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The Lazy Man’s Guide to Relocating to Bakersfield, CA

Feb 29, 2024

Moving to a new city can be exciting but also incredibly draining, especially if it’s a long-distance move. Who has the energy to handle all the details of relocating to Bakersfield? This lazy man’s guide has you covered with key info about the city plus tips for making the moving process as seamless as possible. Overview of Bakersfield, CA Bakersfield is located in Kern County, north of Los Angeles. With …

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The Lazy Man’s Guide to Relocating to Palm Desert, CA

Feb 28, 2024

Making the move from San Diego County to Palm Desert, CA? If the planning part sounds daunting, here’s a streamlined approach to help you out. Discover Palm Desert’s highlights and get straightforward tips for a hassle-free long-distance move. With this guide, you can keep the effort to a minimum and still stay on top of your moving game. Overview of Palm Desert, CA Palm Desert is a sun-soaked oasis in …

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How To Schedule Your Utilities and Services When Moving

Feb 20, 2024

Water, electricity, and heating and cooling have become an integral part of life. In California, the summers can breach the 80°F mark in some areas. Most of us can’t imagine even a day without these essential services. Thus, when you’re moving to a new location, you must ensure utilities are in place before you move in. This requires going through a short but pesky paperwork process. Although it’s a pain, …

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7 Things to Know Before Moving From San Diego to Riverside County, CA

Jan 02, 2024

Located about an hour and a half from San Diego and about an hour from Los Angeles, Riverside and its surrounding locales offer residents a way to inexpensively craft exactly the kind of life they most enjoy, whether that be soaking up big city life or resting in the quiet beauty of nature. If you are thinking about moving from San Diego to Riverside, CA, however, you should be aware …

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Michael Najera is the North American Van Lines November 2023 Driver of the Month

Dec 21, 2023

Oakley Relocation’s interstate driver, Michael Najera, is the North American Van Lines November 2023 Driver of the Month. Michael’s exceptional service to our customers, along with his excellent quality, safety and hauling record have earned him this prestigious award. We are proud of not just Michael, but our entire fleet or exceptional drivers who take care of our customers all year round.

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10 Things to Know Before Moving from San Diego to Naperville, IL

Dec 15, 2023

Moving from San Diego, California, to Naperville, Illinois, is a huge transition, as you are moving from the seacoast to deeper into the US state, covering over 2,000 miles. You have to be ready for a lot of changes. Would it be a good transition or worse? Let’s dive deeper into it by considering the cost of living, weather changes, crime rates, and other parameters. 1.    Naperville has varied seasons If …

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7 Things to Know Before Moving from San Diego to the Bay Area, CA

Nov 24, 2023

The Bay Area, or San Francisco Bay Area, refers to the large water body in the middle of San Francisco City. All the cities based around the San Francisco Bay Area are considered Bay Area cities. These include Napa Valley, Sonoma, Marin, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Alameda, Contra Costa, and Solano. The Bay Area is about 492 miles away north of San Diego. If you are moving from San Diego …

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10 Things to Know Before Moving From San Diego to Virginia Beach VA

Nov 16, 2023

Moving to Virginia Beach is indeed rewarding. There are so many things to look forward to: vast swathes of beach, proximity to Washington and the American President, multicultural society, and a solid job market. But there are also a few undesirable things, like loud jet noise and long summers, that you should know about before moving in. If you’re moving from San Diego to Virginia Beach, VA, for professional or …

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The view on the north part of the downtown of San Jose, California, the capitol of Silicon Valley, high tech center of the world, on a sunny day.

7 Things To Know Before Moving From San Diego to San Jose

Oct 30, 2023

Diverse, innovative, sprawling and tech-savvy, San Jose is not as famous as San Diego, but it is an exciting place to live, work, and play. Positioned as the largest city in Northern California, and just a little smaller than its southern counterpart, it is also an urban area that will make you feel right at home after a move from San Diego. However, if you are moving from San Diego …

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 10 Things to Know Before Moving from San Diego to Washington, DC

Oct 26, 2023

Do you plan to move from San Diego to the US capital, Washington, D.C.? The trip will take you  about 1,265 miles and takes around 20 hours and 21 minutes of driving.   A relocation of this distances means a significant change in everything from climate to culture and lifestyle. Thus, it makes sense to familiarize yourself with Washington, D.C. before making the move. Here is everything you need to know. …

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