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Indep end en tly ow n e d and op er at e d. Local Boutique ~ Global Brand Experience The Difference LOCAL EXPERTISE, GLOBAL CONNECTIONS. WENDY SAUNDERS* | KIM SAXTON* | RUTH ANNE WINTER www.saunderssaxtonwinter.com www.ruthannewinter.com Broker/Branch Manager **Broker *Sales Representative Sothebys International Realty Canada, Brokerage. E.&O.E. This information is from sources which we deem reliable, but must be verifi ed by prospective Purchasers and may be subject to change or withdrawal. 905.845.8908 www.twitter.com/SIRC_Oakville www.sothebysrealty.ca 1100 Westdale Road $5,750,000 UPH 1003-50 Old Mill $549,000251 Eastcourt Road $998,000230 Alscot Crescent $1,349,000 212 Trelawn Avenue $979,000 294-298 Sumner Avenue $1,450,000120 Timber Leif RidgeCollingwood $1,699,000335 Maple Grove Avenue $2,649,000 201 Dianne Avenue $3,295,00083 Brentwood Road $3,849,000 370 Poplar Drive $2,795,000 10 Rebecca Street $2,195,000 w w w . o a kv ill eb ea ve r.c o m O A KV IL LE B EA V ER W e dn es da y, Ja nu ar y 5, 2 01 1 1 6 Transitio to a new home can be one of the most exciting and anticipated moments in a familys life. Unfortunately, it can also turn out to be one of the most stressful. This is why it is essential to prepare for your move. Preplanning is the number one tip I can give to someone preparing to move. Too many people leave their arrangements until the last minute and find their options are severely lim- ited, said Carol Davis, vice president, marketing and corporate communica- tions at Atlas Van Lines Ltd. To avoid this type of situation, begin selecting a moving company at least five to eight weeks before the move. Ask friends, co-workers, your real estate agent for recommendations. Be sure to get written estimates from at least three different carriers. Some movers will send an agency representative to your home to explain their services and per- form a survey of articles to be moved. Once you have chosen your mover, you should begin preparing your belongings for the day the movers arrive. One job you can have complete is packing, which if done with care and detail, can make the move significantly easier. Keep a detailed list of what you are packing and how many boxes you have. It is especially important to label boxes containing sheets, towels and food, so you have essentials available your first night. Upon arriving at your new location, the first thing to do is make sure all your items are with you. If you prepared a list while packing, this is as simple as check- ing off numbered boxes on your list. In the case that there are missing or dam- aged articles, claim them with the mov- ing company before they depart, or you may run into problems. If your utilities are working, you can now begin emptying those boxes you so prudently packed. It is recommended to unpack the kitchen first and use this area as your home base during the unpacking process. After the kitchen, the bathroom should be set up with the essentials before beginning to arrange the bedrooms and living rooms. These are areas that should not be unpacked without a floor plan to avoid unnecessary moving. For more information, please con- tact Jackie Peifer direct at 905-257- 3633. Email Jackie at jackie@jack- iepeifer.com or visit online at www.jackiepeifer.com. Simple planning makes a simple move Jackie Peifer Peifers Post