With each Permanent Change of Station (PCS), service members and their families are faced with the choice between living on base vs. off base. Aspects such as military lifestyle, commute time and cost of living play a significant role in this decision. Across all military communities, you will find strong opinions regarding the pros and […]
Tips For Your Move
Furniture Rental for Staging Guide — Military Realtors and Homeowners
In a perfect world, military homeowners have impeccable timing when selling their homes and PCSing to their new installment. However, what the recent real estate market and mortgage industry has taught us is that military realtors and homeowners cannot expect the selling process to run its course without some hiccups. Military members and their families […]
Military Homeowners — Should You Rent or Sell Your Home?
Throughout the military community, spring marks the beginning of the Permanent Change of Station (PCS) season, along with warmer weather. As you prepare for your PCS military move, you may be wondering, “Should I rent or sell my home?” This is a huge decision you will need to make before you transport your life across […]
4 Moving Apps to Make Your Military PCS Move More Convenient
The weeks leading up to a PCS move are full of decisions, paperwork and long to-do lists. With everything going on during this time, it is all too easy for items to become lost or errands forgotten! Nowadays, with our ever-present phones and tablets, we have the opportunity to give ourselves a powerful tool when […]
PCSing to Korea? Home-Hunting Tips for Those Moving to South Korea
Whether you are PCSing to Korea unaccompanied or moving with your military family, apartment hunting in South Korea is very different than it is in America. From the way Korean homes are set up to the way you discover what homes are even available, the process of securing a home is quite an adventure in […]
So You’re Moving To Italy? Prepare With Our PCS Italy Guide
Whether you are moving near the Aviano Air Force Base in northern Italy or more south to the NSA Naples Navy Base, you’ll want to ensure your PCS to Italy is well-planned and organized. Compared to CONUS moves, OCONUS (outside of the continental United States) moves have more processes and steps to follow from the […]
Ensure a Smooth PCS Move with a Home Inventory Checklist
It can be tough to wrap your mind around what needs to be accounted for before, during and after your move. Add the complexities that come with a Permanent Change of Station (PCS), and your move just doubled in complication and logistical challenges. Utilizing checklists to help you manage your move is a great way […]
Military Renters, This Is How To Give Notice To Your Landlord
Among the list of chores that need to be completed when you go through a Permanent Change of Station (PCS), offering your landlord notice of your move-out date may feel like a minor detail. While this may not be the first item on your checklist, it’s important not to forget! After all, not delivering sufficient […]
Your Next Military Move Checklist—Processes and Strategies to Know
When it comes to military moves, there are two types of people— the planning type or the spontaneous type. If you like to plan your moves, you’ve probably already been checking your schedule and assigning dates to prepare for your next military move. No matter which side of the spectrum you fall on, we’ve got […]
How To Spot and Protect Yourself From Real Estate Scams
In today’s day and age, the Internet makes it possible for PCSing service members and their families to locate a home before they make a long-distance move. Renting a home online before you move can definitely save you time and money. Although online home searches can be done safely with the right precautions, many military […]