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5 Best Moving Companies in San Francisco, CA

5 Best Moving Companies in San Francisco, CA

San Francisco is notorious for being one of the most expensive cities in the world, and the costs associated with moving in the Golden City are no exception. That’s where we come in: We took a deep dive into all the options to determine the absolute 5 best moving companies in San Francisco. Here are our picks for the 5 best movers in San Francisco.Our Best San Francisco Moving Companies RatingsOsmon Moving & StoragePure Moving CompanyGood Green MovingLuigy’s Moving & StorageNorthStar Moving CompanyBefore you start getting quotes from movers, here are a few tips to ensure you get the best service without breaking the bank.

How to organize and declutter when moving in with a partner – 7 expert tips to save your relationship

How to organize and declutter when moving in with a partner – 7 expert tips to save your relationship

Moving in with a partner for the first time can be a wonderful experience – until you have to find a place for both of your things all under one roof.  No matter how meticulous your house moving checklist is, you are bound to end up with duplicates, home decor that doesn’t exactly match one another’s style, and clutter that drives one or other of you up the wall at some point. So how do you organize and declutter when moving in with a partner?Luckily, professional home organizers have the solutions.

14 Sneaky Staging Tips for Selling a Small Home

14 Sneaky Staging Tips for Selling a Small Home

Even if you’re tight on space, you can fool buyers into thinking things are bigger than they appear—you just have to have some smart tricks up your sleeve. “A smaller space tends to favor a more minimalist design, so having all of your collectible figurines on display on the shelves, side and console tables will bring the room in rather than opening it up,” says Bee Heinemann, marketing director and interior decorating expert at Vänt Wall Panels.

Women’s Leadership Symposium & Awards 2023

Women’s Leadership Symposium & Awards 2023

Join us on Wednesday, June 28th as we honor and celebrate the terrific women business leaders in the Los Angeles community with our awards ceremony, the 2023 Women’s Leadership Awards. With 330 nominees (appearing in the pages of this issue), there are clearly many accomplished and impactful leaders to draw inspiration from. This year, we will name honorees in the following categories: • CEO of the Year • Champion of Women • Community Impact Advocate • Emerging Woman Owned Business Leader • Executive of the Year • Innovator of the Year • Mentor of the Year • NextGen Woman of the Year • Woman to WatchIt’s an event you won’t want to miss!

NorthStar Moving Launches Online Food Drive to Help Address Rising Child Hunger in LA County

NorthStar Moving Launches Online Food Drive to Help Address Rising Child Hunger in LA County

NorthStar Moving teams up with Compass Real Estate for 11th annual “Let’s Send Hunger Packing” Food DriveLos Angeles, CA, June 26, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — NorthStar Moving® Company, the leading eco-luxury mover in California, announced today the launch of their 11th Annual Let’s Send Hunger Packing Food Drive. Recent data revealed a growing hunger crisis in Los Angeles County. The online food drive is a simple way to raise the much needed funds to provide meals to children this summer. According to a recent survey conducted by the USC Dornsife Center for Economic and Social Research, nearly 37% of low-income families in greater Los Angeles experienced food insecurity in 2022. Due to the U.S. government’s recent cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) many families are struggling to put food on the table. In Los Angeles County, where the cost … Continued

NorthStar Moving, Coldwell Banker partner for food

NorthStar Moving, Coldwell Banker partner for food

NorthStar Moving Company has teamed up once again with Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage for its third annual “Let’s Send Hunger Packing” food drive to feed hungry children in Los Angeles and Orange counties.“Last year we were thrilled to collect over 8,000 pounds of food which provided 6,487 meals to the area’s hungry children,” said NorthStar Moving co-founder and Santa Monica resident Laura McHolm. “This year we need your help to feed even more kids as the statistics are still astounding. One out of four children in L.A. County and one out of five children in Orange County struggle with hunger and that struggle increases when school is out for the summer, eliminating access to a school sponsored meal a day. We’re asking everyone to help us ‘Send Hunger Packing.’ 

Newlyweds and Couples Moving In Together – Experts’ Advice

Newlyweds and Couples Moving In Together – Experts’ Advice

In this article, our group of featured experts, composed of certified counselors, psychologists, renowned authors, relationship coaches, financial advisors, and attorneys at law, provides advice for newlywed couples on finances, decoration, communication, decision-making, and of course, relationship tips. This is what they told us:His & HersIt’s important to create a space to call your own when you’re moving in together. Although you’re probably moving in together to be closer, remember that absence makes the heart grow fonder! Find a little space to call your own, where you decide what goes and how it’s used. Whether it’s a workspace decked out with your unique style or a reading nook with piles of your sassy pillows, a little space for yourself will allow you to later regroup and compromise regarding the rest of the shared space. Laura McHolmCo-FounderNorthStar Moving Company

International Moves: What Determines The Price?

International Moves: What Determines The Price?

Whether moving from Los Angeles to Paris or moving from Texas just an hour south into Mexico—it’s an international move! As international moves are more complex, there is often confusion as to what determines the price of an international move. Here is a simple guide to answer that #1 question when moving to another country.

Business Angel of the Year Finalist: Laura McHolm

Business Angel of the Year Finalist: Laura McHolm

NorthStar Moving Company’s Laura McHolm met Claire in 2011 when Claire was just 13 years old. McHolm was answering Claire’s heartfelt wish to the Make-A-Wish Foundation. She was immediately moved by Claire’s magical, powerful outlook and insightful positive message. Since that first encounter, McHolm has been inspired to shine a spotlight on Claire and to help build the Claire’s Place Foundation […] Over the past decade, McHolm and her marketing team at NorthStar Moving have donated thousand of hours and their expertise to Claire’s Place.

NorthStar Moving & Move for Hunger Reduce Food Waste at 2023 LA Marathon

NorthStar Moving & Move for Hunger Reduce Food Waste at 2023 LA Marathon

NorthStar Moving delivers unused food to Los Angeles Food Bank, providing healthy snacks for familiesLos Angeles, CA, April 03, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — NorthStar Moving® Company, the leading eco-luxury mover in California, has once again partnered with Move for Hunger, a national hunger relief non-profit organization, to ensure leftover food and water at the 2023 Los Angeles Marathon was not thrown away and wasted. NorthStar Moving gathered 1,669 pounds of leftover food from the LA marathon and delivered it to the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank. That is equivalent to 1,391 meals!“As a long time partner, Northstar Moving has helped provide more than 660,000 meals to the community they serve,” said Adam Lowy, Executive Director and Founder of Move For Hunger. “This recent food recovery at the LA Marathon is just another example of their commitment to fighting hunger and food waste.” “For the … Continued

Long Distance Moves: What To Know

Long Distance Moves: What To Know

We often get asked: what moves are considered long distance moves? Long distance moves are any move that crosses a state line. They can also be called interstate moves.If you are one of the millions of Americans seeking a life change by moving to a new state, Coldwell Banker’s Move Meter is an excellent resource to determine what state is a fit for you. Simply fill in where you live and where you are considering moving to and the Move Meter will use data to compare key factors such as taxes, schools, home prices and overall quality of life!Once you decide on the new state you are moving to and are ready to move, here are the elements to be aware of and consider when moving long distance.

NorthStar Moving Partners with Starwood Pet Travel

NorthStar Moving Partners with Starwood Pet Travel

Partnership Assists Pets On The MoveLos Angeles, CA, March 02, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — NorthStar Moving® Company, the leading eco-luxury mover in California, announced today a new partnership with Starwood Pet Travel, a leader in pet transport services with over 25 years of experience. The new partnership provides NorthStar Moving’s clients with door-to-door pet transport service during the moving process. Starwood Pet Travel eases the stress for both jet-set pets and pet owners during a long distance move. While NorthStar Moving provides VIP treatment to their human clients, the experts at Starwood Pet Travel roll out the red carpet for the four-legged family members on moving day. Their pet travel support team will manage every step of a pet’s long distance travel, from gathering veterinarian documents and working directly with the airline to schedule a pet’s flight, to the finer details … Continued

The Ultimate Moving Checklist and Tips for a Seamless Move

The Ultimate Moving Checklist and Tips for a Seamless Move

One thing that’s reliably constant in life is change. And for millions of Americans each year, that change is geographic. Whether you’re moving across the street or across the country, from a tiny apartment or a sprawling house, relocating can be stressful and all-consuming (to say the least). But with the right planning and tools, it doesn’t have to be.For tips on how to organize and stay sane during your move, we spoke with Laura McHolm, founder of NorthStar Moving Company, which has been in business for over 25 years, moving celebrity clients and mere mortals alike. We also talked to Brian Brooks, president and co-owner of Columbus, Ohio–based E.E. Ward Moving & Storage. And we spoke with Ashley Murphy and Marissa Hagmeyer, co-founders of the NEAT Method, a luxury home-organizing company. For five years, Wirecutter staff writer Kit Dillon has worked weekends and … Continued

NorthStar Moving Achieves America’s Best Customer Service 2023 Award

NorthStar Moving Achieves America’s Best Customer Service 2023 Award

Newsweek Magazine ranks NorthStar Moving top moving company for outstanding customer serviceLOS ANGELES, CA – January, 2023 – NorthStar Moving® Company, the leading eco-luxury mover in California, is pleased to announce they have been ranked on Newsweek’s America’s Best Customer Service 2023 list. In the moving company category, NorthStar Moving ranks #3 in the nation.To compile the list Newsweek partnered with global data research firm Statista to identify U.S. companies that consistently provide the best customer service. This year, the ranking encompasses 676 awards across 166 categories, ranging from retailers to airlines, restaurants, moving services and much more. All of the ranked companies put the customer first.“From day one, our mission has been to move service back into what should be the ultimate service industry, the moving industry,” said NorthStar Moving Co-Founder Laura McHolm. “Each and every day we work … Continued

Clear the Clutter & Make an Impact

Clear the Clutter & Make an Impact

‘Tis the season of giving. Here’s a simple way of spreading holiday love and cheer to fill your heart and empty your home.It’s easy to give and make the holidays a little brighter for those in need. Just look around your home. Perhaps, you have clothing, furniture, kitchen items, or even food that’s been cluttering up your home and fridge? Follow this guide of what and where to give and you’re sure to make Santa proud. It is the ideal time to give your household items a new home and make someone else’s holiday brighter.THE WHAT & WHERE TO GIVE GUIDE

Stress-Free Moving: Advice from the Experts

Stress-Free Moving: Advice from the Experts

It should be exciting to move to a new house. But moving is without a doubt a stressful and difficult experience, no matter how exciting your future may be. It takes a lot of time and effort, and it’s normal to feel worried when faced with new environments, cultures, or jobs. The cost of hiring movers, making security deposits, and driving or flying to your new location all add to the financial strain. Apparently, it’s one of the most stressful events in life, along with divorce and the death of a loved one. Feeling overwhelmed by the process is one of the primary causes of moving-related stress in people. You can minimize this by creating a plan and taking action before your move.

NorthStar Moving Wins 2022 Disruptor Award for Social Responsibility

NorthStar Moving Wins 2022 Disruptor Award for Social Responsibility

Los Angeles Business Journal honors NorthStar Moving for outstanding green practices & philanthropic workLos Angeles, CA, Dec. 19, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — NorthStar Moving® Company, the leading eco-luxury mover in California, is honored to announce that they won the Los Angeles Business Journal 2022 Disruptor Award for Social Responsibility.  In an award ceremony, the Los Angeles Business Journal celebrated their annual 100 Fastest Growing Private Companies in Los Angeles list, and honored a specific group of Industry Disruptors selected by the editors from those ranked companies. The editors chose NorthStar Moving as the winner of their 2022 Disruptor Social Responsibility Award for their steadfast commitment to corporate citizenship, changing the moving industry through charitable contributions. NorthStar Moving contributes time, services and financial support to over two dozen community-focused charities and socially-conscious organizations. One example is the non-profit organization Miry’s List, which gathers essential household … Continued

Social Responsibility Award Honoree: NorthStar Moving Co.

Social Responsibility Award Honoree: NorthStar Moving Co.

One of the things the NorthStar team discovered about moving is that more stuff gets thrown out on moving day than any other day of the year. Rather than scrambling to find a solution for outgrown clothes and furniture, NorthStar makes the donation process simple. When cleaning out a pantry, for example, there’s no need to throw that food away. NorthStar moves the food to hungry families’ tables. NorthStar clients also turn their hand me downs into hand me ups.Over the past decade, NorthStar Moving has partnered with different organizations to collect food donations for local food banks. Each year NorthStar Moving raises donations, picks up and delivers all the collected food items.

Two-Month Moving Checklist

Two-Month Moving Checklist

Follow this two-month checklist to keep your move on track. So what does this mean for those planning to move this summer? Plan ahead! Make your moving reservations as early as possible to beat the surge and put your organizational skills in overdrive.  If possible, give yourself eight weeks to handle the moving to-dos in an orderly, low-stress manner. Use the steps below in this two-month moving calendar to keep you calm and prepared. Simply follow these steps and check them off one-by-one:  

Simple tricks to pack your suitcase easily

Simple tricks to pack your suitcase easily

Why does packing always seem like a bigger job than it really is?It can be a chore in itself, but a lot of the stress of packing probably comes from the stress of not really knowing what you need when you get to where you’re going.Below are some helpful packing techniques that will make it easier to pack your suitcase efficiently and keep your clothes in tip-top shape when you’re on the go.How to pack fragile itemsUse clothing as a pillowWrap fragile items in thick, durable clothing. Put them in the center of your bag surrounded by a “cushion,” says Laura McHolm, co-founder of NorthStar Moving, a Los Angeles-based company that moves 5,000 people (and their precious china) every year. If you’re carrying bottles of alcoholic beverages, clip them to the bottom center of your bag.