Orlando Relocation : Relocating to Orlando : Orlando, Florida

A local Orlando reporter investigated a complaint of a well known Orlando moving company hiring just anybody to move people. The scam…you think you are hiring a well known trusted company to move your valuables and what shows up is not what you thought you were getting. You expected a like new moving van but instead a truck resembling Sanford and Son’s truck shows up. It may not be an actual scam but you deserve to know who is moving your things and you are paying extra for the well known dependable looking company.

What to do?

Find out if the company you hired to relocate your things to Orlando is a broker. Sometimes one company farms out the work to another. If that’s the case, find out who, exactly will actually more your things and investigate both companies.

Relocation Networking Solutions’ has assembled a respected team of industry leaders who work together to streamline the Orlando relocation process, making your dream a reality.

This free service provides a network of skilled professionals who offer discounts.

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Storage space is something to consider when relocating to Orlando. Up North, most homes come equipped with basements and attics. Storage space in Florida isn’t as easy to come by. The water table in the Orlando area is too close to the surface for basements and we have crawl spaces instead of attics.

Before you move to Orlando, it is probably a good idea to have a yard sale or donate unwanted items to your local Salvation Army. If you simply can’t bare to part with some of your things then you will want to find an Orlando public storage facility.
There are many sized spaces to choose from. Also, you have the choice of climate controlled/indoor storage or outdoor Orlando storage facilities.

If you need help organizing your relocation to the Orlando area, RNS can help.

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Good news for all of you “bikers” relocating to Florida. The final stages are in place to connect Orlando and the surrounding area’s bike trails. That means we will soon be able to ride from Orlando to Lake Mary and from Lake Mary to Cleremont by bike. That is a good 100 miles or more of paved trail!

Biking trails is a great way to enjoy the “off the beaten path” beauty of Orlando and the Central Florida area. It is safer than riding on the road and much more rewarding. Having a picnic, spending quality time with the family, getting great exercise…….what could be better.

Read more about Florida/Orlando biking trails.

If you will be relocating to Florida please look at our services. We are here to help with all of your moving needs.

I found an article that discusses remembering your spouse during the relocation process. Often they have had to quit their job or leave their social support group behind. The article gives great suggestions for finding your spouse support, coaching and training to help jump start their new life as well. Great Info!

“Today’s requirements also include life transition coaching or career transition coaching. Whether it’s identifying internships or researching self-employment opportunities most accompanying spouses/partners want to find something meaningful to do even if it is not income producing. Activities like furthering their education, learning a new language or skill, or getting involved in volunteer work that may leverage their background and enhance their experience may also be very satisfying alternative.”

Read more of the Orlando Relocation Article.

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Jet Blue’s headquarters is currently located in Queens, New York. Dave Barger, CEO of JetBlue announced that the company is considering relocating their headquarters and 800 employees from Queens to Orlando! Meetings between Mr. Barger and Florida’s Governor Charlie Crist are underway. Hopefully, Florida can offer the tax incentives needed to entice the Airline to make the move. The final decision will be made by March.

Relocation Networking Solutions’ has assembled a respected team of industry leaders who work together to streamline your relocation process.

This free service provides a network of skilled professionals who offer discounts.

Call RNS Today: 407-595-4474

Here is a great link for all of you planning on relocating to Florida. It is a compiled list of links for the State of Florida. You can find driver’s license info., employment, schools, etc.. Some changes have recently been made regarding what is needed when acquiring your Florida’s Driver’s License. Being prepared and saving time is a good thing. Also, there is some interesting information on Florida wildlife, architecture, and history.

Moving to Florida must have information.

Employ Florida Marketplace offers resume building, career counseling, and has a huge database of available positions. They are combined with Workforce Central Florida. Personally, I find the Employ Florida site easier to navigate but the Workforce site has  school/training grant information available.

Relocation Networking Solutions will work with you, helping to make your dream of relocating to Florida a reality.

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WOW! Coming off a very cold weekend here in Central Florida.  Starting Friday night until Sunday night, it has been unusually cold.  On Saturday, many parts of Central Florida even saw snow! Snow in Florida?!?! I know, its crazy. Most of Central Florida did see sleet and experience frozen water puddles and definitely cold temperatures.

Saturday was the Half marathon at Disney and Sunday was the Mickey’s Marathon.  The high on Saturday reached a chilling 48 degrees.  It has been reported that Sunday’s marathon starting temperature was a bone chilling 28 degrees. But it didn’t stop people from running in Disney’s Premier race.

The cold blast drove Florida manatees into Blue Springs State Park for a warm water temperature of 72 degrees. That temperature stays the same all year round, helping the manatees stay warm during the winter months.  Many people braved the cold temperatures on Saturday to get a glimpse of God’s Gentle Creatures at the State Park.

Now while the weekend is over, doesn’t mean the cool temperatures are gone just yet.  Central Florida will continue to see cooler temps with a slight warmup on Friday.

For more information on Central Florida or tips on Orlando, call our Relocation experts at RNS at 407.595.4474.

I am always scouring the internet looking for new or improved moving tips to pass along to my clients.  I came across a GREAT list on About.com and one particular tip that stood out!

Tip #124: Color coordinate your moving boxes to match the rooms they are going in. For instance, assign your son’s bedroom with a blue sticker. As you are packing up his room, you will label everything with a BLUE sticker. Then when you get to your new house, you can put a blue sticker on the door. This way when all movers are moving in boxes they will know which boxes go into which rooms!

In addition to assigning room colors, designate a wall or closet in that room for boxes or misc. items.  This will keep your movers (or you) from having to rearrange the room when you bring in the big furniture.  Plus everything can be organized much better from one pile than several other piles.

For more great tips on moving visit the About.com article. For more information on Relocating to Orlando Florida Call the experts at RNS 407.595.4474.

Last blog I talked about how close the quaint little city of Mount Dora was to Orlando.  Just a short 45 minute drive and you are in small city heaven.

Last night my family and I drove out to see a dear friend.  He said the kids would love it because this time of year Mount Dora goes all out with their Christmas decorating.  He was right, almost 2 million Christmas lights cover the pretty little lake city.  It was absolutely beautiful!

The marina was decorated with Reindeers, Santas, Carousels, sleighs and a Nativity scene.  The rest of the city had lighted trees, light poles, sidewalks.  It was just a Christmas dream!

We had a nice dinner at Pisces Rising overlooking the lake.  The restaurant was all decorated for Christmas and playing soft Christmas music in the background.

While its Florida and 80 degrees, who can resist decorated Palm Trees, Santa in swim shorts and reindeers on water skis.  We Floridians know how to have the ultimate Tropical Christmas.

If you or someone you know is relocating to Orlando, call our experts at RNS 407.595.4474.

If you have just been relocated or are thinking about relocating to Orlando,Florida, now is the perfect time of the year.  This it the time of the year when the temperatures drop below 90.

Yes you heard me right!

Its starts to cool down. Now if you are from up north, this may feel like summer to you. But its perfect. Cool breezy weather, the sound of the palm trees swaying, cooler nights.

There are some year round perks to living in the Sunshine State, and living in Orlando (where everything is centrally located) is the best part.  Here is a short list of year round activities to do:

1. Beach. The water may get too cold to swim in, but its always a nice time to take a walk (or jog) on the beach.  Many places in New Symrna and Daytona have restaurants right on the beach.

2. Fishing.  You can always find a nice fishing hole, either by canoe, kayak or fishing charter.  You can fresh water fish or salt water fish.

3. Antiquing. Mount Dora is a cute little city about 45 minutes west of Orlando and is a great place to look through Antique or specialty stores.  You can cruise the Dora Canal or even just sit outside and enjoy a nice cocktail.

4. Christmas Entertainment.  Every year at Cranes Roost park in Altamonte Springs, there is some spectacular christmas decorations.  Its fun for kids and adults.  The best part is its all outside, perfect for a nighttime stroll. (and its not too cold)

5. Park Avenue, Winter Park.  There are so many restaurants that have tables right there on the sidewalk.  Its perfect to sit down enjoy some appetizers and people watch.  Now that the weather has cooled down, you don’t have to worry about it being so hot.

So here is just my short list of awesome Orlando activities to do now that the weather has cooled down.

If you have any questions regarding your relocation to Orlando or looking to relocate to Orlando, please call me at 407-595-4474 or visit my website.