Introduction Being a property owner or landlord can open up an exciting new world of opportunities. Sadly, not all of these opportunities are of the most pleasant kind (*hint hint* – noise complaints). Sometimes, you’ll have to deal with unruly tenants, late payments, and costly repairs for damages. You’ll also likely have to tackle something […]
What Makes a House a Home? 11 Tips for After Moving in (2022 Edition)
Introduction It’s that time again. You just got new orders, and you’re already packing your lives up for another move across the country. When you’re moving so often, it can be difficult to pay attention to what makes a house a home. Maybe you’ve got the “move” part of moving down-pat already, but what about […]
Moving With Pets: A Complete Guide for Furry Friends in a Military Move
Introduction Moving to a new installation can be tough enough when you’re not moving with pets. If you do throw a pet (or even multiple pets) in the mix, it becomes even more nerve-racking. If you’re someone who has never moved while owning pets, you may not even know where to start. Good thing you’re […]
Need a Competitive Edge? Be an AHRN Military Relocation Professional
Introduction Working in real estate is exciting and competitive, especially in today’s market. Are you looking for something that can give you a competitive edge? Then you have come to the right place. Working in military real estate can be even more exciting and rewarding. Not to mention that military members are always on the […]
NEW 2021 Air Force Housing Tenant Rights – What You Need to Know!
Introduction Recently the Department of Defense released the updated Tenant Bill of Rights that is effective as of August 1st, 2021. The Department of the Air Force is implementing the last four housing rights out of 18 by the end of the 2021 Fiscal Year. What does this mean for you and your family? What […]
Military Pay: In-Depth Guide & Expert Tips (2022 Edition)
Introduction Military pay is more than a salary. If you only look at basic military pay, it might seem shocking. The numbers look low. But, basic pay is just the beginning of military compensation. It is a total package including health care plus allowances for housing, food, uniforms and more. Let’s take a look at […]
5 Reasons Why You Should Be Renting To Military Members (2022 Edition)
Introduction Renting to the military community means, you are renting to an all-volunteer force serving to protect our way of life in jobs that not many of us are willing to do. But, service members are more than a mobile fighting force; they are leaders, humanitarians and your fellow American families. Renting to military tenants […]
No PCS Checklist is Complete Without the Protection of a Home Inventory!
Introduction When you receive permanent change of station orders, it is important to get organized. And the best way to start is to create a PCS checklist to help you stay in command of your family’s move. Stress less with solid preparation and planning. AHRN’s relocation experts want to help make sure your PCS goes […]
What Items Are on the PCS Prohibited List? A List of What You Can’t Pack!
Introduction One of the bright spots of military moving is leaving the packing and loading of your household goods (again) to the government-contracted commercial carriers. All too often, though, the end of a packing down results in the carrier walking the service member through a pile of prohibited PCS items that can not be transported […]
What Can a Landlord Charge For When You Move Out? (2022 Edition)
Introduction Members of our U.S. armed forces must be ready to deploy at any time, depending on our nation’s defense and personnel needs. So when they hear, “Time to move out!” for their next mission, it can often mean move-out time for the service member living in an off-installation apartment. Service members have some special […]