Helpful Hints for Moving

The following is a list of itmes that will help you in the preparation of your moving day!

Defrost and empty refrigerator
Have adequate funds available for the move (cash and checks) Prepare transportation for pets and children
Notify post office of forwarding address (forms are available at the post office). Notify your bank
Inform all subscriptions/magazines Notify all credit card companies

With the following utilities make sure to check for refund once all utility companies have been notified of moving date at the old residence. After this has been done, notify utility companies at new residence.

Telephone
Electric
Gas
Water
CableGarbage Pickup

Obtain the following records before your move date

Medical Records
Dental Records
Veterinary Records
School Records

Register to vote
Register children for school
Register vehicle
Apply for new drivers license (address change can be done online)

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Moving Day

Plan on spending entire day at house with movers. Don’t leave until movers have gone.
Record all utility meter readings (gas, electric, water).
Stay with moving van driver oversee inventory of goods.
Give moving van driver directions to new home and numbers where you can be reached prior to delivery
Get routing information from moving van driver.
Review carefully and sign bill of lading and inventory, and keep your copy in a safe place until all charges have been paid and all claims (if any) have been settled.
Make final walk-through of house, including basement, attic and closets, to make sure it’s empty.

Final Step....Ownership

Congratulations! Now that you’ve looked at properties, made an offer, obtained financing, and gone to closing, the home is officially yours. Yet, you’re probably wondering, “Is there any more to the homebuying process? “

First, the settlement papers you received at closing are extremely valuable, so hold on to them! In the short-term they can help establish tax deductions for the year in which the property was purchased, and in the future, if the property is sold, such papers will be important for tax purposes.

Next, determine the status of the property utilities such as water, sewage, gas, electric and telecommunications. As of closing, you will want utility bills to be paid in full by the owners so without delay they can be transferred to your name for billing. Listed below are the areas major utility and service suppliers:

Cable:
- Cox Communications (520) 748-1378
- Comcast Cable (520) 744-1900
- People's Choice TV (520) 917-3600

Phone: Qwest Communications 1-800-244-1111
Motor Vehicle Division: (520) 882-6245
Solid Waste Management Department(Recycling): (520) 791-3175
Tucson Electric Power Company: (520) 623-7111
Tucson Water Department: (520) 791-4331
Southwest Gas Corporation: 1-800-766-9722
Sun Tran-City Bus Station: (520) 792-9222
Voter registration: (520) 791-4213

Finally, make sure you change your address with the United States Postal Service. Should you want to avoid a trip to your local station, you can access their Mover’s Guide online at http://www.usps.com/moversguide/.

Ask the seller for the property’s equipment information; i.e. instruction booklet for the washing machine; information on how that timer-light above the front door works; how you re-code the automatic garage door opener; how-to manuals for the refrigerator and the food disposal.

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TUCSON INFORMATION

ARIZONA FACTS: State flower - Saguaro cactus blossom; State gem - Turquoise; State bird - Cactus wren; State tree - Palo verde. For more information about Arizona, visit www.arizonaguide.com

CONVENTION CENTER: The Tucson Convention Center is located in the heart of Historic Downtown Tucson and is the home of many events, cultural activities and conventions throughout the year (260 S. Church Ave., 791-4101 or 791-4266)

CURRENCY EXCHANGE: All forms of currency can be exchanged at Arizona Stamp & Coin, 4668 E. Speedway Blvd., 795-1594 or 327-8800.

DESERT LIFE: The Sonoran Desert is a fragile ecosystem teaming with a variety of plant and animal species that depend on each other for survival; and law protects many of them. Please leave the desert just as you find it. Purchase cactus and other native plants at Tucson’s established desert gardens or cac-tus nurseries.

DRESS: Southern Arizonans take a relaxed approach to dress, and casual clothing is acceptable for most occasions. Summer wear includes wide-brim hats, sunglasses and lightweight fabrics. In the warmer months, indoor air conditioning can get chilly for some, so be prepared with a lightweight jacket or sweater. Sunscreen to protect the skin is recommended year-round. In the winter, a light-weight coat or jacket will usually suffice, unless you’re planning to visit higher mountain areas where colder temperatures and snow are possible.

NEWSPAPERS: The Arizona Daily Star, morning paper, 573-4220; the Tucson Citizen, afternoon paper, 573-4561; the Territorial, business news, 294-1200; Green Valley News, 625-5511; Explorer, 797-4384; www.arizonastarnet.com.

LIQUOR LAWS: Arizona law prohibits anyone younger than 21 to purchase or consume alcoholic beverages. The purchase, service or consumption of liquor is prohibited from 1 a.m. to 6 a.m. Monday - Saturday, and from 1 a.m. to 10 a.m. on Sunday.

RADIO & TELEVISION: Radio -- 14 AM stations and 16 FM stations; Television -- Local channels are KVOA, 4 (NBC); KUAT, 6 (PBS); KGUN, 9 (ABC); KMSB, 11 (FOX); KOLD, 13 (CBS); KTTU, 18 (UPN); KHRR, 40 (Telemundo, Spanish); KUVE, 52 (Spanish); KWBA, 58 (WB).

SALES TAX: State tax is 5.6%, city tax is 2%, county tax is 5%, and retail sales tax is 8.1%

TICKET SALES • Tucson Convention Center Box Office 791-4266 • TicketMaster 321-1000 • U of A: Athletics 621-2287 • Fine Arts 621-1162 • Centennial Hall 621-3341

TIME ZONE: The State of Arizona is located in the Mountain Standard Time Zone (MST). Arizona is one of only two U.S. states that does not make an adjust-ment for Daylight Savings Time, during the months of April through October, Arizona time mirrors Pacific Daylight Time.

METROPOLITAN TUCSON VISITOR AND CONVENTION BUREAU: Make your first stop the Tucson Metropolitan Visitor and Convention Bureau located in colorful La Placita Village within walking distance of the Tucson Convention Center and most of the historic downtown area. Hours are: Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., Saturday & Sunday 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Call 1-800-638-8350. Our mailing address is 100 S. Church Ave., Tucson, Arizona 85701

HELPFUL WEBSITES

Main Pima County Site                   www.co.pima.az.us
City of Tucson                             www.ci.tucson.az.us
Development Service                 www.dsd.co.pima.az.us
Sub Plat Maps                              www.dsd.co.pima.az.us/subdevplans/
Plat Map Search                       www.dsd.co.pima.az.us/default.htm
Dept. of Transportation Flood Control www.dot.co.pima.az.us
The MapGuide GIS                           www.dot.co.pima.az.us/gis/maps/mapguide/
Maps                                     www.mapquest.com
Tucson Area Maps Online                  www.ci.tucson.az.us/maps.html
City Limit Maps                            www.dot.co.pima.az.us/trafeng/citylim/
Assessor                               www.asr.co.pima.az.us
Treasurer                            www.to.co.pima.az.us
Property Search/Valuation              www.asr.co.pima.az.us/apiq
Recorder                                     www.recorder.co.pima.az.us
Recorded Documents Research       www.recorder.co.pima.az.us/research.html
Pima Association of Governments     www.pagnet.org
Orthophotography (aerial photos)     www.pagnet.org/rdc/launch.html
AZ County Government Links            www.sosaz.com/election/2000/info/County.htm
AZ Secretary of State                   www.sosaz.com
AZ Revised Statutes                       www.keytlaw.com/az/ars.htm?source=Overture
AZ State Corp. Commission              www.cc.state.az.us
AZ Dept. of Real Estate                  www.re.state.az.us/
FEMA                                     www.fema.gov/
HUD                                          www.hud.gov/
Pima County Flood Control                www.dot.co.pima.az.us/flood/
AZ Department of Water Resources   www.water.az.gov/adwr
School Information                       www.greatschools.com
Reverse Phone Directory                   www.reverseaddressdirectory.com/
School Directory                       www.greatschools.com
Pima County School Test Scores        www.azstarnet.com/public/packages/schooltest97/
City of Tucson Crime Statistics          www.ci.tucson.az.us/police/Crime_Statistics/crime_statistics.htm
Tucson City Police                    www.cityoftucson.org/police
Marana Police                        www.marana.com/police
Oro Valley Police                              www.ovpd.org
Oro Valley Crime Statistics                www.ovpd.org/pd_stats/police_activity_summary03-25.htm