Every move deserves first-class service and care.
A transition to a new chapter of life can be overwhelming. We are here to guide you through the process with patience and compassion.
This isn't just logistics.
It's one of life's biggest transitions.
Whether you're downsizing from a family home, moving into senior living, or managing an estate after loss—we know this moment is filled with memory, emotion, and uncertainty.
For nearly two decades, we've walked alongside hundreds of families through these transitions. We listen without judgment, advise thoughtfully and stay involved until you are settled again.
From the first conversation to the last picture hung.
We Listen First
Every family's situation is different. We begin by truly understanding your needs, timeline, and what matters most to you.
We Plan Together
Each move is unique. We create a thoughtful, customized plan to fit your specific circumstances.
We Handle the Details
Sorting, packing, coordinating movers, managing donations, setting up your new space—we take care of what overwhelms you.
We Create Home With You
Our work isn't done when the boxes are unpacked. We organize, place décor and hang pictures so that your new space feels like yours.
We Move with Compassion
This isn't just furniture and belongings. It's memories, history, and identity. We treat everything—and everyone—with dignity.
We Guide with Experience
With hundreds of successful moves across North Carolina and beyond, we know what to expect, can handle any unusual circumstances, and rely on our network of contacts to meet your specific needs.
A calm, organized process designed around you.
We've refined our process over 2 decades and 1200 moves. It's structured enough to keep everything on track, yet flexible enough to adapt to any situation. Our plans can evolve as the project moves forward.
From the first phone call through settling into your new home, we're by your side, managing logistics, navigating hurdles and offering reassurance every step of the way.
Meet the hearts behind
Here to Home.
For over two decades, the Here to Home team has assisted families in navigating senior moves, with grace, patience, and unwavering compassion.
The partnership behind Here to Home.
Jennie Alwood
Jennie founded Here to Home in 2008 after helping her own parents downsize to a single-level home. Drawing on 20 years in museum exhibition design, she created a scaled floor plan showing exactly what would fit—and the move went so beautifully her mother said, “You should do this for a living.” More than 1,200 families later, she still brings that same care to every transition as a Certified Senior Move Manager and NASMM member.
Carrie Salisbury
Carrie pairs warmth with a steady sense of humor, keeping things light even on the most hectic move days. Her gift is breaking an overwhelming move into manageable steps, so families always know they don’t have to do it alone. A lifelong Raleigh native and Certified Senior Move Manager, she keeps every move organized, on schedule, and calm.
The people who make it happen.
Every member of our team shares the same commitment to compassion, care, and excellence.
Recognized excellence in senior move management.
Jennie Alwood
Appointed Member
Diamond Society
Over 10 years of membership
NASMM A+ Accredited
Company Accreditation
A process designed around you.
It starts with a free one-hour consultation.
No pressure, no obligation — just an honest conversation about your situation and how we might assist. We'll listen to your needs, answer your questions, and explain exactly how we can support you.
From listening to your needs to hanging the last picture.
We Listen, Then Plan
Moving is stressful, but we are here to ease that stress. First, we listen to your concerns, your timeline, and your goals. Then, we build a realistic proposal covering sorting, packing, logistics, and setup.
To take the guesswork out of what actually fits, we use specialized floor-planning software to plan your new home down to the inch. If a piece won't fit, we’ll know and make adjustments before moving day.
Sorting & Selecting
This is usually the most emotionally exhausting part of the job. We don't rush you, but we do keep you moving forward. We sit with you through the tough decisions and offer gentle, practical guidance on what to keep.
For the items you choose to let go of, we can handle the logistics entirely. We manage donations, coordinate item sales, ship heirlooms to family members, and book reliable junk haulers. You make the choice; we do the heavy lifting.
Smart Packing
We use premium, sturdy materials and recyclable supplies, but our real secret weapon is organization.
Unlike traditional movers who pack by room as it sits, we pack and label boxes according to where they are going in your new home. It takes a little more strategy upfront, but it saves hours of chaos later.
Moving & Unpacking Day
Moving day is chaotic by nature, but we exist to be the calm eye of the storm. We are on-site from start to finish, supervising the movers and ensuring your belongings are handled safely and efficiently.
Using our digital floor plan, on-site notes, and photographs of your previous setup, we unpack your items and replicate your familiar home organization as closely as possible from day one.
Hanging Pictures & Art
A week or two after the move, once the dust has settled and you’ve had a chance to actually breathe in your new space, we return to hang your art and pictures.
We don’t want to hurriedly place memories on a wall. This deliberate pause gives you time to get a feel for the natural light and flow of your new home before we hammer a single nail.
The Final Clear-Out
Finally, we return to your former home to tie up all the loose ends. We can coordinate the remaining donations and handle final disposal of items.
Our goal is to hand over a totally clear slate to the landlord or real estate agent. You focus on your new chapter; you never have to look back at the empty rooms or handle the leftover clutter.
The principles that guide every move.
Three Mantras direct our thoughts and actions. Our values are simple.
Moving is NEVER a problem
It’s an attitude. When something doesn’t go as planned, we don’t see it as a problem. It is just a different path forward. We navigate whatever circumstances we face with a smile!
We honor what Home means to you
It’s your home, it should feel like your home! We honor the way you want to live. We are not here to force changes or adhere to strict design rules. Your comfort is our priority.
We are not afraid of your Stuff
We all have physical, emotional, psychological “stuff”. Please don’t be embarrassed to share with us! We are not impacted by an overflowing closet or piles of paper the same way you are. A little perspective can make it feel manageable.
What sets Here to Home apart.
18+ Years of Experience
We’ve managed over 1200 moves across the Triangle and the United States. That breadth of experience has our team prepared for whatever comes our way during a move.
Deeply Personal Approach
Every family is different and every move is unique. We customize our services to meet you right here, right where you are and we create home together. Here to Home.
NASMM Professional Certification
We adhere to the highest professional and ethical standards in senior move management. Both as individuals and as a company we continually participate in training and development.
Our values aren't aspirational.
They're how we show up every day.
We hold ourselves to these standards because the families we serve deserve nothing less.
Families trust us with their transitions.
And our clients are happy to share their experiences with Here to Home.
Every move tells a story.
“Three cheers to the ladies of Here2Home!!! I know 1000% I never could have done this move without Here2Home. Jennie told me everything would fit. While I couldn’t see this, Jennie was right and I have more than enough room for the furniture. Nothing feels cramped! Three cheers to the ladies of Here2Home!!!”
“Gladys and I were both admiring your wonderful flow of positive energy. I’m so glad you are there to support Gladys throughout her move. Thanks so much.”
“Not sure if you know the technical term for what we / you did but I didn’t till now! (Gallery Wall) I love it more everyday!! Thank you again for everything!”
“Here to Home has assisted us with 3 moves for our parents! When it came time for our parents to move from independent living to assisted living (and, later, to skilled nursing), we were all emotionally stretched. As soon as we met with Here to Home, we were struck by the calm confidence that they brought to the situation. They executed the physical move in such a way that our parents felt quickly at home in the new location.”
“I could not have moved my father without the reliable assistance of Here to Home. Carrie and team helped dad downsize, move, and fully set up his new home to the point where I still get compliments about how it looks. I highly recommend this team and will be calling on them again for the next move.”
“Thanks, just thanks! I ‘love’ my new home. YOU were an integral part of my move. I tell people I’m living in my own museum. I was so lucky to find you.”
Let's start with a conversation.
Whether you're just beginning to think about a move or need assist right away, we're here to listen.
We'd love to hear from you.
Call or Text Us Directly
Sometimes it's easier to talk or send a quick text. We're happy to answer questions or just listen.
Service Areas
We proudly serve families throughout the Triangle, including Durham, Raleigh, Chapel Hill, Cary, Hillsborough, and surrounding communities.
Questions we hear most often.
We know this process raises a lot of questions. Here are answers to the ones we hear most — and if yours isn't listed, we're always just a phone call away.
It really is as simple as it sounds! Think of us as your personal transition team—part project managers, part organizational experts, and part supportive friends. We specialize in navigating both the emotional and physical aspects of relocating later in life.
By combining our years of experience, specialized tools, and a trusted network of local contacts, we take the heavy lifting off your shoulders. We plan with you, inform your decisions, pack, unpack, organize, hang your favorite pictures, and even handle the logistics with the movers. We do whatever it takes to make settling into your new home feel peaceful and stress-free.
Not at all. Every family is completely unique, and every move is different. We tailor our plan entirely around you and your specific circumstances.
If your family wants to handle the downsizing or you'd prefer to hang your own pictures, that is wonderful! Some clients just need us to design a spatial floor plan, while others want a hands-free, full-service experience. We wrap our services around the areas where you need us most and step back where you already have a great support system.
We appreciate the thriftiness, but you can leave the supplies to us! Your team lead will arrive with absolutely everything needed to safely pack and protect your treasures.
At Here to Home, we use high-quality, standard-sized moving boxes, recyclable paper, and reusable bins because we care deeply about making eco-friendly choices. While we love a good vintage item, we don't use old boxes simply because cardboard degrades over time, and we want to ensure the total integrity and safety of your belongings during the trip.
Our Promise to You: You are always the boss. We never make decisions for you; we make them with you.
We will sit down with you and sort through your belongings at a pace that feels comfortable. Our goal is simply to guide your decisions so you preserve the items that hold the most meaning and will make your new place instantly feel like home.
For the items that won't be making the trip, we work hard to find them a good second life. We tap into our trusted network of local buyers, consignment stores, charity organizations, and responsible haulers to ensure your pieces are reused, donated, or recycled whenever possible.
You don't have to spend hours researching moving companies—we have you covered. We routinely partner with a select group of locally owned moving companies who know our team well and understand the unique care required for senior communities.
While you will contract with and pay the movers separately, we act as your project manager. We take care of all the scheduling, communication, and move-day logistics. That said, if you already have a favorite local mover you love, please let us know! We are always happy to make new friends.
It is truly never too soon to start the conversation. We would love to meet you now, learn about your home, and get to know your story.
By starting early, we can stay in touch as your plans gently evolve, ensuring the project never sneaks up on you or feels overwhelming. On the flip side, if life changes unexpectedly and you find yourself needing to move very quickly, please don't panic. Just give us a call, let us know what you need, and we can step in immediately to be of service.
Here to Home is a homegrown, locally owned small business, but our reach is nationwide. We are proud members of a professional organization of Senior Move Managers, which connects us with trusted, like-minded colleagues all across the country.
If you are moving out of state, we can easily coordinate with a vetted professional in your new town to take the hand-off, ensuring you receive the exact same seamless, compassionate care when you arrive at your new front door.
We believe in honesty and transparency, so we keep our pricing incredibly straightforward: the same hourly rate for all our work plus materials plus an admin fee. Nothing hidden, no surprise up-charges for specific tasks, and no higher rates for different team members.
Because every home is a different size, the total cost varies, but most of our moves fall in the $6,000 to $8,000 range.
What makes a move cost more? Spending a significant amount of extra time sorting through decades of unorganized keepsakes, or having a very large volume of items to pack.
What keeps a move on the lower side? When families are able to take on some of the initial sorting and donating ahead of time, or when the home is already beautifully minimal.
Here to Home in the news.
Over the years, our work has been featured in community publications, magazines, and on the radio. Here’s a look at where our story has been shared.
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Meet Your Neighbors
A Croasdaile community feature spotlighting Here to Home as transition specialists for busy families and people 55+.
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Business Spotlight
Jennie shares how Here to Home simplifies and streamlines the moving process—planning, planning, planning—to take the stress out of a big move.
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Preserve Your Identity While Downsizing
Jennie’s own byline on how a Senior Move Manager eases the worries of leaving the family home while preserving what makes you you.
