Warren Relocation Guide

Housing & Neighborhoods

• ☐ Research Warren neighborhoods (see our neighborhood guides)
• ☐ Decide on priorities: schools, commute, price, size
• ☐ Get pre-approved for mortgage if buying
• ☐ Visit Warren to tour neighborhoods and homes
• ☐ Make offer on home or secure rental
• ☐ Schedule home inspection (including roof inspection!)
• ☐ Finalize purchase or sign lease

Employment Verification

• ☐ Confirm job start date
• ☐ Verify salary and benefits
• ☐ Understand commute route and time
• ☐ Arrange remote work if needed during transition

Schools (If Applicable)

• ☐ Research Warren school options (see our school guide)
• ☐ Contact Warren Consolidated Schools: (586) 574-2000
• ☐ Verify school assignments for your address
• ☐ Request transfer of school records
• ☐ Research private school options if interested

Budget Planning

• ☐ Calculate moving costs (see cost estimates below)
• ☐ Budget for deposits (utilities, rental, etc.)
• ☐ Plan for immediate home needs (furniture, supplies)
• ☐ Set aside emergency fund for unexpected expenses

Moving Logistics

• ☐ Book moving company or rent moving truck
• ☐ Gather moving supplies (boxes, tape, padding)
• ☐ Start decluttering and organizing
• ☐ Begin packing non-essentials
• ☐ Create inventory of belongings
• ☐ Arrange travel for move day

Utilities Setup (Critical!)

• ☐ Electric & Gas: DTE Energy (800) 477-4747 - Schedule 2 weeks ahead
• ☐ Water/Sewer: Warren Water Dept (586) 574-4840 - Call at closing/move-in
• ☐ Internet/Cable: Xfinity, AT&T, WOW - Schedule installation
• ☐ Trash/Recycling: Included with property tax (no signup needed)
• ☐ Phone: Transfer service or establish new

Address Changes

• ☐ USPS mail forwarding: usps.com/move (do 2-3 weeks ahead)
• ☐ Update employer with new address
• ☐ Notify banks, credit cards
• ☐ Update insurance (home, auto, health)
• ☐ Change voter registration
• ☐ Update subscriptions and deliveries

Michigan Requirements

• ☐ Research Michigan driver's license requirements
• ☐ Research Michigan vehicle registration
• ☐ Check auto insurance (Michigan no-fault system)
• ☐ Understand Michigan taxes if moving from another state

Healthcare Setup

• ☐ Find new primary care doctor in Warren area
• ☐ Transfer prescriptions to Warren pharmacy
• ☐ Locate nearest urgent care and hospital
• ☐ Update health insurance with new address
• ☐ Request medical records transfer

Final Preparations

• ☐ Confirm moving company reservation
• ☐ Confirm utility activation dates
• ☐ Pack most belongings (leave only essentials)
• ☐ Clean current home if required
• ☐ Take photos of empty rooms (rental proof)
• ☐ Use up perishable food

Warren Preparation

• ☐ Measure rooms in new Warren home
• ☐ Plan furniture placement
• ☐ Order any needed furniture/appliances
• ☐ Arrange first grocery shop
• ☐ Research nearby restaurants (first night dinner!)

• ☐ Pack essentials box (first-night needs)
• ☐ Finish all packing
• ☐ Confirm move-in date and time
• ☐ Verify keys/access to Warren home
• ☐ Clean out refrigerator
• ☐ Defrost freezer if needed
• ☐ Final walkthrough of current home
• ☐ Load vehicles with valuables

• ☐ Final walkthrough of old home
• ☐ Meet movers/load truck
• ☐ Take final photos
• ☐ Turn over keys/complete checkout
• ☐ Travel to Warren with essentials box
• ☐ Verify utilities are on at Warren home
• ☐ Supervise move-in and unloading
• ☐ Do walkthrough of Warren home
• ☐ Test all utilities, appliances
• ☐ Set up beds first!
• ☐ Order dinner delivery (you've earned it!)

• ☐ Unpack essentials and set up main living areas
• ☐ Locate: grocery store, pharmacy, gas station, hardware store
• ☐ Verify all utilities working properly
• ☐ Meet neighbors and introduce yourself
• ☐ Explore your Warren neighborhood
• ☐ Enroll children in school if applicable
• ☐ Get Michigan driver's license (60 days to comply)
• ☐ Register vehicles in Michigan (required when you establish residency)
• ☐ Find your trash/recycling pickup day
• ☐ Locate Warren Community Center, library, parks