Your Clients for the Big Move: Finding a Qualified Mover

Is Googling “moving company” really the best way of seeing your clients smoothly into their new home?  Sure, you will find a mover, but will you find a mover you would use again?  Instead, educate yourself and your clients on what to look for when hiring a mover.  Not only will their belongings arrive in their new place safely, you’ll also be setting your services apart. You’ll have them feeling well taken care of and cross off worries and to-dos from their list.The month of May is actually the kick off of the busy moving season and appropriately, National Moving Month. So, first, when choosing a moving company, reputation is crucial.  And, a great reputation saves your clients time and money.  But how do you know whom to trust and to recommend?  Asking key questions not only uncovers a wealth … Continued