Hudson Valley’s Best Kept Moving Secret: A Family Legacy Built on 40 Years of Experience
If you ask around the Hudson Valley for moving recommendations, the same name keeps coming up: 845 Move Now. But despite being one of the region’s most trusted movers, the company doesn’t have the name recognition of a national chain. That’s by design. Kate Freedman, who founded 845 Move Now LLC in New Paltz, NY, built her company on reputation — not advertising. And the reputation speaks for itself.
Forty Years in the Making
The story of 845 Move Now begins long before the company existed. In 1985, Kate’s father founded Moving America, a moving company that would go on to serve thousands of Hudson Valley families over the following decades. The family commitment to the region deepened in 2013 when Kate’s brother launched Your Hometown Mover. By the time Kate founded 845 Move Now, she was continuing a legacy that already had four decades of community trust behind it.
Across these three companies, the Freedman family has served more than 8,000 families in the Hudson Valley. That’s not a number derived from ad impressions or web traffic — it’s actual moves, completed for real families, in this specific region.
The Only Woman-Owned Moving Company in the Valley
Kate Freedman holds a distinction that reflects both her personal achievement and the company’s identity: 845 Move Now is the only woman-owned moving company in the Hudson Valley. In an industry dominated by male leadership and often criticized for its treatment of customers — especially female customers navigating a move alone — Kate’s presence at the helm matters.
Her leadership has produced a company culture defined by straight talk, fair pricing, and genuine care for every customer. The contrast with large national carriers — where customer service often means a scripted response from a call center — is immediate and notable.
The Policies That Set Them Apart
845 Move Now’s operational model reflects Kate’s commitment to doing right by customers:
- Local moves billed in 15-minute increments with no hourly minimums and no rounding
- Hourly rates that include truck, fuel, tolls, and mileage — nothing added after the fact
- Flat-rate pricing for long-distance moves
- GPS-tracked trucks delivering within 1 to 3 business days, no warehouse stops
- No brokers — every move is handled directly by 845 Move Now
- $200 in complimentary packing supplies with every booking
- Free TV and mattress protection
- PriceMatch Guarantee — match or beat any legitimate competitor
Low Barrier to Book
One of the most consistent pieces of feedback from 845 Move Now customers is how easy it is to get started. The booking deposit is $49 — and it’s fully refundable up to 7 days before the move. Customers who need financial flexibility can apply for the Move Now Pay Later program, which provides financing between $500 and $25,000 at 0% to 35.9% APR.
There’s no high-pressure sales process. No large upfront payment required to hold a date. No ambiguity about what the move will cost when it’s done.
The Region Knows
845 Move Now has grown steadily since its founding — not through national ad campaigns but through the oldest form of marketing: satisfied customers telling their neighbors. In the Hudson Valley, where community ties run deep and word travels fast, that’s the most durable kind of reputation to build.
Families from New Paltz to Poughkeepsie, Kingston to Newburgh, and across the region have moved with 845 Move Now and come back — or sent friends and family. That’s what 40 years of family commitment to this region looks like in practice.
Book Your Move
If you’re planning a local or long-distance move in the Hudson Valley and want a company with real roots, fair pricing, and a track record you can verify, call 845 Move Now at (845) 668-3669 or visit 845movenow.com. The secret is out — and your move is in good hands.
