There is much talk of the Hornets moving from New Orleans now that the team was purchased by George Shinn, a majority shareholder, on Monday. Many are speculating that the odds of the team staying in New Orleans are slim, and everyone can expect a big move following the purchase and resale of the Hornets.
But, many questions remain. Will the Hornets move? Where will the Hornets move? When will they move? Who will buy them? Many insiders speculate that the Hornets will move from New Orleans and relocate to Chicago, a huge market with currently only one team. The value assigned to the team is over $300 million, assessed by commissioner David Stern. Overall, Stern will want to increase the value of the franchise, which may require foreign investment, although the NBA will look for local ownership.
Will the Hornets be calling on New Orleans movers in the future? Or will the team stay put in Louisiana? More importantly, what will happen to Chris Paul?
Wednesday, December 8, 2010
Monday, December 6, 2010
Hug-Condon Makes Big Easy Moving...Well, Easy.
Hug-Condon, top New Orleans moving company, has been performing local, intrastate, interstate and international relocation services for our area's families since 1960. We're able to complete every relocation on time and on budget thanks to our trained relocation personnel, experienced movers and packers and top-notch moving technology.
We pair each residential relocation client with a Certified Relocation Consultant who will provide you with your FREE in-home estimate and present you with your extensive list of customizable Hug-Condon relocation options. Your Relocation Consultant will help you choose what you need and create a moving schedule and budget around your demands. Then, our trained movers and packers will quickly and efficiently execute the move according to your exact specifications. We provide a variety of amenities - including online shipment tracking technology for long-distance relocation clients - to guarantee each customer a smooth relocation process.
Hug-Condon looks forward to serving you. Please visit our site for more information on our residential moving services.
We pair each residential relocation client with a Certified Relocation Consultant who will provide you with your FREE in-home estimate and present you with your extensive list of customizable Hug-Condon relocation options. Your Relocation Consultant will help you choose what you need and create a moving schedule and budget around your demands. Then, our trained movers and packers will quickly and efficiently execute the move according to your exact specifications. We provide a variety of amenities - including online shipment tracking technology for long-distance relocation clients - to guarantee each customer a smooth relocation process.
Hug-Condon looks forward to serving you. Please visit our site for more information on our residential moving services.
Friday, November 19, 2010
New Orleans - Thanks for the cheap (but tasty) eats!
According to the latest Zagat Survey, New Orlean's is the nation's most affordable dining out locale. Compared to other cities' average meal price such as Chicago ($37), Los Angeles ($35) and New York ($42), New Orleans food is priced extremely reasonably at $28.36. Take that, other cities! A buck sure does go a long way in New Orleans, while you're having a delicious meal in New Orleans at a place such as Commander's Palace.
Also, New Orleans residents are quite generous, and according to the survey, leave an average tip of 19.7 percent compared to the national average of 19.2. I always thought that it was a given that you tip 20 percent on every meal, but that's just me. Hey every other city, for shame, it's time to appreciate your waiter or waitress a little bit more.
On the downside, 75 percent of those polled were not happy with their service at New Orleans restaurants. Ouch! I suppose you get what you pay for? But even though diners may not have been satisfied with their food, it's not stopping them from still giving a generous tip.
Keep your chin up, New Orleans, we know your food scene is amazing. We don't need a Zagat survey to come in and tell us how good or bad our food is. We know that places like Bayona, Stella! and Brigsten's are top food destinations in New Orleans. To the restaurants who have persevered through these tough years, we salute you and look forward to many more years of fine dining to be had. Whether your prices go up or down, (as they have as of late), we will be there to sample some of your delicious dishes.
Also, New Orleans residents are quite generous, and according to the survey, leave an average tip of 19.7 percent compared to the national average of 19.2. I always thought that it was a given that you tip 20 percent on every meal, but that's just me. Hey every other city, for shame, it's time to appreciate your waiter or waitress a little bit more.
On the downside, 75 percent of those polled were not happy with their service at New Orleans restaurants. Ouch! I suppose you get what you pay for? But even though diners may not have been satisfied with their food, it's not stopping them from still giving a generous tip.
Keep your chin up, New Orleans, we know your food scene is amazing. We don't need a Zagat survey to come in and tell us how good or bad our food is. We know that places like Bayona, Stella! and Brigsten's are top food destinations in New Orleans. To the restaurants who have persevered through these tough years, we salute you and look forward to many more years of fine dining to be had. Whether your prices go up or down, (as they have as of late), we will be there to sample some of your delicious dishes.
Wednesday, November 10, 2010
Good News for New Orleans’ Residents, Now and Future
After the devastation Hurricane Katrina left behind in 2005, New Orleans has been struggling to recover and rebuild. While some areas of New Orleans feature rows of newly renovated homes, just down the street it’s as easy to see dilapidated, blighted homes. However, as of today, the number of these broken-down homes has reduced by nearly 20,000, a 32% decrease over the past 2.5 years.
The increase in renovation and rebuilding is a welcome sign to local residents in New Orleans. It also does much to boost the numbers of people moving to New Orleans or making the decision to stay. A rebound from such urban blight isn’t simple to achieve, but the neighborhoods especially hit by Katrina, like Broadmoor, which are rebounding provide a little light at the end of the tunnel. What do you think about the positive home development and renovation in New Orleans?
The increase in renovation and rebuilding is a welcome sign to local residents in New Orleans. It also does much to boost the numbers of people moving to New Orleans or making the decision to stay. A rebound from such urban blight isn’t simple to achieve, but the neighborhoods especially hit by Katrina, like Broadmoor, which are rebounding provide a little light at the end of the tunnel. What do you think about the positive home development and renovation in New Orleans?
Wednesday, October 20, 2010
Want to Move to a New Home? Housing Construction is Up!
Good news for those people looking to move into a new home. Recent data from the Commerce Department shows that housing construction is up 4.1% since September 2009, with the greatest jump seen with construction of single-family homes at 4.4%. This kind of news is especially promising for those moving to or within Louisiana, specifically New Orleans, an area that is in special need of a housing market bounce back. Likewise, New Orleans moving companies may also see a spike in business with the increase in families moving into new homes, even during the typical off-season.
Not only has the Commerce Department noted an increase in housing construction, but the National Association of Home Builders says that their monthly Housing Market Index jumped three points in October. This is the highest rating it has been since June, and since it measures the confidence among homebuilders, it’s a great sign for the housing market and economy. If you’ve been holding off on buying a new home to wait until the economy bounces back or the market stabilizes, this can be a great indication that a big move for your family might be right around the corner.
Not only has the Commerce Department noted an increase in housing construction, but the National Association of Home Builders says that their monthly Housing Market Index jumped three points in October. This is the highest rating it has been since June, and since it measures the confidence among homebuilders, it’s a great sign for the housing market and economy. If you’ve been holding off on buying a new home to wait until the economy bounces back or the market stabilizes, this can be a great indication that a big move for your family might be right around the corner.
Monday, October 11, 2010
A Big Move Brings Big Opportunity to Baton Rouge
Hawker Beechcraft Aviation is rumored to be moving to Baton Rouge, bringing the major company, facilities and corporate headquarters to Louisiana. This is a massive development for Baton Rouge, as the airport moving to the city will bolster the local economy, creating new jobs and new money. This is the first major industrial development the city has seen in a few decades, and is anticipated to bring great things to Baton Rouge.
Hawker Beechcraft Aviation received a huge offer from Louisiana, causing its relocation from Wichita, KS. The governor of Kansas is scheduled to meet with the machinist union and Beechcraft today to decide the where the company will relocate. What do you think of the company’s relocation to Baton Rouge? Will the new development, money and jobs boost the economy, or will the cost of building and relocating the company prove to be too much for the city?
Hawker Beechcraft Aviation received a huge offer from Louisiana, causing its relocation from Wichita, KS. The governor of Kansas is scheduled to meet with the machinist union and Beechcraft today to decide the where the company will relocate. What do you think of the company’s relocation to Baton Rouge? Will the new development, money and jobs boost the economy, or will the cost of building and relocating the company prove to be too much for the city?
Friday, September 24, 2010
For Love or Money?
I read a very interesting article this morning that talked about the rise of unmarried couples moving in together. According to MSNBC.com, "The number of unmarried couples living together shot up by 13 percent between 2009 and 2010, and some of the decisions may not have been completely motivated by romance." After reading this article, I thought to myself, are couples really just postponing the marriage part of the relationship and just heading for the "moving in together" part to save some cash. After all, two people living together is a lot cheaper than two people living separately, so maybe it's not such a bad idea after all. With the way the economy has been in America, Americans have been forced to become economically smarter. The unemployment rate obviously has also increased among Americans making living situations a little tighter. According to the article, "The sharp increase in opposite-sex couples living together coincided with a big jump in unemployment among the unmarried couple. Nearly 7.5 million couples were cohabitating in 2010, up from about 6.7 million in 2009."
As you can see American couples are stepping away from traditional ways and moving towards a more economical way of living. Many of the couples that are moving in together, usually one of the partners is most likely jobless. According to the article, "People who moved in together this year were more likely to include at least on jobless partner than couples who already were living together." It seems as though these couples are sticking by eachother during these rough times and living within their means, even if it means going against the norm. How does everybody feel about this article?
Hug Condon Moving & Storage
As you can see American couples are stepping away from traditional ways and moving towards a more economical way of living. Many of the couples that are moving in together, usually one of the partners is most likely jobless. According to the article, "People who moved in together this year were more likely to include at least on jobless partner than couples who already were living together." It seems as though these couples are sticking by eachother during these rough times and living within their means, even if it means going against the norm. How does everybody feel about this article?
Hug Condon Moving & Storage
Friday, September 17, 2010
We Need Reviews!!!
We like to encourage everyone who we have worked with in the past to write us a review on our new website or on our Facebook page. The link to our website is www.neworleansmoversusa.com/reviews.aspx
Friday, September 3, 2010
Items Not To Ship!
Today's blog is about what items you should not ship when you are planning a move. These items are most likely items that will break, spill, or our toxic to certain climate changes. Please check the list out and make sure none of these items are packed up if you are moving soon.
When you are planning your move, there are some common household items that should not be included in your shipment.
Below is a partial list of items that should not be shipped.
Bleach
House paints
Open containers of liquid
Propane tanks or cans
Gas or oils
Butane
Ammunition
Open alcohol containers
Open non sealed food containers
Aerosols
Fire Extinguishers
Welding Gas
Antifreeze
Disinfectant cleaners (especially those that contain bleach or ammonia)
Perishable foods (unless the move meets strict guidelines - please check with your carrier about these to see if your move meets the guidelines)
Items with excessive odor
As a general rule, if the item is flammable, combustible or explosive it should not be included.
This article was taken from www.moving.org
When you are planning your move, there are some common household items that should not be included in your shipment.
Below is a partial list of items that should not be shipped.
Bleach
House paints
Open containers of liquid
Propane tanks or cans
Gas or oils
Butane
Ammunition
Open alcohol containers
Open non sealed food containers
Aerosols
Fire Extinguishers
Welding Gas
Antifreeze
Disinfectant cleaners (especially those that contain bleach or ammonia)
Perishable foods (unless the move meets strict guidelines - please check with your carrier about these to see if your move meets the guidelines)
Items with excessive odor
As a general rule, if the item is flammable, combustible or explosive it should not be included.
This article was taken from www.moving.org
Monday, July 19, 2010
Check Out our NEW Website!!!!
Hi Everybody,I hope everyone had a great weekend. We would like everybody to know that our new website is now up and live. We encourage all of you to check it out and see what new features we have on our website. We also have a brand new FACEBOOK page and all of you should go on and become our fans!! We look forward to hearing from you!! Have a great week!
Friday, July 9, 2010
New Website Coming!!!
The Hug Condon Team would like everybody to know that the BRAND NEW website will be launched any day now. We are excited for all of our current and potential clients to take advantage of our new site. Please feel free to check out our current site and let us help you with your next move! We will keep you posted on the status of our new site.
Everyone have a GREAT weekend!
Everyone have a GREAT weekend!
Friday, July 2, 2010
Happy 4th of July Weekend!
Hug Condon wishes everyone a safe and fun holiday weekend. Celebrate the holiday by visiting our website for free moving quotes!!
Wednesday, June 23, 2010
Thursday, June 17, 2010
Some Moving Tips....
Hello Everybody,
Moving season is here!! We would like to offer some ways on how to make your move a little easier.
1. Order pre-printed address labels with your new address - it makes the change of address process a lot smoother.
2. Move on a weekday when you know most government offices are open, i.e. Banks, Utilities.
3. Mark every box with what is in there and what room it belongs in. When you and your helpers are bringing the boxes into the new house, they will know what room to put the box.
4. If you are moving locally, you should leave your pets with a friend or neighbor during moving day. Animals can become scared and confused when you are moving them to an unfamiliar place.
Stay Tuned for more MOVING TIPS.......
Moving season is here!! We would like to offer some ways on how to make your move a little easier.
1. Order pre-printed address labels with your new address - it makes the change of address process a lot smoother.
2. Move on a weekday when you know most government offices are open, i.e. Banks, Utilities.
3. Mark every box with what is in there and what room it belongs in. When you and your helpers are bringing the boxes into the new house, they will know what room to put the box.
4. If you are moving locally, you should leave your pets with a friend or neighbor during moving day. Animals can become scared and confused when you are moving them to an unfamiliar place.
Stay Tuned for more MOVING TIPS.......
Monday, June 7, 2010
Welcome!
Welcome Everybody to Hug-Condon's moving blog!!! We would like to thank all our customers who have made us one of New Orlean's moving company of choice.
As the summer season begins, many people might be planning a move. Whether it be a local move, or an international move, making sure your valuable items are safe is very important. Check out the video above to get some interesting ideas on how to keep your personal belongings safe during a move.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XgZMRwDF_Ho&feature=related
As the summer season begins, many people might be planning a move. Whether it be a local move, or an international move, making sure your valuable items are safe is very important. Check out the video above to get some interesting ideas on how to keep your personal belongings safe during a move.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XgZMRwDF_Ho&feature=related
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