Holiday Food Drive

The number of malnourished and chronically hungry people in Canada is growing at an alarming rate. Hunger is a year round reality for many families. The holiday season is a time to reflect upon what you have, and a time to give back. Donations during the holiday season are critical to helping local food banks […]

"Tremendous Help" & "Awesome" Experience in Kitchener/Waterloo

Another great testimonial for Welcomehome Relocations. Kudos to one of our Relocation Specialists in Kitchener-Waterloo, ON. “I would like to thank Anne for her tremendous help and support for finding the apartment. It was a great pleasure and the way you helped us was really awesome. I would recommend Anne for any relocation in Kitchener or […]

A word from Mrs. Claus about coping with a travelling partner

Mrs. Claus here! I just wanted to speak with you all about a little thing called globalization. This worldwide trend has lead companies to become border-less and internationally integrated limiting domestic borders. Now, my hubby Mr. Claus has been doing this since the beginning of time. He has always seen the importance of servicing an […]

Excellent Customer Service Recognition – 9/10 Rating in Calgary

Excellent Customer Service Recognition for one of our Relocation Specialists in Calgary, AB. “It is my pleasure to recognize the excellence customer service provided through a gal named Tracy from Welcomehome. Excellent Customer Service Recognition is being given to Tracy because she has received a 9/10 from Ryan and Brian on November 16, 2012 for […]

Block Heaters

The Importance of a Block Heater What is a block heater? Engine block heaters are devices for warming up your engine, oil and engine coolant in cold weather. These heaters are mounted in the area surrounding the cylinder or against the engine block and can be plugged into standard household outlets. Engine block heaters help […]

"Highly Recommended" for Any Type of Relocation Service

“Hi Teresa, We could not be happier with the service you provided for our relocation. You worked very hard and we always felt you were looking out for our best interests. You listened to what we were looking for and found exactly that place and location. Whenever I called or emailed with a question, you responded […]

"Commendable Professionalism" from Relocation Specialist and the "Best Experience" Relocating to Toronto

“Hi Michelle, I just wanted to thank you very much for all your help regarding my relocation. You are an individual with commendable professionalism and common sense, both of which made you such a pleasure to work with. I very much appreciated your sense of urgency in booking viewings of all places I asked for – […]

"Rising Above Challenges" to Provide Wonderful Relocation Experiences in Lloydminster

“As per my recent relocation, I had the pleasure of exploring many options pertaining to the purchase and rental of a residence in the new location of Lloydminster. In the best interest of my family we decided to move forward with the purchase of a new residence. During the residence finding phase we explored the […]

All Hallows Eve

Halloween is an annual celebration that falls on October 31. It is a day filled with ghost, ghouls, superstitions, and lots of candy! Halloween has deep roots in history dating back to the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain. November 1st marked the end of the summer harvest and the beginning of winter. This transition marked […]

"Personable and Professional" Assistance in Vancouver

“I wanted to provide you some written feedback on my experience working with Lynn, Relocation Consultant from Welcomehome Relocations. Overall, I was very satisfied with Lynn’s customer service. She took the time to listen and understand my needs and I felt she asked me the right questions when I was unsure or hesitant about a […]

Successful Women

Success Story Featuring our very own Judy McDougall. Successful Women Judy McDougall worked several years at AMEX before founding Welcomehome Relocations. While on maternity leave, Judy explored and entertained the thought of having her very own business. Judy’s dear friend was relocating to Montreal and a concept was created. Judy started a home based business […]

Are you considering relocating?

Posted on September 14, 2012 How much will the entire move cost? Are you paying for it or is your employer. If you are paying for it, remember to factor the cost of the mover and all the moving supplies, bubble wrap, furniture covers, labels, markers, utility knife, boxes, tape, etc. Where are you going […]

Relocating with a Pet

Although relocating with a pet can be a lengthy and difficult task, you probably can’t imagine leaving the last furry member of your family behind. These tasks will need to be completed before your journey. If you follow these recommendations, you and your companion will both arrive safely! 1. Plan ahead! Taking the time to […]

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Relocating? Temporary housing during your transition

Temporary housing! Whether you find yourself moving because of work or personal reasons, furnished housing is a great option for temporary living. Temporary housing will give you the time you need to find a permanent home, without having to give up any amenities. In simplistic terms, corporate housing provides short-term furnished housing, offering dozens of […]

The Olympic Spirit

The Olympic spirit is best expressed in the Olympic Creed: “The most important thing in the Olympic Games is not to win but to take part, just as the most important thing in life is not the triumph but the struggle. The essential thing is not to have conquered but to have fought well.” The […]

Let the job market choose our immigrants

We found this article published on the Globe and Mail as part of their series The Immigrant Answer addressing the future of immigration in Canada. Read the original story here. We take a quick look at how this will affect the relocation industry. As we discussed in You can’t be young forever Canada is currently […]

You can’t be young forever.

There is no question that the Canadian population is aging. We have been aware that at some point we would have to face that issue. That time is now. The real issue is how will this impact the Canadian population? Obviously we can expect social program costs to increase, health care costs to increase, and […]