Freaked about moving?

Moving Links 4 You eases the selling, buying & moving process.


We simplify and streamline the process
by connecting you with professionals who are working hard in this economy to give you the best kind of result.  Our services will save you precious time in scouring the newspaper, yellow pages and your computer to find the people we can quickly find
Newspaper and computer search for you as our networks are tried and true. A good result for you is what we seek each and every time. 

Let’s talk. Once we find out your goal/direction, we will match you with handpicked professionals who have the tools and resources needed to help you from A-Z. Our networks are in place and ready to go to work for you. This is far superior to going online and randomly picking someone to work with. We remain available by phone and email throughout. We recommend NOT randomly picking anyone to assist you in the entire process.  Horror stories are what we often hear when people do that.  You have found “the place” that will save you from such
randomness – right here.

We assist individuals, families, and business people who are selling, buying, and moving anywhere in the United States or Canada. The following will hopefully give you insight into what we do. All you need to do is ask us and we will tell you if it’s within our scope. If it is, we’ll be happy to help. If it is not, we will tell you. Our goal is always that you will have a great end result and tell others so news spreads positively one customer at a time.

1. First Time Home BuyersA young California couple about to have their first baby, living in an apartment, is ready to purchase their first home. We matched them with a Realtor® who works well with 1st time homebuyers and knows the programs available to them. They moved in a month before the baby was born and so pleased they had a comfortable and safe place to bring their baby home to from the hospital.

2. Household Movers – A somewhat urgent move household move needed to happen in a large Southern U.S. city. We were called and matched them with a Realtor® who could find them an up market rental and also a reliable mover who could move their cherished household items. They were thrilled with the caliber of care and professionalism extended.

3. Two Locations – There may be two locations you are interested in moving but it’s a matter of finding out more information than you now have to make that decision. Realtors® are some of the best versed people about their geographical areas. Think of us when you have this dilemma of making a decision of what place to move – we can connect you with a Realtor® to answer questions.

4. Car Movers – We can connect you to a reliable car transporter. We do NOT recommend you go with a random online bid.

5. Elegant Homes – You may be in the market for an elegant home. If you would like to be connected with a Realtor® or interview more than one, we can handpick those agents for you to interview. We will narrow it down for you and find you however many agents you want to interview – but they have already been pre-screened so you will be able to pick from those who work with Elegant Homes. We’ve had success in taking this approach.

6. Market Analysis – If you are thinking of selling your home but really don’t know the value of it in this market and this will help you determine whether to sell now, we would be happy to connect you with a Realtor® in your area to help you with the current value of your home so you can make an educated decision.  Again, this Realtor® will be handpicked for you – they will be seasoned and know the type of real estate you are selling in the area you live.  There could be a fee charged by the agent for this but would likely be refunded if you ended up listing with that agent down the road.

7. Seniors – We love working with Seniors and will select Realtors® who focus at least part of their business working with Seniors. There may be health issues at hand and special needs because of it. It is good to work with those who understand the meaning of moving from the “family” home to something smaller or even to a retirement home. We’re all for getting the job done in your timeframe and making it straightforward and pleasant.

8. Mortgage Assistance – we will be happy to assist you in finding a reputable mortgage lender. It is key that you are comfortable with the lender you work with. If you would like to meet with more than one lender, we will find more than one for you to speak with.

Pet Care 9.  Pet Transportation – when moving a long distance, you may need help in transporting your pets.  We can put you touch with the professionals who focus on safe and comfortable pet transport. 

10. Full 9 Yards – You may have a house to sell and you will be moving all your household things to a new home in another area. Overwhelmed thinking about it? We can get you organized with a Realtor® at both ends and help with a household mover and car transporter. If you need to rent initially, no worries. We’ll help you.

The Selling, Buying and Moving List does go on and on.  If you don’t see it here, it does not mean we can’t or don’t handle it.  Just ask and we’ll assist you in every way we can.  Typically there is no added fee for the services we provide.  Isn’t that worth contacting us?


Contact: 
Mary Lascelles  –>  ReloMary
530.515.6299
relomary@movinglinks4you.com
More information here:  http://XeeSM.com/relomary

AARP cites Mary Lascelles

In the March/April 2010 AARP Magazine, under Navigator, you will find mention of the owner of Moving Links 4 You:  Mary Lascelles (aka ReloMary). A home based business, with extensive national and international connections, the business focuses on helping individuals, business people and families who are in need of those great professional connections to help them during a very stressful time:  selling, buying, and moving!  We find those connections at no cost to you.

YouTube Video by ReloMary

The concept of Moving Links 4 You was conceived after 7 years working in relocation services solely for a real estate franchise.  When the economy started to change and people were moving for different reasons, it made sense to make use of  the many wonderful connections made through LinkedIn.  The connections are growing and deepening.  It is one more wonderful resource for us to be able to find good people and services for you.

We assist all age groups in their selling, buying, moving process throughout the United
States and into Canada.  A growing population includes the Seniors.  Baby Boomers on
up are making decisions about their next home. 

No matter what age group you or your loved one is in, be it single, young families purchasing their first home or Seniors downsizing from the big family home or going into assisted living, we would love the opportunity to assist in making it a lot easier.

How would we make it easier?  We talk to you and find out your goals and time line and then go to work to find the professionals you’ll need when and where you need them. 
We stay connected the whole way through and remain available by phone and/or email.  What a difference it will make to be connected to the businesses and
services who can deliver what you need and when you need it. 

You can contact us by email or phone:  relomary@movinglinks4you.com or 530.515.6299  We look forward to hearing from you soon and please do share this unique service with your family and friends. 

For more information, please see our social medical management site: www.XeeSM.com/relomary 

I thank all those who commented on the LinkedIn question posed by Toni Goldfarb regarding the AARP article.

From RN to Relo

From a registered nurse to relocation director…

It’s the transition I made in 2003 when the real estate company we owned in Redding, California wanted to up the ante and hire a fulltime person to help clients moving from A to Z around the U.S.  It was part of extending full service to our clients.           Newspaper and computer search
I became part of a team of people assisting our clients to cover all bases. 

Nursing to relocation was not much of a stretch.  I was still focused on helping people.  Rather than helping people get well, I was helping people with their moves, easing the work of it all.

I became:  ReloMary,
Relocation Director. 
The mission was simple.  It was to make things flow as smoothly as possible for the individuals or families who were in the process of this stressful process of selling, buying and moving to their point of destination in the United States or Canada.  Rather than consulting with physicians and the lab and x-ray, there were Realtors® and lenders and movers,etc. to handpick and coordinate.  It’s obvious that you want the A TEAM going to bat for you when things get critical.  But HOW do you find them?  That’s what I do everyday – find people their own A TEAM when selling, buying, moving.

In 2009, Moving Links 4 You was launched.  It is a continuation of what was started in 2003.  I work to find the very best professionals across the United States and Canada – handpicked professionals who will match your need. 

With the real estate and moving industries changing rapidly at this point in time – from the way advertising is done and the unpredictable trends with some businesses even closing because of financial pressures – it makes more sense than ever to be referred by someone within the industry. We can do the screening and make solid connections for you while you go about your day.  Once we have talked to you to find out your goals, we go to work on your behalf.

Put down the newspaper, turn off your computer,  just call Moving Links 4 You and we’ll do the search for you. 
You will get TOP SERVICE without paying additional fees.  It’s a win-win-win:  You – Service Provider – Moving Links 4 You.

A fee is paid to us by the service providers without them adding any additional charges on their services to you.

Email:  relomary@movinglinks4you.com

Locate us many places from right here:  http://XeeSM.com/relomary

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ReloMary checks out Chile

It’s fascinating to see how others live.

I had the wonderful opportunity to fly to Chile to catch up with a life long friend who   Chilean Housing near ConCon
is assisting
Catolica University in Valparaiso, Chile achieve accreditation in their physical therapy department. 

My friend, Lana Svien, is the director of the University of South Dakota’s P.T. department.  She received a Fulbright Scholarship to do this work.  When we started kindergarten together, I hardly pictured this!  She is working hard on many levels – including interpreting for me who only learned a bit of German way back in junior high!  It is not helping me now. 

When Lana invited me to join her for a portion of her one month in Chile, I was highly encouraged by my husband (thank you, Mark!) to seize the opportunity.  He didn’t have to say it twice.  I got on the phone with my travel agent, Marianne, at Avanti Travel, and plans were in the making. 

I arrived a few days ago and have enjoyed so much in such a short time.  We’re right on the Pacific Ocean – as you will see in the photos.  Beautiful.  The climate is a lot like Santa Cruz, California which is where Lana and I would meet once or twice a year to visit her daughter who was a student at UCSC but who has since graduated and moved to Panama.  It’s such a global society!

Roll it four days.  Today is the Presidential election in Chile which is interesting.  Will it be Fre or Pinera?  We should know soon.  (I understand, too, that the Ukraine is having a Presidential election on this same Sunday:  17 Jan 2010)

Please enjoy the photos of my two week long trip to the Valparaiso and Santiago areas of Chile.  I will be adding to this link as the two weeks proceed so keep checking if you are interested in what you see. 

My own work in RELOCATION goes on as it is mostly done online.  So keep those emails coming! 

Please follow me on my journey at A News Cafe where I will be adding posts as I go.  Search “Mary Lascelles.”

I wanted to just say – despite not speaking much Spanish at all – the people I have met in Chile have been extremely warm and welcoming.  It’s true that smiles are universal.  What a wonderful opportunity this is to check out one more wonderful spot on the globe.


Contact:  relomary@movinglinks4you.com

A log home? A silo home? A green home?

How we make our living greatly influences where and how we will live.  What we do for work often dictates how often we relocate.

I received an email recently depicting this very interesting home in New Braunfels, TX          New Braunfels Grain Silo Home
created from a 1940’s silo and turned into a boutique Texas inn!   I was struck one more
time how very clever people are and what we can create with some elbow grease and our
imaginations. 

I Googled the New Braunfels, TX silo and found Jets on Green talking about this very clever little house.  Enjoy the photos here.

When I was younger, my dream home was a Colorado log cabin, very small, bear rug, the whole nine yards.  Funny thing is, I ended up in California and this particular log cabin just seemed too perfect in the Rocky Mountains to ever relocate it in my mind to California.

Now people are focused on building greener  – using recycled, sustainable building products and also solar energy.  Housing keeps evolving – always has and no doubt always will.

No matter what your lifestyle is or where you will be moving in the
United States or Canada, Moving Links 4 You is here to assist you in making the connections for you to make the selling, buying, moving process easier for you. 
Consider this your one-stop Concierge Relocation Services…

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www.movinglinks4you.com
P.O. Box 590     Palo Cedro, CA  96073

Back to Work – 2010 – A New Decade

A new year breeds hope and energy.  The human spirit is triumphant!

I know I’m excited to get back to work after quieter work days during the Holidays.  Over breakfast this morning, there was a discussion about the past decade. 
CBS Sunday Morning, a show I try to watch each week, was reviewing the past decade. It’s the very reason for this discussion when we went to the Cedar Tree for breakfast.  There we sat recalling each year between 2000 and 2009…year by year.
Boating competition in Oz by ReloMary
What our memory coughed up was mostly positive.  Yes, there were some big and bad things that happened but the things we remembered FIRST were the good things.  Amazing, that!  We were able to do some really fun trips including Hong Kong, Macau, and Australia and also to New Zealand and through the Deep South in the United States. 

We grew a business, sold a business, built a house and moved.  We have our first pool ever!  To think we denied our children of this when they were living at home! 

Moving Links 4 You was successfully launched helping people selling, buying, and moving which is very exciting.

Our sons have grown into interesting and fun young men making their way in this very “different to the 70’s” world we launched ourselves into.  It is so rewarding to “pick their brains” and see what they think about the current state of this or that.  Their world in their 20’s certainly differs from our world when we were their age – but when WASN’T that so with different generations?

We’ve seen our community grow over the past decade in some pretty wonderful ways.  The internet has taken hold even more and there is the Social Media that I’ve become really involved with and enjoy so much.  I’ve always always always had an appreciation for people everywhere.  To so easily connect now to old friends we’ve not seen in eons and then meet new friends from here, there and everywhere – well, what can I say?  I think I’m in heaven. LinkedIn and Facebook have been amazing.

I don’t know about you, but I am so very excited about 2010 and the decade to come.  Each decade has a difference.  Each decade is good.  But I remind myself that is is largely about attitude and what we bring to the table.  I want it to be the best decade yet so it’s got a pretty tough order to fill.  It’s up to me.  It’s up to us.

These were just some random, rambling thoughts entering the New Year…  ~ReloMary
 
Moving Links 4 You provides concierge relocation services for all of your selling, buying, and moving needs throughout the United States and Canada.  Feel free to email or call or SKYPE to get out attention.  It is never too early to start asking questions.  It will cost you no extra to have us handpick the professionals and businesses to work with so that you will have a more straightforward time during the process.  Save the headache and time by contacting us… ReloMary’s YouTube Video to put a face on it…   You can contact via links on the side or mail:  relomary@movinglinks4you.com

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Happy Holidays from Moving Links 4 You

From our house to yours, Happy Holidays!Home for Sale by ReloMary

Taking a moment to wish you a wonderful Holiday…no matter what you are celebrating.   This is the time of year we often are enjoying some travel, spending time with extended family and friends, eating good foods and taking time to reflect.  Be safe and take care with so many people on the roads and in the skies.

We are wrapping up 2009 and looking to a 2010 which will be another wonderfully unique year in its own right. 
I ran across a quote by Norman Vincent Peale that I’d like to share with you: 

If you have zest and enthusiasm you attract zest and enthusiasm.  Life does give back in kind. 

We will be here for all of your selling, buying, and moving needs in 2010.  Please do contact us to see how our Concierge Relocation Services can assist you in easing the entire process without adding cost to your bottom line.  We are here to serve you throughout the United States and Canada.

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Contact:  relomary@movinglinks4you.com

Related websites:  www.XeeSM.com/relomary

Redding, CA – Easy Drive to Sausilito

Location, Location.  3 hours from Redding, CA to Sausilito.

How DO you pick a place to live?  We all make a list of priorities but one thing that can’t be overlooked is lifestyle.  What are things to do and how far to you have to go to do them?  Redding, CA is phenomenal in this regard.  This is one post in a series about cool places within 3 (or so) hours of Redding.

Recently we drove from Redding to Sausilito to meet with filmmaker, Will Parinello of the Mill Valley Film Group, who has filmed in the Himilayas.  We became familiar with his work when he entered a movie into the Sundial Film Festival in Redding, CA in March, 2009. 

Our son, Will Lascelles, is going to be working on a movie the early part of 2010 in the Himilayas.  We knew it would be great to get the expertise of someone who has been there and done that.  B4Apres will tell you a bit about the upcoming project.  

The day started out wandering around beautifully quaint Sausilito Sausilito in December - by ReloMary – nestled in the hills across the Golden Gate Bridge from San Francisco.  The views are tremendous from this vantage point of SF Bay.  We wandered the shops in the morning and enjoyed the Dr. Seuss art exhibit at the Fingerhut Gallery. We popped into a coffee shop on the water where we savored the view, chatted with our Colorado friend, Wendy, and met a 50 year resident of the small community, Ben, with his wonderful dog, Zoe.  (see link to pictures further down)  It’s a friendly and welcoming town.

We walked by the waterfront and shot some pictures of the marina – looking glorious in the fog on this December day.  The water was glassy calm. I loved seeing Dream Chaser in the water, a sailboat we’ve been out on a couple of times with friends, and remembering the fun and thinking we need to do that again soon. 

It was time to meet up with Will at Sushi Ran for our meeting over some excellent Japanese cuisine and hot tea.  It was the perfect setting to have our conversation

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