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Any moving process can be difficult, but the Luxury Living team is here to make yours as smooth as possible. Keep reading for a few key tips to improve your process of moving into a new condo.

6 Tips for Moving Into a Condo

Congratulations! You’ve gone through the entire home buying process. Now what?

Here are a few things to take into consideration when moving into your new condo:

1. Take measurements of your new place. This is often an overlooked step, but it is a rather important one. Taking measurements ahead of move-in day will help you get a better understanding of which furniture will fit into your new place and what won’t be moving with you.
2. Create a floor plan. Once you have a good sense of what furniture will fit into your new home, start working on creating a floor plan. Having an idea of which pieces will go where in your new place will make move-in day a breeze. 
3. Gather moving quotes. Another top to-do on your moving checklist is to gather moving quotes. Don’t just call one company, but try to gather many quotes to get the best deal. More often than not, the best deal won’t be your first call.
4. Change your address. When you move into your new home, you’ll want to be sure your mail gets delivered to the right place. Notify your bank, credit cards, employer, health institutions, schools, and subscriptions of your move.
5. Set up your utilities. Before moving into your condo, look into transferring or setting up utilities in your new place. If your current utilities are already in your name, you can skip a few steps and just transfer them over to your new condo.
6. Read through your condo HOA’s rules and regulations. As new members of your condo’s HOA, it is essential that you have a clear understanding of your HOA’s rules and regulations. Otherwise, you may face unwanted penalties.

On the hunt for a new Chicago condo to call home? The Luxury Living team is here to help make your transition as seamless as possible. We have plenty of experienced professionals that can help you find your perfect home. Contact us today to start the process!