Spring is in the air and for sale signs are sprouting up along with crocuses and daffodils, as many families prepare to change residences. Those who decide to relocate may opt to leave the moving to professionals instead of doing it themselves. Be warned though, rogue movers are operating...
Read moreEarth City, MO April 19, 2013 – Cord Moving and Storage an Agent for North American Van Lines, a worldwide leader in the moving and storage industry was once again nationally recognized for their excellence in customer service levels. It was announced at the recently held Operations Conference in...
Read moreData from the National Association of Realtors demonstrated the best year-over-year increase in median prices in seven years during the fourth quarter of 2012. Median prices increased in 133 of 152 surveyed metro areas. The industry association reported a 5 percent increase to $115,000 in the Memphis metropolitan statistical...
Read moreThe Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration on Wednesday, Sept. 19, provided notice of its policy concerning enforcement of its household goods motor carrier and broker regulations. FMCSA said it may take enforcement action when a HHG motor carrier or broker knowingly and willfully fails, in violation of a contract,...
Read moreSeptember 16-22 National Truck Driver Appreciation Week Across the nation many companies, including Cord Moving and Storage Agents for North American Van Lines, will be taking part in this important event by honoring drivers for their hard work, customer service, and commitment to safety. North Americans drivers perform one...
Read moreAt the 2011 northAmerican Agent Convention in Myrtle Beach, NAVL was able to raise nearly $40,000 for Move For Hunger, a non-profit organization that encourages moving companies to fight hunger by bringing customers’ unwanted food to local food banks. Given the current economy, it’s estimated that 1 in 6 Americans...
Read moreEconomists expect home prices to bottom by 2013 and will have an impact on the moving and storage industry since they are so connected to each other. Economists predict home prices nationwide will drop slightly in 2012, falling 0.4 percent for the year, according to the latest realtor survey – Zillow...
Read moreAnother sign the housing market is picking up this spring: Pending home sales rose in March and were sharply higher than a year ago. Pending sales of existing homes rose 4.1 percent in March, according to the National Association of Realtors. The D.C.-based trade group said pending sales were...
Read moreRecently, Cord Moving and Storage helped our friends at Xanadu Press move shop 450-miles! It was quite an undertaking but it’s amazing just how easy a move can be when you choose the right moving company! Read More about the entire endeavor over at Xanadu Press’ blog.
Read moreFollowing a recent review by US Customs and Border Control, North American Van Lines International have received confirmation that they are in compliance with the minimum standards established under the C-TPAT Program. The Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism is a voluntary government-business initiative to build relationships that strengthen and improve...
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