The simple answer is: an offer to purchase a home that the seller has accepted, but won’t be finalized until certain conditions are met. That’s the comprehensively brief explanation. But what’s worth digging into are the kinds of contingent offers you may come across as a buyer or seller. Here are some of the most […]
6 Survival Tips for Landlords
Typically every three to four years, active-duty service members find themselves placed on orders to serve at a new duty station. In an unsteady real estate market, it can be difficult for service members to sell their homes with the less than 120 days lead time that most PCS moves afford. In the meantime, it […]
Purple Heart Day: a Brief History
On May 3rd, 1783, Sergeants William Brown and Elijah Churchill of the Continental Army each received a piece of purple cloth in the shape of a heart with the word MERIT sewn on it. On June 10th, Sergeant Daniel Bissell received one as well. The awards were called Badges of Military Merit. Initially announced by […]
A Quick Guide to HOA Fees
If you’re considering buying a home in a gated, planned, co-op, otherwise organized community, or condominium complex you’ll come across the phrase “Homeowner’s Association” (or its abbreviated form: HOA). If you’re unfamiliar with this term, here’s a quick explanation: HOA’s oversee the management, upkeep and community standards of your neighborhood. Most often, real estate developers […]
12 Questions to Ask Before Renting
Looking for a home to rent – particularly if it’s your first time – can be an intimidating under-taking. While your exact needs and wants are probably as unique as you are, the process of seeking and signing for the right lease is a common one with common factors. Here are a dozen all-inclusive points […]
Renting a Home: Lease Tips
Even when it’s temporary, moving into a home of your own is always a thrill. Whether you’re accustomed to living with roommates, your parents, or with dozens (or more) of coworkers crammed into a barracks, not much compares to that amazing feeling of opening the door to walk into your house or apartment for the […]
Military Spouse Hits the Jackpot NOT Once, BUT Twice
Military Spouse Hits the Jackpot NOT Once, BUT Twice Jessica Taylor finds two fantastic homes to rent on AHRN.com in two different countries for her family all in one year. For the millions of active-duty personnel, spouses and veterans, from renters to home buyers to property owners, AHRN.com offers thousands of available homes, local moving […]
10 Tips for Renting a Home
Renting your first off-base house or apartment can seem overwhelming, particularly if you’re used to the relatively simple process of showing up and moving into base housing, a barracks, or a BOQ. While moving off base, on your own or with a family, is certainly a much more complicated process, it doesn’t have to be […]
What is a Good Credit Score for Renting an Apartment?
Home ownership may be one of the big components of the American Dream but, if you’re on active duty, chances are you’re renting. If you aren’t ready to buy your dream house just yet, we get it – especially when you have to PCS across the country (or, sometimes, the world) every few years. So […]
When Things Go Wrong With A Military Tenant
When something goes wrong with an active duty military tenant, it is vital that landlords understand the protections that are in place for both parties and proceed accordingly. The military community is an attractive one for landlords – a regular influx of new potential tenants with good paying, stable jobs. Our service members and their […]